Import/export HS code 401190: Various rubber tires
Rubber tires for vehicles or machines not covered by other codes
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* UK only, last 24 months analysed
Imports by country
What this shows: Import market volume by exporter country into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 19,169,359 |
| Germany | 4,952,144 |
| Indonesia | 3,835,187 |
| India | 2,459,837 |
| Taiwan | 2,010,404 |
Countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month volume, right side by second 12-month volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,912,615 | 10,256,744 | +1,344,129 |
| Germany | 2,539,038 | 2,413,106 | -125,932 |
| Indonesia | 2,229,686 | 1,605,501 | -624,185 |
| India | 982,503 | 1,477,334 | +494,831 |
| Taiwan | 1,171,266 | 839,138 | -332,128 |
| Italy | 408,394 | 1,165,302 | +756,908 |
| Netherlands | 867,017 | 617,568 | -249,449 |
| Viet Nam | 591,262 | 690,396 | +99,134 |
| United States | 735,794 | 398,026 | -337,768 |
| Hungary | 275,883 | 234,709 | -41,174 |
Imports by country of origin
What this shows: Import volume by production origin country. Differences from exporter-country data can indicate re-export routes.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 19,844,229 |
| Germany | 4,234,952 |
| Indonesia | 3,877,780 |
| Taiwan | 3,364,774 |
| India | 2,528,132 |
Country of origin rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,910,410 | 10,933,819 | +2,023,409 |
| Germany | 2,133,623 | 2,101,329 | -32,294 |
| Indonesia | 2,254,266 | 1,623,514 | -630,752 |
| Taiwan | 2,146,487 | 1,218,287 | -928,200 |
| India | 1,044,894 | 1,483,238 | +438,344 |
| United States | 926,910 | 580,019 | -346,891 |
| Viet Nam | 590,264 | 647,809 | +57,545 |
| Italy | 329,028 | 850,827 | +521,799 |
| Slovenia | 243,509 | 157,039 | -86,470 |
| Finland | 125,801 | 240,342 | +114,541 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
UK regions rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: UK regions are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month importer count, right side by second 12-month importer count, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| UK region | First 12m | Second 12m | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,773,831 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,696,723 |
| Air transport | 1,753,348 |
| Other | 391,454 |
| Road transport | 2,925 |
Transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,338,497 | 15,435,334 | +1,096,837 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,195,263 | 4,501,460 | +306,197 |
| Air transport | 1,077,837 | 675,511 | -402,326 |
| Other | 251,270 | 140,184 | -111,086 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,925 | +2,925 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 18,384,580 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,357,979 |
| Dover | 4,212,341 |
| Southampton | 3,720,157 |
| Belfast Port | 1,758,719 |
Port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month import value, right side by second 12-month import value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,610,929 | 7,773,651 | -2,837,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 862,080 | 4,495,899 | +3,633,819 |
| Dover | 2,104,767 | 2,107,574 | +2,807 |
| Southampton | 2,178,403 | 1,541,754 | -636,649 |
| Belfast Port | 545,639 | 1,213,080 | +667,441 |
| Purfleet | 571,629 | 510,886 | -60,743 |
| Harwich | 280,428 | 748,688 | +468,260 |
| Liverpool Docks | 480,889 | 487,247 | +6,358 |
| Eurotunnel | 303,957 | 645,078 | +341,121 |
| East Midlands Airport | 582,429 | 211,797 | -370,632 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
28 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
27 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
8 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 22 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 113 |
| WHEEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 94 |
| TYRE-LINE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 90 |
| KENDA GB RUGELEY LIMITED | 86 |
| SELECT HARDWARE LIMITED | 61 |
| R.H.CLAYDON LIMITED | 59 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 45 |
| RANSOMES JACOBSEN LIMITED | 42 |
| PREMIA GROUP LIMITED | 41 |
| CATERPILLAR (U.K.) LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
Import seasonality
What this shows: Average monthly import pattern from historical data.
Exports by country
What this shows: Export market volume by destination country from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Country | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 828,488 |
| France | 537,082 |
| Germany | 383,915 |
| Nicaragua | 324,331 |
| Belgium | 195,529 |
Export countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Destination countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export volume, right side by second 12-month export volume, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Country | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 428,474 | 400,014 | -28,460 |
| France | 230,919 | 306,163 | +75,244 |
| Germany | 97,349 | 286,566 | +189,217 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 324,331 | +324,331 |
| Belgium | 74,777 | 120,752 | +45,975 |
| New Zealand | 55,153 | 100,581 | +45,428 |
| Central African Republic | 154,190 | 0 | -154,190 |
| Spain | 54,325 | 94,127 | +39,802 |
| United States | 79,641 | 61,427 | -18,214 |
| Saudi Arabia | 55,042 | 83,371 | +28,329 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 56,439 |
| Switzerland | 7,126 |
| China | 4,491 |
| Indonesia | 2,003 |
| XI | 1,692 |
Export origin countries rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Origin countries are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 40,161 | 16,278 | -23,883 |
| Switzerland | 4,198 | 2,928 | -1,270 |
| China | 2,563 | 1,928 | -635 |
| Indonesia | 882 | 1,121 | +239 |
| XI | 1,626 | 66 | -1,560 |
| Ireland | 242 | 240 | -2 |
| United States | 0 | 332 | +332 |
| India | 115 | 0 | -115 |
| Japan | 0 | 97 | +97 |
| Germany | 0 | 90 | +90 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,775,836 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,435,821 |
| Air transport | 641,322 |
| Other | 79,491 |
Export transport rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Transport modes are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Transport | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,204,010 | 1,571,826 | +367,816 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 633,388 | 802,433 | +169,045 |
| Air transport | 304,903 | 336,419 | +31,516 |
| Other | 55,730 | 23,761 | -31,969 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,332,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 865,232 |
| Dover | 559,470 |
| Holyhead | 453,248 |
| Southampton | 267,392 |
Export port rank shift: first 12 months vs second 12 months
What this shows: Ports are on both sides of the Sankey. Left side is sorted by first 12-month export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Port | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 591,362 | 741,183 | +149,821 |
| London Gateway Port | 276,943 | 588,289 | +311,346 |
| Dover | 195,038 | 364,432 | +169,394 |
| Holyhead | 167,609 | 285,639 | +118,030 |
| Southampton | 135,687 | 131,705 | -3,982 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,872 | 156,438 | +45,566 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,819 | 65,827 | -74,992 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,364 | 90,871 | +1,507 |
| London | 159,440 | 3,956 | -155,484 |
| Heysham | 68,372 | 45,665 | -22,707 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber tires for vehicles or machines not covered by other codes