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 | 19,636,421 |
| Germany | 5,251,533 |
| Indonesia | 3,835,187 |
| India | 2,622,418 |
| Taiwan | 2,181,265 |
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 | 8,827,069 | 10,809,352 | +1,982,283 |
| Germany | 2,718,947 | 2,532,586 | -186,361 |
| Indonesia | 2,117,158 | 1,718,029 | -399,129 |
| India | 1,077,026 | 1,545,392 | +468,366 |
| Taiwan | 1,323,070 | 858,195 | -464,875 |
| Italy | 401,144 | 1,212,933 | +811,789 |
| Netherlands | 846,432 | 646,412 | -200,020 |
| Viet Nam | 598,341 | 734,749 | +136,408 |
| United States | 764,850 | 398,026 | -366,824 |
| Hungary | 272,416 | 268,570 | -3,846 |
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 | 20,285,353 |
| Germany | 4,450,358 |
| Indonesia | 3,879,888 |
| Taiwan | 3,580,925 |
| India | 2,690,713 |
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 | 8,786,978 | 11,498,375 | +2,711,397 |
| Germany | 2,230,539 | 2,219,819 | -10,720 |
| Indonesia | 2,142,856 | 1,737,032 | -405,824 |
| Taiwan | 2,310,727 | 1,270,198 | -1,040,529 |
| India | 1,139,417 | 1,551,296 | +411,879 |
| United States | 992,521 | 599,748 | -392,773 |
| Viet Nam | 597,343 | 692,162 | +94,819 |
| Italy | 324,221 | 898,458 | +574,237 |
| Slovenia | 238,814 | 182,300 | -56,514 |
| Finland | 106,040 | 281,637 | +175,597 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 30,640,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,082,091 |
| Air transport | 1,830,709 |
| Other | 393,895 |
| 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) | 14,395,467 | 16,244,960 | +1,849,493 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,293,688 | 4,788,403 | +494,715 |
| Air transport | 1,123,768 | 706,941 | -416,827 |
| Other | 215,633 | 178,262 | -37,371 |
| 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 | 18,995,002 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,388,354 |
| Dover | 4,295,206 |
| Southampton | 3,862,365 |
| Belfast Port | 1,784,248 |
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 | 10,824,948 | 8,170,054 | -2,654,894 |
| London Gateway Port | 721,622 | 4,666,732 | +3,945,110 |
| Dover | 1,966,021 | 2,329,185 | +363,164 |
| Southampton | 2,244,350 | 1,618,015 | -626,335 |
| Belfast Port | 469,035 | 1,315,213 | +846,178 |
| Purfleet | 684,599 | 510,886 | -173,713 |
| Harwich | 262,740 | 772,685 | +509,945 |
| Liverpool Docks | 487,656 | 542,521 | +54,865 |
| Eurotunnel | 289,547 | 665,747 | +376,200 |
| East Midlands Airport | 614,006 | 216,555 | -397,451 |
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 | 29 |
| 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 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 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 | 42 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| 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 | 912,595 |
| France | 556,663 |
| Germany | 386,719 |
| 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 | 493,564 | 419,031 | -74,533 |
| France | 223,927 | 332,736 | +108,809 |
| Germany | 77,307 | 309,412 | +232,105 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 324,331 | +324,331 |
| Belgium | 44,577 | 150,952 | +106,375 |
| New Zealand | 61,639 | 100,581 | +38,942 |
| Spain | 55,839 | 99,552 | +43,713 |
| Central African Republic | 154,190 | 0 | -154,190 |
| United States | 61,263 | 80,763 | +19,500 |
| 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 | 57,799 |
| Switzerland | 7,320 |
| China | 4,578 |
| Indonesia | 2,131 |
| 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 | 40,691 | 17,108 | -23,583 |
| Switzerland | 3,858 | 3,462 | -396 |
| China | 2,170 | 2,408 | +238 |
| Indonesia | 771 | 1,360 | +589 |
| XI | 1,626 | 66 | -1,560 |
| Ireland | 290 | 240 | -50 |
| 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) | 3,012,140 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,458,625 |
| Air transport | 672,900 |
| Other | 81,473 |
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) | 1,244,740 | 1,767,400 | +522,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 590,482 | 868,143 | +277,661 |
| Air transport | 311,090 | 361,810 | +50,720 |
| Other | 55,627 | 25,846 | -29,781 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,475,055 |
| London Gateway Port | 873,505 |
| Dover | 559,470 |
| Holyhead | 504,566 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 275,734 |
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 | 660,947 | 814,108 | +153,161 |
| London Gateway Port | 248,203 | 625,302 | +377,099 |
| Dover | 94,450 | 465,020 | +370,570 |
| Holyhead | 213,144 | 291,422 | +78,278 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 113,206 | 162,528 | +49,322 |
| Southampton | 108,420 | 160,402 | +51,982 |
| Liverpool Docks | 168,344 | 69,274 | -99,070 |
| East Midlands Airport | 95,335 | 104,117 | +8,782 |
| London | 159,440 | 3,956 | -155,484 |
| Heysham | 61,641 | 52,396 | -9,245 |
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