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 | 16,355,905 |
| Germany | 4,653,549 |
| Indonesia | 3,379,478 |
| India | 2,292,278 |
| Taiwan | 1,944,891 |
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 | 8,523,094 | 7,832,811 | -690,283 |
| Germany | 2,602,598 | 2,050,951 | -551,647 |
| Indonesia | 2,108,389 | 1,271,089 | -837,300 |
| India | 1,022,089 | 1,270,189 | +248,100 |
| Taiwan | 1,402,897 | 541,994 | -860,903 |
| Netherlands | 844,801 | 384,427 | -460,374 |
| United States | 687,413 | 447,546 | -239,867 |
| Italy | 543,453 | 510,506 | -32,947 |
| Viet Nam | 533,018 | 407,396 | -125,622 |
| Hungary | 269,109 | 250,705 | -18,404 |
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 | 16,646,279 |
| Germany | 3,894,431 |
| Indonesia | 3,417,638 |
| Taiwan | 3,383,105 |
| India | 2,357,799 |
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 | 8,446,383 | 8,199,896 | -246,487 |
| Germany | 2,114,859 | 1,779,572 | -335,287 |
| Indonesia | 2,133,446 | 1,284,192 | -849,254 |
| Taiwan | 2,557,538 | 825,567 | -1,731,971 |
| India | 1,053,679 | 1,304,120 | +250,441 |
| United States | 1,042,007 | 502,437 | -539,570 |
| Viet Nam | 532,020 | 404,714 | -127,306 |
| Italy | 396,141 | 415,397 | +19,256 |
| France | 219,210 | 157,237 | -61,973 |
| Slovenia | 199,797 | 125,078 | -74,719 |
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 | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 25,790,861 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,353,615 |
| Air transport | 1,848,665 |
| Other | 375,790 |
| Road transport | 3,877 |
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) | 14,002,163 | 11,788,698 | -2,213,465 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,279,154 | 3,074,461 | -1,204,693 |
| Air transport | 1,070,227 | 778,438 | -291,789 |
| Other | 232,730 | 143,060 | -89,670 |
| Road transport | 952 | 2,925 | +1,973 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 16,701,916 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,602,838 |
| Dover | 3,602,693 |
| Southampton | 3,535,923 |
| Belfast Port | 1,340,061 |
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 | 10,453,674 | 6,248,242 | -4,205,432 |
| London Gateway Port | 513,169 | 3,089,669 | +2,576,500 |
| Dover | 2,084,362 | 1,518,331 | -566,031 |
| Southampton | 2,418,913 | 1,117,010 | -1,301,903 |
| Belfast Port | 377,799 | 962,262 | +584,463 |
| Purfleet | 693,260 | 590,881 | -102,379 |
| Liverpool Docks | 495,802 | 452,705 | -43,097 |
| East Midlands Airport | 407,630 | 433,228 | +25,598 |
| Eurotunnel | 275,163 | 357,726 | +82,563 |
| Birmingham Airport | 302,496 | 189,524 | -112,972 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 20 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 108 |
| WHEEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 89 |
| TYRE-LINE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 85 |
| KENDA GB RUGELEY LIMITED | 81 |
| R.H.CLAYDON LIMITED | 59 |
| SELECT HARDWARE LIMITED | 58 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 43 |
| RANSOMES JACOBSEN LIMITED | 42 |
| PREMIA GROUP LIMITED | 41 |
| G B TYRES (UK) LTD | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | 856,802 |
| France | 376,649 |
| Germany | 278,451 |
| Central African Republic | 154,190 |
| New Zealand | 145,370 |
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 | 544,653 | 312,149 | -232,504 |
| France | 169,686 | 206,963 | +37,277 |
| Germany | 75,542 | 202,909 | +127,367 |
| Central African Republic | 0 | 154,190 | +154,190 |
| New Zealand | 89,255 | 56,115 | -33,140 |
| Netherlands | 55,899 | 60,456 | +4,557 |
| United States | 21,523 | 94,164 | +72,641 |
| Belgium | 36,302 | 76,688 | +40,386 |
| Saudi Arabia | 52,014 | 47,190 | -4,824 |
| Spain | 41,897 | 54,613 | +12,716 |
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 | 58,726 |
| Switzerland | 6,358 |
| XI | 5,137 |
| China | 4,657 |
| Indonesia | 1,720 |
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 | 37,256 | 21,470 | -15,786 |
| Switzerland | 3,423 | 2,935 | -488 |
| XI | 5,071 | 66 | -5,005 |
| China | 2,604 | 2,053 | -551 |
| Indonesia | 738 | 982 | +244 |
| Ireland | 280 | 250 | -30 |
| India | 115 | 0 | -115 |
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) | 2,375,999 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,072,855 |
| Air transport | 526,929 |
| Other | 83,620 |
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) | 1,249,463 | 1,126,536 | -122,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 428,135 | 644,720 | +216,585 |
| Air transport | 282,813 | 244,116 | -38,697 |
| Other | 55,345 | 28,275 | -27,070 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,039,155 |
| London Gateway Port | 451,587 |
| Holyhead | 443,195 |
| Dover | 433,753 |
| Liverpool Docks | 271,626 |
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 | 631,305 | 407,850 | -223,455 |
| London Gateway Port | 189,371 | 262,216 | +72,845 |
| Holyhead | 291,716 | 151,479 | -140,237 |
| Dover | 78,697 | 355,056 | +276,359 |
| Liverpool Docks | 203,423 | 68,203 | -135,220 |
| Southampton | 111,180 | 157,098 | +45,918 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 99,171 | 92,210 | -6,961 |
| East Midlands Airport | 86,969 | 93,999 | +7,030 |
| London | 5,250 | 154,190 | +148,940 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,423 | 53,022 | -15,401 |
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