Import/export HS code 401213: Aircraft tires, retreaded or used
Tires specifically for airplanes, either retreaded or used
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 13,659,177 |
| Netherlands | 4,499,151 |
| China | 1,403,569 |
| Belgium | 1,033,699 |
| South Africa | 1,007,016 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 5,076,333 | 8,582,844 | +3,506,511 |
| Netherlands | 3,472,527 | 1,026,624 | -2,445,903 |
| China | 737,523 | 666,046 | -71,477 |
| Belgium | 503,239 | 530,460 | +27,221 |
| South Africa | 519,292 | 487,724 | -31,568 |
| United States | 270,638 | 431,143 | +160,505 |
| Germany | 128,956 | 207,965 | +79,009 |
| Kenya | 150,516 | 90,807 | -59,709 |
| Spain | 101,480 | 126,666 | +25,186 |
| Australia | 178,035 | 0 | -178,035 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,499,483 |
| United States | 5,914,186 |
| United Kingdom | 3,929,775 |
| Netherlands | 1,635,775 |
| Belgium | 1,129,730 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,990,267 | 5,509,216 | +518,949 |
| United States | 2,740,740 | 3,173,446 | +432,706 |
| United Kingdom | 1,924,012 | 2,005,763 | +81,751 |
| Netherlands | 797,589 | 838,186 | +40,597 |
| Belgium | 590,334 | 539,396 | -50,938 |
| Thailand | 432,081 | 467,393 | +35,312 |
| Oman | 0 | 51,537 | +51,537 |
| Japan | 34,207 | 11,270 | -22,937 |
| Iceland | 0 | 12,677 | +12,677 |
| Egypt | 1,081 | 1,119 | +38 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,653,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,176,034 |
| Air transport | 1,293,561 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,159,866 | 10,493,971 | +1,334,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,638,898 | 1,537,136 | -101,762 |
| Air transport | 714,665 | 578,896 | -135,769 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 12,689,804 |
| Dover | 5,480,838 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,316,737 |
| Felixstowe | 1,250,945 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,034,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,519,542 | 7,170,262 | +1,650,720 |
| Dover | 2,827,921 | 2,652,917 | -175,004 |
| London Gateway Port | 725,054 | 591,683 | -133,371 |
| Felixstowe | 821,522 | 429,423 | -392,099 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 631,289 | 403,692 | -227,597 |
| Southampton | 143,863 | 537,829 | +393,966 |
| London | 337,331 | 314,502 | -22,829 |
| Harwich | 89,967 | 128,363 | +38,396 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,125 | 150,228 | +124,103 |
| Purfleet | 161,052 | 10,056 | -150,996 |
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 | 3 |
| Air transport | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DUNLOP AIRCRAFT TYRES LIMITED | 61 |
| VSE AVIATION LIMITED | 29 |
| UNITED AIRLINES, INC. | 27 |
| TP AEROSPACE TECHNICS UK LTD | 22 |
| UNITED AIRLINES, INC. | 17 |
| BRIDGESTONE AIRCRAFT TIRE (UK) LIMITED | 10 |
| WORLD AERO LIMITED | 9 |
| AVIOPARTS LTD | 4 |
| FR AVIATION LIMITED | 2 |
| VISTAJET LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,040,635 |
| Ukraine | 2,616,952 |
| Germany | 2,078,165 |
| Poland | 1,414,645 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,071,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,265,277 | 1,775,358 | +510,081 |
| Ukraine | 1,166,040 | 1,450,912 | +284,872 |
| Germany | 1,252,766 | 825,399 | -427,367 |
| Poland | 867,803 | 546,842 | -320,961 |
| United Arab Emirates | 415,826 | 656,083 | +240,257 |
| France | 583,587 | 297,415 | -286,172 |
| South Africa | 440,739 | 413,775 | -26,964 |
| Spain | 504,008 | 273,649 | -230,359 |
| India | 374,619 | 250,054 | -124,565 |
| Kenya | 308,764 | 220,199 | -88,565 |
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) | 11,216,532 |
| Air transport | 7,100,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,309,692 |
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) | 6,531,767 | 4,684,765 | -1,847,002 |
| Air transport | 3,483,727 | 3,616,461 | +132,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,341,085 | 968,607 | -372,478 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,473,297 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,717,936 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,043,959 |
| Southampton | 644,977 |
| Immingham Docks | 632,630 |
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 | 5,507,813 | 3,965,484 | -1,542,329 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,357,499 | 3,360,437 | +2,938 |
| London Gateway Port | 367,153 | 676,806 | +309,653 |
| Southampton | 582,301 | 62,676 | -519,625 |
| Immingham Docks | 336,983 | 295,647 | -41,336 |
| London | 364,533 | 184,500 | -180,033 |
| Felixstowe | 430,285 | 44,625 | -385,660 |
| Eurotunnel | 54,670 | 309,437 | +254,767 |
| Portsmouth | 113,353 | 103,073 | -10,280 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 49,881 | 113,027 | +63,146 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401213
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tires specifically for airplanes, either retreaded or used