Import/export HS code 401220: Used rubber tires
All types of used rubber tires, not retreaded
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,413,924 |
| Netherlands | 7,391,062 |
| France | 3,300,231 |
| Spain | 1,482,421 |
| Switzerland | 1,121,904 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,416,933 | 9,996,991 | -419,942 |
| Netherlands | 4,038,762 | 3,352,300 | -686,462 |
| France | 1,826,999 | 1,473,232 | -353,767 |
| Spain | 969,947 | 512,474 | -457,473 |
| Switzerland | 559,136 | 562,768 | +3,632 |
| Poland | 349,401 | 490,386 | +140,985 |
| China | 372,152 | 238,110 | -134,042 |
| Italy | 312,760 | 246,523 | -66,237 |
| Ireland | 193,670 | 181,088 | -12,582 |
| United States | 315,846 | 26,058 | -289,788 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,446,060 |
| Netherlands | 4,765,320 |
| United Kingdom | 3,034,242 |
| France | 2,681,964 |
| Spain | 1,757,783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,711,006 | 9,735,054 | +24,048 |
| Netherlands | 2,765,059 | 2,000,261 | -764,798 |
| United Kingdom | 1,734,561 | 1,299,681 | -434,880 |
| France | 1,497,952 | 1,184,012 | -313,940 |
| Spain | 1,029,718 | 728,065 | -301,653 |
| Switzerland | 629,180 | 560,957 | -68,223 |
| Poland | 496,932 | 548,358 | +51,426 |
| China | 511,830 | 336,847 | -174,983 |
| Italy | 259,693 | 301,986 | +42,293 |
| Romania | 320,836 | 228,327 | -92,509 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 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) | 28,545,987 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,788,668 |
| Air transport | 479,501 |
| Road transport | 358,682 |
| Other | 5,858 |
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) | 14,595,166 | 13,950,821 | -644,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,464,588 | 4,324,080 | -1,140,508 |
| Air transport | 424,995 | 54,506 | -370,489 |
| Road transport | 180,321 | 178,361 | -1,960 |
| Other | 4,250 | 1,608 | -2,642 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,739,817 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,453,034 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,674,162 |
| Hull | 1,540,309 |
| London | 1,330,010 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 10,927,733 | 10,812,084 | -115,649 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,357,715 | 2,095,319 | -1,262,396 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,098,915 | 1,575,247 | -523,668 |
| Hull | 905,128 | 635,181 | -269,947 |
| London | 440,588 | 889,422 | +448,834 |
| Harwich | 444,616 | 401,566 | -43,050 |
| ZLC | 399,415 | 416,426 | +17,011 |
| Felixstowe | 430,107 | 257,587 | -172,520 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 294,246 | 198,783 | -95,463 |
| Southampton | 184,122 | 287,154 | +103,032 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Air transport | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VACULUG LIMITED | 56 |
| BANDVULC TYRES LTD | 53 |
| DUNLOP AIRCRAFT TYRES LIMITED | 37 |
| BAIG TYRES LIMITED | 29 |
| ALPHA CAR IMPORTS LLP | 27 |
| STRATEGIC SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED | 25 |
| GLOBAL TYRES LIMITED | 22 |
| SERYT LIMITED | 20 |
| MICHELIN TYRE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 20 |
| VSE AVIATION LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 23,639,958 |
| Netherlands | 19,965,855 |
| Germany | 4,322,851 |
| Poland | 1,855,659 |
| Belgium | 1,629,844 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 9,645,667 | 13,994,291 | +4,348,624 |
| Netherlands | 12,849,046 | 7,116,809 | -5,732,237 |
| Germany | 2,192,617 | 2,130,234 | -62,383 |
| Poland | 1,137,386 | 718,273 | -419,113 |
| Belgium | 78,180 | 1,551,664 | +1,473,484 |
| Ghana | 696,013 | 703,898 | +7,885 |
| Finland | 533,966 | 774,548 | +240,582 |
| Sweden | 723,126 | 421,837 | -301,289 |
| United States | 366,390 | 212,660 | -153,730 |
| Senegal | 290,883 | 249,261 | -41,622 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 44,508 |
| Italy | 22,871 |
| India | 22,379 |
| Germany | 17,571 |
| Turkey | 16,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 27,655 | 16,853 | -10,802 |
| Italy | 7,650 | 15,221 | +7,571 |
| India | 10,640 | 11,739 | +1,099 |
| Germany | 8,755 | 8,816 | +61 |
| Turkey | 8,300 | 7,804 | -496 |
| China | 3,590 | 5,194 | +1,604 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 3,790 | +3,790 |
| Hungary | 1,600 | 1,873 | +273 |
| Sri Lanka | 955 | 1,881 | +926 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,263 | +2,263 |
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) | 54,245,449 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,557,456 |
| Air transport | 299,461 |
| Other | 198,528 |
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) | 27,591,504 | 26,653,945 | -937,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,998,808 | 3,558,648 | -440,160 |
| Air transport | 210,302 | 89,159 | -121,143 |
| Other | 89,635 | 108,893 | +19,258 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,632,548 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,576,392 |
| London | 4,498,780 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,379,620 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,687,556 |
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 | 15,078,399 | 15,554,149 | +475,750 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,897,919 | 6,678,473 | -3,219,446 |
| London | 1,499,682 | 2,999,098 | +1,499,416 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,693,939 | 1,685,681 | -8,258 |
| Middlesbrough | 784,233 | 903,323 | +119,090 |
| Hull | 591,945 | 890,868 | +298,923 |
| Harwich | 445,249 | 404,367 | -40,882 |
| Portsmouth | 473,295 | 268,577 | -204,718 |
| Liverpool Docks | 302,408 | 125,357 | -177,051 |
| Felixstowe | 247,456 | 114,314 | -133,142 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All types of used rubber tires, not retreaded