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 | 19,162,874 |
| Netherlands | 7,173,880 |
| France | 3,262,185 |
| Spain | 1,472,072 |
| Switzerland | 1,009,769 |
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 | 10,432,256 | 8,730,618 | -1,701,638 |
| Netherlands | 4,177,885 | 2,995,995 | -1,181,890 |
| France | 1,852,811 | 1,409,374 | -443,437 |
| Spain | 860,128 | 611,944 | -248,184 |
| Switzerland | 556,069 | 453,700 | -102,369 |
| Poland | 324,756 | 401,218 | +76,462 |
| Italy | 318,777 | 174,526 | -144,251 |
| China | 358,195 | 68,472 | -289,723 |
| Ireland | 188,413 | 178,617 | -9,796 |
| Belgium | 211,414 | 129,682 | -81,732 |
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 | 17,685,771 |
| Netherlands | 4,842,075 |
| United Kingdom | 3,139,353 |
| France | 2,738,171 |
| Spain | 1,789,644 |
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 | 9,470,166 | 8,215,605 | -1,254,561 |
| Netherlands | 2,853,769 | 1,988,306 | -865,463 |
| United Kingdom | 1,746,836 | 1,392,517 | -354,319 |
| France | 1,660,041 | 1,078,130 | -581,911 |
| Spain | 1,049,453 | 740,191 | -309,262 |
| Switzerland | 631,081 | 459,347 | -171,734 |
| Poland | 485,327 | 465,135 | -20,192 |
| China | 480,416 | 175,751 | -304,665 |
| Romania | 312,958 | 221,461 | -91,497 |
| Italy | 283,434 | 211,388 | -72,046 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 26,691,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,519,690 |
| Air transport | 473,960 |
| Road transport | 359,985 |
| Other | 11,244 |
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) | 14,545,644 | 12,145,538 | -2,400,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,623,550 | 3,896,140 | -1,727,410 |
| Air transport | 375,011 | 98,949 | -276,062 |
| Road transport | 191,451 | 168,534 | -22,917 |
| Other | 9,644 | 1,600 | -8,044 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 20,268,083 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,713,283 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,586,147 |
| Hull | 1,494,388 |
| London | 1,075,026 |
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 | 10,798,524 | 9,469,559 | -1,328,965 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,496,566 | 2,216,717 | -1,279,849 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,082,618 | 1,503,529 | -579,089 |
| Hull | 899,699 | 594,689 | -305,010 |
| London | 520,550 | 554,476 | +33,926 |
| ZLC | 410,151 | 382,414 | -27,737 |
| Harwich | 427,132 | 350,237 | -76,895 |
| Felixstowe | 418,031 | 127,721 | -290,310 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 315,954 | 153,726 | -162,228 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 236,816 | 196,922 | -39,894 |
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 | 10 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 3 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VACULUG LIMITED | 52 |
| BANDVULC TYRES LTD | 49 |
| DUNLOP AIRCRAFT TYRES LIMITED | 35 |
| BAIG TYRES LIMITED | 28 |
| ALPHA CAR IMPORTS LLP | 27 |
| STRATEGIC SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED | 25 |
| SERYT LIMITED | 20 |
| GLOBAL TYRES LIMITED | 20 |
| MICHELIN TYRE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 20 |
| AVA TYRES LIMITED | 17 |
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 | 18 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 21,535,053 |
| Netherlands | 19,218,817 |
| Germany | 4,008,335 |
| Poland | 1,826,655 |
| Ghana | 1,319,816 |
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 | 9,508,528 | 12,026,525 | +2,517,997 |
| Netherlands | 12,665,369 | 6,553,448 | -6,111,921 |
| Germany | 2,099,337 | 1,908,998 | -190,339 |
| Poland | 1,169,965 | 656,690 | -513,275 |
| Ghana | 580,393 | 739,423 | +159,030 |
| Belgium | 67,273 | 1,203,194 | +1,135,921 |
| Finland | 443,493 | 673,621 | +230,128 |
| Sweden | 429,959 | 669,731 | +239,772 |
| Senegal | 310,093 | 204,040 | -106,053 |
| United States | 344,072 | 138,657 | -205,415 |
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 | 34,650 |
| India | 23,854 |
| Italy | 21,946 |
| Germany | 18,952 |
| Turkey | 16,904 |
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 | 27,155 | 7,495 | -19,660 |
| India | 10,150 | 13,704 | +3,554 |
| Italy | 7,650 | 14,296 | +6,646 |
| Germany | 10,575 | 8,377 | -2,198 |
| Turkey | 10,000 | 6,904 | -3,096 |
| China | 3,525 | 4,850 | +1,325 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 3,790 | +3,790 |
| Hungary | 1,275 | 2,198 | +923 |
| Sri Lanka | 1,305 | 1,156 | -149 |
| 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) | 49,586,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,955,099 |
| Air transport | 328,128 |
| Other | 191,298 |
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) | 25,888,918 | 23,697,720 | -2,191,198 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,793,124 | 3,161,975 | -1,631,149 |
| Air transport | 249,235 | 78,893 | -170,342 |
| Other | 97,772 | 93,526 | -4,246 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,736,855 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,489,498 |
| London | 3,817,474 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,060,882 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,513,064 |
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 | 14,576,437 | 14,160,418 | -416,019 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,322,721 | 6,166,777 | -3,155,944 |
| London | 1,460,357 | 2,357,117 | +896,760 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,636,035 | 1,424,847 | -211,188 |
| Middlesbrough | 652,339 | 860,725 | +208,386 |
| Hull | 768,950 | 598,949 | -170,001 |
| Portsmouth | 547,251 | 203,742 | -343,509 |
| Harwich | 469,775 | 258,664 | -211,111 |
| Felixstowe | 335,946 | 173,033 | -162,913 |
| Dover | 348,309 | 119,536 | -228,773 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: All types of used rubber tires, not retreaded