Import/export HS code 40129030: Rubber tire treads
Rubber strips used to retread or repair tires
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 | 4,445,104 |
| Belgium | 3,074,585 |
| Brazil | 391,901 |
| Turkey | 304,482 |
| Netherlands | 234,812 |
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 | 2,628,688 | 1,816,416 | -812,272 |
| Belgium | 2,069,126 | 1,005,459 | -1,063,667 |
| Brazil | 183,178 | 208,723 | +25,545 |
| Turkey | 224,919 | 79,563 | -145,356 |
| Netherlands | 126,016 | 108,796 | -17,220 |
| Singapore | 141,608 | 52,684 | -88,924 |
| India | 59,998 | 109,247 | +49,249 |
| Malaysia | 74,716 | 12,156 | -62,560 |
| United Arab Emirates | 41,401 | 0 | -41,401 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 28,765 | +28,765 |
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 | 4,155,692 |
| Poland | 1,846,138 |
| Belgium | 1,144,427 |
| Brazil | 403,142 |
| Turkey | 397,023 |
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 | 2,546,559 | 1,609,133 | -937,426 |
| Poland | 1,215,857 | 630,281 | -585,576 |
| Belgium | 853,269 | 291,158 | -562,111 |
| Brazil | 189,246 | 213,896 | +24,650 |
| Turkey | 224,919 | 172,104 | -52,815 |
| Indonesia | 194,323 | 81,449 | -112,874 |
| Italy | 65,052 | 174,924 | +109,872 |
| Austria | 120,750 | 111,810 | -8,940 |
| India | 59,998 | 109,247 | +49,249 |
| United Kingdom | 41,401 | 0 | -41,401 |
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 | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Devon | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 7,906,112 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,043,205 |
| Air transport | 52,220 |
| Other | 1,111 |
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) | 5,018,456 | 2,887,656 | -2,130,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 505,082 | 538,123 | +33,041 |
| Air transport | 41,401 | 10,819 | -30,582 |
| Other | 0 | 1,111 | +1,111 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,878,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,645,390 |
| Killingholme | 818,227 |
| London Gateway Port | 484,002 |
| Southampton | 327,075 |
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 | 3,206,611 | 1,671,743 | -1,534,868 |
| Immingham Docks | 864,191 | 781,199 | -82,992 |
| Killingholme | 544,632 | 273,595 | -271,037 |
| London Gateway Port | 183,178 | 300,824 | +117,646 |
| Southampton | 216,324 | 110,751 | -105,573 |
| Purfleet | 176,664 | 116,217 | -60,447 |
| London | 193,110 | 41,185 | -151,925 |
| Dover | 86,779 | 99,102 | +12,323 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,401 | 0 | -41,401 |
| Harwich | 19,304 | 10,389 | -8,915 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VIPAL EUROPE LIMITED | 47 |
| ALBA TYRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 42 |
| T.T.S. TRUCK TYRE SPECIALISTS LIMITED | 41 |
| SELECT REMOULDS LTD | 37 |
| VACULUG LIMITED | 31 |
| G & S TYRE SERVICES LIMITED | 29 |
| ERMINE TYRES LIMITED | 23 |
| SERYT LIMITED | 22 |
| ALTEREVER LIMITED | 19 |
| PROMETEON TYRE GROUP UK LIMITED | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 180,774 |
| Sweden | 84,417 |
| Senegal | 55,000 |
| Spain | 53,549 |
| Norway | 31,867 |
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 | 140,677 | 40,097 | -100,580 |
| Sweden | 41,217 | 43,200 | +1,983 |
| Senegal | 0 | 55,000 | +55,000 |
| Spain | 0 | 53,549 | +53,549 |
| Norway | 1,467 | 30,400 | +28,933 |
| Romania | 0 | 27,820 | +27,820 |
| India | 19,440 | 3,844 | -15,596 |
| Ghana | 9,500 | 13,000 | +3,500 |
| Germany | 3,548 | 17,682 | +14,134 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 20,037 | +20,037 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 91 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 34 | 57 | +23 |
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) | 411,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 146,352 |
| Air transport | 44,978 |
| Other | 91 |
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) | 173,416 | 238,014 | +64,598 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,805 | 122,547 | +98,742 |
| Air transport | 32,876 | 12,102 | -20,774 |
| Other | 34 | 57 | +23 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 143,953 |
| Immingham Docks | 133,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 108,893 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,370 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 103,884 | 40,069 | -63,815 |
| Immingham Docks | 43,433 | 89,902 | +46,469 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 850 | 108,043 | +107,193 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,885 | 73,485 | +65,600 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,793 | 0 | -36,793 |
| London | 3,500 | 31,900 | +28,400 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,440 | 10,530 | -8,910 |
| Southampton | 0 | 17,162 | +17,162 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,436 | 1,572 | -11,864 |
| Middlesbrough | 876 | 0 | -876 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40129030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber strips used to retread or repair tires