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 | 4,811,160 |
| Belgium | 2,849,875 |
| Brazil | 481,907 |
| Netherlands | 242,235 |
| Singapore | 194,292 |
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 | 2,357,757 | 2,453,403 | +95,646 |
| Belgium | 1,649,309 | 1,200,566 | -448,743 |
| Brazil | 191,148 | 290,759 | +99,611 |
| Netherlands | 128,822 | 113,413 | -15,409 |
| Singapore | 194,292 | 0 | -194,292 |
| India | 66,848 | 113,683 | +46,835 |
| Turkey | 125,275 | 46,586 | -78,689 |
| Malaysia | 74,716 | 27,668 | -47,048 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 45,272 | +45,272 |
| United Arab Emirates | 41,401 | 0 | -41,401 |
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 | 4,369,311 |
| Poland | 1,755,890 |
| Belgium | 920,868 |
| Brazil | 487,080 |
| Italy | 371,170 |
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 | 2,264,029 | 2,105,282 | -158,747 |
| Poland | 898,285 | 857,605 | -40,680 |
| Belgium | 751,024 | 169,844 | -581,180 |
| Brazil | 194,227 | 292,853 | +98,626 |
| Italy | 81,111 | 290,059 | +208,948 |
| Turkey | 125,275 | 201,548 | +76,273 |
| Indonesia | 247,007 | 45,272 | -201,735 |
| Austria | 125,055 | 119,603 | -5,452 |
| India | 66,848 | 113,683 | +46,835 |
| Mexico | 5,832 | 79,494 | +73,662 |
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) | 7,898,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,181,280 |
| Air transport | 73,942 |
| 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) | 4,223,438 | 3,675,427 | -548,011 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 577,029 | 604,251 | +27,222 |
| Air transport | 41,401 | 32,541 | -8,860 |
| Other | 1,093 | 18 | -1,075 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,833,783 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,814,775 |
| Killingholme | 657,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 525,167 |
| Southampton | 434,230 |
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 | 2,433,451 | 2,400,332 | -33,119 |
| Immingham Docks | 839,857 | 974,918 | +135,061 |
| Killingholme | 486,592 | 171,347 | -315,245 |
| London Gateway Port | 219,499 | 305,668 | +86,169 |
| Southampton | 269,008 | 165,222 | -103,786 |
| Purfleet | 199,355 | 100,282 | -99,073 |
| London | 212,260 | 10,370 | -201,890 |
| Dover | 108,022 | 91,318 | -16,704 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,401 | 0 | -41,401 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,913 | 22,906 | +15,993 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VIPAL EUROPE LIMITED | 51 |
| T.T.S. TRUCK TYRE SPECIALISTS LIMITED | 46 |
| ALBA TYRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 46 |
| SELECT REMOULDS LTD | 40 |
| VACULUG LIMITED | 35 |
| G & S TYRE SERVICES LIMITED | 34 |
| ERMINE TYRES LIMITED | 24 |
| SERYT LIMITED | 23 |
| ALTEREVER LIMITED | 20 |
| TUF TREADS (DYFED) LIMITED | 15 |
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 | 163,143 |
| Senegal | 107,150 |
| Sweden | 87,328 |
| Norway | 72,889 |
| Togo | 56,600 |
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 | 88,173 | 74,970 | -13,203 |
| Senegal | 0 | 107,150 | +107,150 |
| Sweden | 44,489 | 42,839 | -1,650 |
| Norway | 1,467 | 71,422 | +69,955 |
| Togo | 1,885 | 54,715 | +52,830 |
| Spain | 0 | 53,549 | +53,549 |
| Ghana | 9,500 | 42,000 | +32,500 |
| Romania | 0 | 27,820 | +27,820 |
| Germany | 3,548 | 23,604 | +20,056 |
| 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) | 465,187 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 282,412 |
| Air transport | 40,028 |
| 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) | 134,878 | 330,309 | +195,431 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,385 | 271,027 | +259,642 |
| Air transport | 23,899 | 16,129 | -7,770 |
| Other | 34 | 57 | +23 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 183,190 |
| London Gateway Port | 180,200 |
| Holyhead | 145,086 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,855 |
| London | 83,200 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 46,705 | 136,485 | +89,780 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,885 | 172,315 | +164,430 |
| Holyhead | 70,144 | 74,942 | +4,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 112,855 | +112,855 |
| London | 3,500 | 79,700 | +76,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,770 | 11,941 | -5,829 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,029 | 1,850 | -16,179 |
| Southampton | 0 | 17,162 | +17,162 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,129 | 2,952 | -3,177 |
| Hull | 0 | 6,027 | +6,027 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40129030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber strips used to retread or repair tires