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 | 4,843,684 |
| Belgium | 2,931,584 |
| Brazil | 469,836 |
| Netherlands | 253,679 |
| 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 | 2,384,622 | 2,459,062 | +74,440 |
| Belgium | 1,793,192 | 1,138,392 | -654,800 |
| Brazil | 165,677 | 304,159 | +138,482 |
| Netherlands | 127,886 | 125,793 | -2,093 |
| Singapore | 194,292 | 0 | -194,292 |
| Turkey | 136,145 | 46,586 | -89,559 |
| India | 66,848 | 107,191 | +40,343 |
| 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 | 4,417,528 |
| Poland | 1,779,491 |
| Belgium | 984,878 |
| Brazil | 475,009 |
| Italy | 351,017 |
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 | 2,293,834 | 2,123,694 | -170,140 |
| Poland | 986,624 | 792,867 | -193,757 |
| Belgium | 806,568 | 178,310 | -628,258 |
| Brazil | 168,756 | 306,253 | +137,497 |
| Italy | 73,711 | 277,306 | +203,595 |
| Turkey | 136,145 | 199,927 | +63,782 |
| Indonesia | 247,007 | 28,765 | -218,242 |
| Austria | 124,119 | 130,259 | +6,140 |
| India | 66,848 | 107,191 | +40,343 |
| Mexico | 5,832 | 75,213 | +69,381 |
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 | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 8,019,661 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,149,006 |
| Air transport | 69,661 |
| 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) | 4,414,436 | 3,605,225 | -809,211 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 541,242 | 607,764 | +66,522 |
| Air transport | 41,401 | 28,260 | -13,141 |
| 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 | 4,883,077 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,857,903 |
| Killingholme | 657,939 |
| London Gateway Port | 531,042 |
| Southampton | 384,265 |
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 | 2,511,853 | 2,371,224 | -140,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 949,099 | 908,804 | -40,295 |
| Killingholme | 456,692 | 201,247 | -255,445 |
| London Gateway Port | 194,028 | 337,014 | +142,986 |
| Southampton | 269,008 | 115,257 | -153,751 |
| Purfleet | 199,355 | 100,282 | -99,073 |
| London | 216,099 | 22,074 | -194,025 |
| Dover | 125,372 | 86,438 | -38,934 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,401 | 0 | -41,401 |
| Harwich | 15,251 | 21,778 | +6,527 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VIPAL EUROPE LIMITED | 50 |
| ALBA TYRE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 46 |
| T.T.S. TRUCK TYRE SPECIALISTS LIMITED | 45 |
| SELECT REMOULDS LTD | 40 |
| VACULUG LIMITED | 35 |
| G & S TYRE SERVICES LIMITED | 33 |
| ERMINE TYRES LIMITED | 24 |
| SERYT LIMITED | 22 |
| ALTEREVER LIMITED | 19 |
| 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 | 189,378 |
| Senegal | 105,300 |
| Sweden | 87,328 |
| Norway | 70,514 |
| Togo | 53,600 |
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 | 125,261 | 64,117 | -61,144 |
| Senegal | 0 | 105,300 | +105,300 |
| Sweden | 29,673 | 57,655 | +27,982 |
| Norway | 1,467 | 69,047 | +67,580 |
| Togo | 1,885 | 51,715 | +49,830 |
| Spain | 0 | 53,549 | +53,549 |
| Ghana | 9,500 | 37,000 | +27,500 |
| 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) | 485,091 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 271,002 |
| Air transport | 41,798 |
| 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) | 157,150 | 327,941 | +170,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,385 | 259,617 | +248,232 |
| Air transport | 27,324 | 14,474 | -12,850 |
| Other | 34 | 57 | +23 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 180,815 |
| Holyhead | 171,321 |
| London Gateway Port | 168,790 |
| 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 | 31,889 | 148,926 | +117,037 |
| Holyhead | 107,232 | 64,089 | -43,143 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,885 | 160,905 | +153,020 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 112,855 | +112,855 |
| London | 3,500 | 79,700 | +76,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,427 | 10,286 | -9,141 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,029 | 1,850 | -16,179 |
| Southampton | 0 | 17,162 | +17,162 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,897 | 2,952 | -4,945 |
| Hull | 0 | 2,071 | +2,071 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40129030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber strips used to retread or repair tires