Import/export HS code 40129090: Rubber tire flaps
Rubber flaps used inside tires to protect the tube
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 1,968,281 |
| China | 306,987 |
| India | 228,033 |
| Germany | 89,505 |
| Viet Nam | 79,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 162,760 | 1,805,521 | +1,642,761 |
| China | 96,172 | 210,815 | +114,643 |
| India | 104,301 | 123,732 | +19,431 |
| Germany | 80,754 | 8,751 | -72,003 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 79,841 | +79,841 |
| Belgium | 58,833 | 10,311 | -48,522 |
| Czechia | 17,875 | 45,186 | +27,311 |
| United States | 18,000 | 33,389 | +15,389 |
| Thailand | 47,380 | 0 | -47,380 |
| Netherlands | 32,812 | 11,144 | -21,668 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 2,074,180 |
| China | 328,908 |
| India | 231,384 |
| Germany | 91,333 |
| Viet Nam | 81,148 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 216,627 | 1,857,553 | +1,640,926 |
| China | 97,904 | 231,004 | +133,100 |
| India | 106,411 | 124,973 | +18,562 |
| Germany | 87,211 | 4,122 | -83,089 |
| Viet Nam | 1,307 | 79,841 | +78,534 |
| South Korea | 19,181 | 34,348 | +15,167 |
| Thailand | 47,380 | 0 | -47,380 |
| Brazil | 30,469 | 967 | -29,502 |
| France | 29,015 | 0 | -29,015 |
| United States | 18,059 | 7,434 | -10,625 |
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 | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,652,434 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 343,881 |
| Air transport | 60,738 |
| Road transport | 9,632 |
| Other | 32 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 398,148 | 2,254,286 | +1,856,138 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 272,529 | 71,352 | -201,177 |
| Air transport | 27,699 | 33,039 | +5,340 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,632 | +9,632 |
| Other | 32 | 0 | -32 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,162,209 |
| London Gateway Port | 997,350 |
| Felixstowe | 463,445 |
| Dover | 175,075 |
| Eurotunnel | 101,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,313 | 1,153,896 | +1,145,583 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,400 | 759,950 | +522,550 |
| Felixstowe | 135,642 | 327,803 | +192,161 |
| Dover | 122,625 | 52,450 | -70,175 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,218 | 11,691 | -78,527 |
| Liverpool Docks | 66,485 | 8,496 | -57,989 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,383 | 13,748 | +5,365 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,700 | 7,013 | -5,687 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,510 | 7,507 | +1,997 |
| ZLC | 0 | 9,632 | +9,632 |
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 | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 2 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 40,415 |
| Qatar | 18,774 |
| Ghana | 15,000 |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,740 |
| South Africa | 7,049 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | 875 | 39,540 | +38,665 |
| Qatar | 18,774 | 0 | -18,774 |
| Ghana | 15,000 | 0 | -15,000 |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,740 | 0 | -10,740 |
| South Africa | 5,565 | 1,484 | -4,081 |
| Indonesia | 3,324 | 2,322 | -1,002 |
| United States | 0 | 5,101 | +5,101 |
| Poland | 4,876 | 0 | -4,876 |
| Italy | 4,149 | 0 | -4,149 |
| France | 3,870 | 0 | -3,870 |
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 | 762 |
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 | 536 | 226 | -310 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,377 |
| Air transport | 46,536 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,876 |
| Other | 2,284 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,889 | 44,488 | +20,599 |
| Air transport | 41,245 | 5,291 | -35,954 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,876 | 0 | -4,876 |
| Other | 914 | 1,370 | +456 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 36,852 |
| Felixstowe | 31,525 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,458 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,078 |
| Dover | 4,876 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 20,565 | 16,287 | -4,278 |
| Felixstowe | 3,324 | 28,201 | +24,877 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,514 | 1,944 | -27,570 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,731 | 3,347 | -8,384 |
| Dover | 4,876 | 0 | -4,876 |
| 000 | 914 | 1,370 | +456 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40129090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber flaps used inside tires to protect the tube