Import/export HS code 4013: Rubber inner tubes
Inner tubes made of rubber for various vehicles
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,836,284 |
| Viet Nam | 2,957,922 |
| Germany | 2,485,916 |
| France | 1,239,929 |
| Poland | 1,008,812 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,825,293 | 2,010,991 | +185,698 |
| Viet Nam | 1,317,004 | 1,640,918 | +323,914 |
| Germany | 1,257,918 | 1,227,998 | -29,920 |
| France | 640,592 | 599,337 | -41,255 |
| Poland | 568,629 | 440,183 | -128,446 |
| Spain | 339,522 | 342,167 | +2,645 |
| Netherlands | 331,336 | 316,845 | -14,491 |
| Thailand | 113,546 | 316,964 | +203,418 |
| Taiwan | 153,209 | 85,348 | -67,861 |
| South Korea | 108,153 | 106,773 | -1,380 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,825,329 |
| Viet Nam | 3,098,160 |
| Poland | 1,154,166 |
| Thailand | 590,122 |
| South Korea | 353,163 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,290,290 | 3,535,039 | +244,749 |
| Viet Nam | 1,292,629 | 1,805,531 | +512,902 |
| Poland | 620,646 | 533,520 | -87,126 |
| Thailand | 227,708 | 362,414 | +134,706 |
| South Korea | 197,704 | 155,459 | -42,245 |
| Taiwan | 233,157 | 110,295 | -122,862 |
| United States | 152,900 | 179,592 | +26,692 |
| Italy | 141,345 | 109,343 | -32,002 |
| Romania | 109,263 | 50,940 | -58,323 |
| Indonesia | 55,531 | 90,908 | +35,377 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
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) | 6,241,009 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,193,488 |
| Air transport | 2,125,715 |
| Other | 520,365 |
| Road transport | 1,210 |
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) | 2,962,836 | 3,278,173 | +315,337 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,848,979 | 3,344,509 | +495,530 |
| Air transport | 1,161,680 | 964,035 | -197,645 |
| Other | 386,358 | 134,007 | -252,351 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,210 | +1,210 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,299,371 |
| Southampton | 2,783,190 |
| Dover | 1,806,939 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,058,849 |
| Eurotunnel | 781,376 |
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 | 1,701,069 | 1,598,302 | -102,767 |
| Southampton | 1,277,111 | 1,506,079 | +228,968 |
| Dover | 871,918 | 935,021 | +63,103 |
| Birmingham Airport | 610,513 | 448,336 | -162,177 |
| Eurotunnel | 397,986 | 383,390 | -14,596 |
| Harwich | 253,698 | 335,916 | +82,218 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 312,742 | 254,611 | -58,131 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 198,516 | 347,156 | +148,640 |
| 000 | 386,358 | 134,007 | -252,351 |
| London | 171,637 | 260,158 | +88,521 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HALFORDS LIMITED | 115 |
| SCHWALBE TYRES UK LIMITED | 115 |
| R.H.CLAYDON LIMITED | 98 |
| ZYRO LIMITED | 90 |
| MOORE LARGE & CO. LIMITED | 72 |
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 69 |
| TREK BICYCLE CORPORATION LIMITED | 65 |
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 61 |
| W REALISATIONS 2023 LIMITED | 61 |
| MAXXIS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| Other | 9 |
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 Republic of Tanzania | 946,628 |
| Ireland | 539,460 |
| Kenya | 494,002 |
| Nigeria | 407,883 |
| United States | 273,781 |
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 Republic of Tanzania | 735,186 | 211,442 | -523,744 |
| Ireland | 209,265 | 330,195 | +120,930 |
| Kenya | 305,953 | 188,049 | -117,904 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 407,883 | +407,883 |
| United States | 252,867 | 20,914 | -231,953 |
| Guinea | 272,364 | 0 | -272,364 |
| Germany | 168,387 | 50,544 | -117,843 |
| Saint Helena | 99,312 | 49,104 | -50,208 |
| France | 56,181 | 31,860 | -24,321 |
| Falkland Islands | 31,039 | 12,653 | -18,386 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 50,109 |
| XI | 47,639 |
| China | 25,158 |
| Indonesia | 10,268 |
| Viet Nam | 5,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 19,113 | 30,996 | +11,883 |
| XI | 19,134 | 28,505 | +9,371 |
| China | 13,042 | 12,116 | -926 |
| Indonesia | 4,756 | 5,512 | +756 |
| Viet Nam | 3,454 | 2,315 | -1,139 |
| Thailand | 1,019 | 2,981 | +1,962 |
| Switzerland | 912 | 494 | -418 |
| Poland | 645 | 698 | +53 |
| Bangladesh | 530 | 646 | +116 |
| United States | 616 | 2 | -614 |
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) | 2,536,432 |
| Air transport | 656,736 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 628,026 |
| Other | 189,334 |
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) | 1,644,421 | 892,011 | -752,410 |
| Air transport | 396,084 | 260,652 | -135,432 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 434,037 | 193,989 | -240,048 |
| Other | 83,869 | 105,465 | +21,596 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,129,292 |
| Felixstowe | 842,408 |
| Liverpool Docks | 489,713 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 329,191 |
| East Midlands Airport | 285,418 |
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 | 337,545 | 791,747 | +454,202 |
| Felixstowe | 841,108 | 1,300 | -839,808 |
| Liverpool Docks | 419,749 | 69,964 | -349,785 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 257,953 | 71,238 | -186,715 |
| East Midlands Airport | 133,013 | 152,405 | +19,392 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,760 | 72,921 | -110,839 |
| 000 | 83,869 | 105,465 | +21,596 |
| Southampton | 65,504 | 49,064 | -16,440 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,887 | 18,197 | -35,690 |
| Holyhead | 25,895 | 36,940 | +11,045 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 4013
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Inner tubes made of rubber for various vehicles