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 | 4,324,577 |
| Viet Nam | 2,976,738 |
| Germany | 2,661,126 |
| France | 1,191,636 |
| Poland | 1,186,380 |
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 | 2,145,508 | 2,179,069 | +33,561 |
| Viet Nam | 1,513,100 | 1,463,638 | -49,462 |
| Germany | 1,398,848 | 1,262,278 | -136,570 |
| France | 674,082 | 517,554 | -156,528 |
| Poland | 514,081 | 672,299 | +158,218 |
| Thailand | 102,684 | 852,505 | +749,821 |
| Netherlands | 331,457 | 427,588 | +96,131 |
| Spain | 331,681 | 327,152 | -4,529 |
| Taiwan | 100,667 | 122,994 | +22,327 |
| South Korea | 107,684 | 112,739 | +5,055 |
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 | 7,627,492 |
| Viet Nam | 3,175,935 |
| Poland | 1,323,193 |
| Thailand | 1,041,097 |
| Taiwan | 367,393 |
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 | 3,665,354 | 3,962,138 | +296,784 |
| Viet Nam | 1,520,206 | 1,655,729 | +135,523 |
| Poland | 621,758 | 701,435 | +79,677 |
| Thailand | 244,040 | 797,057 | +553,017 |
| Taiwan | 230,042 | 137,351 | -92,691 |
| United States | 196,935 | 145,551 | -51,384 |
| South Korea | 170,074 | 150,485 | -19,589 |
| Italy | 148,206 | 141,138 | -7,068 |
| Indonesia | 97,703 | 71,162 | -26,541 |
| Hungary | 58,810 | 66,812 | +8,002 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,279,478 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,565,898 |
| Air transport | 2,330,199 |
| Other | 373,812 |
| Road transport | 2,649 |
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) | 3,048,040 | 4,231,438 | +1,183,398 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,320,404 | 3,245,494 | -74,910 |
| Air transport | 1,251,709 | 1,078,490 | -173,219 |
| Other | 295,007 | 78,805 | -216,202 |
| Road transport | 0 | 2,649 | +2,649 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,621,227 |
| Southampton | 2,737,926 |
| Dover | 2,247,552 |
| Birmingham Airport | 948,772 |
| Eurotunnel | 880,713 |
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 | 1,707,884 | 1,913,343 | +205,459 |
| Southampton | 1,511,156 | 1,226,770 | -284,386 |
| Dover | 937,226 | 1,310,326 | +373,100 |
| Birmingham Airport | 705,175 | 243,597 | -461,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 372,625 | 508,088 | +135,463 |
| 499 | 43,577 | 657,577 | +614,000 |
| Harwich | 287,179 | 355,303 | +68,124 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 264,857 | 284,320 | +19,463 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 286,300 | 248,577 | -37,723 |
| London Gateway Port | 178,599 | 331,763 | +153,164 |
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
|
48 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
36 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
36 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 29 |
| 2026-04 | 35 |
| 2026-03 | 33 |
| 2026-02 | 29 |
| 2026-01 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HALFORDS LIMITED | 120 |
| SCHWALBE TYRES UK LIMITED | 120 |
| R.H.CLAYDON LIMITED | 98 |
| ZYRO LIMITED | 93 |
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 72 |
| MOORE LARGE & CO. LIMITED | 72 |
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 65 |
| TREK BICYCLE CORPORATION LIMITED | 65 |
| W REALISATIONS 2023 LIMITED | 61 |
| MAXXIS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 60 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 697,451 |
| Ireland | 559,793 |
| Nigeria | 415,783 |
| Kenya | 382,581 |
| Guinea | 263,264 |
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 | 693,982 | 3,469 | -690,513 |
| Ireland | 221,441 | 338,352 | +116,911 |
| Nigeria | 189,837 | 225,946 | +36,109 |
| Kenya | 377,765 | 4,816 | -372,949 |
| Guinea | 263,264 | 0 | -263,264 |
| Saint Helena | 79,449 | 77,431 | -2,018 |
| United States | 114,490 | 28,096 | -86,394 |
| Germany | 94,982 | 43,980 | -51,002 |
| France | 40,008 | 45,725 | +5,717 |
| Brazil | 40,843 | 23,819 | -17,024 |
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 | 82,424 |
| XI | 54,038 |
| China | 29,609 |
| Thailand | 26,374 |
| Indonesia | 13,610 |
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 | 22,496 | 59,928 | +37,432 |
| XI | 25,206 | 28,832 | +3,626 |
| China | 12,246 | 17,363 | +5,117 |
| Thailand | 850 | 25,524 | +24,674 |
| Indonesia | 5,380 | 8,230 | +2,850 |
| Viet Nam | 2,959 | 2,648 | -311 |
| Switzerland | 897 | 514 | -383 |
| Poland | 708 | 598 | -110 |
| Bangladesh | 419 | 702 | +283 |
| Ireland | 483 | 131 | -352 |
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) | 2,043,975 |
| Air transport | 626,599 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 475,428 |
| Other | 261,673 |
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) | 1,693,744 | 350,231 | -1,343,513 |
| Air transport | 320,499 | 306,100 | -14,399 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 297,443 | 177,985 | -119,458 |
| Other | 96,403 | 165,270 | +68,867 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,107,292 |
| Felixstowe | 683,446 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 265,781 |
| 000 | 261,673 |
| East Midlands Airport | 258,197 |
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 | 877,006 | 230,286 | -646,720 |
| Felixstowe | 680,147 | 3,299 | -676,848 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 170,471 | 95,310 | -75,161 |
| 000 | 96,403 | 165,270 | +68,867 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,792 | 189,405 | +120,613 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,285 | 71,756 | -60,529 |
| Liverpool Docks | 94,019 | 43,612 | -50,407 |
| Southampton | 65,386 | 64,290 | -1,096 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,979 | 36,097 | -4,882 |
| Holyhead | 28,964 | 43,436 | +14,472 |
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