Import/export HS code 401310: Car, bus, or truck inner tubes
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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 | 437,355 |
| France | 277,688 |
| Romania | 154,759 |
| South Korea | 111,758 |
| Poland | 107,741 |
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 | 233,537 | 203,818 | -29,719 |
| France | 150,859 | 126,829 | -24,030 |
| Romania | 103,819 | 50,940 | -52,879 |
| South Korea | 38,665 | 73,093 | +34,428 |
| Poland | 61,787 | 45,954 | -15,833 |
| Ireland | 34,168 | 43,441 | +9,273 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 68,000 | +68,000 |
| Taiwan | 52,090 | 15,752 | -36,338 |
| Czechia | 22,076 | 23,602 | +1,526 |
| United States | 1,786 | 36,745 | +34,959 |
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 | 369,414 |
| South Korea | 217,553 |
| Romania | 154,759 |
| Poland | 124,485 |
| Taiwan | 103,040 |
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 | 158,489 | 210,925 | +52,436 |
| South Korea | 108,489 | 109,064 | +575 |
| Romania | 103,819 | 50,940 | -52,879 |
| Poland | 66,430 | 58,055 | -8,375 |
| Taiwan | 90,105 | 12,935 | -77,170 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 68,000 | +68,000 |
| United States | 1,786 | 36,745 | +34,959 |
| Italy | 20,789 | 983 | -19,806 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 3,901 | +3,901 |
| France | 0 | 2,587 | +2,587 |
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 | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 661,999 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 606,343 |
| Other | 77,624 |
| Air transport | 70,471 |
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) | 318,040 | 343,959 | +25,919 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 345,666 | 260,677 | -84,989 |
| Other | 34,183 | 43,441 | +9,258 |
| Air transport | 12,752 | 57,719 | +44,967 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 278,231 |
| Felixstowe | 266,488 |
| Eurotunnel | 193,637 |
| Southampton | 187,055 |
| 000 | 77,624 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 159,651 | 118,580 | -41,071 |
| Felixstowe | 148,068 | 118,420 | -29,648 |
| Eurotunnel | 115,157 | 78,480 | -36,677 |
| Southampton | 92,779 | 94,276 | +1,497 |
| 000 | 34,183 | 43,441 | +9,258 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 68,000 | +68,000 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 63,022 | 0 | -63,022 |
| Harwich | 24,078 | 29,262 | +5,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 46,476 | +46,476 |
| Portsmouth | 23,521 | 3,346 | -20,175 |
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 | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN HUDSON TRAILERS LTD | 46 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 31 |
| VINTAGE TYRE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 29 |
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 28 |
| REDSTONE (TYRES) LTD | 19 |
| YOKOHAMA TWS UK LIMITED | 16 |
| THE BLOCKLEY TYRE COMPANY LIMITED | 13 |
| MITAS AG UK LIMITED | 12 |
| DONOVAN TYRES LIMITED | 10 |
| SOOPA TOOBS (TYRES) LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saint Helena | 148,416 |
| United States | 128,245 |
| Ireland | 119,716 |
| Falkland Islands | 40,387 |
| Egypt | 36,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Helena | 99,312 | 49,104 | -50,208 |
| United States | 124,284 | 3,961 | -120,323 |
| Ireland | 51,972 | 67,744 | +15,772 |
| Falkland Islands | 27,759 | 12,628 | -15,131 |
| Egypt | 36,061 | 0 | -36,061 |
| Czechia | 32,767 | 0 | -32,767 |
| Germany | 16,645 | 11,877 | -4,768 |
| Mali | 21,550 | 0 | -21,550 |
| France | 9,488 | 1,000 | -8,488 |
| Australia | 10,339 | 0 | -10,339 |
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 | 2,010 |
| Switzerland | 1,406 |
| Netherlands | 292 |
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 | 977 | 1,033 | +56 |
| Switzerland | 912 | 494 | -418 |
| Netherlands | 253 | 39 | -214 |
| Austria | 0 | 115 | +115 |
| Ireland | 103 | 0 | -103 |
| India | 0 | 78 | +78 |
| France | 0 | 21 | +21 |
| South Korea | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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) | 336,763 |
| Air transport | 151,340 |
| Other | 142,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,430 |
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) | 286,275 | 50,488 | -235,787 |
| Air transport | 113,258 | 38,082 | -75,176 |
| Other | 60,499 | 81,789 | +21,290 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,689 | 14,741 | -29,948 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 142,288 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,000 |
| Southampton | 87,324 |
| East Midlands Airport | 76,764 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,853 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 60,499 | 81,789 | +21,290 |
| Liverpool Docks | 120,000 | 0 | -120,000 |
| Southampton | 53,367 | 33,957 | -19,410 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,455 | 1,309 | -74,146 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,853 | 0 | -64,853 |
| Immingham Docks | 48,112 | 15,147 | -32,965 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,725 | 10,930 | -22,795 |
| Glasgow Airport | 36,061 | 0 | -36,061 |
| ZLC | 0 | 21,493 | +21,493 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,742 | 15,280 | +13,538 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber inner tubes for cars, station wagons, racing cars, buses, or lorries