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 | 464,047 |
| France | 298,209 |
| South Korea | 146,334 |
| Romania | 143,525 |
| Poland | 124,077 |
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 | 204,240 | 259,807 | +55,567 |
| France | 149,931 | 148,278 | -1,653 |
| South Korea | 38,665 | 107,669 | +69,004 |
| Romania | 108,101 | 35,424 | -72,677 |
| Poland | 47,034 | 77,043 | +30,009 |
| Ireland | 37,384 | 45,061 | +7,677 |
| Viet Nam | 35,702 | 32,298 | -3,404 |
| Taiwan | 52,090 | 15,752 | -36,338 |
| Czechia | 26,534 | 33,317 | +6,783 |
| United States | 18,951 | 19,580 | +629 |
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 | 424,317 |
| South Korea | 255,770 |
| Romania | 143,525 |
| Poland | 138,398 |
| 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 | 168,285 | 256,032 | +87,747 |
| South Korea | 77,025 | 178,745 | +101,720 |
| Romania | 108,101 | 35,424 | -72,677 |
| Poland | 56,044 | 82,354 | +26,310 |
| Taiwan | 90,105 | 12,935 | -77,170 |
| Viet Nam | 35,702 | 32,298 | -3,404 |
| United States | 18,951 | 19,580 | +629 |
| Italy | 20,583 | 0 | -20,583 |
| France | 0 | 4,066 | +4,066 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 3,901 | +3,901 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +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) | 728,509 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 646,139 |
| Other | 82,460 |
| Air transport | 73,721 |
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) | 337,298 | 391,211 | +53,913 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 342,879 | 303,260 | -39,619 |
| Other | 37,399 | 45,061 | +7,662 |
| Air transport | 18,821 | 54,900 | +36,079 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 315,909 |
| Dover | 303,779 |
| Eurotunnel | 217,294 |
| Southampton | 187,055 |
| 000 | 82,460 |
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 | 118,071 | 197,838 | +79,767 |
| Dover | 174,413 | 129,366 | -45,047 |
| Eurotunnel | 122,423 | 94,871 | -27,552 |
| Southampton | 92,779 | 94,276 | +1,497 |
| 000 | 37,399 | 45,061 | +7,662 |
| Belfast Port | 35,702 | 32,298 | -3,404 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 65,965 | +65,965 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 63,022 | 0 | -63,022 |
| Harwich | 16,798 | 35,501 | +18,703 |
| London | 23,961 | 2,908 | -21,053 |
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 | 14 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JOHN HUDSON TRAILERS LTD | 50 |
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 31 |
| VINTAGE TYRE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 31 |
| PIRELLI UK TYRES LIMITED | 31 |
| REDSTONE (TYRES) LTD | 21 |
| YOKOHAMA TWS UK LIMITED | 19 |
| THE BLOCKLEY TYRE COMPANY LIMITED | 14 |
| MITAS AG UK LIMITED | 12 |
| SOOPA TOOBS (TYRES) LIMITED | 11 |
| DONOVAN TYRES LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 170,745 |
| Ireland | 138,553 |
| Germany | 40,079 |
| Falkland Islands | 37,657 |
| 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 | 93,314 | 77,431 | -15,883 |
| Ireland | 61,295 | 77,258 | +15,963 |
| Germany | 14,917 | 25,162 | +10,245 |
| Falkland Islands | 23,729 | 13,928 | -9,801 |
| Egypt | 36,061 | 0 | -36,061 |
| Mali | 21,550 | 0 | -21,550 |
| Spain | 71 | 11,343 | +11,272 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 10,716 | +10,716 |
| Australia | 10,339 | 0 | -10,339 |
| France | 1,579 | 7,737 | +6,158 |
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 | 65,789 |
| XI | 51,036 |
| China | 1,957 |
| Switzerland | 1,583 |
| India | 317 |
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 | 13,786 | 52,003 | +38,217 |
| XI | 22,493 | 28,543 | +6,050 |
| China | 924 | 1,033 | +109 |
| Switzerland | 814 | 769 | -45 |
| India | 0 | 317 | +317 |
| Netherlands | 159 | 91 | -68 |
| Austria | 0 | 115 | +115 |
| Ireland | 103 | 0 | -103 |
| 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) | 230,961 |
| Other | 168,697 |
| Air transport | 144,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,535 |
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) | 150,147 | 80,814 | -69,333 |
| Other | 63,613 | 105,084 | +41,471 |
| Air transport | 85,236 | 58,971 | -26,265 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,831 | 23,704 | -15,127 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 168,697 |
| Southampton | 97,751 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,161 |
| East Midlands Airport | 62,756 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,723 |
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 | 63,613 | 105,084 | +41,471 |
| Southampton | 53,367 | 44,384 | -8,983 |
| Immingham Docks | 42,114 | 33,047 | -9,067 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,560 | 22,196 | -18,364 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,723 | 0 | -54,723 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,867 | 19,605 | -8,262 |
| Glasgow Airport | 36,061 | 0 | -36,061 |
| ZLC | 5,240 | 21,828 | +16,588 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,375 | 14,947 | +11,572 |
| Holyhead | 4,686 | 0 | -4,686 |
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