Import/export HS code 401320: Bicycle inner tubes
Rubber inner tubes designed for bicycles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,634,134 |
| Viet Nam | 2,005,411 |
| China | 1,880,148 |
| Netherlands | 548,373 |
| France | 536,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,301,034 | 1,333,100 | +32,066 |
| Viet Nam | 788,070 | 1,217,341 | +429,271 |
| China | 778,596 | 1,101,552 | +322,956 |
| Netherlands | 218,808 | 329,565 | +110,757 |
| France | 299,745 | 236,857 | -62,888 |
| Thailand | 13,318 | 438,137 | +424,819 |
| Italy | 97,954 | 44,292 | -53,662 |
| Czechia | 24,076 | 68,413 | +44,337 |
| Taiwan | 37,607 | 47,669 | +10,062 |
| Belgium | 1,224 | 75,870 | +74,646 |
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 | 5,057,850 |
| Viet Nam | 2,237,587 |
| Thailand | 640,769 |
| Taiwan | 175,074 |
| Indonesia | 111,460 |
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 | 2,296,649 | 2,761,201 | +464,552 |
| Viet Nam | 893,671 | 1,343,916 | +450,245 |
| Thailand | 98,988 | 541,781 | +442,793 |
| Taiwan | 81,595 | 93,479 | +11,884 |
| Indonesia | 65,723 | 45,737 | -19,986 |
| Czechia | 31,955 | 69,734 | +37,779 |
| Germany | 33,358 | 43,584 | +10,226 |
| Austria | 40,107 | 0 | -40,107 |
| Netherlands | 12,351 | 26,034 | +13,683 |
| Hungary | 5,554 | 29,565 | +24,011 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 3,709,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,083,580 |
| Air transport | 1,504,156 |
| Other | 322,960 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,141,275 | 2,567,974 | +1,426,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,345,369 | 1,738,211 | +392,842 |
| Air transport | 873,545 | 630,611 | -242,934 |
| Other | 264,910 | 58,050 | -206,860 |
| 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 | 1,825,901 |
| Southampton | 1,429,626 |
| Dover | 1,047,627 |
| Birmingham Airport | 861,144 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 560,821 |
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 | 693,741 | 1,132,160 | +438,419 |
| Southampton | 690,788 | 738,838 | +48,050 |
| Dover | 317,333 | 730,294 | +412,961 |
| Birmingham Airport | 618,180 | 242,964 | -375,216 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 226,065 | 334,756 | +108,691 |
| 499 | 13,619 | 510,013 | +496,394 |
| London | 176,561 | 228,293 | +51,732 |
| 000 | 264,910 | 58,050 | -206,860 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,472 | 288,752 | +275,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 124,986 | 95,916 | -29,070 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 16 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HALFORDS LIMITED | 119 |
| SCHWALBE TYRES UK LIMITED | 119 |
| ZYRO LIMITED | 93 |
| MOORE LARGE & CO. LIMITED | 72 |
| TREK BICYCLE CORPORATION LIMITED | 65 |
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 61 |
| W REALISATIONS 2023 LIMITED | 61 |
| ACCELL UK & IRELAND LTD | 54 |
| DECATHLON UK LIMITED | 52 |
| OXFORD PRODUCTS LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 932,763 |
| Kenya | 478,760 |
| Nigeria | 412,920 |
| Ireland | 329,072 |
| Guinea | 266,264 |
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 | 736,809 | 195,954 | -540,855 |
| Kenya | 385,273 | 93,487 | -291,786 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 412,920 | +412,920 |
| Ireland | 101,727 | 227,345 | +125,618 |
| Guinea | 266,264 | 0 | -266,264 |
| United States | 43,320 | 21,605 | -21,715 |
| Germany | 52,516 | 3,392 | -49,124 |
| France | 24,078 | 25,226 | +1,148 |
| Belgium | 19,263 | 0 | -19,263 |
| Austria | 18,494 | 0 | -18,494 |
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 | 22,574 |
| Thailand | 19,311 |
| Indonesia | 13,152 |
| Viet Nam | 6,326 |
| Bangladesh | 1,367 |
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 | 8,281 | 14,293 | +6,012 |
| Thailand | 33 | 19,278 | +19,245 |
| Indonesia | 4,289 | 8,863 | +4,574 |
| Viet Nam | 3,273 | 3,053 | -220 |
| Bangladesh | 558 | 809 | +251 |
| Sierra Leone | 24 | 225 | +201 |
| United States | 101 | 1 | -100 |
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) | 2,170,988 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 306,131 |
| Air transport | 134,955 |
| Other | 63,081 |
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) | 1,435,536 | 735,452 | -700,084 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 200,192 | 105,939 | -94,253 |
| Air transport | 8,930 | 126,025 | +117,095 |
| Other | 16,559 | 46,522 | +29,963 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,059,289 |
| Felixstowe | 819,066 |
| Liverpool Docks | 314,024 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 139,193 |
| East Midlands Airport | 116,676 |
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 | 364,761 | 694,528 | +329,767 |
| Felixstowe | 817,766 | 1,300 | -816,466 |
| Liverpool Docks | 263,498 | 50,526 | -212,972 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,839 | 26,354 | -86,485 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 116,676 | +116,676 |
| 000 | 16,559 | 46,522 | +29,963 |
| Tyne | 32,510 | 18,181 | -14,329 |
| Holyhead | 17,572 | 27,238 | +9,666 |
| Southampton | 17,847 | 17,429 | -418 |
| Dover | 6,750 | 5,835 | -915 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber inner tubes designed for bicycles