Import/export HS code 401390: Various rubber inner tubes
Rubber inner tubes for vehicles not listed above
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,998,541 |
| Viet Nam | 1,070,822 |
| Poland | 1,069,111 |
| Spain | 649,840 |
| France | 520,973 |
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 | 955,912 | 1,042,629 | +86,717 |
| Viet Nam | 619,540 | 451,282 | -168,258 |
| Poland | 474,303 | 594,808 | +120,505 |
| Spain | 351,725 | 298,115 | -53,610 |
| France | 268,882 | 252,091 | -16,791 |
| Thailand | 116,527 | 318,136 | +201,609 |
| Netherlands | 108,301 | 94,901 | -13,400 |
| United States | 90,436 | 87,102 | -3,334 |
| Slovenia | 46,750 | 127,644 | +80,894 |
| South Korea | 100,572 | 42,253 | -58,319 |
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 | 2,293,720 |
| Poland | 1,197,652 |
| Viet Nam | 1,055,636 |
| Thailand | 345,967 |
| United States | 325,498 |
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 | 992,872 | 1,300,848 | +307,976 |
| Poland | 569,777 | 627,875 | +58,098 |
| Viet Nam | 514,996 | 540,640 | +25,644 |
| Thailand | 163,982 | 181,985 | +18,003 |
| United States | 151,832 | 173,666 | +21,834 |
| Italy | 101,127 | 153,907 | +52,780 |
| South Korea | 121,324 | 18,874 | -102,450 |
| Finland | 81,592 | 49,935 | -31,657 |
| Taiwan | 69,598 | 35,065 | -34,533 |
| India | 75,679 | 28,782 | -46,897 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 3,079,964 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,075,081 |
| Air transport | 901,123 |
| Other | 41,874 |
| Road transport | 1,439 |
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) | 1,450,814 | 1,629,150 | +178,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,585,092 | 1,489,989 | -95,103 |
| Air transport | 387,350 | 513,773 | +126,423 |
| Other | 25,407 | 16,467 | -8,940 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,439 | +1,439 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,520,992 |
| Southampton | 1,311,382 |
| Dover | 887,900 |
| Eurotunnel | 495,995 |
| Harwich | 478,159 |
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 | 872,760 | 648,232 | -224,528 |
| Southampton | 568,071 | 743,311 | +175,240 |
| Dover | 436,035 | 451,865 | +15,830 |
| Eurotunnel | 174,517 | 321,478 | +146,961 |
| Harwich | 216,862 | 261,297 | +44,435 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 223,448 | 180,124 | -43,324 |
| London Gateway Port | 87,618 | 217,879 | +130,261 |
| Poole | 215,958 | 37,559 | -178,399 |
| Portsmouth | 69,801 | 136,532 | +66,731 |
| Birmingham Airport | 88,524 | 91,563 | +3,039 |
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 | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| R.H.CLAYDON LIMITED | 98 |
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 64 |
| MAXXIS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 60 |
| VSE AVIATION LIMITED | 59 |
| WHEEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 57 |
| REDSTONE (TYRES) LTD | 49 |
| AGRILINE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 42 |
| BIKE ALERT PLC | 41 |
| CAMBRIAN TYRES LTD. | 34 |
| NORDIC TYRES (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 128,309 |
| Germany | 96,310 |
| United States | 71,382 |
| Brazil | 64,662 |
| France | 28,444 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 53,117 | 75,192 | +22,075 |
| Germany | 90,162 | 6,148 | -84,014 |
| United States | 67,219 | 4,163 | -63,056 |
| Brazil | 40,843 | 23,819 | -17,024 |
| France | 17,247 | 11,197 | -6,050 |
| Poland | 22,048 | 1,343 | -20,705 |
| South Africa | 5,568 | 15,791 | +10,223 |
| Netherlands | 10,588 | 10,322 | -266 |
| Malaysia | 18,698 | 0 | -18,698 |
| Spain | 10,150 | 7,575 | -2,575 |
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 | 4,186 |
| Poland | 1,315 |
| Thailand | 1,220 |
| Ireland | 401 |
| France | 157 |
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 | 1,747 | 2,439 | +692 |
| Poland | 623 | 692 | +69 |
| Thailand | 880 | 340 | -540 |
| Ireland | 380 | 21 | -359 |
| France | 0 | 157 | +157 |
| Viet Nam | 20 | 0 | -20 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 366,584 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 249,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,016 |
| Other | 7,515 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 211,734 | 154,850 | -56,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 176,277 | 73,206 | -103,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,428 | 13,588 | +7,160 |
| Other | 3,760 | 3,755 | -5 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 240,572 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,525 |
| East Midlands Airport | 89,576 |
| Liverpool Docks | 55,435 |
| Holyhead | 25,247 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 159,098 | 81,474 | -77,624 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 100,327 | 19,198 | -81,129 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,908 | 56,668 | +23,760 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,200 | 19,235 | -16,965 |
| Holyhead | 5,031 | 20,216 | +15,185 |
| ZLC | 12,324 | 10,877 | -1,447 |
| Heysham | 7,292 | 15,035 | +7,743 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,428 | 7,863 | +1,435 |
| Harwich | 11,987 | 0 | -11,987 |
| Dover | 9,665 | 0 | -9,665 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber inner tubes for vehicles not listed above