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 | 1,693,734 |
| Viet Nam | 1,040,134 |
| Poland | 846,282 |
| Spain | 581,394 |
| France | 463,980 |
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 | 965,307 | 728,427 | -236,880 |
| Viet Nam | 589,860 | 450,274 | -139,586 |
| Poland | 466,702 | 379,580 | -87,122 |
| Spain | 339,893 | 241,501 | -98,392 |
| France | 239,577 | 224,403 | -15,174 |
| Thailand | 118,335 | 98,040 | -20,295 |
| Netherlands | 103,256 | 60,245 | -43,011 |
| United States | 84,183 | 71,379 | -12,804 |
| Slovenia | 47,682 | 61,406 | +13,724 |
| Taiwan | 64,723 | 41,231 | -23,492 |
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 | 1,888,123 |
| Viet Nam | 982,981 |
| Poland | 974,919 |
| United States | 272,605 |
| Thailand | 205,712 |
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 | 1,036,048 | 852,075 | -183,973 |
| Viet Nam | 483,613 | 499,368 | +15,755 |
| Poland | 544,750 | 430,169 | -114,581 |
| United States | 141,361 | 131,244 | -10,117 |
| Thailand | 162,586 | 43,126 | -119,460 |
| Italy | 97,192 | 88,092 | -9,100 |
| South Korea | 87,773 | 46,395 | -41,378 |
| Finland | 74,895 | 32,524 | -42,371 |
| Taiwan | 67,946 | 30,570 | -37,376 |
| France | 81,796 | 12,708 | -69,088 |
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 | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| East Central Scotland | 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) | 2,639,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,577,662 |
| Air transport | 702,611 |
| Other | 37,284 |
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) | 1,516,480 | 1,122,582 | -393,898 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,484,235 | 1,093,427 | -390,808 |
| Air transport | 354,056 | 348,555 | -5,501 |
| Other | 28,855 | 8,429 | -20,426 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,479,743 |
| Southampton | 1,063,403 |
| Dover | 755,593 |
| Harwich | 390,193 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 358,602 |
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 | 937,364 | 542,379 | -394,985 |
| Southampton | 553,671 | 509,732 | -43,939 |
| Dover | 446,237 | 309,356 | -136,881 |
| Harwich | 148,030 | 242,163 | +94,133 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 227,146 | 131,456 | -95,690 |
| Eurotunnel | 178,561 | 179,496 | +935 |
| Poole | 204,551 | 90,616 | -113,935 |
| London Gateway Port | 84,972 | 108,432 | +23,460 |
| Birmingham Airport | 41,710 | 99,915 | +58,205 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,431 | 31,350 | -70,081 |
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 | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 18 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
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 | 60 |
| MAXXIS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 57 |
| WHEEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 56 |
| VSE AVIATION LIMITED | 54 |
| REDSTONE (TYRES) LTD | 46 |
| AGRILINE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 40 |
| BIKE ALERT PLC | 39 |
| CAMBRIAN TYRES LTD. | 29 |
| BIKE IT INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 111,040 |
| Germany | 98,923 |
| United States | 86,309 |
| Brazil | 40,843 |
| France | 33,243 |
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 | 49,845 | 61,195 | +11,350 |
| Germany | 88,044 | 10,879 | -77,165 |
| United States | 86,309 | 0 | -86,309 |
| Brazil | 25,499 | 15,344 | -10,155 |
| France | 18,823 | 14,420 | -4,403 |
| Malaysia | 31,680 | 0 | -31,680 |
| South Africa | 13,414 | 15,791 | +2,377 |
| Poland | 25,930 | 1,343 | -24,587 |
| Netherlands | 9,324 | 7,326 | -1,998 |
| Spain | 13,660 | 0 | -13,660 |
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 | 3,552 |
| Poland | 1,316 |
| Thailand | 1,155 |
| Ireland | 401 |
| Viet Nam | 20 |
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 | 1,675 | 1,877 | +202 |
| Poland | 618 | 698 | +80 |
| Thailand | 951 | 204 | -747 |
| Ireland | 344 | 57 | -287 |
| 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 | 348,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 228,467 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,001 |
| Other | 6,600 |
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 | 244,842 | 103,455 | -141,387 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 172,377 | 56,090 | -116,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,428 | 12,573 | +6,145 |
| Other | 3,764 | 2,836 | -928 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 223,693 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,979 |
| East Midlands Airport | 95,074 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,746 |
| Holyhead | 21,992 |
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 | 173,481 | 50,212 | -123,269 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,027 | 12,952 | -88,075 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,614 | 40,460 | -14,154 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,802 | 14,944 | -18,858 |
| Holyhead | 3,688 | 18,304 | +14,616 |
| ZLC | 10,312 | 8,040 | -2,272 |
| Heysham | 7,697 | 9,104 | +1,407 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,428 | 7,863 | +1,435 |
| Harwich | 10,723 | 1,264 | -9,459 |
| 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