Import/export HS code 401694: Boat or dock fenders
Rubber fenders for boats and docks, which can be inflatable or solid
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 2,934,788 |
| Japan | 2,337,262 |
| Netherlands | 1,038,173 |
| Slovakia | 1,000,844 |
| Singapore | 935,745 |
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 | 1,423,680 | 1,511,108 | +87,428 |
| Japan | 1,627,254 | 710,008 | -917,246 |
| Netherlands | 566,953 | 471,220 | -95,733 |
| Slovakia | 604,082 | 396,762 | -207,320 |
| Singapore | 701,567 | 234,178 | -467,389 |
| France | 213,908 | 221,452 | +7,544 |
| Czechia | 396,300 | 0 | -396,300 |
| Belgium | 90,288 | 106,240 | +15,952 |
| United States | 120,751 | 55,990 | -64,761 |
| Norway | 90,357 | 9,497 | -80,860 |
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 | 3,275,281 |
| Japan | 2,337,262 |
| Slovakia | 1,310,986 |
| Indonesia | 611,922 |
| Netherlands | 593,190 |
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 | 1,569,768 | 1,705,513 | +135,745 |
| Japan | 1,627,254 | 710,008 | -917,246 |
| Slovakia | 787,044 | 523,942 | -263,102 |
| Indonesia | 376,377 | 235,545 | -140,832 |
| Netherlands | 373,711 | 219,479 | -154,232 |
| Czechia | 396,300 | 0 | -396,300 |
| Singapore | 315,913 | 1,603 | -314,310 |
| Malaysia | 90,959 | 176,005 | +85,046 |
| United States | 140,151 | 57,355 | -82,796 |
| Belgium | 90,288 | 106,240 | +15,952 |
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 | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
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 | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 6,819,506 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,662,862 |
| Air transport | 621,025 |
| Other | 19,531 |
| Road transport | 11,185 |
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) | 3,930,133 | 2,889,373 | -1,040,760 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,776,302 | 886,560 | -889,742 |
| Air transport | 420,130 | 200,895 | -219,235 |
| Other | 11,837 | 7,694 | -4,143 |
| Road transport | 11,185 | 0 | -11,185 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,665,919 |
| Dover | 1,439,246 |
| Southampton | 770,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 607,049 |
| Eurotunnel | 445,583 |
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 | 2,704,578 | 1,961,341 | -743,237 |
| Dover | 897,400 | 541,846 | -355,554 |
| Southampton | 518,497 | 251,527 | -266,970 |
| Immingham Docks | 337,362 | 269,687 | -67,675 |
| Eurotunnel | 422,752 | 22,831 | -399,921 |
| London Gateway Port | 342,937 | 14,303 | -328,634 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 218,228 | 77,191 | -141,037 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 270,259 | +270,259 |
| London | 102,677 | 158,538 | +55,861 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 48,128 | 149,287 | +101,159 |
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 | 18 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CEETAK LIMITED | 39 |
| THE RUBBER COMPANY LIMITED | 37 |
| LALIZAS UK LTD | 29 |
| RUBIX INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 28 |
| MARATHON LEISURE LTD | 24 |
| FPE SEALS LIMITED | 19 |
| HAYLEY GROUP LIMITED | 18 |
| FENDER CARE LIMITED | 17 |
| DOCKGUARD LIMITED | 16 |
| EASTERN SEALS (UK) LTD | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,306,206 |
| Singapore | 1,872,840 |
| United States | 1,683,341 |
| Congo | 1,561,012 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,544,759 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,116,677 | 1,189,529 | +72,852 |
| Singapore | 1,198,436 | 674,404 | -524,032 |
| United States | 857,112 | 826,229 | -30,883 |
| Congo | 0 | 1,561,012 | +1,561,012 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 0 | 1,544,759 | +1,544,759 |
| Spain | 713,280 | 304,196 | -409,084 |
| France | 397,649 | 561,153 | +163,504 |
| China | 182,696 | 660,667 | +477,971 |
| Italy | 346,769 | 455,755 | +108,986 |
| Germany | 148,600 | 527,957 | +379,357 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,221 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 0 | 1,221 | +1,221 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,396,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,271,452 |
| Air transport | 5,069,987 |
| Other | 5,851 |
| Road transport | 985 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,853,045 | 3,543,304 | +690,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,558,525 | 4,712,927 | +3,154,402 |
| Air transport | 2,669,492 | 2,400,495 | -268,997 |
| Other | 1,543 | 4,308 | +2,765 |
| Road transport | 985 | 0 | -985 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,485,139 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,240,935 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,465,375 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,137,348 |
| Southampton | 941,505 |
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 | 860,206 | 3,624,933 | +2,764,727 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,563,643 | 2,677,292 | +1,113,649 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,134,966 | 1,330,409 | +195,443 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,357,348 | 780,000 | -577,348 |
| Southampton | 194,125 | 747,380 | +553,255 |
| Dover | 462,383 | 305,426 | -156,957 |
| Immingham Docks | 449,560 | 281,735 | -167,825 |
| Harwich | 424,197 | 228,971 | -195,226 |
| ZLC | 122,469 | 109,076 | -13,393 |
| Blyth Harbour | 217,545 | 0 | -217,545 |
Quick facts
HS code: 401694
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber fenders for boats and docks, which can be inflatable or solid