Import/export HS code 401694: Boat or dock fenders
Rubber fenders for boats and docks, which can be inflatable or solid
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.
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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 | 2,829,047 |
| Japan | 2,330,436 |
| Netherlands | 1,037,937 |
| Slovakia | 1,013,075 |
| Singapore | 821,253 |
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 | 1,248,914 | 1,580,133 | +331,219 |
| Japan | 1,614,797 | 715,639 | -899,158 |
| Netherlands | 579,384 | 458,553 | -120,831 |
| Slovakia | 675,632 | 337,443 | -338,189 |
| Singapore | 629,213 | 192,040 | -437,173 |
| France | 206,466 | 221,652 | +15,186 |
| Czechia | 396,300 | 0 | -396,300 |
| Belgium | 91,460 | 121,498 | +30,038 |
| United States | 126,362 | 55,505 | -70,857 |
| Norway | 89,147 | 18,101 | -71,046 |
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 | 3,209,424 |
| Japan | 2,330,436 |
| Slovakia | 1,323,217 |
| Netherlands | 581,215 |
| Indonesia | 489,299 |
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 | 1,390,937 | 1,818,487 | +427,550 |
| Japan | 1,614,797 | 715,639 | -899,158 |
| Slovakia | 858,594 | 464,623 | -393,971 |
| Netherlands | 380,596 | 200,619 | -179,977 |
| Indonesia | 319,796 | 169,503 | -150,293 |
| Czechia | 396,300 | 0 | -396,300 |
| Singapore | 300,140 | 1,603 | -298,537 |
| Malaysia | 101,059 | 165,905 | +64,846 |
| Belgium | 91,460 | 121,498 | +30,038 |
| United States | 145,762 | 56,870 | -88,892 |
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 | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 3 | +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) | 6,755,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,711,189 |
| Air transport | 473,238 |
| Other | 19,491 |
| 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) | 3,840,656 | 2,915,021 | -925,635 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,859,476 | 851,713 | -1,007,763 |
| Air transport | 278,323 | 194,915 | -83,408 |
| Other | 13,065 | 6,426 | -6,639 |
| 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 | 4,550,794 |
| Dover | 1,448,934 |
| Southampton | 764,272 |
| Immingham Docks | 621,022 |
| 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 | 2,739,764 | 1,811,030 | -928,734 |
| Dover | 966,416 | 482,518 | -483,898 |
| Southampton | 379,962 | 384,310 | +4,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 331,290 | 289,732 | -41,558 |
| Eurotunnel | 422,752 | 22,831 | -399,921 |
| London Gateway Port | 342,937 | 67,051 | -275,886 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 270,259 | +270,259 |
| London | 103,849 | 158,680 | +54,831 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 48,128 | 149,287 | +101,159 |
| Thamesport | 103,059 | 57,313 | -45,746 |
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
|
19 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
5 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
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 | 38 |
| LALIZAS UK LTD | 30 |
| 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 | 32 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 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 | 2,191,907 |
| Singapore | 1,943,943 |
| United States | 1,748,186 |
| 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 | 1,148,808 | 1,043,099 | -105,709 |
| Singapore | 1,398,928 | 545,015 | -853,913 |
| United States | 887,665 | 860,521 | -27,144 |
| Congo | 0 | 1,561,012 | +1,561,012 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 390,253 | 1,154,506 | +764,253 |
| Spain | 752,078 | 288,657 | -463,421 |
| France | 411,527 | 570,142 | +158,615 |
| China | 183,887 | 659,476 | +475,589 |
| Italy | 362,599 | 395,135 | +32,536 |
| Germany | 141,400 | 564,977 | +423,577 |
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) | 6,493,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,406,123 |
| Air transport | 5,082,862 |
| 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) | 2,983,504 | 3,510,265 | +526,761 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,153,163 | 4,252,960 | +2,099,797 |
| Air transport | 2,680,290 | 2,402,572 | -277,718 |
| 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 | 4,492,739 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,274,257 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,441,015 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,154,797 |
| Southampton | 1,016,246 |
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 | 1,250,459 | 3,242,280 | +1,991,821 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,605,946 | 2,668,311 | +1,062,365 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,141,024 | 1,299,991 | +158,967 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,362,200 | 792,597 | -569,603 |
| Southampton | 386,825 | 629,421 | +242,596 |
| Dover | 535,791 | 265,351 | -270,440 |
| Immingham Docks | 455,200 | 293,155 | -162,045 |
| Harwich | 399,861 | 226,607 | -173,254 |
| ZLC | 118,955 | 111,537 | -7,418 |
| 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