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.
- 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 | 2,558,176 |
| Japan | 2,223,740 |
| Netherlands | 1,024,412 |
| Slovakia | 983,352 |
| Singapore | 772,156 |
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 | 1,038,625 | 1,519,551 | +480,926 |
| Japan | 1,508,101 | 715,639 | -792,462 |
| Netherlands | 640,247 | 384,165 | -256,082 |
| Slovakia | 681,627 | 301,725 | -379,902 |
| Singapore | 589,410 | 182,746 | -406,664 |
| France | 211,964 | 209,099 | -2,865 |
| Czechia | 396,300 | 0 | -396,300 |
| Belgium | 111,769 | 101,189 | -10,580 |
| United States | 126,362 | 55,505 | -70,857 |
| Malaysia | 60,604 | 28,770 | -31,834 |
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 | 2,916,022 |
| Japan | 2,223,740 |
| Slovakia | 1,293,494 |
| Netherlands | 570,705 |
| 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 | 1,164,183 | 1,751,839 | +587,656 |
| Japan | 1,508,101 | 715,639 | -792,462 |
| Slovakia | 871,048 | 422,446 | -448,602 |
| Netherlands | 374,385 | 196,320 | -178,065 |
| Indonesia | 329,090 | 160,209 | -168,881 |
| Czechia | 396,300 | 0 | -396,300 |
| Malaysia | 189,647 | 77,317 | -112,330 |
| Singapore | 252,646 | 0 | -252,646 |
| Belgium | 111,769 | 101,189 | -10,580 |
| 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 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 6,274,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,671,897 |
| Air transport | 461,666 |
| Other | 19,479 |
| 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) | 3,495,542 | 2,778,725 | -716,817 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,910,742 | 761,155 | -1,149,587 |
| Air transport | 289,069 | 172,597 | -116,472 |
| Other | 13,053 | 6,426 | -6,627 |
| 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 | 4,311,813 |
| Dover | 1,418,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 615,126 |
| Southampton | 561,833 |
| Eurotunnel | 441,462 |
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 | 2,642,079 | 1,669,734 | -972,345 |
| Dover | 973,432 | 444,885 | -528,547 |
| Immingham Docks | 336,915 | 278,211 | -58,704 |
| Southampton | 181,804 | 380,029 | +198,225 |
| Eurotunnel | 422,919 | 18,543 | -404,376 |
| London Gateway Port | 342,937 | 67,051 | -275,886 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 270,259 | +270,259 |
| London | 124,158 | 138,371 | +14,213 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 27,628 | 149,287 | +121,659 |
| Thamesport | 92,437 | 49,787 | -42,650 |
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 | 2 |
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 | 2,152,357 |
| Singapore | 1,777,764 |
| Congo | 1,561,012 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,544,759 |
| United States | 1,522,883 |
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 | 1,203,282 | 949,075 | -254,207 |
| Singapore | 1,266,431 | 511,333 | -755,098 |
| Congo | 390,253 | 1,170,759 | +780,506 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 390,253 | 1,154,506 | +764,253 |
| United States | 695,460 | 827,423 | +131,963 |
| Spain | 789,565 | 248,574 | -540,991 |
| France | 392,047 | 499,606 | +107,559 |
| China | 211,528 | 629,746 | +418,218 |
| Italy | 404,661 | 343,647 | -61,014 |
| Germany | 157,446 | 538,634 | +381,188 |
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) | 6,280,590 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,230,404 |
| Air transport | 4,730,289 |
| Other | 5,851 |
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) | 3,092,295 | 3,188,295 | +96,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,491,924 | 3,738,480 | +1,246,556 |
| Air transport | 2,518,915 | 2,211,374 | -307,541 |
| Other | 1,543 | 4,308 | +2,765 |
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 | 4,172,993 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,184,680 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,066,632 |
| Southampton | 906,236 |
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 | 1,714,531 | 2,778,208 | +1,063,677 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,711,606 | 2,461,387 | +749,781 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,004,102 | 1,180,578 | +176,476 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,317,691 | 748,941 | -568,750 |
| Southampton | 325,795 | 580,441 | +254,646 |
| Dover | 514,889 | 221,987 | -292,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 364,453 | 293,155 | -71,298 |
| Harwich | 447,730 | 157,274 | -290,456 |
| ZLC | 123,716 | 103,518 | -20,198 |
| 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