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 | 2,271,681 |
| Japan | 2,195,218 |
| Netherlands | 941,707 |
| Singapore | 865,548 |
| Slovakia | 846,995 |
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 | 1,519,819 | 751,862 | -767,957 |
| Japan | 1,472,541 | 722,677 | -749,864 |
| Netherlands | 530,322 | 411,385 | -118,937 |
| Singapore | 598,585 | 266,963 | -331,622 |
| Slovakia | 394,338 | 452,657 | +58,319 |
| Czechia | 396,300 | 0 | -396,300 |
| France | 201,317 | 147,663 | -53,654 |
| Belgium | 79,257 | 106,279 | +27,022 |
| United States | 94,733 | 75,620 | -19,113 |
| Norway | 97,004 | 9,497 | -87,507 |
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 | 2,578,340 |
| Japan | 2,195,218 |
| Slovakia | 1,088,308 |
| Indonesia | 541,725 |
| Netherlands | 521,349 |
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 | 1,673,025 | 905,315 | -767,710 |
| Japan | 1,472,541 | 722,677 | -749,864 |
| Slovakia | 560,982 | 527,326 | -33,656 |
| Indonesia | 273,395 | 268,330 | -5,065 |
| Netherlands | 330,632 | 190,717 | -139,915 |
| Czechia | 396,300 | 0 | -396,300 |
| Singapore | 315,913 | 1,603 | -314,310 |
| Malaysia | 81,280 | 132,765 | +51,485 |
| United States | 135,974 | 55,144 | -80,830 |
| Belgium | 79,257 | 106,279 | +27,022 |
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 | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -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) | 5,634,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,367,688 |
| Air transport | 788,524 |
| Other | 13,134 |
| 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) | 3,571,222 | 2,063,363 | -1,507,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,490,068 | 877,620 | -612,448 |
| Air transport | 597,911 | 190,613 | -407,298 |
| Other | 11,325 | 1,809 | -9,516 |
| 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 | 3,935,481 |
| Dover | 1,193,106 |
| Southampton | 700,108 |
| Immingham Docks | 558,210 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 470,972 |
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 | 2,385,192 | 1,550,289 | -834,903 |
| Dover | 689,366 | 503,740 | -185,626 |
| Southampton | 600,150 | 99,958 | -500,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 285,464 | 272,746 | -12,718 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 391,422 | 79,550 | -311,872 |
| Eurotunnel | 424,217 | 24,201 | -400,016 |
| London Gateway Port | 212,928 | 144,312 | -68,616 |
| London | 106,656 | 147,685 | +41,029 |
| Thamesport | 95,252 | 67,218 | -28,034 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,078 | 50,637 | -23,441 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 35 |
| RUBIX INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 28 |
| LALIZAS UK LTD | 26 |
| MARATHON LEISURE LTD | 21 |
| FPE SEALS LIMITED | 19 |
| HAYLEY GROUP LIMITED | 18 |
| EASTERN SEALS (UK) LTD | 16 |
| FENDER CARE LIMITED | 15 |
| GLOBAL SERVICES (EUROPE) LTD | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 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 | 2,047,501 |
| Singapore | 1,913,853 |
| United States | 1,575,257 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 1,544,759 |
| Congo | 1,170,759 |
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 | 1,177,865 | 869,636 | -308,229 |
| Singapore | 1,184,543 | 729,310 | -455,233 |
| United States | 704,647 | 870,610 | +165,963 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 0 | 1,544,759 | +1,544,759 |
| Congo | 0 | 1,170,759 | +1,170,759 |
| Spain | 732,156 | 255,068 | -477,088 |
| China | 182,826 | 661,579 | +478,753 |
| France | 368,714 | 410,571 | +41,857 |
| Italy | 307,064 | 398,812 | +91,748 |
| Turkey | 316,907 | 190,513 | -126,394 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,192,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,376,715 |
| Air transport | 4,804,004 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,916,738 | 4,276,203 | +2,359,465 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,894,010 | 2,482,705 | -411,305 |
| Air transport | 2,548,420 | 2,255,584 | -292,836 |
| 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 | 4,216,768 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,422,374 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,506,608 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,947,134 |
| Southampton | 839,950 |
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 | 905,990 | 3,310,778 | +2,404,788 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,633,975 | 1,788,399 | +154,424 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,265,995 | 1,240,613 | -25,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,141,048 | 806,086 | -334,962 |
| Southampton | 196,144 | 643,806 | +447,662 |
| Dover | 405,934 | 367,076 | -38,858 |
| Harwich | 473,923 | 164,748 | -309,175 |
| Immingham Docks | 439,149 | 183,296 | -255,853 |
| Felixstowe | 382,012 | 73,694 | -308,318 |
| 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