Import/export HS code 40169952: Rubber-to-metal bonded parts
Rubber parts bonded to metal for industrial or automotive use
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 41,476,364 |
| Germany | 25,425,093 |
| Turkey | 10,038,625 |
| France | 4,349,736 |
| Sweden | 3,937,952 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 22,572,326 | 18,904,038 | -3,668,288 |
| Germany | 14,015,798 | 11,409,295 | -2,606,503 |
| Turkey | 5,351,253 | 4,687,372 | -663,881 |
| France | 2,490,687 | 1,859,049 | -631,638 |
| Sweden | 2,392,979 | 1,544,973 | -848,006 |
| China | 2,298,129 | 1,579,184 | -718,945 |
| Italy | 1,834,187 | 1,314,713 | -519,474 |
| Spain | 1,943,649 | 964,808 | -978,841 |
| Hungary | 1,448,594 | 1,452,948 | +4,354 |
| Romania | 1,672,508 | 1,198,167 | -474,341 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 44,552,750 |
| Turkey | 13,313,646 |
| China | 11,842,379 |
| Germany | 8,033,428 |
| United States | 3,849,730 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 24,332,161 | 20,220,589 | -4,111,572 |
| Turkey | 7,119,373 | 6,194,273 | -925,100 |
| China | 6,671,263 | 5,171,116 | -1,500,147 |
| Germany | 4,505,645 | 3,527,783 | -977,862 |
| United States | 2,218,813 | 1,630,917 | -587,896 |
| Sweden | 2,322,309 | 1,490,438 | -831,871 |
| Slovakia | 2,031,607 | 1,493,675 | -537,932 |
| Italy | 2,075,349 | 1,392,064 | -683,285 |
| Hungary | 1,782,773 | 1,573,578 | -209,195 |
| Spain | 1,667,938 | 1,189,907 | -478,031 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 31 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 24 | 22 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Essex | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
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) | 90,923,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,411,277 |
| Air transport | 7,503,788 |
| Other | 1,967,679 |
| Rail transport | 308,523 |
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) | 49,986,907 | 40,937,025 | -9,049,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,651,331 | 5,759,946 | -1,891,385 |
| Air transport | 4,118,804 | 3,384,984 | -733,820 |
| Other | 1,053,960 | 913,719 | -140,241 |
| Rail transport | 250,605 | 57,918 | -192,687 |
| Road transport | 166,236 | 70,837 | -95,399 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 40,367,017 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,890,942 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,229,615 |
| Harwich | 11,468,526 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,966,387 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 21,234,842 | 19,132,175 | -2,102,667 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,599,364 | 6,291,578 | -1,307,786 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,228,093 | 6,001,522 | -226,571 |
| Harwich | 6,983,704 | 4,484,822 | -2,498,882 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,003,252 | 2,963,135 | -1,040,117 |
| Felixstowe | 2,561,336 | 1,952,146 | -609,190 |
| Southampton | 2,452,093 | 1,221,279 | -1,230,814 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,016,232 | 1,141,594 | -874,638 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,523,059 | 1,614,468 | +91,409 |
| Thamesport | 1,226,355 | 753,049 | -473,306 |
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
|
78 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
54 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
48 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 67 |
| 2026-04 | 82 |
| 2026-03 | 85 |
| 2026-02 | 83 |
| 2026-01 | 73 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FERDINAND BILSTEIN UK LIMITED | 125 |
| DN AUTOMOTIVE VMS LTD | 110 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 109 |
| B J SEALS LIMITED | 103 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 102 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 99 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 95 |
| FIRST LINE LIMITED | 90 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 85 |
| FREUDENBERG SEALING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 82 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 132 |
| 1m-15m | 89 |
| 15m-54m | 39 |
| Other | 18 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 8,810,740 |
| Germany | 6,452,083 |
| United States | 3,301,759 |
| India | 2,858,642 |
| Spain | 2,805,886 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 4,282,602 | 4,528,138 | +245,536 |
| Germany | 4,719,186 | 1,732,897 | -2,986,289 |
| United States | 2,276,484 | 1,025,275 | -1,251,209 |
| India | 1,749,630 | 1,109,012 | -640,618 |
| Spain | 1,665,311 | 1,140,575 | -524,736 |
| France | 753,873 | 1,024,057 | +270,184 |
| Norway | 1,083,739 | 691,046 | -392,693 |
| Czechia | 1,171,710 | 508,999 | -662,711 |
| Mexico | 1,096,282 | 376,066 | -720,216 |
| Italy | 709,687 | 759,740 | +50,053 |
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 | 56,830 |
| Turkey | 42,265 |
| China | 36,200 |
| United States | 16,650 |
| Germany | 15,751 |
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 | 21,800 | 35,030 | +13,230 |
| Turkey | 19,965 | 22,300 | +2,335 |
| China | 20,139 | 16,061 | -4,078 |
| United States | 8,691 | 7,959 | -732 |
| Germany | 7,048 | 8,703 | +1,655 |
| India | 7,229 | 6,184 | -1,045 |
| Hungary | 4,522 | 4,866 | +344 |
| Nicaragua | 6,532 | 0 | -6,532 |
| Ireland | 777 | 3,054 | +2,277 |
| Poland | 1,211 | 1,211 | +0 |
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) | 28,198,858 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,328,296 |
| Air transport | 7,089,583 |
| Other | 320,953 |
| Road transport | 39,774 |
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) | 15,501,588 | 12,697,270 | -2,804,318 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,176,890 | 4,151,406 | -1,025,484 |
| Air transport | 4,192,576 | 2,897,007 | -1,295,569 |
| Other | 157,276 | 163,677 | +6,401 |
| Road transport | 34,012 | 5,762 | -28,250 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,147,869 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,619,461 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,790,950 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,762,046 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,567,523 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,537,112 | 10,610,757 | -2,926,355 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,230,237 | 1,389,224 | -1,841,013 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,693,885 | 1,097,065 | -596,820 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,137,882 | 1,624,164 | +486,282 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,276,763 | 1,290,760 | +13,997 |
| Southampton | 826,683 | 836,643 | +9,960 |
| Liverpool Docks | 193,325 | 1,018,767 | +825,442 |
| London Stansted Airport | 906,347 | 226,541 | -679,806 |
| Felixstowe | 600,880 | 337,091 | -263,789 |
| Dover | 389,899 | 462,453 | +72,554 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40169952
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber parts bonded to metal for industrial or automotive use