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 | 37,712,929 |
| Germany | 25,462,955 |
| Turkey | 9,109,958 |
| France | 4,234,222 |
| Sweden | 4,080,717 |
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 | 22,646,972 | 15,065,957 | -7,581,015 |
| Germany | 15,329,352 | 10,133,603 | -5,195,749 |
| Turkey | 5,433,283 | 3,676,675 | -1,756,608 |
| France | 2,486,179 | 1,748,043 | -738,136 |
| Sweden | 2,673,744 | 1,406,973 | -1,266,771 |
| China | 2,450,634 | 1,306,318 | -1,144,316 |
| Spain | 2,012,628 | 1,080,246 | -932,382 |
| Italy | 1,932,668 | 1,158,628 | -774,040 |
| Romania | 1,862,370 | 934,769 | -927,601 |
| Belgium | 1,553,914 | 1,209,022 | -344,892 |
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 | 40,679,170 |
| Turkey | 12,150,327 |
| China | 11,241,454 |
| Germany | 8,560,707 |
| United States | 4,328,149 |
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 | 24,482,636 | 16,196,534 | -8,286,102 |
| Turkey | 7,180,168 | 4,970,159 | -2,210,009 |
| China | 6,833,623 | 4,407,831 | -2,425,792 |
| Germany | 5,590,202 | 2,970,505 | -2,619,697 |
| United States | 2,820,531 | 1,507,618 | -1,312,913 |
| Sweden | 2,614,692 | 1,368,081 | -1,246,611 |
| Slovakia | 2,130,750 | 1,289,703 | -841,047 |
| Italy | 2,171,360 | 1,236,722 | -934,638 |
| Hungary | 1,923,683 | 1,101,450 | -822,233 |
| Spain | 1,677,228 | 1,117,060 | -560,168 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 29 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 |
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 | 23 | 23 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Essex | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 7 | -2 |
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) | 86,438,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,616,665 |
| Air transport | 6,949,551 |
| Other | 1,796,704 |
| Rail transport | 512,390 |
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) | 52,087,906 | 34,350,842 | -17,737,064 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,841,171 | 4,775,494 | -3,065,677 |
| Air transport | 4,170,017 | 2,779,534 | -1,390,483 |
| Other | 999,713 | 796,991 | -202,722 |
| Rail transport | 455,582 | 56,808 | -398,774 |
| Road transport | 169,246 | 91,989 | -77,257 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 37,224,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,621,510 |
| Harwich | 11,298,358 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,711,205 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,046,285 |
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 | 22,149,286 | 15,074,793 | -7,074,493 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,393,130 | 5,228,380 | -3,164,750 |
| Harwich | 7,009,704 | 4,288,654 | -2,721,050 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,592,730 | 5,118,475 | -474,255 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,300,937 | 2,745,348 | -1,555,589 |
| Felixstowe | 2,825,384 | 1,627,020 | -1,198,364 |
| Southampton | 2,909,918 | 1,007,224 | -1,902,694 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,949,983 | 1,228,026 | -721,957 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,731,200 | 1,023,742 | -707,458 |
| Killingholme | 1,932,806 | 126,697 | -1,806,109 |
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 | 81 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 49 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 45 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 20 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 73 |
| 2025-11 | 77 |
| 2025-10 | 79 |
| 2025-09 | 88 |
| 2025-08 | 88 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FERDINAND BILSTEIN UK LIMITED | 120 |
| DN AUTOMOTIVE VMS LTD | 105 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 104 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 98 |
| B J SEALS LIMITED | 98 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 94 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 90 |
| FIRST LINE LIMITED | 85 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 82 |
| FREUDENBERG SEALING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 78 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 127 |
| 1m-15m | 87 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,862,143 |
| Slovakia | 7,634,986 |
| United States | 3,449,377 |
| Spain | 2,820,941 |
| India | 2,748,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,643,786 | 2,218,357 | -3,425,429 |
| Slovakia | 3,916,682 | 3,718,304 | -198,378 |
| United States | 2,210,769 | 1,238,608 | -972,161 |
| Spain | 1,838,076 | 982,865 | -855,211 |
| India | 1,733,276 | 1,015,474 | -717,802 |
| Czechia | 1,247,550 | 572,801 | -674,749 |
| Mexico | 1,168,245 | 493,071 | -675,174 |
| France | 763,114 | 887,567 | +124,453 |
| Norway | 1,067,399 | 503,133 | -564,266 |
| Italy | 802,610 | 734,690 | -67,920 |
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 | 44,948 |
| Turkey | 35,225 |
| China | 31,391 |
| United States | 15,808 |
| Germany | 13,944 |
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 | 27,454 | 17,494 | -9,960 |
| Turkey | 18,266 | 16,959 | -1,307 |
| China | 18,900 | 12,491 | -6,409 |
| United States | 4,079 | 11,729 | +7,650 |
| Germany | 8,058 | 5,886 | -2,172 |
| India | 6,665 | 5,213 | -1,452 |
| Hungary | 4,120 | 4,182 | +62 |
| Nicaragua | 6,532 | 0 | -6,532 |
| Ireland | 1,706 | 3,250 | +1,544 |
| Poland | 1,115 | 1,445 | +330 |
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) | 27,379,584 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,770,767 |
| Air transport | 6,603,822 |
| Other | 284,541 |
| Road transport | 42,165 |
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) | 16,737,332 | 10,642,252 | -6,095,080 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,367,567 | 3,403,200 | -1,964,367 |
| Air transport | 3,755,173 | 2,848,649 | -906,524 |
| Other | 155,894 | 128,647 | -27,247 |
| Road transport | 36,403 | 5,762 | -30,641 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,539,167 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,738,607 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,732,707 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,108,813 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,100,906 |
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 | 14,101,869 | 9,437,298 | -4,664,571 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,086,170 | 1,652,437 | -1,433,733 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,699,400 | 1,033,307 | -666,093 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,205,799 | 903,014 | -302,785 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,254,709 | 846,197 | -408,512 |
| Southampton | 737,324 | 742,657 | +5,333 |
| London Stansted Airport | 503,293 | 648,992 | +145,699 |
| Felixstowe | 736,450 | 281,523 | -454,927 |
| London | 904,203 | 97,845 | -806,358 |
| Dover | 505,317 | 297,626 | -207,691 |
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