Import/export HS code 40169991: Rubber-to-metal bonded parts
Rubber and metal combined parts for durability and flexibility
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 22,293,279 |
| China | 8,927,322 |
| France | 8,592,884 |
| United States | 7,763,735 |
| Canada | 7,328,796 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 11,588,807 | 10,704,472 | -884,335 |
| China | 4,242,963 | 4,684,359 | +441,396 |
| France | 4,203,956 | 4,388,928 | +184,972 |
| United States | 4,022,256 | 3,741,479 | -280,777 |
| Canada | 4,508,957 | 2,819,839 | -1,689,118 |
| Spain | 3,060,911 | 3,014,213 | -46,698 |
| Netherlands | 2,711,885 | 2,039,050 | -672,835 |
| India | 1,990,671 | 1,598,421 | -392,250 |
| Poland | 1,675,688 | 1,627,236 | -48,452 |
| Italy | 1,479,007 | 1,535,043 | +56,036 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 20,309,841 |
| China | 10,912,475 |
| United States | 8,032,787 |
| Canada | 6,911,597 |
| Spain | 6,641,829 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,734,667 | 9,575,174 | -1,159,493 |
| China | 5,283,092 | 5,629,383 | +346,291 |
| United States | 4,229,579 | 3,803,208 | -426,371 |
| Canada | 4,150,057 | 2,761,540 | -1,388,517 |
| Spain | 3,458,688 | 3,183,141 | -275,547 |
| France | 2,603,745 | 3,349,439 | +745,694 |
| India | 2,210,642 | 1,718,230 | -492,412 |
| Poland | 2,111,286 | 1,755,815 | -355,471 |
| Italy | 1,958,597 | 1,696,587 | -262,010 |
| Japan | 1,554,255 | 1,509,581 | -44,674 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 53 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 48 |
| West Midlands | 48 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 40 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 35 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 39 | 41 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 33 | 32 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 31 | 33 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 31 | 31 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 25 | 26 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 | 24 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 23 | 25 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 22 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 22 | +9 |
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) | 39,007,051 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,883,911 |
| Air transport | 15,625,386 |
| Other | 2,092,388 |
| Road transport | 603,721 |
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) | 19,847,719 | 19,159,332 | -688,387 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,985,299 | 17,898,612 | -1,086,687 |
| Air transport | 7,804,270 | 7,821,116 | +16,846 |
| Other | 1,611,615 | 480,773 | -1,130,842 |
| Road transport | 36,186 | 567,535 | +531,349 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 9,794 | +9,794 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,473,117 |
| Felixstowe | 10,970,454 |
| Southampton | 9,274,673 |
| London | 8,838,533 |
| Thamesport | 8,272,281 |
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 | 7,701,648 | 6,771,469 | -930,179 |
| Felixstowe | 5,857,157 | 5,113,297 | -743,860 |
| Southampton | 5,244,427 | 4,030,246 | -1,214,181 |
| London | 4,988,215 | 3,850,318 | -1,137,897 |
| Thamesport | 3,646,945 | 4,625,336 | +978,391 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,532,648 | 2,852,624 | +319,976 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,681,744 | 2,547,949 | -133,795 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,736,874 | 1,885,478 | -851,396 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,459,909 | 2,049,861 | +589,952 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,506,274 | 1,719,162 | +212,888 |
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
|
184 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
89 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
61 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
52 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
52 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 158 |
| 2026-04 | 173 |
| 2026-03 | 171 |
| 2026-02 | 144 |
| 2026-01 | 151 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THOMAS A. ASHTON LIMITED | 122 |
| STOP-CHOC LIMITED | 110 |
| AV INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 102 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 100 |
| ALBERT JAGGER LIMITED | 97 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 97 |
| CATERPILLAR (U.K.) LIMITED | 93 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 87 |
| GEA PROCESS ENGINEERING LIMITED | 85 |
| BRISTOW AVIATION HOLDINGS LIMITED | 85 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 348 |
| 1m-15m | 255 |
| 15m-54m | 108 |
| Other | 52 |
| 0-1m | 41 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 15,167,054 |
| Germany | 14,924,058 |
| Sweden | 8,749,027 |
| Netherlands | 5,997,866 |
| France | 4,766,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,881,798 | 7,285,256 | -596,542 |
| Germany | 7,755,914 | 7,168,144 | -587,770 |
| Sweden | 4,806,657 | 3,942,370 | -864,287 |
| Netherlands | 2,970,639 | 3,027,227 | +56,588 |
| France | 2,329,065 | 2,437,347 | +108,282 |
| China | 2,540,199 | 1,986,589 | -553,610 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,017,321 | 1,417,571 | -599,750 |
| Canada | 1,254,389 | 2,089,962 | +835,573 |
| Italy | 1,789,289 | 1,481,723 | -307,566 |
| Belgium | 1,631,760 | 1,559,809 | -71,951 |
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 | 63,455 |
| France | 39,207 |
| China | 36,609 |
| Ireland | 29,314 |
| Italy | 28,032 |
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 | 38,934 | 24,521 | -14,413 |
| France | 38,985 | 222 | -38,763 |
| China | 12,896 | 23,713 | +10,817 |
| Ireland | 3,287 | 26,027 | +22,740 |
| Italy | 14,315 | 13,717 | -598 |
| India | 6,593 | 13,365 | +6,772 |
| Germany | 16,775 | 2,595 | -14,180 |
| Thailand | 16,499 | 129 | -16,370 |
| Taiwan | 3,757 | 1,727 | -2,030 |
| Turkey | 2,114 | 1,849 | -265 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 44,725,132 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,472,782 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,295,537 |
| Other | 284,369 |
| Road transport | 60,370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 22,850,715 | 21,874,417 | -976,298 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,918,701 | 20,554,081 | -364,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,868,280 | 8,427,257 | -441,023 |
| Other | 168,172 | 116,197 | -51,975 |
| Road transport | 11,088 | 49,282 | +38,194 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,433,893 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,033,410 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,765,647 |
| ZLC | 7,182,241 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,028,197 |
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 | 14,027,261 | 14,406,632 | +379,371 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,109,601 | 7,923,809 | -1,185,792 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,986,355 | 7,779,292 | -207,063 |
| ZLC | 3,201,909 | 3,980,332 | +778,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,989,270 | 3,038,927 | -950,343 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,540,921 | 1,464,403 | -4,076,518 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,837,060 | 4,202,533 | +2,365,473 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,260,739 | 1,230,654 | -30,085 |
| Felixstowe | 637,214 | 1,824,243 | +1,187,029 |
| Southampton | 1,249,161 | 739,121 | -510,040 |
Quick facts
HS code: 40169991
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rubber and metal combined parts for durability and flexibility