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 | 21,418,028 |
| Canada | 9,205,891 |
| China | 8,991,435 |
| France | 7,934,546 |
| United States | 7,316,433 |
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 | 12,055,169 | 9,362,859 | -2,692,310 |
| Canada | 5,543,786 | 3,662,105 | -1,881,681 |
| China | 4,827,040 | 4,164,395 | -662,645 |
| France | 4,309,221 | 3,625,325 | -683,896 |
| United States | 3,781,124 | 3,535,309 | -245,815 |
| Spain | 2,604,297 | 3,061,681 | +457,384 |
| Netherlands | 2,886,437 | 2,040,729 | -845,708 |
| India | 1,739,750 | 1,551,848 | -187,902 |
| Poland | 1,921,439 | 1,229,870 | -691,569 |
| Japan | 1,242,775 | 1,876,180 | +633,405 |
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 | 19,548,065 |
| China | 10,855,711 |
| United States | 8,668,650 |
| Canada | 7,862,287 |
| Spain | 6,295,337 |
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 | 10,953,757 | 8,594,308 | -2,359,449 |
| China | 5,722,445 | 5,133,266 | -589,179 |
| United States | 5,006,922 | 3,661,728 | -1,345,194 |
| Canada | 4,228,814 | 3,633,473 | -595,341 |
| Spain | 3,025,073 | 3,270,264 | +245,191 |
| France | 3,079,120 | 2,375,634 | -703,486 |
| India | 2,082,313 | 1,687,199 | -395,114 |
| Poland | 2,221,993 | 1,508,365 | -713,628 |
| Italy | 1,718,283 | 1,676,391 | -41,892 |
| Japan | 1,309,107 | 1,940,216 | +631,109 |
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 | 50 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 47 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 43 |
| West Midlands | 42 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 34 |
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 | 37 | 38 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 37 | 29 | -8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 33 | 31 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 29 | 29 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 25 | 24 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 24 | 20 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 26 | 20 | -6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 20 | 22 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 26 | 23 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 | 23 | +6 |
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) | 39,644,218 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,468,366 |
| Air transport | 15,057,970 |
| Other | 2,594,812 |
| Road transport | 234,252 |
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) | 21,775,762 | 17,868,456 | -3,907,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,222,969 | 16,245,397 | -2,977,572 |
| Air transport | 7,718,520 | 7,339,450 | -379,070 |
| Other | 1,242,209 | 1,352,603 | +110,394 |
| Road transport | 53,340 | 180,912 | +127,572 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 13,131,898 |
| Southampton | 11,971,729 |
| Felixstowe | 10,828,252 |
| London | 8,160,272 |
| Thamesport | 7,682,549 |
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 | 7,214,163 | 5,917,735 | -1,296,428 |
| Southampton | 7,546,770 | 4,424,959 | -3,121,811 |
| Felixstowe | 6,147,438 | 4,680,814 | -1,466,624 |
| London | 3,815,995 | 4,344,277 | +528,282 |
| Thamesport | 4,361,275 | 3,321,274 | -1,040,001 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,154,426 | 2,423,317 | -731,109 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,121,603 | 3,113,058 | +991,455 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,073,140 | 1,955,053 | -1,118,087 |
| Harwich | 2,251,244 | 1,008,507 | -1,242,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,434,112 | 1,772,516 | +338,404 |
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 | 181 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 86 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 57 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 52 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 49 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 151 |
| 2025-11 | 158 |
| 2025-10 | 177 |
| 2025-09 | 154 |
| 2025-08 | 152 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 345 |
| 1m-15m | 252 |
| 15m-54m | 101 |
| Other | 52 |
| 0-1m | 35 |
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 | 15,723,622 |
| Germany | 15,696,369 |
| Sweden | 7,459,246 |
| Netherlands | 5,469,838 |
| France | 4,330,100 |
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 | 9,506,297 | 6,217,325 | -3,288,972 |
| Germany | 8,847,085 | 6,849,284 | -1,997,801 |
| Sweden | 3,386,503 | 4,072,743 | +686,240 |
| Netherlands | 3,053,543 | 2,416,295 | -637,248 |
| France | 2,138,631 | 2,191,469 | +52,838 |
| China | 2,526,397 | 1,316,043 | -1,210,354 |
| Italy | 1,982,085 | 1,460,364 | -521,721 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,658,885 | 1,498,428 | -160,457 |
| Belgium | 1,493,706 | 1,455,118 | -38,588 |
| Canada | 1,195,165 | 1,472,096 | +276,931 |
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 | 62,876 |
| France | 38,985 |
| Italy | 25,482 |
| Germany | 18,639 |
| Thailand | 17,029 |
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 | 38,031 | 24,845 | -13,186 |
| France | 0 | 38,985 | +38,985 |
| Italy | 12,868 | 12,614 | -254 |
| Germany | 1,122 | 17,517 | +16,395 |
| Thailand | 8,762 | 8,267 | -495 |
| China | 11,186 | 5,534 | -5,652 |
| India | 6,121 | 9,116 | +2,995 |
| Ireland | 1,313 | 10,734 | +9,421 |
| Taiwan | 2,354 | 2,877 | +523 |
| Turkey | 2,431 | 1,945 | -486 |
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 | 43,233,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,998,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,206,199 |
| Other | 234,947 |
| Road transport | 138,679 |
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 | 23,084,903 | 20,148,503 | -2,936,400 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,584,503 | 18,413,736 | -170,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,700,402 | 6,505,797 | -4,194,605 |
| Other | 93,423 | 141,524 | +48,101 |
| Road transport | 102,494 | 36,185 | -66,309 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,049,793 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,046,143 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,635,328 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,503,478 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,311,372 |
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 | 13,282,427 | 12,767,366 | -515,061 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,949,566 | 7,096,577 | -2,852,989 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,950,807 | 7,684,521 | +733,714 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,038,252 | 1,465,226 | -4,573,026 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,219,495 | 3,091,877 | -127,618 |
| ZLC | 2,632,930 | 3,544,258 | +911,328 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,329,497 | 2,765,795 | +1,436,298 |
| Felixstowe | 1,432,694 | 1,508,360 | +75,666 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,537,172 | 826,708 | -710,464 |
| Southampton | 1,398,703 | 878,116 | -520,587 |
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