Rubber hose (unreinforced) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $41.0 million of rubber hose (unreinforced) in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 217 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $53.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $50.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $24.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $37.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $30.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $47.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $48.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2017 | $53.9M | 3.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports rubber hose (unreinforced) from
Most of the value came from Germany (28%), Japan (12%), Spain (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $11.6M | 28% |
| Japan | $5.0M | 12% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 10% |
| France | $3.3M | 8% |
| Poland | $3.0M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 6.1% |
| China | $2.4M | 5.9% |
| United States | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 3.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.70 per kg, 35% above the world average of $9.42. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber hose (unreinforced) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $22.2 million of rubber hose (unreinforced) in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were France (15%), United States (14%), Ireland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.3M | 15% |
| United States | $3.0M | 14% |
| Ireland | $1.9M | 8.7% |
| Romania | $1.3M | 5.8% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 5.6% |
| Czech Republic | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $939K | 4.2% |
| Belgium | $918K | 4.1% |
| Australia | $602K | 2.7% |
| India | $479K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom rubber hose (unreinforced) imports (HS 4009.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 4009.11: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), tubing, piping and hoses, not reinforced or otherwise combined with other materials, without fittings.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber hose (unreinforced) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported rubber hose (unreinforced) worth $41.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 217 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber hose (unreinforced) to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by Japan (12%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber hose (unreinforced) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.70 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $9.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber hose (unreinforced) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.9 million in 2017 to $41.0 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $53.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export rubber hose (unreinforced)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $22.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United States and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber hose (unreinforced)?
The HS code for rubber hose (unreinforced) is subheading 4009.11. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4009 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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