Import/export HS code 830230: Vehicle fittings
Metal parts and fittings designed for cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 113,971,460 |
| China | 66,341,242 |
| Germany | 63,890,304 |
| Slovakia | 46,180,001 |
| Netherlands | 20,627,991 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 58,872,998 | 55,098,462 | -3,774,536 |
| China | 32,796,815 | 33,544,427 | +747,612 |
| Germany | 32,426,719 | 31,463,585 | -963,134 |
| Slovakia | 21,427,927 | 24,752,074 | +3,324,147 |
| Netherlands | 9,810,454 | 10,817,537 | +1,007,083 |
| Czechia | 11,147,955 | 5,114,760 | -6,033,195 |
| Spain | 7,906,925 | 7,071,426 | -835,499 |
| France | 9,305,465 | 3,911,788 | -5,393,677 |
| Italy | 4,944,271 | 6,589,896 | +1,645,625 |
| Belgium | 4,787,529 | 4,564,775 | -222,754 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 115,767,498 |
| China | 68,445,173 |
| Germany | 59,915,142 |
| Slovakia | 47,503,627 |
| Spain | 18,108,393 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 59,858,884 | 55,908,614 | -3,950,270 |
| China | 33,807,180 | 34,637,993 | +830,813 |
| Germany | 30,456,448 | 29,458,694 | -997,754 |
| Slovakia | 22,122,733 | 25,380,894 | +3,258,161 |
| Spain | 9,440,069 | 8,668,324 | -771,745 |
| Czechia | 11,866,601 | 5,987,995 | -5,878,606 |
| Italy | 5,303,968 | 7,212,747 | +1,908,779 |
| Netherlands | 4,777,203 | 4,917,833 | +140,630 |
| Poland | 4,636,028 | 4,504,945 | -131,083 |
| France | 6,035,338 | 3,025,496 | -3,009,842 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 45 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 44 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 41 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 38 |
| Inner London - West | 31 |
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 | 36 | 32 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 30 | 34 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 32 | 32 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 27 | 28 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 20 | 21 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 23 | 16 | -7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 17 | 21 | +4 |
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) | 188,655,441 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 165,080,439 |
| Air transport | 39,000,909 |
| Other | 29,540,267 |
| Rail transport | 7,434,170 |
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) | 84,246,007 | 104,409,434 | +20,163,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,373,577 | 78,706,862 | -7,666,715 |
| Air transport | 19,431,452 | 19,569,457 | +138,005 |
| Other | 24,831,980 | 4,708,287 | -20,123,693 |
| Rail transport | 4,929,854 | 2,504,316 | -2,425,538 |
| Road transport | 1,319,662 | 1,196,143 | -123,519 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 84,083,181 |
| Middlesbrough | 57,925,595 |
| Tyne | 36,666,774 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,334,021 |
| Felixstowe | 30,296,319 |
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 | 42,493,302 | 41,589,879 | -903,423 |
| Middlesbrough | 44,024,391 | 13,901,204 | -30,123,187 |
| Tyne | 5,003,282 | 31,663,492 | +26,660,210 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,881,132 | 16,452,889 | +2,571,757 |
| Felixstowe | 17,132,846 | 13,163,473 | -3,969,373 |
| 000 | 24,831,980 | 4,708,287 | -20,123,693 |
| Portsmouth | 10,219,136 | 12,675,527 | +2,456,391 |
| 499 | 23,453 | 21,073,230 | +21,049,777 |
| Oxford Airport | 9,373,020 | 9,003,903 | -369,117 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,253,492 | 5,964,612 | -6,288,880 |
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 | 156 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 107 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 76 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 50 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 46 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 156 |
| 2026-04 | 154 |
| 2026-03 | 172 |
| 2026-02 | 145 |
| 2026-01 | 143 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COMMERCIAL BODY FITTINGS LIMITED | 125 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 124 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 121 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 121 |
| HI-LEX ACT WALES LTD | 119 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 118 |
| BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED | 118 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 118 |
| ALBERT JAGGER LIMITED | 116 |
| GWINDY 2012 LIMITED | 115 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 234 |
| 54m+ | 227 |
| 15m-54m | 82 |
| 0-1m | 67 |
| Other | 46 |
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 | 15,416,586 |
| Germany | 6,537,047 |
| China | 4,328,473 |
| France | 3,611,370 |
| Ireland | 3,439,332 |
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 | 9,930,739 | 5,485,847 | -4,444,892 |
| Germany | 3,164,237 | 3,372,810 | +208,573 |
| China | 3,099,356 | 1,229,117 | -1,870,239 |
| France | 1,785,089 | 1,826,281 | +41,192 |
| Ireland | 1,509,966 | 1,929,366 | +419,400 |
| Netherlands | 1,518,036 | 1,548,136 | +30,100 |
| Spain | 1,445,797 | 1,535,857 | +90,060 |
| Australia | 1,624,125 | 928,192 | -695,933 |
| Slovakia | 1,526,878 | 988,520 | -538,358 |
| Poland | 628,120 | 1,586,625 | +958,505 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 277,876 |
| Taiwan | 160,046 |
| Poland | 126,393 |
| Italy | 104,318 |
| XI | 73,605 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 117,422 | 160,454 | +43,032 |
| Taiwan | 58,387 | 101,659 | +43,272 |
| Poland | 62,593 | 63,800 | +1,207 |
| Italy | 47,490 | 56,828 | +9,338 |
| XI | 33,767 | 39,838 | +6,071 |
| China | 23,974 | 32,803 | +8,829 |
| United States | 22,727 | 28,507 | +5,780 |
| Germany | 19,748 | 13,281 | -6,467 |
| Nicaragua | 5,356 | 7,071 | +1,715 |
| Czechia | 2,268 | 2,043 | -225 |
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) | 24,312,410 |
| Air transport | 23,462,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,785,938 |
| Other | 945,239 |
| Road transport | 15,542 |
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) | 11,824,518 | 12,487,892 | +663,374 |
| Air transport | 12,437,607 | 11,025,337 | -1,412,270 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,608,405 | 8,177,533 | -4,430,872 |
| Other | 416,905 | 528,334 | +111,429 |
| Road transport | 15,542 | 0 | -15,542 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,423,021 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,300,432 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,912,547 |
| Southampton | 6,271,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,395,219 |
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 | 8,114,687 | 8,308,334 | +193,647 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,550,508 | 4,749,924 | +199,416 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,857,609 | 3,054,938 | -802,671 |
| Southampton | 3,182,855 | 3,088,487 | -94,368 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,511,301 | 1,883,918 | -1,627,383 |
| ZLC | 2,188,664 | 2,324,776 | +136,112 |
| Felixstowe | 2,821,020 | 884,585 | -1,936,435 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,140,548 | 1,159,090 | -981,458 |
| London | 1,329,257 | 1,440,268 | +111,011 |
| Holyhead | 713,804 | 1,099,370 | +385,566 |
Quick facts
HS code: 830230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metal parts and fittings designed for cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles