Import/export HS code 851220: Various vehicle lights and signals
Lights and visual signalling equipment for vehicles other than bicycles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 189,764,626 |
| Netherlands | 158,578,717 |
| Germany | 148,787,808 |
| Czechia | 111,399,615 |
| France | 109,508,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 98,116,128 | 91,648,498 | -6,467,630 |
| Netherlands | 68,366,793 | 90,211,924 | +21,845,131 |
| Germany | 74,169,166 | 74,618,642 | +449,476 |
| Czechia | 64,338,078 | 47,061,537 | -17,276,541 |
| France | 63,108,872 | 46,399,365 | -16,709,507 |
| China | 50,052,576 | 50,695,513 | +642,937 |
| Belgium | 42,182,537 | 29,092,124 | -13,090,413 |
| Poland | 25,256,674 | 19,445,428 | -5,811,246 |
| Spain | 19,838,660 | 19,115,229 | -723,431 |
| Taiwan | 19,175,832 | 16,899,509 | -2,276,323 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 189,623,768 |
| Slovakia | 173,864,093 |
| Czechia | 150,752,377 |
| France | 128,086,799 |
| China | 117,390,131 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 98,755,018 | 90,868,750 | -7,886,268 |
| Slovakia | 82,382,277 | 91,481,816 | +9,099,539 |
| Czechia | 83,775,873 | 66,976,504 | -16,799,369 |
| France | 73,537,137 | 54,549,662 | -18,987,475 |
| China | 57,325,843 | 60,064,288 | +2,738,445 |
| Spain | 34,341,038 | 32,915,504 | -1,425,534 |
| Poland | 35,088,613 | 32,035,110 | -3,053,503 |
| Taiwan | 20,772,033 | 18,424,844 | -2,347,189 |
| Morocco | 14,174,847 | 21,480,773 | +7,305,926 |
| Viet Nam | 15,684,826 | 15,968,212 | +283,386 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 74 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 62 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 60 |
| West Midlands | 57 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 54 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 51 | 60 | +9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 47 | 49 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 47 | 49 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 47 | 41 | -6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 38 | 42 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 38 | 35 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 32 | 40 | +8 |
| Greater Manchester | 34 | 33 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 34 | 36 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 29 | 34 | +5 |
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) | 631,783,445 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 269,661,506 |
| Other | 143,576,612 |
| Air transport | 140,124,315 |
| Rail transport | 31,674,829 |
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) | 329,135,583 | 302,647,862 | -26,487,721 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,028,118 | 179,633,388 | +89,605,270 |
| Other | 110,832,698 | 32,743,914 | -78,088,784 |
| Air transport | 69,207,281 | 70,917,034 | +1,709,753 |
| Rail transport | 26,797,892 | 4,876,937 | -21,920,955 |
| Road transport | 742,850 | 7,817,338 | +7,074,488 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 246,237,967 |
| 000 | 143,576,612 |
| London | 124,626,156 |
| 499 | 90,688,180 |
| Oxford Airport | 82,821,057 |
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 | 120,431,235 | 125,806,732 | +5,375,497 |
| 000 | 110,832,698 | 32,743,914 | -78,088,784 |
| London | 61,038,700 | 63,587,456 | +2,548,756 |
| 499 | 797,816 | 89,890,364 | +89,092,548 |
| Oxford Airport | 41,629,181 | 41,191,876 | -437,305 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,709,309 | 28,779,219 | -9,930,090 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,779,007 | 27,068,358 | -12,710,649 |
| Felixstowe | 34,046,068 | 28,038,977 | -6,007,091 |
| Eurotunnel | 28,520,061 | 23,809,503 | -4,710,558 |
| Southampton | 22,886,385 | 21,531,149 | -1,355,236 |
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 | 337 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 196 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 99 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 83 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 50 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 246 |
| 2026-03 | 275 |
| 2026-02 | 258 |
| 2026-01 | 240 |
| 2025-12 | 242 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TRUPART LIMITED | 124 |
| SMR AUTOMOTIVE MIRRORS UK LIMITED | 124 |
| STEDALL (VEHICLE FITTINGS) LIMITED | 123 |
| ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED | 123 |
| RING AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 123 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 122 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 121 |
| L.A.P. ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 120 |
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 119 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 119 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 444 |
| 54m+ | 308 |
| 0-1m | 163 |
| 15m-54m | 122 |
| Other | 78 |
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 | 115,864,715 |
| France | 68,886,237 |
| United States | 54,206,863 |
| Belgium | 25,207,986 |
| Italy | 21,154,902 |
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 | 55,020,191 | 60,844,524 | +5,824,333 |
| France | 34,023,165 | 34,863,072 | +839,907 |
| United States | 33,614,865 | 20,591,998 | -13,022,867 |
| Belgium | 12,665,852 | 12,542,134 | -123,718 |
| Italy | 10,620,651 | 10,534,251 | -86,400 |
| Ireland | 8,322,585 | 9,000,831 | +678,246 |
| China | 8,201,830 | 7,437,256 | -764,574 |
| Australia | 2,252,358 | 13,127,342 | +10,874,984 |
| Czechia | 6,403,550 | 5,396,006 | -1,007,544 |
| India | 6,132,795 | 5,370,192 | -762,603 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,482,446 |
| Poland | 163,347 |
| Switzerland | 98,378 |
| Sweden | 67,443 |
| XI | 61,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 666,909 | 815,537 | +148,628 |
| Poland | 78,288 | 85,059 | +6,771 |
| Switzerland | 49,160 | 49,218 | +58 |
| Sweden | 37,214 | 30,229 | -6,985 |
| XI | 26,092 | 35,320 | +9,228 |
| France | 27,140 | 23,193 | -3,947 |
| Slovakia | 10,095 | 12,473 | +2,378 |
| Czechia | 8,605 | 11,732 | +3,127 |
| Taiwan | 9,367 | 10,681 | +1,314 |
| Germany | 4,858 | 8,331 | +3,473 |
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) | 271,414,258 |
| Air transport | 94,571,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,084,376 |
| Other | 2,347,024 |
| Road transport | 55,948 |
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) | 134,691,909 | 136,722,349 | +2,030,440 |
| Air transport | 43,152,175 | 51,419,461 | +8,267,286 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,500,787 | 38,583,589 | -13,917,198 |
| Other | 1,083,949 | 1,263,075 | +179,126 |
| Road transport | 55,948 | 0 | -55,948 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 222,919,102 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 39,536,954 |
| Southampton | 33,969,485 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,796,367 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,259,449 |
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 | 108,658,431 | 114,260,671 | +5,602,240 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,176,888 | 23,360,066 | +7,183,178 |
| Southampton | 20,450,265 | 13,519,220 | -6,931,045 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,896,322 | 14,900,045 | -1,996,277 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,767,303 | 15,492,146 | -275,157 |
| Dover | 10,441,652 | 8,404,470 | -2,037,182 |
| Felixstowe | 9,409,422 | 2,370,829 | -7,038,593 |
| Holyhead | 5,021,352 | 6,324,021 | +1,302,669 |
| ZLC | 5,018,273 | 6,183,139 | +1,164,866 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,512,797 | 4,402,911 | -1,109,886 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lights and visual signalling equipment for vehicles other than bicycles