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 | 163,159,773 |
| Netherlands | 135,300,810 |
| Germany | 129,907,995 |
| Czechia | 101,604,677 |
| France | 98,926,482 |
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 | 100,419,312 | 62,740,461 | -37,678,851 |
| Netherlands | 70,633,808 | 64,667,002 | -5,966,806 |
| Germany | 76,087,531 | 53,820,464 | -22,267,067 |
| Czechia | 66,865,710 | 34,738,967 | -32,126,743 |
| France | 66,133,665 | 32,792,817 | -33,340,848 |
| China | 49,836,710 | 36,925,874 | -12,910,836 |
| Belgium | 44,068,059 | 22,354,046 | -21,714,013 |
| Poland | 25,327,067 | 14,716,359 | -10,610,708 |
| Spain | 19,408,374 | 14,009,066 | -5,399,308 |
| Taiwan | 19,437,462 | 12,937,266 | -6,500,196 |
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 | 163,777,632 |
| Slovakia | 146,080,164 |
| Czechia | 139,514,923 |
| France | 116,731,434 |
| China | 100,503,043 |
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 | 101,159,081 | 62,618,551 | -38,540,530 |
| Slovakia | 82,027,527 | 64,052,637 | -17,974,890 |
| Czechia | 90,631,072 | 48,883,851 | -41,747,221 |
| France | 76,960,441 | 39,770,993 | -37,189,448 |
| China | 57,607,868 | 42,895,175 | -14,712,693 |
| Poland | 35,200,608 | 24,579,454 | -10,621,154 |
| Spain | 34,461,303 | 23,894,835 | -10,566,468 |
| Taiwan | 21,068,752 | 14,087,465 | -6,981,287 |
| Morocco | 12,106,751 | 16,260,530 | +4,153,779 |
| Viet Nam | 15,436,013 | 12,026,266 | -3,409,747 |
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 | 66 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 60 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 56 |
| West Midlands | 54 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 49 |
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 | 52 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 49 | 46 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 47 | 43 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 45 | 37 | -8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 38 | 30 | -8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 38 | 34 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 34 | 31 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 34 | 31 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 34 | 29 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 30 | 30 | +0 |
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) | 551,747,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 206,650,200 |
| Other | 152,768,462 |
| Air transport | 118,753,925 |
| Rail transport | 31,874,137 |
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) | 336,220,826 | 215,526,439 | -120,694,387 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,321,310 | 118,328,890 | +30,007,580 |
| Other | 114,414,164 | 38,354,298 | -76,059,866 |
| Air transport | 67,862,969 | 50,890,956 | -16,972,013 |
| Rail transport | 28,637,207 | 3,236,930 | -25,400,277 |
| Road transport | 2,990,844 | 5,572,606 | +2,581,762 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 212,787,057 |
| 000 | 152,768,462 |
| London | 102,043,456 |
| Oxford Airport | 69,356,862 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,577,668 |
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 | 121,094,876 | 91,692,181 | -29,402,695 |
| 000 | 114,414,164 | 38,354,298 | -76,059,866 |
| London | 61,302,421 | 40,741,035 | -20,561,386 |
| Oxford Airport | 40,160,037 | 29,196,825 | -10,963,212 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,210,022 | 22,367,646 | -17,842,376 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 41,897,536 | 19,206,754 | -22,690,782 |
| Felixstowe | 34,004,085 | 20,707,737 | -13,296,348 |
| 499 | 2,919,031 | 50,721,702 | +47,802,671 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,501,820 | 17,622,181 | -12,879,639 |
| Southampton | 23,505,543 | 16,551,619 | -6,953,924 |
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 | 321 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 183 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 87 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 240 |
| 2025-11 | 265 |
| 2025-10 | 255 |
| 2025-09 | 244 |
| 2025-08 | 233 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STEDALL (VEHICLE FITTINGS) LIMITED | 120 |
| TRUPART LIMITED | 120 |
| SMR AUTOMOTIVE MIRRORS UK LIMITED | 120 |
| ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED | 119 |
| RING AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 119 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 118 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 118 |
| L.A.P. ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 116 |
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 115 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 115 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 414 |
| 54m+ | 290 |
| 0-1m | 140 |
| 15m-54m | 117 |
| Other | 77 |
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 | 100,325,987 |
| France | 60,413,189 |
| United States | 49,023,989 |
| Belgium | 21,971,639 |
| Italy | 18,302,992 |
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 | 58,265,434 | 42,060,553 | -16,204,881 |
| France | 34,879,030 | 25,534,159 | -9,344,871 |
| United States | 32,827,794 | 16,196,195 | -16,631,599 |
| Belgium | 12,367,241 | 9,604,398 | -2,762,843 |
| Italy | 10,763,422 | 7,539,570 | -3,223,852 |
| Australia | 2,687,014 | 12,723,753 | +10,036,739 |
| Sweden | 13,879,281 | 1,417,812 | -12,461,469 |
| Ireland | 8,199,403 | 6,578,243 | -1,621,160 |
| China | 8,580,151 | 5,311,143 | -3,269,008 |
| Czechia | 6,519,381 | 4,074,228 | -2,445,153 |
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 | 1,205,026 |
| Poland | 130,427 |
| Switzerland | 90,087 |
| Sweden | 58,304 |
| France | 46,386 |
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 | 662,466 | 542,560 | -119,906 |
| Poland | 74,404 | 56,023 | -18,381 |
| Switzerland | 48,286 | 41,801 | -6,485 |
| Sweden | 35,701 | 22,603 | -13,098 |
| France | 27,656 | 18,730 | -8,926 |
| XI | 26,095 | 19,806 | -6,289 |
| Slovakia | 10,143 | 7,201 | -2,942 |
| Taiwan | 8,715 | 8,128 | -587 |
| Czechia | 9,735 | 5,744 | -3,991 |
| Germany | 6,602 | 5,172 | -1,430 |
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) | 237,811,112 |
| Air transport | 96,844,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,292,786 |
| Other | 1,924,441 |
| Road transport | 110,430 |
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) | 138,949,192 | 98,861,920 | -40,087,272 |
| Air transport | 56,195,519 | 40,649,320 | -15,546,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,988,596 | 29,304,190 | -23,684,406 |
| Other | 1,080,847 | 843,594 | -237,253 |
| Road transport | 110,430 | 0 | -110,430 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 194,523,759 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,721,887 |
| Southampton | 30,681,398 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,845,488 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,512,023 |
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 | 112,824,375 | 81,699,384 | -31,124,991 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,191,479 | 19,530,408 | +2,338,929 |
| Southampton | 20,060,768 | 10,620,630 | -9,440,138 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,991,109 | 11,854,379 | -5,136,730 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,776,760 | 11,735,263 | -4,041,497 |
| ZLC | 17,173,516 | 4,155,136 | -13,018,380 |
| Dover | 10,661,222 | 6,438,086 | -4,223,136 |
| Felixstowe | 9,929,233 | 1,647,878 | -8,281,355 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,766,789 | 3,746,972 | -2,019,817 |
| Holyhead | 4,866,131 | 4,612,052 | -254,079 |
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