Import/export HS code 870121: Diesel engine tractors
Tractors powered solely by diesel or semi-diesel engines
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 444,086,466 |
| Netherlands | 359,560,333 |
| Belgium | 356,598,266 |
| Sweden | 330,907,101 |
| Germany | 287,465,343 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 270,301,306 | 173,785,160 | -96,516,146 |
| Netherlands | 167,468,085 | 192,092,248 | +24,624,163 |
| Belgium | 193,458,087 | 163,140,179 | -30,317,908 |
| Sweden | 203,342,193 | 127,564,908 | -75,777,285 |
| Germany | 104,698,958 | 182,766,385 | +78,067,427 |
| Poland | 87,618,214 | 71,520,381 | -16,097,833 |
| Spain | 45,840,342 | 19,652,534 | -26,187,808 |
| Ireland | 6,722,711 | 6,442,410 | -280,301 |
| Italy | 4,985,353 | 1,362,433 | -3,622,920 |
| Cyprus | 118,952 | 580,654 | +461,702 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 508,444,271 |
| Belgium | 360,334,142 |
| France | 352,189,936 |
| Germany | 284,372,570 |
| Sweden | 238,308,327 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 300,877,928 | 207,566,343 | -93,311,585 |
| Belgium | 193,775,613 | 166,558,529 | -27,217,084 |
| France | 204,711,245 | 147,478,691 | -57,232,554 |
| Germany | 104,278,885 | 180,093,685 | +75,814,800 |
| Sweden | 114,440,159 | 123,868,168 | +9,428,009 |
| Poland | 90,163,142 | 71,520,381 | -18,642,761 |
| Spain | 44,751,881 | 16,624,871 | -28,127,010 |
| Italy | 6,042,370 | 4,390,096 | -1,652,274 |
| United Kingdom | 1,380,691 | 147,474 | -1,233,217 |
| Ireland | 246,008 | 496,192 | +250,184 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 1,700,970,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 280,274,819 |
| Other | 43,939,475 |
| Air transport | 2,534 |
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) | 922,368,035 | 778,602,189 | -143,765,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 139,247,132 | 141,027,687 | +1,780,555 |
| Other | 23,562,336 | 20,377,139 | -3,185,197 |
| Air transport | 2,534 | 0 | -2,534 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,271,984,203 |
| Harwich | 152,607,576 |
| London | 143,369,527 |
| Dover | 118,749,508 |
| Newhaven | 116,761,580 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 624,673,250 | 647,310,953 | +22,637,703 |
| Harwich | 86,506,767 | 66,100,809 | -20,405,958 |
| London | 74,171,047 | 69,198,480 | -4,972,567 |
| Dover | 64,657,471 | 54,092,037 | -10,565,434 |
| Newhaven | 97,694,770 | 19,066,810 | -78,627,960 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,147,608 | 29,620,142 | +1,472,534 |
| 000 | 23,562,336 | 20,377,139 | -3,185,197 |
| Hull | 34,671,302 | 7,569,475 | -27,101,827 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 22,784,122 | 2,611,566 | -20,172,556 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,533,604 | 11,830,055 | -1,703,549 |
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 | 7 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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+ | 14 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 Republic of Tanzania | 53,434,308 |
| Netherlands | 43,862,837 |
| Ireland | 37,787,632 |
| Kenya | 24,841,099 |
| Australia | 24,139,267 |
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 Republic of Tanzania | 26,187,935 | 27,246,373 | +1,058,438 |
| Netherlands | 28,830,511 | 15,032,326 | -13,798,185 |
| Ireland | 22,999,900 | 14,787,732 | -8,212,168 |
| Kenya | 16,008,846 | 8,832,253 | -7,176,593 |
| Australia | 24,139,267 | 0 | -24,139,267 |
| Jordan | 11,416,390 | 7,009,382 | -4,407,008 |
| NA | 8,745,734 | 6,811,491 | -1,934,243 |
| South Africa | 6,083,640 | 148,730 | -5,934,910 |
| Senegal | 2,264,067 | 1,757,029 | -507,038 |
| Malta | 2,330,808 | 1,214,380 | -1,116,428 |
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 | 6,720,747 |
| Netherlands | 1,410,612 |
| Sweden | 767,738 |
| Germany | 354,131 |
| Poland | 214,800 |
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 | 3,123,727 | 3,597,020 | +473,293 |
| Netherlands | 1,403,907 | 6,705 | -1,397,202 |
| Sweden | 681,785 | 85,953 | -595,832 |
| Germany | 195,098 | 159,033 | -36,065 |
| Poland | 214,800 | 0 | -214,800 |
| Ireland | 62,449 | 101,647 | +39,198 |
| Georgia | 63,092 | 67,896 | +4,804 |
| Nicaragua | 103,374 | 0 | -103,374 |
| Japan | 99,975 | 0 | -99,975 |
| Spain | 0 | 53,130 | +53,130 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 145,418,245 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 108,881,700 |
| Other | 11,047,699 |
| Air transport | 12,292 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,437,514 | 50,980,731 | -43,456,783 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,571,914 | 43,309,786 | -22,262,128 |
| Other | 6,182,869 | 4,864,830 | -1,318,039 |
| Air transport | 3,730 | 8,562 | +4,832 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 74,796,895 |
| Southampton | 43,107,446 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,898,967 |
| Hull | 23,154,981 |
| Medway | 13,736,135 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 52,986,570 | 21,810,325 | -31,176,245 |
| Southampton | 31,501,558 | 11,605,888 | -19,895,670 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,028,506 | 15,870,461 | -5,158,045 |
| Hull | 18,145,932 | 5,009,049 | -13,136,883 |
| Medway | 6,282,209 | 7,453,926 | +1,171,717 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,375,049 | 3,175,467 | -6,199,582 |
| 000 | 6,182,869 | 4,864,830 | -1,318,039 |
| London Gateway Port | 892,127 | 9,033,320 | +8,141,193 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,372,587 | 2,864,723 | -2,507,864 |
| Heysham | 3,331,120 | 4,377,352 | +1,046,232 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870121
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tractors powered solely by diesel or semi-diesel engines