Import/export HS code 870210: Diesel-powered buses
Buses that run only on diesel engines, commonly used for public transportation and long-distance travel
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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 | 430,969,184 |
| Spain | 119,764,947 |
| China | 85,334,925 |
| Portugal | 37,184,668 |
| Belgium | 33,880,592 |
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 | 235,913,254 | 195,055,930 | -40,857,324 |
| Spain | 59,613,425 | 60,151,522 | +538,097 |
| China | 36,500,041 | 48,834,884 | +12,334,843 |
| Portugal | 8,093,875 | 29,090,793 | +20,996,918 |
| Belgium | 18,578,592 | 15,302,000 | -3,276,592 |
| Germany | 16,945,945 | 11,817,306 | -5,128,639 |
| Netherlands | 16,928,290 | 7,735,404 | -9,192,886 |
| Lithuania | 14,437,902 | 9,212,713 | -5,225,189 |
| Morocco | 3,518,004 | 19,510,112 | +15,992,108 |
| Ireland | 11,190,542 | 9,245,539 | -1,945,003 |
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 | 437,723,612 |
| China | 127,790,271 |
| Spain | 98,757,300 |
| Portugal | 39,584,386 |
| Germany | 32,921,239 |
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 | 238,595,324 | 199,128,288 | -39,467,036 |
| China | 56,453,099 | 71,337,172 | +14,884,073 |
| Spain | 48,433,267 | 50,324,033 | +1,890,766 |
| Portugal | 10,349,265 | 29,235,121 | +18,885,856 |
| Germany | 18,987,793 | 13,933,446 | -5,054,347 |
| North Macedonia | 5,143,972 | 19,422,238 | +14,278,266 |
| Netherlands | 16,733,890 | 7,447,700 | -9,286,190 |
| Lithuania | 14,461,112 | 9,212,713 | -5,248,399 |
| Morocco | 3,518,004 | 19,949,386 | +16,431,382 |
| Sweden | 14,572,446 | 8,299,005 | -6,273,441 |
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 | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| South East Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 464,228,598 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 309,780,765 |
| Air transport | 112,047,229 |
| Road transport | 5,608,178 |
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) | 267,940,628 | 196,287,970 | -71,652,658 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 144,269,973 | 165,510,792 | +21,240,819 |
| Air transport | 41,074,022 | 70,973,207 | +29,899,185 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,608,178 | +5,608,178 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 131,905,882 |
| Portsmouth | 122,872,742 |
| London | 121,089,433 |
| Birmingham Airport | 112,043,716 |
| Southampton | 106,834,372 |
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 | 50,744,955 | 81,160,927 | +30,415,972 |
| Portsmouth | 43,721,075 | 79,151,667 | +35,430,592 |
| London | 81,468,871 | 39,620,562 | -41,848,309 |
| Birmingham Airport | 41,074,022 | 70,969,694 | +29,895,672 |
| Southampton | 74,121,687 | 32,712,685 | -41,409,002 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 24,848,697 | 48,944,126 | +24,095,429 |
| Dover | 37,164,697 | 35,045,002 | -2,119,695 |
| Purfleet | 24,289,482 | 13,632,209 | -10,657,273 |
| Hull | 20,537,989 | 8,081,136 | -12,456,853 |
| Poole | 16,835,979 | 1,619,289 | -15,216,690 |
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 | 25 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 54 |
| SCANIA (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 50 |
| EVM DIRECT LTD. | 50 |
| DAIMLER BUSES UK LTD | 42 |
| ILESBUS . UK LIMITED | 39 |
| CAETANO UK LIMITED | 36 |
| VERTU MOTORS PLC | 33 |
| HENDY AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 33 |
| MAN TRUCK AND BUS UK LIMITED | 32 |
| TSUK (LEEDS) LTD | 32 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| Other | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 24,397,641 |
| Turkey | 5,817,600 |
| Malta | 2,257,565 |
| Belgium | 2,103,040 |
| Cyprus | 2,079,106 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 15,099,912 | 9,297,729 | -5,802,183 |
| Turkey | 3,269,793 | 2,547,807 | -721,986 |
| Malta | 1,107,765 | 1,149,800 | +42,035 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,103,040 | +2,103,040 |
| Cyprus | 750,670 | 1,328,436 | +577,766 |
| Germany | 1,837,264 | 18,036 | -1,819,228 |
| India | 0 | 1,134,150 | +1,134,150 |
| Falkland Islands | 711,996 | 319,890 | -392,106 |
| New Zealand | 429,920 | 572,500 | +142,580 |
| Gibraltar | 0 | 904,000 | +904,000 |
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 | 165,670 |
| Germany | 30,242 |
| Ireland | 18,221 |
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 | 0 | 165,670 | +165,670 |
| Germany | 0 | 30,242 | +30,242 |
| Ireland | 0 | 18,221 | +18,221 |
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) | 29,771,583 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,259,108 |
| Other | 835,495 |
| Air transport | 181,804 |
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) | 16,970,608 | 12,800,975 | -4,169,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,647,135 | 7,611,973 | -35,162 |
| Other | 360,000 | 475,495 | +115,495 |
| Air transport | 72,339 | 109,465 | +37,126 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 14,703,831 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,343,419 |
| Southampton | 5,355,216 |
| Fishguard | 3,909,338 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,744,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 7,843,283 | 6,860,548 | -982,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,458,781 | 4,884,638 | +2,425,857 |
| Southampton | 2,088,250 | 3,266,966 | +1,178,716 |
| Fishguard | 3,335,702 | 573,636 | -2,762,066 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,765,615 | 1,978,407 | +212,792 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,217,044 | 192,130 | -3,024,914 |
| Hull | 1,958,016 | 105,476 | -1,852,540 |
| London Gateway Port | 131,498 | 1,321,150 | +1,189,652 |
| 000 | 360,000 | 475,495 | +115,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 581,049 | 9,000 | -572,049 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Buses that run only on diesel engines, commonly used for public transportation and long-distance travel