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 | 414,661,175 |
| Spain | 111,372,483 |
| China | 67,457,744 |
| Belgium | 35,407,918 |
| Portugal | 28,209,187 |
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 | 212,995,861 | 201,665,314 | -11,330,547 |
| Spain | 54,290,544 | 57,081,939 | +2,791,395 |
| China | 38,052,367 | 29,405,377 | -8,646,990 |
| Belgium | 19,813,641 | 15,594,277 | -4,219,364 |
| Portugal | 12,131,825 | 16,077,362 | +3,945,537 |
| Germany | 14,531,374 | 12,371,924 | -2,159,450 |
| Netherlands | 15,174,917 | 10,989,277 | -4,185,640 |
| Lithuania | 11,187,677 | 10,633,687 | -553,990 |
| Morocco | 294,386 | 20,764,199 | +20,469,813 |
| Finland | 16,515,668 | 3,654,698 | -12,860,970 |
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 | 419,366,950 |
| China | 103,609,757 |
| Spain | 91,532,435 |
| Portugal | 30,425,814 |
| Germany | 30,421,436 |
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 | 215,476,834 | 203,890,116 | -11,586,718 |
| China | 58,718,274 | 44,891,483 | -13,826,791 |
| Spain | 40,260,099 | 51,272,336 | +11,012,237 |
| Portugal | 14,117,625 | 16,308,189 | +2,190,564 |
| Germany | 16,703,965 | 13,717,471 | -2,986,494 |
| Netherlands | 15,099,800 | 10,582,290 | -4,517,510 |
| Sweden | 16,740,927 | 5,346,358 | -11,394,569 |
| Lithuania | 11,210,887 | 10,633,687 | -577,200 |
| Morocco | 294,386 | 21,203,473 | +20,909,087 |
| Finland | 16,515,668 | 3,693,900 | -12,821,768 |
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 | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 |
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) | 435,917,477 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 285,220,769 |
| Air transport | 98,402,988 |
| Road transport | 1,050,745 |
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) | 233,513,052 | 202,404,425 | -31,108,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,864,351 | 139,356,418 | -6,507,933 |
| Air transport | 41,278,085 | 57,124,903 | +15,846,818 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,050,745 | +1,050,745 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 122,484,484 |
| Immingham Docks | 115,547,176 |
| Southampton | 104,994,541 |
| Portsmouth | 99,454,771 |
| Birmingham Airport | 98,399,475 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 71,311,425 | 51,173,059 | -20,138,366 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,107,504 | 66,439,672 | +17,332,168 |
| Southampton | 59,741,146 | 45,253,395 | -14,487,751 |
| Portsmouth | 44,580,000 | 54,874,771 | +10,294,771 |
| Birmingham Airport | 41,278,085 | 57,121,390 | +15,843,305 |
| Dover | 36,194,467 | 28,809,851 | -7,384,616 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 24,452,597 | 36,967,484 | +12,514,887 |
| Purfleet | 21,088,886 | 14,699,457 | -6,389,429 |
| Hull | 22,723,448 | 12,022,205 | -10,701,243 |
| Poole | 15,682,839 | 10,262,781 | -5,420,058 |
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 | 26 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 50 |
| SCANIA (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 46 |
| EVM DIRECT LTD. | 46 |
| ILESBUS . UK LIMITED | 39 |
| DAIMLER BUSES UK LTD | 38 |
| CAETANO UK LIMITED | 32 |
| HENDY AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 32 |
| VERTU MOTORS PLC | 31 |
| TSUK (LEEDS) LTD | 29 |
| MAN TRUCK AND BUS UK LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 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 | 24,924,802 |
| Turkey | 4,541,310 |
| Malta | 1,986,515 |
| Germany | 1,864,002 |
| Cyprus | 1,228,326 |
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 | 16,841,952 | 8,082,850 | -8,759,102 |
| Turkey | 3,638,018 | 903,292 | -2,734,726 |
| Malta | 1,021,343 | 965,172 | -56,171 |
| Germany | 1,349,454 | 514,548 | -834,906 |
| Cyprus | 698,470 | 529,856 | -168,614 |
| India | 0 | 1,134,150 | +1,134,150 |
| Falkland Islands | 621,177 | 386,709 | -234,468 |
| Portugal | 453,432 | 7,650 | -445,782 |
| New Zealand | 429,920 | 0 | -429,920 |
| Poland | 69,892 | 316,744 | +246,852 |
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 |
| XI | 139,910 |
| Ireland | 18,221 |
| Germany | 16,246 |
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 |
| XI | 139,910 | 0 | -139,910 |
| Ireland | 0 | 18,221 | +18,221 |
| Germany | 0 | 16,246 | +16,246 |
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) | 27,024,183 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,144,716 |
| Other | 1,430,409 |
| Air transport | 198,127 |
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) | 17,977,684 | 9,046,499 | -8,931,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,712,764 | 4,431,952 | -3,280,812 |
| Other | 968,910 | 461,499 | -507,411 |
| Air transport | 89,162 | 108,965 | +19,803 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 13,272,261 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,646,327 |
| Fishguard | 4,510,072 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,386,378 |
| Southampton | 3,015,333 |
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 | 7,576,545 | 5,695,716 | -1,880,829 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,317,464 | 2,328,863 | +11,399 |
| Fishguard | 3,873,436 | 636,636 | -3,236,800 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,091,878 | 294,500 | -3,797,378 |
| Southampton | 1,956,628 | 1,058,705 | -897,923 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,294,885 | 390,597 | -1,904,288 |
| Hull | 1,548,552 | 589,464 | -959,088 |
| London Gateway Port | 124,998 | 1,327,150 | +1,202,152 |
| 000 | 968,910 | 461,499 | -507,411 |
| Immingham Docks | 690,921 | 132,394 | -558,527 |
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