Import/export HS code 87021011: New diesel buses
Brand-new buses powered by diesel engines, ready for use in public or private transport services
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 218,421,603 |
| Spain | 106,945,935 |
| China | 85,334,925 |
| Portugal | 37,178,352 |
| Belgium | 33,836,221 |
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 | 90,799,997 | 127,621,606 | +36,821,609 |
| Spain | 53,987,276 | 52,958,659 | -1,028,617 |
| China | 36,500,041 | 48,834,884 | +12,334,843 |
| Portugal | 8,087,559 | 29,090,793 | +21,003,234 |
| Belgium | 18,534,221 | 15,302,000 | -3,232,221 |
| Netherlands | 16,733,890 | 7,447,700 | -9,286,190 |
| Morocco | 3,518,004 | 19,510,112 | +15,992,108 |
| Germany | 10,175,006 | 10,667,483 | +492,477 |
| Sweden | 796,799 | 16,494,465 | +15,697,666 |
| Finland | 15,276,373 | 426,037 | -14,850,336 |
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 | 225,125,413 |
| China | 127,559,435 |
| Spain | 87,345,738 |
| Portugal | 39,283,070 |
| North Macedonia | 24,566,210 |
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 | 93,411,057 | 131,714,356 | +38,303,299 |
| China | 56,453,099 | 71,106,336 | +14,653,237 |
| Spain | 43,543,602 | 43,802,136 | +258,534 |
| Portugal | 10,047,949 | 29,235,121 | +19,187,172 |
| North Macedonia | 5,143,972 | 19,422,238 | +14,278,266 |
| Netherlands | 16,733,890 | 7,447,700 | -9,286,190 |
| Morocco | 3,518,004 | 19,949,386 | +16,431,382 |
| Sweden | 13,483,004 | 8,299,005 | -5,183,999 |
| Germany | 11,034,743 | 10,553,026 | -481,717 |
| Finland | 15,276,373 | 1,278,111 | -13,998,262 |
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 | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 267,192,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 232,036,761 |
| Air transport | 112,043,716 |
| Road transport | 5,528,619 |
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) | 120,869,939 | 146,322,844 | +25,452,905 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,187,339 | 121,849,422 | +11,662,083 |
| Air transport | 41,074,022 | 70,969,694 | +29,895,672 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,528,619 | +5,528,619 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 131,781,405 |
| Birmingham Airport | 112,043,716 |
| Portsmouth | 110,278,250 |
| Dover | 70,727,799 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 69,538,146 |
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 | 50,659,680 | 81,121,725 | +30,462,045 |
| Birmingham Airport | 41,074,022 | 70,969,694 | +29,895,672 |
| Portsmouth | 38,088,610 | 72,189,640 | +34,101,030 |
| Dover | 36,641,172 | 34,086,627 | -2,554,545 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 23,665,036 | 45,873,110 | +22,208,074 |
| Hull | 17,140,425 | 7,447,700 | -9,692,725 |
| Southampton | 10,439,522 | 13,755,404 | +3,315,882 |
| Poole | 16,835,979 | 1,619,289 | -15,216,690 |
| Tyne | 10,816,450 | 3,424,925 | -7,391,525 |
| London | 9,444,739 | 0 | -9,444,739 |
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 | 14 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Air transport | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCANIA (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 50 |
| EVM DIRECT LTD. | 44 |
| DAIMLER BUSES UK LTD | 42 |
| CAETANO UK LIMITED | 36 |
| MAN TRUCK AND BUS UK LIMITED | 32 |
| TSUK (LEEDS) LTD | 32 |
| IVECO LIMITED | 27 |
| ILESBUS . UK LIMITED | 24 |
| BODGIT AND SCARPER ENTERPRISES LIMITED | 23 |
| VAN HOOL (U.K.) LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 14,215,568 |
| Turkey | 3,744,022 |
| Cyprus | 1,395,396 |
| India | 1,134,150 |
| Portugal | 384,837 |
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 | 10,038,076 | 4,177,492 | -5,860,584 |
| Turkey | 1,765,615 | 1,978,407 | +212,792 |
| Cyprus | 714,170 | 681,226 | -32,944 |
| India | 0 | 1,134,150 | +1,134,150 |
| Portugal | 384,837 | 0 | -384,837 |
| Spain | 0 | 268,489 | +268,489 |
| Chad | 123,394 | 0 | -123,394 |
| Falkland Islands | 114,723 | 0 | -114,723 |
| United States | 69,501 | 0 | -69,501 |
| Saint Helena | 0 | 63,640 | +63,640 |
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) | 13,515,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,801,590 |
| Other | 241,500 |
| Air transport | 74,841 |
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) | 9,228,502 | 4,287,127 | -4,941,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,728,813 | 4,072,777 | +343,964 |
| Other | 241,500 | 0 | -241,500 |
| Air transport | 71,396 | 3,445 | -67,951 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 8,777,123 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,744,022 |
| Fishguard | 3,567,572 |
| Southampton | 1,555,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,141,400 |
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 | 5,833,221 | 2,943,902 | -2,889,319 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,765,615 | 1,978,407 | +212,792 |
| Fishguard | 3,067,436 | 500,136 | -2,567,300 |
| Southampton | 810,643 | 744,866 | -65,777 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,250 | 1,134,150 | +1,126,900 |
| Liverpool Docks | 867,419 | 22,000 | -845,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 767,954 | +767,954 |
| Immingham Docks | 508,231 | 0 | -508,231 |
| Portsmouth | 28,000 | 268,489 | +240,489 |
| 000 | 241,500 | 0 | -241,500 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87021011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brand-new buses powered by diesel engines, ready for use in public or private transport services