Import/export HS code 870240: Fully electric buses
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 333,706,302 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 92,856,201 |
| Spain | 24,841,170 |
| Germany | 23,898,611 |
| Lithuania | 4,563,970 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 158,701,302 | 175,005,000 | +16,303,698 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 665,201 | 92,191,000 | +91,525,799 |
| Spain | 14,285,291 | 10,555,879 | -3,729,412 |
| Germany | 8,243,424 | 15,655,187 | +7,411,763 |
| Lithuania | 3,418,803 | 1,145,167 | -2,273,636 |
| France | 3,357,312 | 0 | -3,357,312 |
| New Zealand | 900,000 | 307,500 | -592,500 |
| Ireland | 0 | 890,546 | +890,546 |
| Austria | 603,460 | 0 | -603,460 |
| Turkey | 314,378 | 70,778 | -243,600 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 427,035,348 |
| Spain | 24,841,170 |
| Germany | 16,830,050 |
| Portugal | 9,830,553 |
| Lithuania | 4,563,970 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 158,974,400 | 268,060,948 | +109,086,548 |
| Spain | 14,285,291 | 10,555,879 | -3,729,412 |
| Germany | 9,679,488 | 7,150,562 | -2,528,926 |
| Portugal | 1,325,928 | 8,504,625 | +7,178,697 |
| Lithuania | 3,418,803 | 1,145,167 | -2,273,636 |
| New Zealand | 900,000 | 307,500 | -592,500 |
| Slovenia | 603,460 | 0 | -603,460 |
| France | 594,298 | 0 | -594,298 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 392,103 | 0 | -392,103 |
| Turkey | 314,378 | 70,778 | -243,600 |
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 | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 413,334,907 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 73,051,563 |
| Air transport | 22,823 |
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) | 145,735,031 | 267,599,876 | +121,864,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,756,359 | 28,295,204 | -16,461,155 |
| Air transport | 20,919 | 1,904 | -19,015 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 203,896,851 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 182,921,626 |
| Tyne | 29,745,630 |
| Dover | 27,238,731 |
| Portsmouth | 25,306,738 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 63,105,333 | 140,791,518 | +77,686,185 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 56,529,821 | 126,391,805 | +69,861,984 |
| Tyne | 29,745,630 | 0 | -29,745,630 |
| Dover | 11,583,544 | 15,655,187 | +4,071,643 |
| Portsmouth | 14,750,859 | 10,555,879 | -4,194,980 |
| London | 8,207,663 | 70,778 | -8,136,885 |
| Purfleet | 3,733,181 | 1,145,167 | -2,588,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,317,668 | 307,500 | -1,010,168 |
| Felixstowe | 1,363,629 | 0 | -1,363,629 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 877,625 | +877,625 |
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 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
| Air transport | 2 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EVM DIRECT LTD. | 24 |
| BYD (U.K.) CO., LTD. | 16 |
| ALEXANDER DENNIS LIMITED | 7 |
| DAIMLER BUSES UK LTD | 7 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 5 |
| WOODALL-NICHOLSON LTD | 4 |
| CAETANO UK LIMITED | 3 |
| GATWICK AIRPORT LIMITED | 3 |
| BAMFORD BUS COMPANY LIMITED | 3 |
| BRISTOL AIRPORT LIMITED | 3 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 59,776,725 |
| Germany | 2,444,392 |
| Malaysia | 823,500 |
| Australia | 817,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 435,321 |
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 | 54,563,218 | 5,213,507 | -49,349,711 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,444,392 | +2,444,392 |
| Malaysia | 558,500 | 265,000 | -293,500 |
| Australia | 757,000 | 60,000 | -697,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,763 | 426,558 | +417,795 |
| Spain | 1,264 | 426,558 | +425,294 |
| France | 277,808 | 0 | -277,808 |
| Lebanon | 15,000 | 71,674 | +56,674 |
| Sweden | 55,244 | 0 | -55,244 |
| Oman | 29,000 | 24,000 | -5,000 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 55,320,577 |
| Nicaragua | 3,896,155 |
| Germany | 35,579 |
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 | 52,806,814 | 2,513,763 | -50,293,051 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 3,896,155 | +3,896,155 |
| Germany | 0 | 35,579 | +35,579 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 59,252,311 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,771,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,217,078 |
| Air transport | 63,716 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 52,806,814 | 6,445,497 | -46,361,317 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,096,655 | 1,674,874 | -421,781 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,365,683 | 851,395 | -514,288 |
| Air transport | 57,266 | 6,450 | -50,816 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 59,252,311 |
| Holyhead | 2,795,404 |
| Southampton | 2,007,058 |
| Portsmouth | 426,558 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 300,077 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 52,806,814 | 6,445,497 | -46,361,317 |
| Holyhead | 1,599,904 | 1,195,500 | -404,404 |
| Southampton | 1,315,500 | 691,558 | -623,942 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 426,558 | +426,558 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 279,977 | 20,100 | -259,877 |
| Liverpool Docks | 155,500 | 6,149 | -149,351 |
| Felixstowe | 34,900 | 71,674 | +36,774 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,283 | 88,163 | +72,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,244 | 0 | -55,244 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,876 | 4,000 | -40,876 |
Quick facts
HS code: 870240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Buses powered only by electric motors, offering zero emissions and eco-friendly transportation