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 | 296,321,816 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 51,101,201 |
| Germany | 21,093,597 |
| Spain | 18,697,153 |
| Lithuania | 3,820,767 |
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 | 149,622,121 | 146,699,695 | -2,922,426 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 665,201 | 50,436,000 | +49,770,799 |
| Germany | 8,732,875 | 12,360,722 | +3,627,847 |
| Spain | 15,617,153 | 3,080,000 | -12,537,153 |
| Lithuania | 3,418,803 | 401,964 | -3,016,839 |
| 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 | 0 | 385,156 | +385,156 |
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 | 347,895,862 |
| Spain | 18,697,153 |
| Germany | 16,456,362 |
| Portugal | 7,399,227 |
| Lithuania | 3,820,767 |
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 | 149,895,219 | 198,000,643 | +48,105,424 |
| Spain | 15,617,153 | 3,080,000 | -12,537,153 |
| Germany | 10,168,939 | 6,287,423 | -3,881,516 |
| Portugal | 1,325,928 | 6,073,299 | +4,747,371 |
| Lithuania | 3,418,803 | 401,964 | -3,016,839 |
| 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 | 0 | 385,156 | +385,156 |
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 |
| 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) | 334,195,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,864,003 |
| Air transport | 512,274 |
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) | 136,341,472 | 197,853,949 | +61,512,477 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,088,221 | 16,775,782 | -29,312,439 |
| Air transport | 510,370 | 1,904 | -508,466 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 160,062,474 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 147,629,194 |
| Tyne | 29,745,630 |
| Dover | 23,944,266 |
| Portsmouth | 19,162,721 |
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 | 62,370,415 | 97,692,059 | +35,321,644 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 48,787,826 | 98,841,368 | +50,053,542 |
| Tyne | 29,745,630 | 0 | -29,745,630 |
| Dover | 11,583,544 | 12,360,722 | +777,178 |
| Portsmouth | 16,082,721 | 3,080,000 | -13,002,721 |
| London | 8,207,663 | 70,778 | -8,136,885 |
| Purfleet | 3,418,803 | 716,342 | -2,702,461 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,317,668 | 307,500 | -1,010,168 |
| Felixstowe | 761,361 | 602,268 | -159,093 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 864,948 | +864,948 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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+ | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 59,658,568 |
| 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 | 58,778,332 | 880,236 | -57,898,096 |
| 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 |
| Sweden | 55,244 | 0 | -55,244 |
| Oman | 29,000 | 24,000 | -5,000 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 49,999 | 0 | -49,999 |
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 | 59,058,822 |
| 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 | 56,581,722 | 2,477,100 | -54,104,622 |
| 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 | 59,094,401 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,803,181 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,195,403 |
| 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 | 56,581,722 | 2,512,679 | -54,069,043 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,534,476 | 1,268,705 | -1,265,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,415,682 | 779,721 | -635,961 |
| 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 | 59,094,401 |
| Holyhead | 2,692,410 |
| Southampton | 2,007,058 |
| Portsmouth | 426,558 |
| Liverpool Docks | 315,149 |
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 | 56,581,722 | 2,512,679 | -54,069,043 |
| Holyhead | 1,884,610 | 807,800 | -1,076,810 |
| Southampton | 1,315,500 | 691,558 | -623,942 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 426,558 | +426,558 |
| Liverpool Docks | 311,000 | 4,149 | -306,851 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 279,977 | 20,100 | -259,877 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,282 | 88,163 | +22,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,244 | 0 | -55,244 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,876 | 4,000 | -40,876 |
| Felixstowe | 34,900 | 0 | -34,900 |
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