Import/export HS code 870360: Plug-in hybrid cars
Cars with both petrol engines and electric motors that can be charged externally
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,628,935,215 |
| Spain | 1,665,421,486 |
| China | 1,115,839,674 |
| Japan | 755,976,235 |
| Sweden | 640,538,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,658,707,593 | 1,970,227,622 | +311,520,029 |
| Spain | 1,060,381,990 | 605,039,496 | -455,342,494 |
| China | 277,869,916 | 837,969,758 | +560,099,842 |
| Japan | 387,462,036 | 368,514,199 | -18,947,837 |
| Sweden | 344,673,350 | 295,865,114 | -48,808,236 |
| Belgium | 294,885,588 | 213,345,569 | -81,540,019 |
| United States | 273,364,691 | 224,012,574 | -49,352,117 |
| Turkey | 232,743,064 | 205,704,361 | -27,038,703 |
| Italy | 136,634,210 | 161,715,201 | +25,080,991 |
| South Africa | 11,892,426 | 239,074,762 | +227,182,336 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,491,350,239 |
| Spain | 1,659,939,964 |
| China | 1,259,912,345 |
| Slovakia | 927,342,959 |
| Japan | 755,546,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,084,567,803 | 1,406,782,436 | +322,214,633 |
| Spain | 1,055,711,455 | 604,228,509 | -451,482,946 |
| China | 276,559,888 | 983,352,457 | +706,792,569 |
| Slovakia | 502,724,797 | 424,618,162 | -78,106,635 |
| Japan | 387,315,117 | 368,231,191 | -19,083,926 |
| Sweden | 353,999,350 | 295,922,552 | -58,076,798 |
| United States | 300,575,203 | 261,155,909 | -39,419,294 |
| Turkey | 233,085,436 | 210,221,837 | -22,863,599 |
| South Africa | 40,258,955 | 264,896,034 | +224,637,079 |
| Romania | 177,972,336 | 124,774,329 | -53,198,007 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Essex | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 8,335,866,787 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,236,976,461 |
| Other | 1,170,271,801 |
| Road transport | 75,478,417 |
| Air transport | 1,031,891 |
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) | 3,658,695,551 | 4,677,171,236 | +1,018,475,685 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 681,468,009 | 555,508,452 | -125,959,557 |
| Other | 767,627,651 | 402,644,150 | -364,983,501 |
| Road transport | 416,919 | 75,061,498 | +74,644,579 |
| Air transport | 430,813 | 601,078 | +170,265 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,065,610,495 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,840,457,147 |
| Southampton | 1,619,095,634 |
| Grimsby | 1,254,751,806 |
| 000 | 1,170,271,801 |
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 | 1,102,555,031 | 963,055,464 | -139,499,567 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 864,706,279 | 975,750,868 | +111,044,589 |
| Southampton | 585,276,602 | 1,033,819,032 | +448,542,430 |
| Grimsby | 611,444,111 | 643,307,695 | +31,863,584 |
| 000 | 767,627,651 | 402,644,150 | -364,983,501 |
| London | 442,748,295 | 436,190,084 | -6,558,211 |
| Medway | 375,512,073 | 430,498,963 | +54,986,890 |
| 499 | 264,000 | 378,780,160 | +378,516,160 |
| Tyne | 146,437,719 | 190,808,121 | +44,370,402 |
| Eurotunnel | 123,080,638 | 111,029,116 | -12,051,522 |
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 | 84 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 66 |
| 2025-11 | 70 |
| 2025-10 | 65 |
| 2025-09 | 58 |
| 2025-08 | 67 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KIA UK LIMITED | 101 |
| HYUNDAI MOTOR UK LIMITED | 79 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 58 |
| BMW (UK) LIMITED | 50 |
| FORD RETAIL LIMITED | 49 |
| FRANK G. GATES LIMITED | 48 |
| R.T.RATE LIMITED | 48 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 48 |
| GRAYPAUL MOTORS LIMITED | 48 |
| ALLEN FORD (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 57 |
| Other | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,546,814,960 |
| Germany | 788,418,223 |
| France | 532,275,975 |
| Belgium | 480,890,713 |
| Netherlands | 315,522,839 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 836,099,035 | 710,715,925 | -125,383,110 |
| Germany | 389,167,417 | 399,250,806 | +10,083,389 |
| France | 454,754,392 | 77,521,583 | -377,232,809 |
| Belgium | 264,478,881 | 216,411,832 | -48,067,049 |
| Netherlands | 176,475,216 | 139,047,623 | -37,427,593 |
| Ireland | 126,688,442 | 78,910,788 | -47,777,654 |
| Japan | 123,019,927 | 76,091,101 | -46,928,826 |
| Spain | 89,996,041 | 94,433,880 | +4,437,839 |
| China | 32,847,833 | 147,826,332 | +114,978,499 |
| Italy | 64,368,905 | 91,324,849 | +26,955,944 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,654,305 |
| XI | 4,254,074 |
| Sweden | 443,676 |
| China | 147,286 |
| United States | 143,684 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,721,005 | 4,933,300 | -2,787,705 |
| XI | 3,797,029 | 457,045 | -3,339,984 |
| Sweden | 0 | 443,676 | +443,676 |
| China | 21,167 | 126,119 | +104,952 |
| United States | 0 | 143,684 | +143,684 |
| Hungary | 0 | 93,819 | +93,819 |
| Czechia | 0 | 89,425 | +89,425 |
| Slovakia | 12,400 | 48,300 | +35,900 |
| Japan | 32,098 | 0 | -32,098 |
| Thailand | 27,916 | 0 | -27,916 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,389,107,652 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 830,634,592 |
| Other | 51,923,258 |
| Air transport | 44,731,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,922,765,068 | 2,466,342,584 | -456,422,484 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 400,656,937 | 429,977,655 | +29,320,718 |
| Other | 34,281,445 | 17,641,813 | -16,639,632 |
| Air transport | 27,937,001 | 16,794,007 | -11,142,994 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,655,430,695 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,642,706,766 |
| Grimsby | 691,849,988 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 593,026,870 |
| Dover | 540,240,060 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 970,562,750 | 684,867,945 | -285,694,805 |
| Immingham Docks | 912,948,647 | 729,758,119 | -183,190,528 |
| Grimsby | 190,293,414 | 501,556,574 | +311,263,160 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 245,014,280 | 348,012,590 | +102,998,310 |
| Dover | 444,406,456 | 95,833,604 | -348,572,852 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 242,062,582 | 258,378,617 | +16,316,035 |
| Liverpool Docks | 126,036,407 | 56,669,764 | -69,366,643 |
| London | 72,475,262 | 98,608,637 | +26,133,375 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,763,590 | 61,227,956 | +24,464,366 |
| Holyhead | 37,519,443 | 29,680,420 | -7,839,023 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870360
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cars with both petrol engines and electric motors that can be charged externally