Import/export HS code 870380: Electric cars
Cars powered only by electric motors
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,293,671,673 |
| China | 4,415,405,725 |
| Belgium | 4,166,979,556 |
| South Korea | 1,856,275,023 |
| Japan | 835,377,824 |
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 | 5,960,778,237 | 5,332,893,436 | -627,884,801 |
| China | 2,035,152,190 | 2,380,253,535 | +345,101,345 |
| Belgium | 2,247,786,653 | 1,919,192,903 | -328,593,750 |
| South Korea | 876,613,956 | 979,661,067 | +103,047,111 |
| Japan | 562,809,029 | 272,568,795 | -290,240,234 |
| Spain | 404,545,375 | 268,348,611 | -136,196,764 |
| Romania | 56,876,788 | 406,416,938 | +349,540,150 |
| Czechia | 307,065,372 | 151,353,580 | -155,711,792 |
| France | 15,509,881 | 429,369,905 | +413,860,024 |
| Italy | 148,417,202 | 78,839,243 | -69,577,959 |
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 | 10,997,279,766 |
| China | 5,594,574,023 |
| South Korea | 1,882,190,771 |
| Czechia | 1,851,088,659 |
| France | 1,657,539,562 |
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 | 5,984,036,477 | 5,013,243,289 | -970,793,188 |
| China | 2,456,955,090 | 3,137,618,933 | +680,663,843 |
| South Korea | 899,947,533 | 982,243,238 | +82,295,705 |
| Czechia | 983,040,784 | 868,047,875 | -114,992,909 |
| France | 829,892,630 | 827,646,932 | -2,245,698 |
| Japan | 563,072,297 | 272,756,051 | -290,316,246 |
| Romania | 57,095,345 | 406,964,703 | +349,869,358 |
| Slovakia | 22,419,630 | 407,800,877 | +385,381,247 |
| Hungary | 225,215,223 | 183,164,159 | -42,051,064 |
| Spain | 270,238,390 | 123,819,349 | -146,419,041 |
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 | 18 |
| Essex | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
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 | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Essex | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -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) | 23,683,709,420 |
| Other | 1,458,619,387 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 433,513,598 |
| Road transport | 86,962,711 |
| Air transport | 14,675,858 |
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) | 11,319,548,845 | 12,364,160,575 | +1,044,611,730 |
| Other | 1,346,250,740 | 112,368,647 | -1,233,882,093 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 227,054,024 | 206,459,574 | -20,594,450 |
| Road transport | 6,878 | 86,955,833 | +86,948,955 |
| Air transport | 7,416,928 | 7,258,930 | -157,998 |
| Rail transport | 186,676 | 0 | -186,676 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,562,623,895 |
| Southampton | 4,524,840,635 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,269,385,259 |
| Grimsby | 3,735,949,974 |
| Medway | 2,687,803,530 |
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 | 2,274,827,136 | 2,287,796,759 | +12,969,623 |
| Southampton | 2,417,977,715 | 2,106,862,920 | -311,114,795 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,734,973,465 | 2,534,411,794 | +799,438,329 |
| Grimsby | 1,967,911,800 | 1,768,038,174 | -199,873,626 |
| Medway | 1,484,483,287 | 1,203,320,243 | -281,163,044 |
| London | 968,540,164 | 1,230,368,964 | +261,828,800 |
| 000 | 1,346,250,740 | 112,368,647 | -1,233,882,093 |
| Tyne | 656,962,263 | 560,453,901 | -96,508,362 |
| 499 | 43,146 | 867,638,778 | +867,595,632 |
| Felixstowe | 4,046,089 | 48,933,951 | +44,887,862 |
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
|
106 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
12 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 69 |
| 2026-04 | 72 |
| 2026-03 | 75 |
| 2026-02 | 72 |
| 2026-01 | 76 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HYUNDAI MOTOR UK LIMITED | 113 |
| KIA UK LIMITED | 111 |
| RENAULT U.K. LIMITED | 64 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED | 59 |
| TESLA MOTORS LIMITED | 55 |
| CITROEN U.K. LIMITED | 53 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 52 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 52 |
| PORSCHE CARS GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 52 |
| BMW (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 76 |
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| Other | 27 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 414,335,932 |
| Netherlands | 288,291,804 |
| Italy | 281,827,597 |
| Spain | 268,240,010 |
| Germany | 197,167,392 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 197,046,937 | 217,288,995 | +20,242,058 |
| Netherlands | 201,159,665 | 87,132,139 | -114,027,526 |
| Italy | 135,366,369 | 146,461,228 | +11,094,859 |
| Spain | 114,378,362 | 153,861,648 | +39,483,286 |
| Germany | 88,252,385 | 108,915,007 | +20,662,622 |
| France | 60,991,288 | 122,687,046 | +61,695,758 |
| United States | 94,182,651 | 48,825,193 | -45,357,458 |
| Turkey | 86,854,986 | 42,835,109 | -44,019,877 |
| United Arab Emirates | 73,926,673 | 19,479,738 | -54,446,935 |
| Ireland | 16,852,422 | 71,614,757 | +54,762,335 |
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 | 9,028,712 |
| Germany | 1,995,907 |
| China | 233,950 |
| Nicaragua | 161,276 |
| Turkey | 44,448 |
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 | 2,504,639 | 6,524,073 | +4,019,434 |
| Germany | 792,772 | 1,203,135 | +410,363 |
| China | 111,163 | 122,787 | +11,624 |
| Nicaragua | 55,607 | 105,669 | +50,062 |
| Turkey | 0 | 44,448 | +44,448 |
| Switzerland | 27,100 | 0 | -27,100 |
| Czechia | 20,500 | 0 | -20,500 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 15,410 | +15,410 |
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) | 2,030,749,471 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 393,879,586 |
| Air transport | 154,198,132 |
| Other | 14,752,594 |
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) | 1,106,258,284 | 924,491,187 | -181,767,097 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,047,719 | 254,831,867 | +115,784,148 |
| Air transport | 111,395,167 | 42,802,965 | -68,592,202 |
| Other | 4,615,868 | 10,136,726 | +5,520,858 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 1,725,785,634 |
| Southampton | 212,483,498 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 195,830,923 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,730,712 |
| ZLC | 108,141,538 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 867,276,012 | 858,509,622 | -8,766,390 |
| Southampton | 145,679,902 | 66,803,596 | -78,876,306 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 110,130,854 | 85,700,069 | -24,430,785 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,646,609 | 41,084,103 | -69,562,506 |
| ZLC | 32,971,980 | 75,169,558 | +42,197,578 |
| Ayr Harbour | 4,028,300 | 39,166,974 | +35,138,674 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 29,498,398 | 13,055,120 | -16,443,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,035,825 | 10,317,008 | -11,718,817 |
| Holyhead | 3,432,341 | 16,126,800 | +12,694,459 |
| 000 | 4,615,868 | 10,136,726 | +5,520,858 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870380
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cars powered only by electric motors