Import/export HS code 87038010: New electric cars
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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 | 11,527,072,695 |
| China | 4,884,632,187 |
| Belgium | 4,126,322,929 |
| South Korea | 1,871,478,153 |
| Japan | 897,119,911 |
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 | 5,406,484,282 | 6,120,588,413 | +714,104,131 |
| China | 2,397,129,377 | 2,487,502,810 | +90,373,433 |
| Belgium | 1,962,118,445 | 2,164,204,484 | +202,086,039 |
| South Korea | 853,280,521 | 1,018,197,632 | +164,917,111 |
| Japan | 602,863,986 | 294,255,925 | -308,608,061 |
| Spain | 391,060,748 | 327,548,717 | -63,512,031 |
| Czechia | 319,181,639 | 188,141,633 | -131,040,006 |
| Romania | 11,848,946 | 415,403,141 | +403,554,195 |
| France | 14,409,501 | 381,378,691 | +366,969,190 |
| Italy | 127,144,621 | 95,510,737 | -31,633,884 |
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 | 11,190,996,636 |
| China | 6,040,364,536 |
| South Korea | 1,897,393,901 |
| Czechia | 1,887,371,454 |
| France | 1,651,982,754 |
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 | 5,405,736,043 | 5,785,260,593 | +379,524,550 |
| China | 2,656,603,414 | 3,383,761,122 | +727,157,708 |
| South Korea | 876,614,098 | 1,020,779,803 | +144,165,705 |
| Czechia | 886,244,328 | 1,001,127,126 | +114,882,798 |
| France | 783,147,113 | 868,835,641 | +85,688,528 |
| Japan | 603,806,669 | 294,512,640 | -309,294,029 |
| Spain | 272,485,358 | 169,817,726 | -102,667,632 |
| Romania | 12,041,818 | 415,954,753 | +403,912,935 |
| Hungary | 216,076,099 | 189,456,106 | -26,619,993 |
| Slovakia | 15,901,319 | 364,713,725 | +348,812,406 |
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 | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
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 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Kent | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 24,161,812,967 |
| Other | 1,671,354,899 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 504,752,565 |
| Road transport | 86,962,711 |
| Air transport | 11,948,934 |
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) | 10,686,499,541 | 13,475,313,426 | +2,788,813,885 |
| Other | 1,363,064,472 | 308,290,427 | -1,054,774,045 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 308,841,465 | 195,911,100 | -112,930,365 |
| Road transport | 0 | 86,962,711 | +86,962,711 |
| Air transport | 4,627,757 | 7,321,177 | +2,693,420 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,778,717,235 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,655,266,541 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,464,209,739 |
| Grimsby | 3,770,987,630 |
| Medway | 2,749,914,868 |
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 | 2,415,426,355 | 2,363,290,880 | -52,135,475 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,244,159,605 | 2,411,106,936 | +166,947,331 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,829,157,559 | 2,635,052,180 | +805,894,621 |
| Grimsby | 1,753,473,998 | 2,017,513,632 | +264,039,634 |
| Medway | 1,300,559,528 | 1,449,355,340 | +148,795,812 |
| London | 843,485,642 | 1,332,410,467 | +488,924,825 |
| 000 | 1,363,064,472 | 308,290,427 | -1,054,774,045 |
| Tyne | 566,148,687 | 680,874,524 | +114,725,837 |
| 499 | 43,146 | 790,232,201 | +790,189,055 |
| Felixstowe | 6,606,806 | 37,822,655 | +31,215,849 |
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 | 95 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 14 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 71 |
| 2026-03 | 73 |
| 2026-02 | 68 |
| 2026-01 | 71 |
| 2025-12 | 79 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HYUNDAI MOTOR UK LIMITED | 112 |
| KIA UK LIMITED | 110 |
| RENAULT U.K. LIMITED | 63 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED | 58 |
| TESLA MOTORS LIMITED | 55 |
| CITROEN U.K. LIMITED | 52 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 51 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 51 |
| PORSCHE CARS GREAT BRITAIN LIMITED | 51 |
| BMW (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 73 |
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| Other | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | 404,740,990 |
| Netherlands | 329,810,890 |
| Italy | 321,858,707 |
| Spain | 266,433,051 |
| Germany | 184,530,388 |
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 | 205,789,586 | 198,951,404 | -6,838,182 |
| Netherlands | 216,506,666 | 113,304,224 | -103,202,442 |
| Italy | 172,479,480 | 149,379,227 | -23,100,253 |
| Spain | 124,825,593 | 141,607,458 | +16,781,865 |
| Germany | 87,833,921 | 96,696,467 | +8,862,546 |
| United States | 126,215,292 | 56,365,516 | -69,849,776 |
| France | 59,661,537 | 118,971,483 | +59,309,946 |
| Turkey | 94,154,808 | 45,775,953 | -48,378,855 |
| United Arab Emirates | 88,111,494 | 23,046,114 | -65,065,380 |
| Ireland | 7,196,007 | 49,841,771 | +42,645,764 |
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 | 6,836,607 |
| China | 111,163 |
| Germany | 103,099 |
| Nicaragua | 59,604 |
| Czechia | 20,500 |
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 | 1,365,612 | 5,470,995 | +4,105,383 |
| China | 111,163 | 0 | -111,163 |
| Germany | 0 | 103,099 | +103,099 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 59,604 | +59,604 |
| Czechia | 0 | 20,500 | +20,500 |
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) | 2,194,476,464 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 323,185,303 |
| Air transport | 177,253,109 |
| Other | 7,306,415 |
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) | 1,246,437,707 | 948,038,757 | -298,398,950 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 123,898,213 | 199,287,090 | +75,388,877 |
| Air transport | 126,540,713 | 50,712,396 | -75,828,317 |
| Other | 1,476,775 | 5,829,640 | +4,352,865 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 1,803,976,741 |
| Southampton | 262,221,026 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 197,971,679 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 174,775,121 |
| ZLC | 103,067,751 |
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 | 967,896,712 | 836,080,029 | -131,816,683 |
| Southampton | 185,868,212 | 76,352,814 | -109,515,398 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 111,221,746 | 86,749,933 | -24,471,813 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 126,493,105 | 48,282,016 | -78,211,089 |
| ZLC | 27,579,980 | 75,487,771 | +47,907,791 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 38,456,430 | 15,213,553 | -23,242,877 |
| Ayr Harbour | 1,956,570 | 40,456,201 | +38,499,631 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,365,760 | 6,781,093 | -9,584,667 |
| Felixstowe | 13,749,150 | 606,994 | -13,142,156 |
| 000 | 1,476,775 | 5,829,640 | +4,352,865 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87038010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brand-new cars powered only by electric motors