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 | 11,288,349,472 |
| China | 4,413,874,721 |
| Belgium | 4,166,601,378 |
| South Korea | 1,856,275,023 |
| Japan | 833,610,139 |
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 | 5,958,650,225 | 5,329,699,247 | -628,950,978 |
| China | 2,033,965,617 | 2,379,909,104 | +345,943,487 |
| Belgium | 2,247,581,622 | 1,919,019,756 | -328,561,866 |
| South Korea | 876,613,956 | 979,661,067 | +103,047,111 |
| Japan | 561,835,228 | 271,774,911 | -290,060,317 |
| Spain | 404,545,375 | 268,338,773 | -136,206,602 |
| Romania | 56,876,788 | 406,379,685 | +349,502,897 |
| Czechia | 306,982,578 | 151,347,730 | -155,634,848 |
| France | 15,497,752 | 429,261,345 | +413,763,593 |
| Italy | 146,554,188 | 78,415,837 | -68,138,351 |
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 | 10,994,938,798 |
| China | 5,593,498,728 |
| South Korea | 1,882,190,771 |
| Czechia | 1,851,005,865 |
| France | 1,657,498,474 |
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 | 5,982,758,793 | 5,012,180,005 | -970,578,788 |
| China | 2,456,227,451 | 3,137,271,277 | +681,043,826 |
| South Korea | 899,947,533 | 982,243,238 | +82,295,705 |
| Czechia | 982,957,990 | 868,047,875 | -114,910,115 |
| France | 829,892,102 | 827,606,372 | -2,285,730 |
| Japan | 561,963,435 | 271,961,762 | -290,001,673 |
| Romania | 57,095,345 | 406,905,612 | +349,810,267 |
| Slovakia | 22,419,630 | 407,634,165 | +385,214,535 |
| Hungary | 225,215,223 | 183,164,159 | -42,051,064 |
| Spain | 270,176,051 | 123,809,511 | -146,366,540 |
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 | 17 |
| Essex | 11 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Essex | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
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) | 23,680,234,607 |
| Other | 1,456,618,521 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 424,924,439 |
| Road transport | 86,962,711 |
| Air transport | 10,494,005 |
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) | 11,317,015,716 | 12,363,218,891 | +1,046,203,175 |
| Other | 1,344,249,874 | 112,368,647 | -1,231,881,227 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 222,664,195 | 202,260,244 | -20,403,951 |
| Road transport | 6,878 | 86,955,833 | +86,948,955 |
| Air transport | 3,857,792 | 6,636,213 | +2,778,421 |
| 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 | 4,523,222,830 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,269,381,568 |
| 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 | 2,416,842,792 | 2,106,380,038 | -310,462,754 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,734,973,465 | 2,534,408,103 | +799,434,638 |
| 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 | 1,344,249,874 | 112,368,647 | -1,231,881,227 |
| Tyne | 656,962,263 | 560,453,901 | -96,508,362 |
| 499 | 43,146 | 867,545,972 | +867,502,826 |
| Felixstowe | 3,138,247 | 48,796,553 | +45,658,306 |
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
|
10 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 68 |
| 2026-04 | 71 |
| 2026-03 | 73 |
| 2026-02 | 68 |
| 2026-01 | 71 |
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+ | 71 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| Other | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | 413,705,452 |
| Netherlands | 287,610,187 |
| Italy | 281,385,619 |
| Spain | 268,166,375 |
| Germany | 191,566,026 |
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 | 196,672,440 | 217,033,012 | +20,360,572 |
| Netherlands | 200,997,779 | 86,612,408 | -114,385,371 |
| Italy | 135,332,799 | 146,052,820 | +10,720,021 |
| Spain | 114,350,029 | 153,816,346 | +39,466,317 |
| Germany | 85,848,773 | 105,717,253 | +19,868,480 |
| France | 60,941,029 | 122,467,157 | +61,526,128 |
| United States | 93,472,194 | 48,745,233 | -44,726,961 |
| Turkey | 85,948,132 | 42,316,082 | -43,632,050 |
| United Arab Emirates | 73,763,773 | 19,479,738 | -54,284,035 |
| Ireland | 9,964,779 | 47,963,119 | +37,998,340 |
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 | 7,565,554 |
| China | 111,163 |
| Germany | 103,099 |
| Nicaragua | 59,604 |
| 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 | 1,891,747 | 5,673,807 | +3,782,060 |
| China | 111,163 | 0 | -111,163 |
| Germany | 37,500 | 65,599 | +28,099 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 59,604 | +59,604 |
| Turkey | 0 | 44,448 | +44,448 |
| Czechia | 20,500 | 0 | -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) | 2,004,697,960 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 356,437,543 |
| Air transport | 153,705,536 |
| Other | 8,079,810 |
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) | 1,091,623,298 | 913,074,662 | -178,548,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 128,304,470 | 228,133,073 | +99,828,603 |
| Air transport | 111,324,617 | 42,380,919 | -68,943,698 |
| Other | 2,060,910 | 6,018,900 | +3,957,990 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 1,725,781,468 |
| Southampton | 206,943,724 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 182,409,299 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,247,813 |
| 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 | 858,505,456 | -8,770,556 |
| Southampton | 142,109,284 | 64,834,440 | -77,274,844 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 104,693,628 | 77,715,671 | -26,977,957 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,582,264 | 40,665,549 | -69,916,715 |
| ZLC | 32,971,980 | 75,169,558 | +42,197,578 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 29,498,398 | 13,050,120 | -16,448,278 |
| Ayr Harbour | 4,028,300 | 38,384,471 | +34,356,171 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,481,372 | 6,042,040 | -9,439,332 |
| Felixstowe | 13,077,742 | 612,813 | -12,464,929 |
| 000 | 2,060,910 | 6,018,900 | +3,957,990 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87038010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brand-new cars powered only by electric motors