Import/export HS code 870390: Various vehicles
Vehicles not covered by other HS codes in this category
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,733,694 |
| Taiwan | 6,100,723 |
| Poland | 1,335,295 |
| Belgium | 942,641 |
| United States | 689,034 |
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 | 4,229,242 | 2,504,452 | -1,724,790 |
| Taiwan | 2,795,420 | 3,305,303 | +509,883 |
| Poland | 587,987 | 747,308 | +159,321 |
| Belgium | 556,214 | 386,427 | -169,787 |
| United States | 536,674 | 152,360 | -384,314 |
| Germany | 463,587 | 216,411 | -247,176 |
| Netherlands | 218,606 | 187,807 | -30,799 |
| Japan | 296,736 | 78,172 | -218,564 |
| France | 238,941 | 115,394 | -123,547 |
| Spain | 187,822 | 128,415 | -59,407 |
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 | 6,742,053 |
| Taiwan | 6,317,791 |
| Germany | 1,074,673 |
| Romania | 825,341 |
| United States | 640,233 |
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 | 4,257,587 | 2,484,466 | -1,773,121 |
| Taiwan | 2,795,420 | 3,522,371 | +726,951 |
| Germany | 672,128 | 402,545 | -269,583 |
| Romania | 435,713 | 389,628 | -46,085 |
| United States | 501,858 | 138,375 | -363,483 |
| Japan | 484,453 | 88,012 | -396,441 |
| South Africa | 9,044 | 308,324 | +299,280 |
| Spain | 181,021 | 118,487 | -62,534 |
| United Kingdom | 204,636 | 86,851 | -117,785 |
| France | 133,680 | 85,983 | -47,697 |
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 | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 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) | 15,375,036 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,112,371 |
| Other | 1,331,462 |
| Air transport | 886,170 |
| Road transport | 16,439 |
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) | 8,411,364 | 6,963,672 | -1,447,692 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,284,164 | 828,207 | -455,957 |
| Other | 576,540 | 754,922 | +178,382 |
| Air transport | 604,514 | 281,656 | -322,858 |
| Road transport | 450 | 15,989 | +15,539 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,974,030 |
| Felixstowe | 4,554,661 |
| 000 | 1,331,462 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,215,609 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 818,445 |
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 | 5,244,016 | 3,730,014 | -1,514,002 |
| Felixstowe | 2,250,566 | 2,304,095 | +53,529 |
| 000 | 576,540 | 754,922 | +178,382 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 531,113 | 684,496 | +153,383 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 435,363 | 383,082 | -52,281 |
| London Gateway Port | 170,225 | 286,412 | +116,187 |
| Eurotunnel | 374,563 | 28,252 | -346,311 |
| Belfast Port | 208,201 | 155,505 | -52,696 |
| East Midlands Airport | 183,686 | 152,559 | -31,127 |
| Dover | 185,296 | 86,776 | -98,520 |
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 | 18 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RENAULT U.K. LIMITED | 35 |
| ONE REHAB LTD | 22 |
| MOVINGLIFE UK LTD | 19 |
| KYMCO UK LTD | 17 |
| KIA UK LIMITED | 12 |
| UNIQUE SERVICE GROUP LIMITED | 10 |
| LE MANS COUPES LIMITED | 10 |
| DRIVE DEVILBISS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 10 |
| ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED | 9 |
| SUNRISE MEDICAL LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 10,897,635 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,389,257 |
| Nigeria | 6,946,822 |
| Pakistan | 6,062,682 |
| Cyprus | 2,860,144 |
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 | 6,986,260 | 3,911,375 | -3,074,885 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,310,866 | 2,078,391 | -3,232,475 |
| Nigeria | 3,465,136 | 3,481,686 | +16,550 |
| Pakistan | 5,474,441 | 588,241 | -4,886,200 |
| Cyprus | 1,648,580 | 1,211,564 | -437,016 |
| Kuwait | 2,485,254 | 179,200 | -2,306,054 |
| Australia | 2,017,031 | 622,469 | -1,394,562 |
| Kenya | 1,103,796 | 1,242,835 | +139,039 |
| Ireland | 123,164 | 2,116,587 | +1,993,423 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 1,102,600 | 1,001,060 | -101,540 |
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 | 1,714,214 |
| Germany | 1,402,137 |
| France | 115,076 |
| Czechia | 9,074 |
| Japan | 6,057 |
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 | 33,781 | 1,680,433 | +1,646,652 |
| Germany | 748,657 | 653,480 | -95,177 |
| France | 64,046 | 51,030 | -13,016 |
| Czechia | 0 | 9,074 | +9,074 |
| Japan | 0 | 6,057 | +6,057 |
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) | 56,118,018 |
| Air transport | 12,340,244 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,059,412 |
| Other | 3,715,863 |
| Road transport | 12,289 |
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) | 32,398,867 | 23,719,151 | -8,679,716 |
| Air transport | 8,847,622 | 3,492,622 | -5,355,000 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,664,578 | 5,394,834 | +730,256 |
| Other | 900,676 | 2,815,187 | +1,914,511 |
| Road transport | 0 | 12,289 | +12,289 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 28,195,964 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,438,527 |
| Southampton | 10,599,839 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,039,531 |
| Felixstowe | 6,851,095 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 14,925,913 | 13,270,051 | -1,655,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,019,804 | 3,418,723 | -4,601,081 |
| Southampton | 6,593,602 | 4,006,237 | -2,587,365 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,500,931 | 4,538,600 | +2,037,669 |
| Felixstowe | 4,430,013 | 2,421,082 | -2,008,931 |
| 000 | 900,676 | 2,815,187 | +1,914,511 |
| London | 1,887,070 | 1,336,756 | -550,314 |
| GSY | 1,908,970 | 0 | -1,908,970 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,333,894 | 433,270 | -900,624 |
| Liverpool Docks | 852,362 | 845,552 | -6,810 |
Quick facts
HS code: 870390
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vehicles not covered by other HS codes in this category