Import/export HS code 8704: Delivery and transport vans
Vans and small trucks used for local deliveries and light transport, with engines under 2,500 cm³ (diesel) or 2,800 cm³ (petrol)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,270,060,345 |
| Germany | 2,875,917,154 |
| Belgium | 1,882,308,655 |
| Spain | 1,572,130,100 |
| France | 1,040,462,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,391,948,604 | 1,878,111,741 | -513,836,863 |
| Germany | 1,761,170,746 | 1,114,746,408 | -646,424,338 |
| Belgium | 1,047,980,407 | 834,328,248 | -213,652,159 |
| Spain | 760,146,350 | 811,983,750 | +51,837,400 |
| France | 511,980,052 | 528,482,460 | +16,502,408 |
| Italy | 344,535,215 | 270,424,690 | -74,110,525 |
| Poland | 206,601,692 | 255,911,028 | +49,309,336 |
| South Africa | 114,290,810 | 244,570,452 | +130,279,642 |
| Sweden | 165,899,946 | 133,374,080 | -32,525,866 |
| Netherlands | 136,951,752 | 146,241,119 | +9,289,367 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,642,132,164 |
| France | 2,251,759,315 |
| Germany | 1,888,724,884 |
| Poland | 1,562,177,031 |
| Spain | 1,227,598,216 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,411,998,326 | 2,230,133,838 | -181,864,488 |
| France | 1,202,446,175 | 1,049,313,140 | -153,133,035 |
| Germany | 1,128,005,736 | 760,719,148 | -367,286,588 |
| Poland | 822,431,895 | 739,745,136 | -82,686,759 |
| Spain | 764,273,862 | 463,324,354 | -300,949,508 |
| Italy | 334,810,768 | 258,034,400 | -76,776,368 |
| South Africa | 258,474,985 | 295,016,511 | +36,541,526 |
| Netherlands | 209,240,227 | 138,988,268 | -70,251,959 |
| Romania | 150,643,037 | 124,352,199 | -26,290,838 |
| Sweden | 113,160,193 | 128,607,860 | +15,447,667 |
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 | 21 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 20 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 19 |
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
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 | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 15 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Essex | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 9 | 9 | +0 |
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) | 11,555,744,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,281,322,816 |
| Other | 971,748,123 |
| Air transport | 4,660,663 |
| Road transport | 33,711 |
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) | 6,237,177,869 | 5,318,566,209 | -918,611,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,236,686,208 | 1,044,636,608 | -192,049,600 |
| Other | 567,235,714 | 404,512,409 | -162,723,305 |
| Air transport | 1,601,582 | 3,059,081 | +1,457,499 |
| Road transport | 0 | 33,711 | +33,711 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,160,621,706 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,683,787,657 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,092,129,250 |
| Southampton | 1,939,083,800 |
| Grimsby | 1,080,898,556 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,844,022,256 | 1,316,599,450 | -527,422,806 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,364,742,223 | 1,319,045,434 | -45,696,789 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,163,814,016 | 928,315,234 | -235,498,782 |
| Southampton | 1,104,547,686 | 834,536,114 | -270,011,572 |
| Grimsby | 555,646,446 | 525,252,110 | -30,394,336 |
| 000 | 567,235,714 | 404,512,409 | -162,723,305 |
| Medway | 384,260,618 | 316,527,515 | -67,733,103 |
| Liverpool Docks | 273,818,176 | 282,031,147 | +8,212,971 |
| Dover | 176,723,936 | 139,571,151 | -37,152,785 |
| Portsmouth | 148,228,581 | 122,529,435 | -25,699,146 |
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 | 103 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 74 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 30 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 19 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 117 |
| 2025-11 | 117 |
| 2025-10 | 143 |
| 2025-09 | 120 |
| 2025-08 | 117 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 119 |
| KUBOTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 119 |
| STELLANTIS UK LIMITED | 116 |
| MOTOCADDY LIMITED | 114 |
| RANSOMES JACOBSEN LIMITED | 100 |
| JOHN DEERE LIMITED | 90 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 81 |
| FORD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 80 |
| CAUSEWAY TRACTORS LIMITED | 74 |
| POWAKADDY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 131 |
| 1m-15m | 113 |
| 15m-54m | 47 |
| Other | 27 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
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 | 1,019,454,973 |
| Netherlands | 444,580,689 |
| France | 383,332,655 |
| Ireland | 271,920,098 |
| Germany | 220,206,747 |
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 | 610,470,844 | 408,984,129 | -201,486,715 |
| Netherlands | 278,191,190 | 166,389,499 | -111,801,691 |
| France | 299,013,969 | 84,318,686 | -214,695,283 |
| Ireland | 153,240,923 | 118,679,175 | -34,561,748 |
| Germany | 175,739,412 | 44,467,335 | -131,272,077 |
| Belgium | 102,716,632 | 75,642,798 | -27,073,834 |
| Italy | 110,840,617 | 20,211,720 | -90,628,897 |
| Spain | 90,375,744 | 37,666,179 | -52,709,565 |
| Israel | 22,278,773 | 66,180,835 | +43,902,062 |
| Turkey | 52,590,461 | 21,230,071 | -31,360,390 |
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 | 25,576,816 |
| Netherlands | 11,228,000 |
| Sweden | 10,204,608 |
| Ireland | 5,191,723 |
| Germany | 4,385,423 |
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 | 14,900,238 | 10,676,578 | -4,223,660 |
| Netherlands | 3,838,648 | 7,389,352 | +3,550,704 |
| Sweden | 5,474,359 | 4,730,249 | -744,110 |
| Ireland | 2,817,256 | 2,374,467 | -442,789 |
| Germany | 2,138,326 | 2,247,097 | +108,771 |
| France | 1,435,094 | 1,675,184 | +240,090 |
| Japan | 856,527 | 1,190,910 | +334,383 |
| Italy | 813,742 | 684,886 | -128,856 |
| South Africa | 774,142 | 718,989 | -55,153 |
| Nicaragua | 742,729 | 637,644 | -105,085 |
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) | 2,941,680,108 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 875,946,893 |
| Other | 90,882,162 |
| Air transport | 4,217,733 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 26,500 |
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) | 1,948,887,884 | 992,792,224 | -956,095,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 462,070,828 | 413,876,065 | -48,194,763 |
| Other | 48,118,724 | 42,763,438 | -5,355,286 |
| Air transport | 2,275,400 | 1,942,333 | -333,067 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 26,500 | 0 | -26,500 |
| Road transport | 5,246 | 8,520 | +3,274 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,349,157,112 |
| ZLC | 1,106,579,647 |
| Immingham Docks | 232,014,301 |
| Hull | 230,564,178 |
| Liverpool Docks | 192,470,058 |
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 | 747,477,668 | 601,679,444 | -145,798,224 |
| ZLC | 901,712,457 | 204,867,190 | -696,845,267 |
| Immingham Docks | 96,092,952 | 135,921,349 | +39,828,397 |
| Hull | 164,795,178 | 65,769,000 | -99,026,178 |
| Liverpool Docks | 107,790,600 | 84,679,458 | -23,111,142 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,862,616 | 54,719,229 | -9,143,387 |
| Middlesbrough | 51,242,927 | 66,531,228 | +15,288,301 |
| 000 | 48,118,724 | 42,763,438 | -5,355,286 |
| Holyhead | 35,541,314 | 40,940,289 | +5,398,975 |
| London | 33,391,428 | 30,884,254 | -2,507,174 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 870410 – Off-road dump trucks
- 870421 – Small trucks (under 5 tonnes)
- 870422 – Medium trucks (5 to 20 tonnes)
- 870423 – Large trucks (over 20 tonnes)
- 870431 – Small trucks with spark-ignition engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 870432 – Medium trucks with spark-ignition engines (over 5 tonnes)
- 870441 – Small trucks with compression-ignition engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 870442 – Medium trucks with compression-ignition engines (5 to 20 tonnes)
- 870443 – Large trucks with compression-ignition engines (over 20 tonnes)
- 870451 – Small trucks with other engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 870452 – Medium trucks with other engines (over 5 tonnes)
- 870460 – Electric trucks
- 870490 – Various trucks
Quick facts
HS code: 8704
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vans and small trucks used for local deliveries and light transport, with engines under 2,500 cm³ (diesel) or 2,800 cm³ (petrol)