Import/export HS code 870423: Large trucks (over 20 tonnes)
Trucks for carrying goods with a total weight over 20 tonnes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 274,828,879 |
| Germany | 213,681,319 |
| Netherlands | 195,072,745 |
| Belgium | 189,575,815 |
| Sweden | 140,139,395 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 159,913,891 | 114,914,988 | -44,998,903 |
| Germany | 115,593,858 | 98,087,461 | -17,506,397 |
| Netherlands | 77,086,763 | 117,985,982 | +40,899,219 |
| Belgium | 100,860,116 | 88,715,699 | -12,144,417 |
| Sweden | 74,641,408 | 65,497,987 | -9,143,421 |
| Italy | 19,900,378 | 15,297,921 | -4,602,457 |
| Finland | 14,470,571 | 12,838,210 | -1,632,361 |
| Spain | 10,933,208 | 13,134,030 | +2,200,822 |
| Ireland | 6,730,619 | 6,318,527 | -412,092 |
| Cyprus | 2,470,038 | 2,761,669 | +291,631 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 256,142,709 |
| Germany | 222,110,668 |
| France | 219,191,633 |
| Belgium | 186,989,583 |
| Sweden | 114,056,294 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 122,248,345 | 133,894,364 | +11,646,019 |
| Germany | 116,633,277 | 105,477,391 | -11,155,886 |
| France | 134,902,872 | 84,288,761 | -50,614,111 |
| Belgium | 98,274,707 | 88,714,876 | -9,559,831 |
| Sweden | 48,442,101 | 65,614,193 | +17,172,092 |
| Italy | 17,848,941 | 15,397,964 | -2,450,977 |
| Finland | 14,470,571 | 14,731,356 | +260,785 |
| Spain | 5,298,102 | 9,140,730 | +3,842,628 |
| United Kingdom | 5,733,045 | 2,627,037 | -3,106,008 |
| China | 0 | 4,748,041 | +4,748,041 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 852,796,453 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 244,071,076 |
| Other | 30,289,420 |
| Air transport | 7,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 460,900,823 | 391,895,630 | -69,005,193 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,357,618 | 134,713,458 | +25,355,840 |
| Other | 14,621,157 | 15,668,263 | +1,047,106 |
| Air transport | 6,029 | 1,789 | -4,240 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 662,567,035 |
| Dover | 81,636,474 |
| Portsmouth | 81,420,935 |
| Newhaven | 72,249,686 |
| Harwich | 65,060,009 |
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 | 324,728,632 | 337,838,403 | +13,109,771 |
| Dover | 42,702,020 | 38,934,454 | -3,767,566 |
| Portsmouth | 49,001,740 | 32,419,195 | -16,582,545 |
| Newhaven | 57,271,806 | 14,977,880 | -42,293,926 |
| Harwich | 26,459,801 | 38,600,208 | +12,140,407 |
| London | 33,273,769 | 27,218,009 | -6,055,760 |
| 000 | 14,621,157 | 15,668,263 | +1,047,106 |
| Hull | 11,996,951 | 7,632,152 | -4,364,799 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,319,311 | 6,543,786 | +2,224,475 |
| Killingholme | 6,890,309 | 2,663,547 | -4,226,762 |
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
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
5 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
3 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 17 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCANIA (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 53 |
| DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED | 53 |
| VOLVO GROUP UK LIMITED | 52 |
| IVECO LIMITED | 51 |
| FAUN ZOELLER (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| JOHN DEERE FORESTRY LIMITED | 44 |
| KOMATSU FOREST LIMITED | 37 |
| PONSSE UK LIMITED | 36 |
| GILMORE SERVICES LIMITED | 32 |
| RAPISCAN SYSTEMS LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 24,178,405 |
| Spain | 11,585,901 |
| New Zealand | 10,480,257 |
| Netherlands | 8,349,560 |
| France | 6,573,327 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 10,961,382 | 13,217,023 | +2,255,641 |
| Spain | 4,686,155 | 6,899,746 | +2,213,591 |
| New Zealand | 10,480,257 | 0 | -10,480,257 |
| Netherlands | 5,505,696 | 2,843,864 | -2,661,832 |
| France | 5,611,851 | 961,476 | -4,650,375 |
| Australia | 6,167,759 | 0 | -6,167,759 |
| Poland | 196,432 | 4,871,878 | +4,675,446 |
| Israel | 0 | 3,325,541 | +3,325,541 |
| Ukraine | 2,173,250 | 1,142,376 | -1,030,874 |
| Guyana | 1,361,258 | 1,059,245 | -302,013 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 4,243,188 |
| XI | 3,814,306 |
| Ireland | 539,037 |
| Netherlands | 267,462 |
| Germany | 236,387 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,444,027 | 2,799,161 | +1,355,134 |
| XI | 1,837,277 | 1,977,029 | +139,752 |
| Ireland | 127,453 | 411,584 | +284,131 |
| Netherlands | 129,558 | 137,904 | +8,346 |
| Germany | 83,240 | 153,147 | +69,907 |
| France | 78,737 | 7,853 | -70,884 |
| Italy | 68,140 | 0 | -68,140 |
| Greece | 52,114 | 0 | -52,114 |
| Spain | 0 | 51,194 | +51,194 |
| Japan | 11,622 | 25,156 | +13,534 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,722,417 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,858,832 |
| Other | 10,391,592 |
| Air transport | 13,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,255,073 | 27,467,344 | -1,787,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,302,615 | 10,556,217 | -12,746,398 |
| Other | 4,328,401 | 6,063,191 | +1,734,790 |
| Air transport | 12,213 | 1,579 | -10,634 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 23,003,243 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,525,469 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,789,998 |
| 000 | 10,391,592 |
| Portsmouth | 7,996,045 |
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 | 15,976,668 | 7,026,575 | -8,950,093 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,953,020 | 4,572,449 | -5,380,571 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,488,971 | 7,301,027 | +812,056 |
| 000 | 4,328,401 | 6,063,191 | +1,734,790 |
| Portsmouth | 2,268,704 | 5,727,341 | +3,458,637 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,172,033 | 3,778,243 | +606,210 |
| Hull | 2,524,877 | 2,425,778 | -99,099 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,899,055 | 65,105 | -3,833,950 |
| Heysham | 1,781,159 | 1,374,452 | -406,707 |
| Holyhead | 1,494,819 | 1,437,850 | -56,969 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870423
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Trucks for carrying goods with a total weight over 20 tonnes