Import/export HS code 870431: Small trucks with spark-ignition engines (under 5 tonnes)
Small trucks with petrol engines for carrying goods, weighing up to 5 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 87,469,731 |
| Belgium | 39,864,810 |
| France | 30,616,895 |
| Germany | 17,429,156 |
| Switzerland | 13,755,505 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 58,365,724 | 29,104,007 | -29,261,717 |
| Belgium | 29,151,616 | 10,713,194 | -18,438,422 |
| France | 4,771,850 | 25,845,045 | +21,073,195 |
| Germany | 13,624,629 | 3,804,527 | -9,820,102 |
| Switzerland | 4,727,385 | 9,028,120 | +4,300,735 |
| Netherlands | 3,116,411 | 452,130 | -2,664,281 |
| United States | 34,225 | 3,465,051 | +3,430,826 |
| Japan | 2,861,840 | 63,501 | -2,798,339 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,420 | 1,582,753 | +1,575,333 |
| Spain | 917,781 | 117,409 | -800,372 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 87,571,742 |
| France | 58,262,338 |
| Poland | 27,210,980 |
| Mexico | 17,099,783 |
| United States | 5,880,836 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 58,438,189 | 29,133,553 | -29,304,636 |
| France | 28,534,535 | 29,727,803 | +1,193,268 |
| Poland | 18,364,461 | 8,846,519 | -9,517,942 |
| Mexico | 7,085,524 | 10,014,259 | +2,928,735 |
| United States | 1,214,118 | 4,666,718 | +3,452,600 |
| Japan | 2,861,932 | 68,474 | -2,793,458 |
| Thailand | 0 | 1,561,753 | +1,561,753 |
| Spain | 957,355 | 117,409 | -839,946 |
| Italy | 252,439 | 249,693 | -2,746 |
| Netherlands | 131,442 | 41,606 | -89,836 |
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 | 6 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Essex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Devon | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +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) | 141,604,287 |
| Other | 31,265,270 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,142,987 |
| Air transport | 327,243 |
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) | 80,099,981 | 61,504,306 | -18,595,675 |
| Other | 24,694,535 | 6,570,735 | -18,123,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,355,294 | 16,787,693 | +3,432,399 |
| Air transport | 34,225 | 293,018 | +258,793 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 83,878,713 |
| 000 | 31,265,270 |
| 499 | 19,377,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,207,684 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 12,613,635 |
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 | 58,569,377 | 25,309,336 | -33,260,041 |
| 000 | 24,694,535 | 6,570,735 | -18,123,800 |
| 499 | 0 | 19,377,583 | +19,377,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,684,085 | 10,523,599 | +1,839,514 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,500,547 | 8,113,088 | +3,612,541 |
| Dover | 5,001,078 | 4,905,601 | -95,477 |
| Grimsby | 6,784,593 | 1,548,766 | -5,235,827 |
| Medway | 5,107,859 | 1,670,516 | -3,437,343 |
| Tyne | 3,551,624 | 383,317 | -3,168,307 |
| Southampton | 79,461 | 3,592,850 | +3,513,389 |
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 | 55 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 27 |
| 2026-03 | 37 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-12 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 98 |
| FORD RETAIL LIMITED | 61 |
| JOHN DEERE LIMITED | 61 |
| VERTU MOTORS PLC | 58 |
| ATV SERVICES SCOTLAND LTD | 57 |
| ON-A-HILL GARAGE LTD | 54 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 51 |
| POLARIS BRITAIN LIMITED | 51 |
| SANDICLIFFE GARAGE LIMITED | 51 |
| ALLEN FORD (UK) LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| Other | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Cyprus | 1,573,301 |
| Ireland | 969,052 |
| Falkland Islands | 548,642 |
| Luxembourg | 383,415 |
| Netherlands | 355,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | 1,562,801 | 10,500 | -1,552,301 |
| Ireland | 631,994 | 337,058 | -294,936 |
| Falkland Islands | 22,794 | 525,848 | +503,054 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 383,415 | +383,415 |
| Netherlands | 137,816 | 217,207 | +79,391 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 234,524 | +234,524 |
| Ghana | 16,500 | 199,750 | +183,250 |
| Germany | 66,803 | 110,575 | +43,772 |
| United States | 171,177 | 20 | -171,157 |
| Sweden | 0 | 142,352 | +142,352 |
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 | 604,556 |
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 | 367,494 | 237,062 | -130,432 |
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) | 3,304,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,540,499 |
| Other | 735,549 |
| Air transport | 184,283 |
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) | 2,062,951 | 1,241,316 | -821,635 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 405,851 | 1,134,648 | +728,797 |
| Other | 498,487 | 237,062 | -261,425 |
| Air transport | 173,325 | 10,958 | -162,367 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,339,147 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 986,262 |
| 000 | 735,549 |
| Immingham Docks | 522,681 |
| London Gateway Port | 357,941 |
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 | 1,698,672 | 640,475 | -1,058,197 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,446 | 872,816 | +759,370 |
| 000 | 498,487 | 237,062 | -261,425 |
| Immingham Docks | 202,442 | 320,239 | +117,797 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,226 | 305,715 | +253,489 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 167,853 | 1,053 | -166,800 |
| Holyhead | 116,520 | 46,690 | -69,830 |
| Harwich | 140,400 | 5,550 | -134,850 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 98,841 | +98,841 |
| Liverpool Docks | 45,685 | 13,750 | -31,935 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 87043110 – Small trucks for radioactive materials with petrol engines
- 87043131 – New small trucks with petrol engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 87043139 – Used small trucks with petrol engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 87043191 – New small trucks with petrol engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 87043199 – Used small trucks with petrol engines (under 5 tonnes)
Quick facts
HS code: 870431
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small trucks with petrol engines for carrying goods, weighing up to 5 tonnes