Import/export HS code 870451: Small trucks with other engines (under 5 tonnes)
Small trucks with engines not specified above, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 320,119,581 |
| Poland | 62,691,958 |
| Germany | 19,421,141 |
| Netherlands | 1,793,688 |
| South Africa | 1,595,592 |
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 | 135,630,045 | 184,489,536 | +48,859,491 |
| Poland | 18,440,899 | 44,251,059 | +25,810,160 |
| Germany | 2,207,371 | 17,213,770 | +15,006,399 |
| Netherlands | 318,673 | 1,475,015 | +1,156,342 |
| South Africa | 71,604 | 1,523,988 | +1,452,384 |
| Belgium | 0 | 466,543 | +466,543 |
| France | 0 | 107,384 | +107,384 |
| Australia | 40,453 | 0 | -40,453 |
| United States | 1,505 | 21,285 | +19,780 |
| Kenya | 3,000 | 0 | -3,000 |
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 | 322,146,454 |
| Poland | 81,295,352 |
| South Africa | 1,708,191 |
| Romania | 882,412 |
| Germany | 95,422 |
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 | 136,006,155 | 186,140,299 | +50,134,144 |
| Poland | 20,335,860 | 60,959,492 | +40,623,632 |
| South Africa | 184,203 | 1,523,988 | +1,339,785 |
| Romania | 0 | 882,412 | +882,412 |
| Germany | 95,422 | 0 | -95,422 |
| Australia | 87,405 | 0 | -87,405 |
| United Kingdom | 4,505 | 21,104 | +16,599 |
| United States | 0 | 21,285 | +21,285 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| South East Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 397,789,156 |
| Other | 7,752,067 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 599,784 |
| Air transport | 123,639 |
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) | 149,873,412 | 247,915,744 | +98,042,332 |
| Other | 6,387,601 | 1,364,466 | -5,023,135 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 378,650 | 221,134 | -157,516 |
| Air transport | 76,403 | 47,236 | -29,167 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 224,258,649 |
| Southampton | 118,514,137 |
| Liverpool Docks | 32,918,403 |
| Grimsby | 12,325,874 |
| 000 | 7,752,067 |
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 | 78,164,411 | 146,094,238 | +67,929,827 |
| Southampton | 53,935,633 | 64,578,504 | +10,642,871 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,912,179 | 17,006,224 | +1,094,045 |
| Grimsby | 125,454 | 12,200,420 | +12,074,966 |
| 000 | 6,387,601 | 1,364,466 | -5,023,135 |
| Medway | 924,085 | 2,280,887 | +1,356,802 |
| 499 | 0 | 2,630,355 | +2,630,355 |
| Immingham Docks | 656,308 | 1,229,752 | +573,444 |
| Tyne | 155,342 | 1,384,343 | +1,229,001 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 495,443 | +495,443 |
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 | 44 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 31 |
| 2026-03 | 35 |
| 2026-02 | 33 |
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-12 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORD RETAIL LIMITED | 31 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 30 |
| VERTU MOTORS PLC | 29 |
| ALLEN FORD (UK) LIMITED | 27 |
| PEOPLES LIMITED | 27 |
| MARSHALL MOTOR GROUP LIMITED | 26 |
| MOTUS GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| JOHN GROSE GROUP LIMITED | 26 |
| HENDY AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 26 |
| FORAY MOTOR GROUP LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| Other | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,553,426 |
| Germany | 1,366,978 |
| Belgium | 842,039 |
| Switzerland | 307,847 |
| Poland | 216,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 367,383 | 1,186,043 | +818,660 |
| Germany | 572,245 | 794,733 | +222,488 |
| Belgium | 332,229 | 509,810 | +177,581 |
| Switzerland | 261,871 | 45,976 | -215,895 |
| Poland | 61,466 | 155,246 | +93,780 |
| Netherlands | 123,092 | 62,994 | -60,098 |
| United States | 120,834 | 0 | -120,834 |
| Cabo Verde | 80,000 | 0 | -80,000 |
| Sweden | 0 | 61,856 | +61,856 |
| Ireland | 0 | 53,217 | +53,217 |
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) | 3,872,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,007,939 |
| Air transport | 103,853 |
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) | 1,490,137 | 2,382,767 | +892,630 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 484,831 | 523,108 | +38,277 |
| Air transport | 102,853 | 1,000 | -101,853 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,668,266 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 953,832 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,584 |
| Thamesport | 80,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,485 |
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 | 1,311,099 | 2,357,167 | +1,046,068 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 483,941 | 469,891 | -14,050 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,584 | 0 | -101,584 |
| Thamesport | 80,000 | 0 | -80,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,485 | 0 | -49,485 |
| Felixstowe | 19,250 | 25,600 | +6,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 37,115 | +37,115 |
| Southampton | 30,303 | 0 | -30,303 |
| Heysham | 0 | 14,602 | +14,602 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 1,500 | +1,500 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 87045110 – Small trucks for radioactive materials with other engines
- 87045131 – New small trucks with other engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 87045139 – Used small trucks with other engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 87045191 – New small trucks with other engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 87045199 – Used small trucks with other engines (under 5 tonnes)
Quick facts
HS code: 870451
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small trucks with engines not specified above, for carrying goods, weighing up to 5 tonnes