Import/export HS code 870460: Electric trucks
Trucks powered only by electric motors for carrying goods
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 | 512,874,068 |
| Germany | 428,914,419 |
| Belgium | 226,587,133 |
| Spain | 167,363,435 |
| China | 98,877,219 |
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 | 313,162,257 | 199,711,811 | -113,450,446 |
| Germany | 190,295,933 | 238,618,486 | +48,322,553 |
| Belgium | 160,851,557 | 65,735,576 | -95,115,981 |
| Spain | 46,875,147 | 120,488,288 | +73,613,141 |
| China | 35,121,631 | 63,755,588 | +28,633,957 |
| France | 34,279,566 | 43,018,612 | +8,739,046 |
| South Korea | 103,380 | 57,195,843 | +57,092,463 |
| Italy | 22,859,183 | 30,232,223 | +7,373,040 |
| Romania | 22,241 | 46,248,038 | +46,225,797 |
| Netherlands | 2,085,543 | 1,687,405 | -398,138 |
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 | 619,115,215 |
| Germany | 427,105,977 |
| France | 296,607,305 |
| China | 99,227,271 |
| Spain | 65,252,905 |
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 | 319,319,319 | 299,795,896 | -19,523,423 |
| Germany | 189,664,392 | 237,441,585 | +47,777,193 |
| France | 191,244,443 | 105,362,862 | -85,881,581 |
| China | 35,417,688 | 63,809,583 | +28,391,895 |
| Spain | 44,114,935 | 21,137,970 | -22,976,965 |
| South Korea | 103,380 | 57,195,843 | +57,092,463 |
| Italy | 22,939,174 | 30,001,061 | +7,061,887 |
| Romania | 101,416 | 46,367,242 | +46,265,826 |
| Poland | 2,913,477 | 4,746,777 | +1,833,300 |
| Sweden | 2,451,745 | 650,638 | -1,801,107 |
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 | 10 |
| Essex | 8 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Essex | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +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) | 1,526,843,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,363,247 |
| Other | 72,031,022 |
| Air transport | 644,159 |
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) | 714,963,686 | 811,880,046 | +96,916,360 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,057,835 | 51,305,412 | +14,247,577 |
| Other | 60,873,154 | 11,157,868 | -49,715,286 |
| Air transport | 256,554 | 387,605 | +131,051 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 358,964,592 |
| Immingham Docks | 328,653,683 |
| Southampton | 240,038,981 |
| Grimsby | 211,430,430 |
| Medway | 104,581,844 |
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 | 217,414,499 | 141,550,093 | -75,864,406 |
| Immingham Docks | 141,387,207 | 187,266,476 | +45,879,269 |
| Southampton | 160,562,485 | 79,476,496 | -81,085,989 |
| Grimsby | 79,962,624 | 131,467,806 | +51,505,182 |
| Medway | 30,952,658 | 73,629,186 | +42,676,528 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 41,840,568 | 62,623,581 | +20,783,013 |
| Tyne | 24,029,983 | 50,751,381 | +26,721,398 |
| 000 | 60,873,154 | 11,157,868 | -49,715,286 |
| Liverpool Docks | 21,261,424 | 33,521,037 | +12,259,613 |
| 499 | 0 | 44,190,346 | +44,190,346 |
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 | 62 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 53 |
| 2026-03 | 52 |
| 2026-02 | 43 |
| 2026-01 | 49 |
| 2025-12 | 46 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 51 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 50 |
| CITROEN U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 50 |
| VOLVO GROUP UK LIMITED | 49 |
| FORD RETAIL LIMITED | 48 |
| FORD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 45 |
| VERTU MOTORS PLC | 45 |
| POLARIS BRITAIN LIMITED | 43 |
| HARRIS MAXUS | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 59 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| Other | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 135,777,240 |
| Netherlands | 52,637,638 |
| Germany | 44,389,740 |
| Portugal | 32,826,463 |
| Norway | 29,332,191 |
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 | 64,496,131 | 71,281,109 | +6,784,978 |
| Netherlands | 21,811,582 | 30,826,056 | +9,014,474 |
| Germany | 22,348,334 | 22,041,406 | -306,928 |
| Portugal | 14,043,960 | 18,782,503 | +4,738,543 |
| Norway | 9,795,192 | 19,536,999 | +9,741,807 |
| Belgium | 10,874,146 | 11,993,908 | +1,119,762 |
| Greece | 17,759,746 | 1,226,965 | -16,532,781 |
| Sweden | 4,010,239 | 11,106,244 | +7,096,005 |
| Spain | 8,276,851 | 6,632,979 | -1,643,872 |
| Italy | 7,382,127 | 4,565,171 | -2,816,956 |
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 | 68,397 |
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 | 25,485 | 42,912 | +17,427 |
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) | 412,271,588 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,345,111 |
| Air transport | 1,656,672 |
| Other | 105,137 |
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) | 200,926,393 | 211,345,195 | +10,418,802 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,506,449 | 15,838,662 | +11,332,213 |
| Air transport | 1,642,766 | 13,906 | -1,628,860 |
| Other | 49,235 | 55,902 | +6,667 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 403,637,255 |
| Hull | 7,801,573 |
| Milford | 4,547,417 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,221,596 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,127,381 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 197,783,489 | 205,853,766 | +8,070,277 |
| Hull | 1,411,420 | 6,390,153 | +4,978,733 |
| Milford | 1,261,431 | 3,285,986 | +2,024,555 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,316,771 | 1,904,825 | -411,946 |
| Immingham Docks | 152,570 | 3,974,811 | +3,822,241 |
| Holyhead | 4,942 | 3,037,429 | +3,032,487 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,599,487 | 0 | -1,599,487 |
| London | 488,332 | 364,180 | -124,152 |
| Grimsby | 150,113 | 586,400 | +436,287 |
| Southampton | 179,526 | 458,798 | +279,272 |
Quick facts
HS code: 870460
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Trucks powered only by electric motors for carrying goods