Import/export HS code 870490: Various trucks
Trucks for carrying goods not covered by other HS codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 14,467,365 |
| Ireland | 5,933,867 |
| Netherlands | 2,464,748 |
| France | 2,045,273 |
| United States | 1,362,915 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,850,320 | 6,617,045 | -1,233,275 |
| Ireland | 3,171,284 | 2,762,583 | -408,701 |
| Netherlands | 1,955,105 | 509,643 | -1,445,462 |
| France | 1,029,165 | 1,016,108 | -13,057 |
| United States | 352,311 | 1,010,604 | +658,293 |
| Italy | 452,757 | 559,378 | +106,621 |
| South Korea | 274,349 | 466,585 | +192,236 |
| Germany | 517,274 | 174,952 | -342,322 |
| Spain | 249,216 | 280,786 | +31,570 |
| Poland | 337,031 | 68,926 | -268,105 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 14,759,107 |
| United States | 2,564,595 |
| France | 2,430,712 |
| Italy | 1,049,628 |
| South Korea | 868,228 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 8,105,834 | 6,653,273 | -1,452,561 |
| United States | 842,284 | 1,722,311 | +880,027 |
| France | 2,019,415 | 411,297 | -1,608,118 |
| Italy | 490,250 | 559,378 | +69,128 |
| South Korea | 348,474 | 519,754 | +171,280 |
| Spain | 249,133 | 563,314 | +314,181 |
| Germany | 485,216 | 40,837 | -444,379 |
| Poland | 337,031 | 85,106 | -251,925 |
| United Kingdom | 204,327 | 26,888 | -177,439 |
| Norway | 2,278 | 196,319 | +194,041 |
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 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 19,185,284 |
| Other | 5,877,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,027,773 |
| Air transport | 77,901 |
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) | 10,932,259 | 8,253,025 | -2,679,234 |
| Other | 3,114,692 | 2,762,583 | -352,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,266,069 | 2,761,704 | +495,635 |
| Air transport | 44,645 | 33,256 | -11,389 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,627,526 |
| Felixstowe | 6,320,268 |
| 000 | 5,877,275 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,046,438 |
| Dover | 2,954,702 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,133,894 | 3,493,632 | +359,738 |
| Felixstowe | 4,798,863 | 1,521,405 | -3,277,458 |
| 000 | 3,114,692 | 2,762,583 | -352,109 |
| London Gateway Port | 905,571 | 3,140,867 | +2,235,296 |
| Dover | 1,321,919 | 1,632,783 | +310,864 |
| Tyne | 1,808,046 | 0 | -1,808,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 467,745 | 527,231 | +59,486 |
| Immingham Docks | 286,056 | 226,035 | -60,021 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,254 | 316,495 | +271,241 |
| Harwich | 129,458 | 86,598 | -42,860 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOTOCADDY LIMITED | 118 |
| RANSOMES JACOBSEN LIMITED | 95 |
| POWAKADDY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 69 |
| TANDEM GROUP PLC | 67 |
| JOHN DEERE LIMITED | 63 |
| WIZZA LIMITED | 30 |
| LIFT SAFE LTD. | 28 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 28 |
| VOLVO GROUP UK LIMITED | 23 |
| TANDEM GROUP TRADING LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 16,103,424 |
| Ukraine | 11,091,315 |
| Cyprus | 9,735,423 |
| Turkey | 3,992,115 |
| Malta | 1,461,663 |
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 | 9,643,319 | 6,460,105 | -3,183,214 |
| Ukraine | 5,809,958 | 5,281,357 | -528,601 |
| Cyprus | 5,882,939 | 3,852,484 | -2,030,455 |
| Turkey | 2,456,081 | 1,536,034 | -920,047 |
| Malta | 739,015 | 722,648 | -16,367 |
| Guyana | 696,349 | 654,445 | -41,904 |
| Germany | 565,012 | 547,671 | -17,341 |
| Falkland Islands | 107,281 | 928,717 | +821,436 |
| Netherlands | 411,168 | 417,532 | +6,364 |
| Nigeria | 63,000 | 544,941 | +481,941 |
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 | 4,017,840 |
| Ireland | 784,577 |
| Japan | 83,842 |
| Germany | 74,200 |
| Latvia | 57,831 |
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 | 2,062,816 | 1,955,024 | -107,792 |
| Ireland | 339,236 | 445,341 | +106,105 |
| Japan | 83,842 | 0 | -83,842 |
| Germany | 20,200 | 54,000 | +33,800 |
| Latvia | 57,831 | 0 | -57,831 |
| Sweden | 0 | 43,915 | +43,915 |
| Nicaragua | 9,157 | 0 | -9,157 |
| United States | 0 | 6,228 | +6,228 |
| Turkey | 0 | 495 | +495 |
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) | 24,040,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,156,850 |
| Other | 10,596,860 |
| Air transport | 628,732 |
| Road transport | 989 |
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) | 13,639,899 | 10,400,390 | -3,239,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,281,914 | 9,874,936 | -1,406,978 |
| Other | 5,669,979 | 4,926,881 | -743,098 |
| Air transport | 355,926 | 272,806 | -83,120 |
| Road transport | 989 | 0 | -989 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,667,109 |
| Southampton | 11,266,618 |
| 000 | 10,596,860 |
| Harwich | 4,723,953 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,288,373 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,449,004 | 5,218,105 | -2,230,899 |
| Southampton | 5,875,175 | 5,391,443 | -483,732 |
| 000 | 5,669,979 | 4,926,881 | -743,098 |
| Harwich | 2,424,702 | 2,299,251 | -125,451 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,836,412 | 451,961 | -2,384,451 |
| Holyhead | 1,210,275 | 1,269,025 | +58,750 |
| Dover | 1,226,289 | 1,151,465 | -74,824 |
| Felixstowe | 1,339,499 | 674,480 | -665,019 |
| Hull | 1,011,837 | 1,001,549 | -10,288 |
| London Gateway Port | 662,036 | 418,534 | -243,502 |
Quick facts
HS code: 870490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Trucks for carrying goods not covered by other HS codes