Import/export HS code 870530: Fire trucks
Vehicles designed for firefighting, equipped with water pumps, hoses, and ladders
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 4,510,785 |
| Germany | 2,364,222 |
| United States | 1,950,922 |
| Netherlands | 1,948,894 |
| Ireland | 1,567,586 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 488,900 | 4,021,885 | +3,532,985 |
| Germany | 1,155,518 | 1,208,704 | +53,186 |
| United States | 1,949,666 | 1,256 | -1,948,410 |
| Netherlands | 1,242,777 | 706,117 | -536,660 |
| Ireland | 77,157 | 1,490,429 | +1,413,272 |
| Finland | 0 | 1,213,441 | +1,213,441 |
| Denmark | 691,398 | 401,983 | -289,415 |
| Turkey | 0 | 817,090 | +817,090 |
| Poland | 669,206 | 0 | -669,206 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 525,171 | +525,171 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 5,374,505 |
| Germany | 3,466,423 |
| Finland | 2,325,536 |
| United States | 1,952,970 |
| United Kingdom | 1,758,038 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 827,449 | 4,547,056 | +3,719,607 |
| Germany | 1,232,675 | 2,233,748 | +1,001,073 |
| Finland | 645,382 | 1,680,154 | +1,034,772 |
| United States | 1,949,666 | 3,304 | -1,946,362 |
| United Kingdom | 691,398 | 1,066,640 | +375,242 |
| Turkey | 0 | 817,090 | +817,090 |
| Poland | 642,028 | 37,585 | -604,443 |
| Australia | 244,450 | 0 | -244,450 |
| Japan | 100,584 | 0 | -100,584 |
| Sweden | 39,290 | 56,284 | +16,994 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 11,296,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,569,504 |
| Other | 155,208 |
| Air transport | 8,384 |
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) | 3,117,182 | 8,178,833 | +5,061,651 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,299,224 | 2,270,280 | -1,028,944 |
| Other | 155,208 | 0 | -155,208 |
| Air transport | 5,080 | 3,304 | -1,776 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,645,591 |
| Harwich | 2,982,647 |
| Medway | 1,680,154 |
| Holyhead | 1,556,976 |
| Dover | 1,492,028 |
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 | 1,448,945 | 2,196,646 | +747,701 |
| Harwich | 675,412 | 2,307,235 | +1,631,823 |
| Medway | 0 | 1,680,154 | +1,680,154 |
| Holyhead | 77,157 | 1,479,819 | +1,402,662 |
| Dover | 642,028 | 850,000 | +207,972 |
| London | 730,970 | 525,171 | -205,799 |
| Southampton | 790,720 | 401,075 | -389,645 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,156,711 | 0 | -1,156,711 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 284,168 | 289,247 | +5,079 |
| Killingholme | 488,900 | 0 | -488,900 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 8,100,149 |
| Guyana | 7,198,715 |
| New Zealand | 6,549,012 |
| Iraq | 4,323,163 |
| United States | 3,341,733 |
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 | 4,293,686 | 3,806,463 | -487,223 |
| Guyana | 2,948,430 | 4,250,285 | +1,301,855 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 6,549,012 | +6,549,012 |
| Iraq | 2,117,281 | 2,205,882 | +88,601 |
| United States | 2,116,856 | 1,224,877 | -891,979 |
| Netherlands | 1,882,119 | 1,200,725 | -681,394 |
| France | 363,834 | 2,443,184 | +2,079,350 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 0 | 2,022,690 | +2,022,690 |
| China | 1,945,334 | 0 | -1,945,334 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,073,913 | 691,700 | -382,213 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,586 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 19,586 | 0 | -19,586 |
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) | 35,617,083 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,561,123 |
| Air transport | 344,311 |
| Other | 19,586 |
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) | 14,178,564 | 21,438,519 | +7,259,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,514,684 | 9,046,439 | +2,531,755 |
| Air transport | 100,282 | 244,029 | +143,747 |
| Other | 19,586 | 0 | -19,586 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 24,974,324 |
| Hull | 7,787,466 |
| Holyhead | 6,131,963 |
| Felixstowe | 1,807,387 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,807,327 |
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 | 8,986,092 | 15,988,232 | +7,002,140 |
| Hull | 3,168,824 | 4,618,642 | +1,449,818 |
| Holyhead | 3,258,020 | 2,873,943 | -384,077 |
| Felixstowe | 1,804,728 | 2,659 | -1,802,069 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,807,327 | +1,807,327 |
| Liverpool Docks | 890,268 | 840,626 | -49,642 |
| Immingham Docks | 564,199 | 960,900 | +396,701 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,608 | 1,314,264 | +1,280,656 |
| Dover | 120,474 | 1,185,666 | +1,065,192 |
| Tyne | 682,794 | 15,000 | -667,794 |
Quick facts
HS code: 870530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vehicles designed for firefighting, equipped with water pumps, hoses, and ladders