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 | 8,124,137 |
| Germany | 3,654,838 |
| Ireland | 3,208,106 |
| Netherlands | 3,047,820 |
| Poland | 1,562,691 |
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 | 872,769 | 7,251,368 | +6,378,599 |
| Germany | 2,364,222 | 1,290,616 | -1,073,606 |
| Ireland | 1,488,381 | 1,719,725 | +231,344 |
| Netherlands | 896,510 | 2,151,310 | +1,254,800 |
| Poland | 364,170 | 1,198,521 | +834,351 |
| United States | 1,555,033 | 1,256 | -1,553,777 |
| Finland | 669,762 | 543,679 | -126,083 |
| Denmark | 747,682 | 345,699 | -401,983 |
| Turkey | 416,015 | 401,075 | -14,940 |
| 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 | 8,649,308 |
| Germany | 4,895,919 |
| United Kingdom | 2,827,175 |
| Finland | 2,325,536 |
| Poland | 2,126,516 |
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 | 872,769 | 7,776,539 | +6,903,770 |
| Germany | 3,389,266 | 1,506,653 | -1,882,613 |
| United Kingdom | 1,412,339 | 1,414,836 | +2,497 |
| Finland | 1,315,144 | 1,010,392 | -304,752 |
| Poland | 374,577 | 1,751,939 | +1,377,362 |
| United States | 1,555,033 | 3,304 | -1,551,729 |
| France | 0 | 1,128,507 | +1,128,507 |
| Turkey | 416,015 | 401,075 | -14,940 |
| Netherlands | 22,280 | 706,803 | +684,523 |
| Japan | 100,584 | 9,172 | -91,412 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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) | 20,070,374 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,185,254 |
| Other | 155,208 |
| Air transport | 7,173 |
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) | 5,299,876 | 14,770,498 | +9,470,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,249,836 | 935,418 | -3,314,418 |
| Other | 155,208 | 0 | -155,208 |
| Air transport | 3,869 | 3,304 | -565 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 6,790,083 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,845,726 |
| Dover | 3,274,536 |
| Holyhead | 3,197,496 |
| Medway | 1,680,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 680,859 | 6,109,224 | +5,428,365 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,299,892 | 1,545,834 | -1,754,058 |
| Dover | 336,992 | 2,937,544 | +2,600,552 |
| Holyhead | 1,479,819 | 1,717,677 | +237,858 |
| Medway | 669,762 | 1,010,392 | +340,630 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,156,711 | 0 | -1,156,711 |
| London | 147,971 | 725,171 | +577,200 |
| Southampton | 397,298 | 401,075 | +3,777 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,341 | 586,485 | +520,144 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 539,247 | 0 | -539,247 |
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
|
4 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of coke and refined petroleum products
|
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 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iraq | 22,322,581 |
| Guyana | 9,684,396 |
| Ireland | 9,368,868 |
| New Zealand | 7,097,012 |
| Netherlands | 4,741,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 2,117,281 | 20,205,300 | +18,088,019 |
| Guyana | 5,972,911 | 3,711,485 | -2,261,426 |
| Ireland | 5,812,059 | 3,556,809 | -2,255,250 |
| New Zealand | 4,002,174 | 3,094,838 | -907,336 |
| Netherlands | 1,980,071 | 2,761,679 | +781,608 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 4,266,227 | +4,266,227 |
| France | 2,807,018 | 0 | -2,807,018 |
| Malta | 0 | 2,794,290 | +2,794,290 |
| United States | 956,320 | 1,185,124 | +228,804 |
| Germany | 1,085,634 | 966,425 | -119,209 |
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) | 42,940,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,829,542 |
| Air transport | 323,667 |
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) | 20,836,205 | 22,104,382 | +1,268,177 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,548,050 | 27,281,492 | +16,733,442 |
| Air transport | 123,226 | 200,441 | +77,215 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 29,291,534 |
| London | 11,544,366 |
| Hull | 10,265,347 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,824,864 |
| Holyhead | 7,301,885 |
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 | 12,589,980 | 16,701,554 | +4,111,574 |
| London | 90,000 | 11,454,366 | +11,364,366 |
| Hull | 6,159,505 | 4,105,842 | -2,053,663 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,375,065 | 8,449,799 | +7,074,734 |
| Holyhead | 4,687,672 | 2,614,213 | -2,073,459 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 980,166 | 1,648,793 | +668,627 |
| Dover | 626,313 | 1,622,382 | +996,069 |
| Liverpool Docks | 973,075 | 876,202 | -96,873 |
| Immingham Docks | 912,898 | 616,326 | -296,572 |
| Felixstowe | 1,490,568 | 2,659 | -1,487,909 |
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