Import/export HS code 870540: Concrete mixer trucks
Trucks with rotating drums to mix and transport concrete to construction sites
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,088,523 |
| Italy | 970,372 |
| Netherlands | 328,083 |
| China | 298,207 |
| United States | 225,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,411,923 | 3,676,600 | -2,735,323 |
| Italy | 525,203 | 445,169 | -80,034 |
| Netherlands | 124,293 | 203,790 | +79,497 |
| China | 224,042 | 74,165 | -149,877 |
| United States | 225,935 | 0 | -225,935 |
| Ireland | 50,289 | 49,991 | -298 |
| Poland | 38,346 | 0 | -38,346 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,096 | +1,096 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,876,754 |
| Italy | 970,372 |
| France | 958,415 |
| China | 358,392 |
| Belgium | 262,691 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,215,885 | 2,660,869 | -3,555,016 |
| Italy | 525,203 | 445,169 | -80,034 |
| France | 163,268 | 795,147 | +631,879 |
| China | 224,042 | 134,350 | -89,692 |
| Belgium | 0 | 262,691 | +262,691 |
| United States | 225,935 | 0 | -225,935 |
| Netherlands | 124,293 | 0 | -124,293 |
| Slovenia | 32,770 | 77,631 | +44,861 |
| Poland | 38,346 | 0 | -38,346 |
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 | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 9,351,853 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,573,746 |
| Other | 125,243 |
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) | 6,540,975 | 2,810,878 | -3,730,097 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,008,767 | 1,564,979 | +556,212 |
| Other | 50,289 | 74,954 | +24,665 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 8,656,857 |
| Hull | 1,075,924 |
| Dover | 1,029,461 |
| Immingham Docks | 638,119 |
| London Gateway Port | 243,035 |
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 | 5,200,578 | 3,456,279 | -1,744,299 |
| Hull | 1,075,924 | 0 | -1,075,924 |
| Dover | 525,203 | 504,258 | -20,945 |
| Immingham Docks | 298,060 | 340,059 | +41,999 |
| London Gateway Port | 225,935 | 17,100 | -208,835 |
| Felixstowe | 116,629 | 58,161 | -58,468 |
| 000 | 50,289 | 74,954 | +24,665 |
| Southampton | 107,413 | 0 | -107,413 |
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 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
| Specialised construction activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 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+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 2,243,967 |
| Guyana | 1,269,323 |
| South Africa | 900,723 |
| Ukraine | 512,667 |
| Ghana | 500,709 |
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 | 875,343 | 1,368,624 | +493,281 |
| Guyana | 1,007,763 | 261,560 | -746,203 |
| South Africa | 857,692 | 43,031 | -814,661 |
| Ukraine | 175,615 | 337,052 | +161,437 |
| Ghana | 35,000 | 465,709 | +430,709 |
| Turkey | 421,028 | 21,000 | -400,028 |
| Poland | 84,413 | 109,594 | +25,181 |
| Netherlands | 130,000 | 52,703 | -77,297 |
| Morocco | 138,350 | 0 | -138,350 |
| Barbados | 56,563 | 73,800 | +17,237 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 70,969 |
| Germany | 50,427 |
| Sweden | 39,268 |
| China | 37,824 |
| XI | 25,370 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16,969 | 54,000 | +37,031 |
| Germany | 0 | 50,427 | +50,427 |
| Sweden | 16,143 | 23,125 | +6,982 |
| China | 37,824 | 0 | -37,824 |
| XI | 0 | 25,370 | +25,370 |
| Japan | 7,485 | 0 | -7,485 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,736 | +2,736 |
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) | 5,178,742 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,471,691 |
| Other | 566,917 |
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) | 3,196,392 | 1,982,350 | -1,214,042 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,194,526 | 1,277,165 | +82,639 |
| Other | 124,294 | 442,623 | +318,329 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 1,474,432 |
| Hull | 1,331,323 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,255,990 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 637,529 |
| Holyhead | 621,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medway | 945,692 | 528,740 | -416,952 |
| Hull | 1,025,763 | 305,560 | -720,203 |
| Liverpool Docks | 497,385 | 758,605 | +261,220 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 240,075 | 397,454 | +157,379 |
| Holyhead | 333,564 | 287,896 | -45,668 |
| 000 | 124,294 | 442,623 | +318,329 |
| Harwich | 428,951 | 56,094 | -372,857 |
| Portsmouth | 201,213 | 197,892 | -3,321 |
| London | 158,316 | 143,500 | -14,816 |
| Immingham Docks | 198,903 | 96,296 | -102,607 |
Quick facts
HS code: 870540
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Trucks with rotating drums to mix and transport concrete to construction sites