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 | 10,603,333 |
| Italy | 1,276,905 |
| Netherlands | 1,010,759 |
| China | 242,002 |
| 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 | 5,833,038 | 4,770,295 | -1,062,743 |
| Italy | 831,736 | 445,169 | -386,567 |
| Netherlands | 806,969 | 203,790 | -603,179 |
| China | 116,629 | 125,373 | +8,744 |
| United States | 225,935 | 0 | -225,935 |
| Ireland | 68,407 | 49,991 | -18,416 |
| 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 | 10,038,039 |
| Italy | 1,276,905 |
| France | 958,415 |
| Netherlands | 423,185 |
| China | 302,187 |
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 | 6,020,784 | 4,017,255 | -2,003,529 |
| Italy | 831,736 | 445,169 | -386,567 |
| France | 163,268 | 795,147 | +631,879 |
| Netherlands | 423,185 | 0 | -423,185 |
| China | 116,629 | 185,558 | +68,929 |
| United States | 225,935 | 0 | -225,935 |
| 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) | 9,941,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,432,153 |
| Other | 143,361 |
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) | 6,036,687 | 3,904,573 | -2,132,114 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,815,966 | 1,616,187 | -199,779 |
| Other | 68,407 | 74,954 | +6,547 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 9,854,343 |
| Dover | 1,335,994 |
| Hull | 1,075,924 |
| Immingham Docks | 638,119 |
| London Gateway Port | 225,935 |
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 | 6,341,947 | 3,512,396 | -2,829,551 |
| Dover | 831,736 | 504,258 | -327,478 |
| Hull | 38,346 | 1,037,578 | +999,232 |
| Immingham Docks | 298,060 | 340,059 | +41,999 |
| London Gateway Port | 225,935 | 0 | -225,935 |
| 000 | 68,407 | 74,954 | +6,547 |
| Felixstowe | 116,629 | 19,056 | -97,573 |
| Southampton | 0 | 107,413 | +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 | 2,367,851 |
| Guyana | 1,267,823 |
| South Africa | 900,723 |
| Ukraine | 526,117 |
| 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 | 953,799 | 1,414,052 | +460,253 |
| Guyana | 909,065 | 358,758 | -550,307 |
| South Africa | 857,692 | 43,031 | -814,661 |
| Ukraine | 220,465 | 305,652 | +85,187 |
| Ghana | 35,000 | 465,709 | +430,709 |
| Turkey | 421,028 | 0 | -421,028 |
| Poland | 65,432 | 151,994 | +86,562 |
| Netherlands | 142,000 | 52,703 | -89,297 |
| Morocco | 11,850 | 126,500 | +114,650 |
| 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 |
| China | 37,824 |
| Sweden | 36,375 |
| XI | 9,945 |
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 | 12,293 | 58,676 | +46,383 |
| Germany | 0 | 50,427 | +50,427 |
| China | 0 | 37,824 | +37,824 |
| Sweden | 36,375 | 0 | -36,375 |
| XI | 0 | 9,945 | +9,945 |
| Japan | 7,485 | 0 | -7,485 |
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) | 5,217,977 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,548,746 |
| Other | 545,863 |
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) | 3,063,282 | 2,154,695 | -908,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,256,954 | 1,291,792 | +34,838 |
| Other | 102,026 | 443,837 | +341,811 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Medway | 1,474,432 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,371,070 |
| Hull | 1,329,823 |
| Holyhead | 651,318 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 639,604 |
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 |
| Liverpool Docks | 604,001 | 767,069 | +163,068 |
| Hull | 909,065 | 420,758 | -488,307 |
| Holyhead | 327,672 | 323,646 | -4,026 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 269,788 | 369,816 | +100,028 |
| 000 | 102,026 | 443,837 | +341,811 |
| Harwich | 427,970 | 64,494 | -363,476 |
| Portsmouth | 201,213 | 187,942 | -13,271 |
| Immingham Docks | 73,053 | 215,838 | +142,785 |
| Dover | 178,400 | 101,425 | -76,975 |
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