Import/export HS code 8706: Chassis with engines
Vehicle frames with engines, used for building trucks, buses, or special-purpose vehicles
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 33,292,713 |
| Portugal | 15,467,391 |
| France | 5,837,868 |
| Germany | 5,060,927 |
| Netherlands | 3,800,790 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 13,769,442 | 19,523,271 | +5,753,829 |
| Portugal | 14,814,531 | 652,860 | -14,161,671 |
| France | 3,374,385 | 2,463,483 | -910,902 |
| Germany | 4,115,392 | 945,535 | -3,169,857 |
| Netherlands | 2,807,899 | 992,891 | -1,815,008 |
| New Zealand | 1,948,724 | 0 | -1,948,724 |
| Ireland | 798,084 | 920,692 | +122,608 |
| Belgium | 1,169,162 | 108,295 | -1,060,867 |
| Italy | 914,618 | 308,222 | -606,396 |
| United States | 599,159 | 533,397 | -65,762 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 20,039,924 |
| Sweden | 16,743,352 |
| Portugal | 15,467,391 |
| Germany | 5,372,825 |
| Netherlands | 3,940,810 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 10,307,856 | 9,732,068 | -575,788 |
| Sweden | 6,361,002 | 10,382,350 | +4,021,348 |
| Portugal | 14,814,531 | 652,860 | -14,161,671 |
| Germany | 4,185,743 | 1,187,082 | -2,998,661 |
| Netherlands | 2,999,892 | 940,918 | -2,058,974 |
| France | 1,713,326 | 2,130,795 | +417,469 |
| New Zealand | 1,948,724 | 0 | -1,948,724 |
| Italy | 665,127 | 569,397 | -95,730 |
| United States | 602,522 | 533,397 | -69,125 |
| Turkey | 353,557 | 530,390 | +176,833 |
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 | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 49,719,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,909,033 |
| Road transport | 662,522 |
| Air transport | 628,912 |
| Other | 536,871 |
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) | 34,208,587 | 15,511,304 | -18,697,283 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,154,642 | 11,754,391 | +599,749 |
| Road transport | 132,132 | 530,390 | +398,258 |
| Air transport | 508,188 | 120,724 | -387,464 |
| Other | 370,837 | 166,034 | -204,803 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,245,123 |
| Portsmouth | 18,079,719 |
| Southampton | 16,799,647 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,266,906 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,202,851 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 11,326,883 | 9,918,240 | -1,408,643 |
| Portsmouth | 15,832,857 | 2,246,862 | -13,585,995 |
| Southampton | 6,423,843 | 10,375,804 | +3,951,961 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,510,038 | 1,756,868 | -5,753,170 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 500,250 | 702,601 | +202,351 |
| Hull | 616,140 | 511,268 | -104,872 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 964,488 | 0 | -964,488 |
| Heysham | 235,161 | 587,389 | +352,228 |
| Liverpool Docks | 440,654 | 355,147 | -85,507 |
| Belfast Port | 162,859 | 530,390 | +367,531 |
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
|
28 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
12 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
5 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
3 |
|
Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 16,832,776 |
| Morocco | 12,579,137 |
| Spain | 10,236,403 |
| France | 7,770,948 |
| Portugal | 5,315,075 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,931,854 | 13,900,922 | +10,969,068 |
| Morocco | 6,748,071 | 5,831,066 | -917,005 |
| Spain | 5,374,644 | 4,861,759 | -512,885 |
| France | 1,026,638 | 6,744,310 | +5,717,672 |
| Portugal | 2,813,254 | 2,501,821 | -311,433 |
| Slovakia | 2,510,367 | 2,077,555 | -432,812 |
| Ireland | 674,993 | 3,528,244 | +2,853,251 |
| Malaysia | 1,976,542 | 1,015,172 | -961,370 |
| Netherlands | 1,645,500 | 547,536 | -1,097,964 |
| Belgium | 1,274,915 | 741,357 | -533,558 |
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 | 203,809 |
| Netherlands | 100,708 |
| Sweden | 96,821 |
| Germany | 73,879 |
| South Africa | 55,822 |
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 | 65,741 | 138,068 | +72,327 |
| Netherlands | 56,753 | 43,955 | -12,798 |
| Sweden | 32,232 | 64,589 | +32,357 |
| Germany | 54,101 | 19,778 | -34,323 |
| South Africa | 55,822 | 0 | -55,822 |
| United States | 53,919 | 0 | -53,919 |
| Thailand | 48,743 | 1,996 | -46,747 |
| Italy | 13,479 | 10,580 | -2,899 |
| Japan | 17,373 | 0 | -17,373 |
| Spain | 9,022 | 0 | -9,022 |
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) | 52,121,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,533,967 |
| Other | 766,242 |
| Air transport | 386,282 |
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) | 23,860,537 | 28,260,463 | +4,399,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,035,716 | 17,498,251 | +7,462,535 |
| Other | 464,246 | 301,996 | -162,250 |
| Air transport | 258,713 | 127,569 | -131,144 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,777,338 |
| Southampton | 19,358,042 |
| Portsmouth | 12,157,600 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,682,412 |
| Dover | 3,258,323 |
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 | 12,682,897 | 13,094,441 | +411,544 |
| Southampton | 5,383,968 | 13,974,074 | +8,590,106 |
| Portsmouth | 4,908,110 | 7,249,490 | +2,341,380 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,127,832 | 2,554,580 | -1,573,252 |
| Dover | 1,885,225 | 1,373,098 | -512,127 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,886,810 | 655,791 | -1,231,019 |
| Felixstowe | 1,035,517 | 1,044,319 | +8,802 |
| Heysham | 120,804 | 1,631,914 | +1,511,110 |
| Poole | 146,932 | 1,556,720 | +1,409,788 |
| Holyhead | 116,373 | 1,336,561 | +1,220,188 |
Quick facts
HS code: 8706
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vehicle frames with engines, used for building trucks, buses, or special-purpose vehicles