Import/export HS code 870710: Vehicle bodies and cabs for trucks
Specifically designed for trucks, including heavy-duty and light-duty models
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 506,289,870 |
| Italy | 46,954,209 |
| Austria | 27,679,447 |
| France | 8,027,397 |
| Slovakia | 6,762,823 |
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 | 236,633,752 | 269,656,118 | +33,022,366 |
| Italy | 23,185,504 | 23,768,705 | +583,201 |
| Austria | 22,668,031 | 5,011,416 | -17,656,615 |
| France | 4,292,441 | 3,734,956 | -557,485 |
| Slovakia | 198,040 | 6,564,783 | +6,366,743 |
| Japan | 24,900 | 4,555,159 | +4,530,259 |
| Poland | 1,616,352 | 348,589 | -1,267,763 |
| Netherlands | 1,529,773 | 100,094 | -1,429,679 |
| Belgium | 1,375,152 | 105,937 | -1,269,215 |
| Czechia | 382,225 | 736,296 | +354,071 |
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 | 505,533,487 |
| Italy | 47,654,051 |
| Austria | 28,081,822 |
| Japan | 8,359,362 |
| Slovakia | 6,748,671 |
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 | 236,540,756 | 268,992,731 | +32,451,975 |
| Italy | 22,916,984 | 24,737,067 | +1,820,083 |
| Austria | 23,059,495 | 5,022,327 | -18,037,168 |
| Japan | 3,752,077 | 4,607,285 | +855,208 |
| Slovakia | 168,763 | 6,579,908 | +6,411,145 |
| United Kingdom | 752,257 | 2,415,650 | +1,663,393 |
| Poland | 1,837,290 | 470,629 | -1,366,661 |
| France | 1,078,065 | 1,142,179 | +64,114 |
| Czechia | 679,726 | 920,342 | +240,616 |
| Belgium | 1,171,309 | 0 | -1,171,309 |
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 | 15 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
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 | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 332,767,754 |
| Other | 134,068,930 |
| Road transport | 127,254,880 |
| Rail transport | 8,666,429 |
| Air transport | 5,863,786 |
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) | 173,724,812 | 159,042,942 | -14,681,870 |
| Other | 113,896,154 | 20,172,776 | -93,723,378 |
| Road transport | 0 | 127,254,880 | +127,254,880 |
| Rail transport | 5,005,382 | 3,661,047 | -1,344,335 |
| Air transport | 758,776 | 5,105,010 | +4,346,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 280,432 | 685,317 | +404,885 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 205,912,852 |
| 000 | 134,068,930 |
| 499 | 127,254,880 |
| Eurotunnel | 65,277,866 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,040,636 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 90,570,858 | 115,341,994 | +24,771,136 |
| 000 | 113,896,154 | 20,172,776 | -93,723,378 |
| 499 | 0 | 127,254,880 | +127,254,880 |
| Eurotunnel | 37,695,128 | 27,582,738 | -10,112,390 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,523,077 | 3,517,559 | -26,005,518 |
| Dover | 11,590,044 | 12,184,349 | +594,305 |
| NGO | 5,005,382 | 3,661,047 | -1,344,335 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 476,300 | 4,768,164 | +4,291,864 |
| Felixstowe | 2,686,079 | 435,665 | -2,250,414 |
| Harwich | 1,141,978 | 99,412 | -1,042,566 |
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 | 37 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 23 |
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 21 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-12 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MCLAREN AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 84 |
| BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED | 50 |
| STRAWBERRY RACING LIMITED | 43 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 42 |
| ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED | 42 |
| QUADZILLA LIMITED | 38 |
| MTCE LIMITED | 38 |
| CLASSIC ALFA LIMITED | 37 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 37 |
| THE 2CV SHOP LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Algeria | 74,967,098 |
| India | 25,962,890 |
| United States | 10,148,240 |
| Belgium | 5,956,906 |
| Brazil | 5,188,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Algeria | 475,254 | 74,491,844 | +74,016,590 |
| India | 12,308,276 | 13,654,614 | +1,346,338 |
| United States | 7,255,993 | 2,892,247 | -4,363,746 |
| Belgium | 95,165 | 5,861,741 | +5,766,576 |
| Brazil | 3,091,292 | 2,097,118 | -994,174 |
| Germany | 1,359,083 | 2,375,876 | +1,016,793 |
| France | 623,538 | 2,800,157 | +2,176,619 |
| Ireland | 483,662 | 663,734 | +180,072 |
| Italy | 576,383 | 474,977 | -101,406 |
| Lithuania | 7,300 | 871,769 | +864,469 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 289,775 |
| XI | 5,637 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 127,481 | 162,294 | +34,813 |
| XI | 5,263 | 374 | -4,889 |
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) | 118,257,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,776,397 |
| Air transport | 5,015,705 |
| Other | 328,707 |
| Rail transport | 1,000 |
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) | 23,723,456 | 94,534,000 | +70,810,544 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,803,356 | 13,973,041 | +10,169,685 |
| Air transport | 3,109,543 | 1,906,162 | -1,203,381 |
| Other | 159,294 | 169,413 | +10,119 |
| Rail transport | 1,000 | 0 | -1,000 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 75,572,717 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,221,909 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,830,626 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,404,221 |
| Southampton | 2,853,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 854,731 | 74,717,986 | +73,863,255 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,640,483 | 17,581,426 | -3,059,057 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,782,238 | 13,048,388 | +10,266,150 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,016,959 | 1,387,262 | -629,697 |
| Southampton | 1,358,422 | 1,495,536 | +137,114 |
| Felixstowe | 1,069,645 | 540,468 | -529,177 |
| Holyhead | 234,801 | 423,754 | +188,953 |
| East Midlands Airport | 288,405 | 326,866 | +38,461 |
| London Stansted Airport | 465,671 | 74,495 | -391,176 |
| Immingham Docks | 149,569 | 317,257 | +167,688 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specifically designed for trucks, including heavy-duty and light-duty models