Import/export HS code 870822: Car windows and windshields
Front windshields, rear windows, and other glass parts for 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 57,047,779 |
| Czechia | 42,060,452 |
| China | 37,117,649 |
| Poland | 27,250,428 |
| Belgium | 9,201,107 |
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 | 35,268,316 | 21,779,463 | -13,488,853 |
| Czechia | 25,719,114 | 16,341,338 | -9,377,776 |
| China | 20,971,173 | 16,146,476 | -4,824,697 |
| Poland | 16,404,202 | 10,846,226 | -5,557,976 |
| Belgium | 4,829,492 | 4,371,615 | -457,877 |
| South Africa | 4,973,429 | 2,333,009 | -2,640,420 |
| Italy | 3,148,066 | 1,519,660 | -1,628,406 |
| Turkey | 2,296,343 | 1,694,247 | -602,096 |
| South Korea | 1,109,759 | 1,217,509 | +107,750 |
| Netherlands | 1,155,259 | 779,349 | -375,910 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 71,609,148 |
| Czechia | 46,172,238 |
| Poland | 32,681,525 |
| Germany | 12,363,991 |
| South Africa | 7,791,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 42,917,897 | 28,691,251 | -14,226,646 |
| Czechia | 27,948,280 | 18,223,958 | -9,724,322 |
| Poland | 19,493,294 | 13,188,231 | -6,305,063 |
| Germany | 7,129,877 | 5,234,114 | -1,895,763 |
| South Africa | 5,300,154 | 2,491,808 | -2,808,346 |
| United States | 2,635,633 | 1,601,246 | -1,034,387 |
| Turkey | 2,420,638 | 1,708,717 | -711,921 |
| Italy | 2,551,041 | 1,476,421 | -1,074,620 |
| Spain | 1,625,694 | 1,253,237 | -372,457 |
| South Korea | 1,159,534 | 1,250,851 | +91,317 |
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 | 18 |
| West Midlands | 18 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 10 |
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 | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Essex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +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) | 102,268,911 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,003,070 |
| Rail transport | 44,066,317 |
| Air transport | 6,609,939 |
| Road transport | 1,309,228 |
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) | 56,424,098 | 45,844,813 | -10,579,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,666,270 | 22,336,800 | -4,329,470 |
| Rail transport | 32,187,582 | 11,878,735 | -20,308,847 |
| Air transport | 5,018,612 | 1,591,327 | -3,427,285 |
| Road transport | 1,238,806 | 70,422 | -1,168,384 |
| Other | 116,896 | 85,080 | -31,816 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 50,738,062 |
| NGO | 44,066,317 |
| Felixstowe | 22,925,802 |
| Harwich | 17,982,044 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,603,445 |
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 | 26,145,273 | 24,592,789 | -1,552,484 |
| NGO | 32,187,582 | 11,878,735 | -20,308,847 |
| Felixstowe | 12,860,941 | 10,064,861 | -2,796,080 |
| Harwich | 11,489,818 | 6,492,226 | -4,997,592 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,876,228 | 5,727,217 | -149,011 |
| Southampton | 5,916,328 | 5,367,903 | -548,425 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,705,364 | 4,555,570 | -1,149,794 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,179,788 | 3,124,130 | -2,055,658 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,098,096 | 2,510,445 | -1,587,651 |
| London | 2,752,055 | 2,679,943 | -72,112 |
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 | 95 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 27 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-11 | 45 |
| 2025-10 | 48 |
| 2025-09 | 51 |
| 2025-08 | 45 |
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+ | 81 |
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 40,914,454 |
| France | 13,647,159 |
| Germany | 6,368,912 |
| Italy | 5,240,529 |
| Canada | 4,344,675 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 27,387,890 | 13,526,564 | -13,861,326 |
| France | 8,135,727 | 5,511,432 | -2,624,295 |
| Germany | 2,826,996 | 3,541,916 | +714,920 |
| Italy | 2,931,243 | 2,309,286 | -621,957 |
| Canada | 2,447,242 | 1,897,433 | -549,809 |
| China | 2,473,195 | 1,635,127 | -838,068 |
| Turkey | 1,302,572 | 2,100,557 | +797,985 |
| Australia | 1,633,444 | 855,456 | -777,988 |
| South Africa | 1,341,433 | 1,142,244 | -199,189 |
| India | 1,145,412 | 815,820 | -329,592 |
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 | 18,053 |
| China | 2,949 |
| Germany | 2,921 |
| United States | 1,046 |
| Ireland | 942 |
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 | 6,994 | 11,059 | +4,065 |
| China | 2,436 | 513 | -1,923 |
| Germany | 773 | 2,148 | +1,375 |
| United States | 0 | 1,046 | +1,046 |
| Ireland | 581 | 361 | -220 |
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) | 47,528,975 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 30,861,743 |
| Air transport | 27,625,963 |
| Other | 32,621 |
| Road transport | 8,944 |
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) | 29,157,594 | 18,371,381 | -10,786,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,312,308 | 14,549,435 | -1,762,873 |
| Air transport | 18,147,374 | 9,478,589 | -8,668,785 |
| Other | 14,835 | 17,786 | +2,951 |
| Road transport | 8,944 | 0 | -8,944 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 24,516,979 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,434,207 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,213,922 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,972,762 |
| Felixstowe | 6,392,616 |
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 | 13,997,297 | 10,519,682 | -3,477,615 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,576,410 | 13,857,797 | +4,281,387 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,949,691 | 5,264,231 | -7,685,460 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,528,159 | 3,444,603 | -2,083,556 |
| Felixstowe | 5,922,721 | 469,895 | -5,452,826 |
| Dover | 6,109,587 | 142,092 | -5,967,495 |
| ZLC | 1,810,558 | 1,886,674 | +76,116 |
| London | 1,494,543 | 2,063,855 | +569,312 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,565,110 | 1,731,328 | +166,218 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,927,941 | 938,407 | -989,534 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870822
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Front windshields, rear windows, and other glass parts for vehicles