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 | 63,462,275 |
| Czechia | 48,769,704 |
| China | 43,525,751 |
| Poland | 29,909,832 |
| Belgium | 11,649,517 |
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 | 35,720,531 | 27,741,744 | -7,978,787 |
| Czechia | 25,515,408 | 23,254,296 | -2,261,112 |
| China | 21,289,766 | 22,235,985 | +946,219 |
| Poland | 16,330,199 | 13,579,633 | -2,750,566 |
| Belgium | 4,850,156 | 6,799,361 | +1,949,205 |
| South Africa | 4,789,851 | 3,120,849 | -1,669,002 |
| Turkey | 2,347,630 | 3,331,542 | +983,912 |
| Italy | 3,172,305 | 1,682,294 | -1,490,011 |
| South Korea | 1,089,063 | 1,884,226 | +795,163 |
| Spain | 1,044,355 | 1,203,236 | +158,881 |
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 | 82,166,680 |
| Czechia | 53,543,650 |
| Poland | 36,994,247 |
| Germany | 13,668,732 |
| South Africa | 8,369,503 |
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 | 42,920,242 | 39,246,438 | -3,673,804 |
| Czechia | 27,880,565 | 25,663,085 | -2,217,480 |
| Poland | 19,472,126 | 17,522,121 | -1,950,005 |
| Germany | 7,656,169 | 6,012,563 | -1,643,606 |
| South Africa | 5,103,951 | 3,265,552 | -1,838,399 |
| Turkey | 2,580,997 | 3,177,861 | +596,864 |
| United States | 2,652,510 | 2,380,625 | -271,885 |
| Italy | 2,565,276 | 1,830,292 | -734,984 |
| Spain | 1,638,338 | 1,742,835 | +104,497 |
| South Korea | 1,127,970 | 1,975,560 | +847,590 |
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 | 21 |
| West Midlands | 18 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
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 | 16 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 10 | +6 |
| Essex | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 6 | +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) | 121,291,146 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,173,467 |
| Rail transport | 44,974,431 |
| Air transport | 6,847,802 |
| Road transport | 902,140 |
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) | 57,115,532 | 64,175,614 | +7,060,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,038,277 | 32,135,190 | +5,096,913 |
| Rail transport | 32,042,258 | 12,932,173 | -19,110,085 |
| Air transport | 4,904,495 | 1,943,307 | -2,961,188 |
| Road transport | 810,627 | 91,513 | -719,114 |
| Other | 115,991 | 111,651 | -4,340 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 63,883,398 |
| NGO | 44,974,431 |
| Felixstowe | 29,055,022 |
| Harwich | 19,568,285 |
| Southampton | 13,885,760 |
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 | 26,033,598 | 37,849,800 | +11,816,202 |
| NGO | 32,042,258 | 12,932,173 | -19,110,085 |
| Felixstowe | 12,430,872 | 16,624,150 | +4,193,278 |
| Harwich | 11,300,043 | 8,268,242 | -3,031,801 |
| Southampton | 6,300,849 | 7,584,911 | +1,284,062 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,590,763 | 6,327,940 | -262,823 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,938,126 | 5,108,760 | -829,366 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,202,602 | 3,904,637 | -1,297,965 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,257,014 | 3,107,084 | -1,149,930 |
| London | 2,920,322 | 3,269,594 | +349,272 |
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 | 105 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 29 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 55 |
| 2026-03 | 60 |
| 2026-02 | 47 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-12 | 54 |
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+ | 88 |
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| Other | 14 |
| 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 | 43,546,256 |
| France | 15,470,542 |
| Germany | 7,909,665 |
| Italy | 6,098,342 |
| Canada | 4,616,708 |
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 | 25,991,009 | 17,555,247 | -8,435,762 |
| France | 8,187,993 | 7,282,549 | -905,444 |
| Germany | 2,958,498 | 4,951,167 | +1,992,669 |
| Italy | 2,982,516 | 3,115,826 | +133,310 |
| Canada | 2,405,069 | 2,211,639 | -193,430 |
| Turkey | 1,052,238 | 3,540,130 | +2,487,892 |
| China | 2,281,812 | 2,257,843 | -23,969 |
| Australia | 1,514,160 | 1,142,762 | -371,398 |
| South Africa | 1,685,541 | 968,849 | -716,692 |
| India | 1,209,414 | 1,107,699 | -101,715 |
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 | 26,821 |
| China | 3,063 |
| Germany | 2,921 |
| Ireland | 2,265 |
| United States | 1,046 |
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 | 8,057 | 18,764 | +10,707 |
| China | 2,647 | 416 | -2,231 |
| Germany | 773 | 2,148 | +1,375 |
| Ireland | 788 | 1,477 | +689 |
| United States | 0 | 1,046 | +1,046 |
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) | 52,672,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,400,511 |
| Air transport | 29,197,590 |
| Other | 47,389 |
| 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) | 29,507,858 | 23,165,115 | -6,342,743 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,547,828 | 19,852,683 | +3,304,855 |
| Air transport | 15,985,703 | 13,211,887 | -2,773,816 |
| Other | 16,316 | 31,073 | +14,757 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,355,102 |
| Southampton | 27,535,266 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,570,770 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,206,533 |
| Felixstowe | 6,415,107 |
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 | 10,400,951 | 18,954,151 | +8,553,200 |
| Southampton | 14,423,544 | 13,111,722 | -1,311,822 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,363,797 | 7,206,973 | -4,156,824 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,767,716 | 4,438,817 | -1,328,899 |
| Felixstowe | 5,669,768 | 745,339 | -4,924,429 |
| Dover | 5,467,342 | 196,696 | -5,270,646 |
| ZLC | 1,644,962 | 2,878,363 | +1,233,401 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,887,095 | 2,052,218 | +165,123 |
| London | 1,186,325 | 2,524,905 | +1,338,580 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,862,535 | 1,514,211 | -348,324 |
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