Import/export HS code 870830: Brakes and brake parts
Brakes, servo-brakes, and their components for cars, trucks, and other vehicles
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 | 466,715,992 |
| China | 341,043,195 |
| Italy | 170,523,957 |
| Poland | 156,458,815 |
| France | 127,665,590 |
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 | 252,753,731 | 213,962,261 | -38,791,470 |
| China | 199,603,907 | 141,439,288 | -58,164,619 |
| Italy | 87,102,412 | 83,421,545 | -3,680,867 |
| Poland | 84,288,579 | 72,170,236 | -12,118,343 |
| France | 77,521,208 | 50,144,382 | -27,376,826 |
| Netherlands | 53,650,505 | 62,207,145 | +8,556,640 |
| Belgium | 49,696,580 | 43,823,498 | -5,873,082 |
| Czechia | 38,508,639 | 30,142,886 | -8,365,753 |
| Spain | 34,909,081 | 29,866,656 | -5,042,425 |
| Slovakia | 19,106,983 | 16,945,367 | -2,161,616 |
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 | 416,040,130 |
| Germany | 352,998,606 |
| Poland | 224,939,717 |
| Italy | 198,700,671 |
| Spain | 121,046,385 |
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 | 235,818,040 | 180,222,090 | -55,595,950 |
| Germany | 195,052,897 | 157,945,709 | -37,107,188 |
| Poland | 114,253,758 | 110,685,959 | -3,567,799 |
| Italy | 105,160,484 | 93,540,187 | -11,620,297 |
| Spain | 62,513,339 | 58,533,046 | -3,980,293 |
| Czechia | 51,678,714 | 42,240,845 | -9,437,869 |
| France | 51,447,819 | 25,270,920 | -26,176,899 |
| Slovakia | 26,160,426 | 28,553,273 | +2,392,847 |
| India | 24,082,063 | 23,875,601 | -206,462 |
| Turkey | 19,992,038 | 17,475,292 | -2,516,746 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 76 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 72 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 69 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 66 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 62 | 61 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 56 | 58 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 53 | 51 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 43 | 51 | +8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 36 | 35 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 33 | 26 | -7 |
| Greater Manchester | 27 | 34 | +7 |
| West Yorkshire | 24 | 23 | -1 |
| Essex | 24 | 23 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 19 | 27 | +8 |
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) | 1,023,698,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 567,127,872 |
| Air transport | 168,656,364 |
| Other | 92,214,551 |
| Rail transport | 5,139,233 |
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) | 561,932,119 | 461,766,272 | -100,165,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 278,723,433 | 288,404,439 | +9,681,006 |
| Air transport | 82,349,805 | 86,306,559 | +3,956,754 |
| Other | 76,935,990 | 15,278,561 | -61,657,429 |
| Rail transport | 2,504,566 | 2,634,667 | +130,101 |
| Road transport | 1,502,931 | 3,604,330 | +2,101,399 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 413,690,599 |
| Felixstowe | 239,047,542 |
| Harwich | 194,217,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 118,067,781 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,834,688 |
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 | 230,524,877 | 183,165,722 | -47,359,155 |
| Felixstowe | 147,553,802 | 91,493,740 | -56,060,062 |
| Harwich | 107,188,416 | 87,029,295 | -20,159,121 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,634,218 | 51,433,563 | -15,200,655 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,015,799 | 49,818,889 | -17,196,910 |
| Southampton | 49,114,598 | 47,778,240 | -1,336,358 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,861,616 | 53,882,976 | +14,021,360 |
| 000 | 76,935,990 | 15,278,561 | -61,657,429 |
| London | 40,558,915 | 37,829,580 | -2,729,335 |
| Birmingham Airport | 33,788,655 | 36,869,118 | +3,080,463 |
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
|
414 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
113 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
99 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
43 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
41 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 289 |
| 2026-04 | 299 |
| 2026-03 | 306 |
| 2026-02 | 298 |
| 2026-01 | 284 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 125 |
| COMLINE AUTO PARTS LIMITED | 125 |
| FERDINAND BILSTEIN UK LIMITED | 125 |
| EUROPEAN BRAKING SYSTEMS LTD | 125 |
| TMD FRICTION UK LIMITED | 125 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 125 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 125 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 124 |
| ZF AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED | 124 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 124 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 431 |
| 54m+ | 269 |
| 0-1m | 158 |
| 15m-54m | 91 |
| Other | 57 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 192,208,152 |
| Sweden | 149,922,549 |
| France | 133,453,249 |
| United States | 118,956,878 |
| Ireland | 51,459,468 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 109,144,234 | 83,063,918 | -26,080,316 |
| Sweden | 72,387,767 | 77,534,782 | +5,147,015 |
| France | 68,263,408 | 65,189,841 | -3,073,567 |
| United States | 66,006,572 | 52,950,306 | -13,056,266 |
| Ireland | 26,525,759 | 24,933,709 | -1,592,050 |
| Slovakia | 25,200,573 | 17,659,453 | -7,541,120 |
| Italy | 17,035,557 | 18,024,971 | +989,414 |
| Poland | 16,410,789 | 13,907,042 | -2,503,747 |
| Czechia | 16,964,005 | 13,266,461 | -3,697,544 |
| Belgium | 12,128,170 | 16,016,018 | +3,887,848 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,608,171 |
| Germany | 1,070,858 |
| XI | 318,428 |
| France | 166,765 |
| Czechia | 157,285 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 831,676 | 776,495 | -55,181 |
| Germany | 526,646 | 544,212 | +17,566 |
| XI | 155,447 | 162,981 | +7,534 |
| France | 146,517 | 20,248 | -126,269 |
| Czechia | 79,514 | 77,771 | -1,743 |
| India | 65,810 | 62,763 | -3,047 |
| Italy | 51,582 | 35,412 | -16,170 |
| Slovakia | 72,164 | 14,034 | -58,130 |
| Nicaragua | 46,965 | 34,259 | -12,706 |
| Ireland | 14,945 | 24,850 | +9,905 |
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) | 725,853,124 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 197,163,067 |
| Air transport | 117,740,598 |
| Other | 5,570,380 |
| Road transport | 17,578 |
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) | 381,690,874 | 344,162,250 | -37,528,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,763,014 | 84,400,053 | -28,362,961 |
| Air transport | 57,239,417 | 60,501,181 | +3,261,764 |
| Other | 2,916,167 | 2,654,213 | -261,954 |
| Road transport | 17,578 | 0 | -17,578 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 3,022 | 0 | -3,022 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 436,049,564 |
| Immingham Docks | 223,947,570 |
| Southampton | 63,227,922 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 58,217,084 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,210,647 |
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 | 232,535,657 | 203,513,907 | -29,021,750 |
| Immingham Docks | 117,099,309 | 106,848,261 | -10,251,048 |
| Southampton | 34,984,069 | 28,243,853 | -6,740,216 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,484,823 | 30,732,261 | +3,247,438 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,224,073 | 20,986,574 | -10,237,499 |
| Holyhead | 18,719,500 | 20,322,607 | +1,603,107 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,233,650 | 14,155,125 | -1,078,525 |
| Felixstowe | 12,235,830 | 7,128,162 | -5,107,668 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,610,580 | 8,216,620 | -2,393,960 |
| Tyne | 3,552,248 | 8,832,727 | +5,280,479 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870830
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brakes, servo-brakes, and their components for cars, trucks, and other vehicles