Import/export HS code 870840: Gearboxes and their parts
Gearboxes and components used in vehicle transmission systems
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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 | 1,392,794,036 |
| Netherlands | 278,210,354 |
| Japan | 245,934,556 |
| France | 199,853,230 |
| United States | 156,283,476 |
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 | 742,008,547 | 650,785,489 | -91,223,058 |
| Netherlands | 129,599,309 | 148,611,045 | +19,011,736 |
| Japan | 108,214,080 | 137,720,476 | +29,506,396 |
| France | 109,409,728 | 90,443,502 | -18,966,226 |
| United States | 90,676,930 | 65,606,546 | -25,070,384 |
| Belgium | 68,017,171 | 19,983,581 | -48,033,590 |
| Italy | 31,935,013 | 45,803,351 | +13,868,338 |
| Slovakia | 10,644,796 | 21,063,055 | +10,418,259 |
| China | 14,645,673 | 16,857,738 | +2,212,065 |
| Hungary | 10,172,033 | 10,205,344 | +33,311 |
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 | 1,358,389,483 |
| Japan | 315,034,463 |
| United States | 173,561,371 |
| Poland | 160,182,584 |
| Italy | 124,426,608 |
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 | 723,802,335 | 634,587,148 | -89,215,187 |
| Japan | 155,676,685 | 159,357,778 | +3,681,093 |
| United States | 99,802,230 | 73,759,141 | -26,043,089 |
| Poland | 82,803,197 | 77,379,387 | -5,423,810 |
| Italy | 57,906,464 | 66,520,144 | +8,613,680 |
| Spain | 60,065,859 | 64,255,977 | +4,190,118 |
| France | 46,702,870 | 25,442,441 | -21,260,429 |
| Romania | 33,031,161 | 38,780,281 | +5,749,120 |
| Slovakia | 11,539,678 | 22,182,361 | +10,642,683 |
| China | 15,627,871 | 17,862,754 | +2,234,883 |
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 | 74 |
| West Midlands | 52 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 49 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 48 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 37 |
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 | 54 | 54 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 33 | 39 | +6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 35 | 36 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 35 | 36 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 28 | 27 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 23 | 19 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 23 | 20 | -3 |
| Essex | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 17 | 19 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 23 | 16 | -7 |
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) | 760,598,038 |
| Rail transport | 583,093,271 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 425,168,903 |
| Other | 422,938,416 |
| Air transport | 382,127,864 |
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) | 411,780,759 | 348,817,279 | -62,963,480 |
| Rail transport | 326,556,148 | 256,537,123 | -70,019,025 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,373,873 | 314,795,030 | +204,421,157 |
| Other | 320,900,748 | 102,037,668 | -218,863,080 |
| Air transport | 185,278,139 | 196,849,725 | +11,571,586 |
| Road transport | 2,400,930 | 33,660,551 | +31,259,621 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| NGO | 583,047,114 |
| 000 | 422,938,416 |
| Dover | 311,927,566 |
| Oxford Airport | 288,186,955 |
| 499 | 241,618,192 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| NGO | 326,509,991 | 256,537,123 | -69,972,868 |
| 000 | 320,900,748 | 102,037,668 | -218,863,080 |
| Dover | 165,141,149 | 146,786,417 | -18,354,732 |
| Oxford Airport | 144,286,073 | 143,900,882 | -385,191 |
| 499 | 2,277,219 | 239,340,973 | +237,063,754 |
| Hull | 79,490,006 | 74,426,193 | -5,063,813 |
| London | 51,344,004 | 63,810,373 | +12,466,369 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,759,730 | 25,197,757 | -41,561,973 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,555,042 | 37,246,540 | +3,691,498 |
| Southampton | 30,635,131 | 29,341,932 | -1,293,199 |
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 | 306 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 94 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 73 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 59 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 185 |
| 2026-03 | 186 |
| 2026-02 | 178 |
| 2026-01 | 179 |
| 2025-12 | 188 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 124 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 122 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 120 |
| CATERPILLAR (NI) LIMITED | 117 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 116 |
| AUTOMATIC CHOICE LIMITED | 115 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 112 |
| SUBARU (UK) LIMITED | 109 |
| SUSSEX AUTO PARTS LIMITED | 107 |
| EUROPEAN BRAKING SYSTEMS LTD | 105 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 346 |
| 54m+ | 208 |
| 0-1m | 147 |
| 15m-54m | 66 |
| Other | 60 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 120,717,948 |
| Germany | 111,562,255 |
| France | 105,735,580 |
| China | 87,922,290 |
| United States | 71,416,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 59,921,647 | 60,796,301 | +874,654 |
| Germany | 57,894,985 | 53,667,270 | -4,227,715 |
| France | 42,785,815 | 62,949,765 | +20,163,950 |
| China | 73,503,249 | 14,419,041 | -59,084,208 |
| United States | 41,069,911 | 30,347,070 | -10,722,841 |
| Romania | 36,912,603 | 29,916,818 | -6,995,785 |
| Czechia | 20,006,888 | 28,845,484 | +8,838,596 |
| Italy | 20,901,313 | 20,426,222 | -475,091 |
| Poland | 14,161,117 | 8,656,573 | -5,504,544 |
| Slovakia | 6,102,362 | 11,078,587 | +4,976,225 |
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 | 123,056,753 |
| Italy | 168,661 |
| Germany | 75,542 |
| United States | 39,358 |
| Nicaragua | 38,659 |
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 | 52,657,865 | 70,398,888 | +17,741,023 |
| Italy | 80,842 | 87,819 | +6,977 |
| Germany | 24,079 | 51,463 | +27,384 |
| United States | 18,401 | 20,957 | +2,556 |
| Nicaragua | 490 | 38,169 | +37,679 |
| Poland | 19,135 | 14,115 | -5,020 |
| Romania | 9,409 | 17,342 | +7,933 |
| France | 10,526 | 5,223 | -5,303 |
| Sweden | 11,909 | 919 | -10,990 |
| Georgia | 9,285 | 0 | -9,285 |
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) | 407,764,203 |
| Air transport | 137,976,977 |
| Other | 124,602,875 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 122,145,419 |
| Road transport | 5,504,369 |
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) | 205,385,877 | 202,378,326 | -3,007,551 |
| Air transport | 74,035,770 | 63,941,207 | -10,094,563 |
| Other | 53,471,768 | 71,131,107 | +17,659,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 96,283,405 | 25,862,014 | -70,421,391 |
| Road transport | 5,490,389 | 13,980 | -5,476,409 |
| Rail transport | 197,606 | 0 | -197,606 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 202,343,330 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 186,203,520 |
| 000 | 124,602,875 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,815,846 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 58,693,381 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 103,607,252 | 98,736,078 | -4,871,174 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 91,025,867 | 95,177,653 | +4,151,786 |
| 000 | 53,471,768 | 71,131,107 | +17,659,339 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,703,908 | 39,111,938 | -7,591,970 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 49,903,860 | 8,789,521 | -41,114,339 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,724,057 | 17,139,636 | -2,584,421 |
| Felixstowe | 24,100,993 | 1,369,965 | -22,731,028 |
| ZLC | 9,725,857 | 4,338,367 | -5,387,490 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,769,006 | 7,166,760 | +2,397,754 |
| Southampton | 5,864,648 | 5,211,778 | -652,870 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870840
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Gearboxes and components used in vehicle transmission systems