Import/export HS code 870850: Drive-axles and non-driving axles
Axles with differentials and other transmission components 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 431,680,711 |
| Belgium | 301,274,051 |
| Germany | 250,475,984 |
| Poland | 143,028,660 |
| Netherlands | 127,450,783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 181,600,128 | 250,080,583 | +68,480,455 |
| Belgium | 137,130,901 | 164,143,150 | +27,012,249 |
| Germany | 118,079,165 | 132,396,819 | +14,317,654 |
| Poland | 79,583,105 | 63,445,555 | -16,137,550 |
| Netherlands | 60,507,456 | 66,943,327 | +6,435,871 |
| Spain | 32,435,553 | 44,242,259 | +11,806,706 |
| Japan | 46,428,017 | 26,077,340 | -20,350,677 |
| France | 33,735,807 | 24,857,798 | -8,878,009 |
| China | 17,217,303 | 22,230,801 | +5,013,498 |
| Austria | 20,422,330 | 15,365,078 | -5,057,252 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 415,735,269 |
| Belgium | 189,664,316 |
| Germany | 184,277,500 |
| Poland | 165,177,188 |
| France | 132,079,963 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 175,140,470 | 240,594,799 | +65,454,329 |
| Belgium | 88,813,584 | 100,850,732 | +12,037,148 |
| Germany | 88,516,237 | 95,761,263 | +7,245,026 |
| Poland | 86,490,644 | 78,686,544 | -7,804,100 |
| France | 63,957,115 | 68,122,848 | +4,165,733 |
| Netherlands | 42,743,661 | 54,107,699 | +11,364,038 |
| Spain | 35,631,017 | 43,898,824 | +8,267,807 |
| Japan | 47,305,491 | 27,210,982 | -20,094,509 |
| China | 25,131,425 | 32,166,587 | +7,035,162 |
| Hungary | 17,481,363 | 20,266,905 | +2,785,542 |
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 | 64 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 44 |
| West Midlands | 40 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 31 |
| West Yorkshire | 30 |
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 | 51 | 49 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 32 | 32 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 33 | 32 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 25 | 25 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 25 | 18 | -7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 25 | 19 | -6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 24 | 18 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Essex | 14 | 18 | +4 |
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) | 936,356,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 417,084,228 |
| Other | 210,389,816 |
| Air transport | 84,330,344 |
| Road transport | 54,325,746 |
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) | 426,981,707 | 509,374,709 | +82,393,002 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 188,621,821 | 228,462,407 | +39,840,586 |
| Other | 148,680,583 | 61,709,233 | -86,971,350 |
| Air transport | 41,234,726 | 43,095,618 | +1,860,892 |
| Road transport | 5,854,012 | 48,471,734 | +42,617,722 |
| Rail transport | 6,256,278 | 2,006,219 | -4,250,059 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 302,951,531 |
| Dover | 274,530,288 |
| 000 | 210,389,816 |
| Immingham Docks | 126,857,989 |
| Harwich | 117,381,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 150,090,358 | 152,861,173 | +2,770,815 |
| Dover | 121,095,343 | 153,434,945 | +32,339,602 |
| 000 | 148,680,583 | 61,709,233 | -86,971,350 |
| Immingham Docks | 68,123,651 | 58,734,338 | -9,389,313 |
| Harwich | 65,522,370 | 51,858,803 | -13,663,567 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,147,481 | 78,808,858 | +42,661,377 |
| Southampton | 52,325,065 | 49,206,672 | -3,118,393 |
| 499 | 2,242,969 | 95,344,279 | +93,101,310 |
| Portsmouth | 38,315,231 | 48,450,582 | +10,135,351 |
| Oxford Airport | 25,981,706 | 25,527,223 | -454,483 |
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 | 254 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 80 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 72 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 45 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 26 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 168 |
| 2026-03 | 175 |
| 2026-02 | 172 |
| 2026-01 | 163 |
| 2025-12 | 160 |
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 |
| DANA UK AXLE LIMITED | 124 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 122 |
| NTN BEARINGS (UK) LIMITED | 121 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 120 |
| CATERPILLAR (NI) LIMITED | 120 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 118 |
| NSK BEARINGS EUROPE LIMITED | 116 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 114 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 111 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 264 |
| 54m+ | 198 |
| 0-1m | 78 |
| 15m-54m | 63 |
| Other | 40 |
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 | 87,562,272 |
| France | 71,149,735 |
| Slovakia | 70,010,655 |
| Poland | 69,734,976 |
| United States | 39,220,882 |
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 | 24,612,280 | 62,949,992 | +38,337,712 |
| France | 34,333,263 | 36,816,472 | +2,483,209 |
| Slovakia | 37,107,738 | 32,902,917 | -4,204,821 |
| Poland | 30,818,915 | 38,916,061 | +8,097,146 |
| United States | 22,927,051 | 16,293,831 | -6,633,220 |
| Hungary | 14,606,955 | 9,735,754 | -4,871,201 |
| Czechia | 11,328,304 | 9,990,695 | -1,337,609 |
| Malaysia | 9,029,068 | 11,401,377 | +2,372,309 |
| Netherlands | 8,845,752 | 7,537,206 | -1,308,546 |
| Belgium | 6,911,037 | 6,425,910 | -485,127 |
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 | 1,242,055 |
| France | 140,947 |
| Germany | 94,796 |
| China | 75,087 |
| Spain | 69,176 |
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 | 674,172 | 567,883 | -106,289 |
| France | 25,725 | 115,222 | +89,497 |
| Germany | 46,628 | 48,168 | +1,540 |
| China | 33,654 | 41,433 | +7,779 |
| Spain | 55,483 | 13,693 | -41,790 |
| Italy | 25,970 | 36,889 | +10,919 |
| Nicaragua | 24,221 | 3,632 | -20,589 |
| South Korea | 15,135 | 10,644 | -4,491 |
| Ireland | 22,552 | 156 | -22,396 |
| Belgium | 4,037 | 18,660 | +14,623 |
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) | 381,686,070 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,779,107 |
| Air transport | 34,645,064 |
| Other | 2,171,426 |
| Rail transport | 42,919 |
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) | 173,006,357 | 208,679,713 | +35,673,356 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,740,340 | 46,038,767 | -11,701,573 |
| Air transport | 17,909,716 | 16,735,348 | -1,174,368 |
| Other | 1,121,148 | 1,050,278 | -70,870 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 42,919 | +42,919 |
| Road transport | 11,173 | 14,870 | +3,697 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 217,878,995 |
| Harwich | 66,642,675 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,137,728 |
| Hull | 32,686,869 |
| Southampton | 28,367,354 |
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 | 120,724,040 | 97,154,955 | -23,569,085 |
| Harwich | 28,359,080 | 38,283,595 | +9,924,515 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,459,951 | 30,677,777 | +12,217,826 |
| Hull | 4,488,351 | 28,198,518 | +23,710,167 |
| Southampton | 12,776,153 | 15,591,201 | +2,815,048 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,450,991 | 9,311,996 | -7,138,995 |
| Felixstowe | 11,961,880 | 6,233,548 | -5,728,332 |
| London | 3,426,265 | 13,159,862 | +9,733,597 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,638,487 | 8,020,151 | +2,381,664 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,201,501 | 6,940,621 | +739,120 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870850
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Axles with differentials and other transmission components for vehicles