Import/export HS code 870892: Silencers and exhaust pipes
Silencers (mufflers), exhaust pipes, and related 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 87,232,677 |
| France | 73,961,386 |
| Netherlands | 45,011,355 |
| China | 42,273,842 |
| Romania | 32,638,842 |
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 | 45,068,752 | 42,163,925 | -2,904,827 |
| France | 41,729,394 | 32,231,992 | -9,497,402 |
| Netherlands | 23,210,233 | 21,801,122 | -1,409,111 |
| China | 22,982,678 | 19,291,164 | -3,691,514 |
| Romania | 25,281,249 | 7,357,593 | -17,923,656 |
| Italy | 14,024,433 | 10,937,051 | -3,087,382 |
| Belgium | 11,616,047 | 9,470,077 | -2,145,970 |
| Turkey | 4,781,821 | 14,631,238 | +9,849,417 |
| Czechia | 8,494,268 | 8,195,014 | -299,254 |
| Poland | 9,411,362 | 5,292,374 | -4,118,988 |
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 | 96,342,643 |
| China | 59,016,826 |
| France | 56,595,963 |
| Netherlands | 35,775,414 |
| Romania | 34,098,155 |
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 | 50,471,795 | 45,870,848 | -4,600,947 |
| China | 33,174,839 | 25,841,987 | -7,332,852 |
| France | 31,479,846 | 25,116,117 | -6,363,729 |
| Netherlands | 17,315,162 | 18,460,252 | +1,145,090 |
| Romania | 25,741,396 | 8,356,759 | -17,384,637 |
| Turkey | 7,333,171 | 15,276,859 | +7,943,688 |
| Italy | 13,152,935 | 9,135,510 | -4,017,425 |
| Czechia | 10,329,075 | 9,160,625 | -1,168,450 |
| Poland | 9,991,206 | 5,812,557 | -4,178,649 |
| Spain | 7,165,310 | 6,398,647 | -766,663 |
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 | 60 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 34 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 34 |
| West Midlands | 32 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 29 |
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 | 50 | 44 | -6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 27 | 25 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 | 24 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 | 21 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 22 | 15 | -7 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 16 | +1 |
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) | 314,564,855 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,474,354 |
| Air transport | 23,952,790 |
| Other | 21,342,795 |
| Road transport | 17,462,897 |
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) | 175,629,028 | 138,935,827 | -36,693,201 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,429,570 | 44,044,784 | +5,615,214 |
| Air transport | 12,193,811 | 11,758,979 | -434,832 |
| Other | 16,949,809 | 4,392,986 | -12,556,823 |
| Road transport | 1,302,344 | 16,160,553 | +14,858,209 |
| Rail transport | 224,928 | 208,061 | -16,867 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 117,886,867 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,966,677 |
| Immingham Docks | 47,598,809 |
| Felixstowe | 43,591,997 |
| Portsmouth | 27,030,054 |
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 | 63,814,677 | 54,072,190 | -9,742,487 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,286,881 | 24,679,796 | -11,607,085 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,255,997 | 24,342,812 | +1,086,815 |
| Felixstowe | 23,042,293 | 20,549,704 | -2,492,589 |
| Portsmouth | 16,414,896 | 10,615,158 | -5,799,738 |
| 000 | 16,949,809 | 4,392,986 | -12,556,823 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,676,998 | 4,845,937 | -7,831,061 |
| London | 8,682,238 | 7,901,305 | -780,933 |
| 499 | 3,119 | 14,153,012 | +14,149,893 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,212,945 | 10,958,104 | +8,745,159 |
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 | 256 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 68 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 63 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 166 |
| 2026-03 | 166 |
| 2026-02 | 159 |
| 2026-01 | 145 |
| 2025-12 | 145 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TENNECO-WALKER(U.K.)LIMITED | 124 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 123 |
| GINHO EUROPE PRECISION MANUFACTURING CO LTD | 121 |
| BM CATALYSTS LIMITED | 120 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 118 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 118 |
| SENIOR UK LIMITED | 117 |
| SUBARU (UK) LIMITED | 115 |
| TOP GEAR (BRIDPORT) LIMITED | 114 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 113 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 249 |
| 54m+ | 173 |
| 0-1m | 111 |
| 15m-54m | 55 |
| Other | 44 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 46,480,959 |
| France | 39,617,820 |
| Germany | 30,439,249 |
| Switzerland | 28,942,829 |
| Sweden | 22,367,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 22,216,816 | 24,264,143 | +2,047,327 |
| France | 18,765,850 | 20,851,970 | +2,086,120 |
| Germany | 14,901,157 | 15,538,092 | +636,935 |
| Switzerland | 12,603,698 | 16,339,131 | +3,735,433 |
| Sweden | 10,108,479 | 12,258,890 | +2,150,411 |
| United States | 11,025,630 | 9,412,382 | -1,613,248 |
| Italy | 10,723,555 | 9,573,577 | -1,149,978 |
| Netherlands | 4,101,068 | 5,960,439 | +1,859,371 |
| Slovakia | 3,919,366 | 3,808,489 | -110,877 |
| Ireland | 2,931,959 | 2,572,925 | -359,034 |
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 | 2,229,860 |
| China | 30,261 |
| Latvia | 15,462 |
| Germany | 14,414 |
| Poland | 11,007 |
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 | 1,337,480 | 892,380 | -445,100 |
| China | 12,668 | 17,593 | +4,925 |
| Latvia | 5,862 | 9,600 | +3,738 |
| Germany | 8,369 | 6,045 | -2,324 |
| Poland | 9,119 | 1,888 | -7,231 |
| United States | 1,223 | 9,707 | +8,484 |
| Belgium | 3,650 | 3,098 | -552 |
| Turkey | 365 | 5,729 | +5,364 |
| Ireland | 3,763 | 2,273 | -1,490 |
| Czechia | 0 | 3,967 | +3,967 |
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) | 200,985,887 |
| Air transport | 51,741,253 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,758,587 |
| Other | 2,581,971 |
| Road transport | 115,236 |
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) | 92,779,138 | 108,206,749 | +15,427,611 |
| Air transport | 26,701,283 | 25,039,970 | -1,661,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,198,346 | 7,560,241 | -1,638,105 |
| Other | 1,473,779 | 1,108,192 | -365,587 |
| Road transport | 83,591 | 31,645 | -51,946 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 157,692,948 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,392,401 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,229,536 |
| ZLC | 14,137,428 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,388,874 |
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 | 74,141,412 | 83,551,536 | +9,410,124 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,132,792 | 13,259,609 | +2,126,817 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,059,841 | 7,169,695 | -2,890,146 |
| ZLC | 6,548,135 | 7,589,293 | +1,041,158 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,030,856 | 7,358,018 | +1,327,162 |
| Southampton | 2,965,744 | 3,504,277 | +538,533 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,153,189 | 2,197,199 | -955,990 |
| Dover | 2,530,769 | 2,508,157 | -22,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,878,537 | 1,134,205 | -2,744,332 |
| Hull | 527,786 | 3,205,911 | +2,678,125 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870892
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Silencers (mufflers), exhaust pipes, and related components for vehicles