Import/export HS code 870892: Silencers and exhaust pipes
Silencers (mufflers), exhaust pipes, and related components for 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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 81,998,975 |
| France | 68,171,145 |
| Netherlands | 42,841,291 |
| China | 40,505,666 |
| Romania | 31,520,104 |
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 | 42,312,390 | 39,686,585 | -2,625,805 |
| France | 40,925,139 | 27,246,006 | -13,679,133 |
| Netherlands | 24,062,944 | 18,778,347 | -5,284,597 |
| China | 22,943,135 | 17,562,531 | -5,380,604 |
| Romania | 26,356,332 | 5,163,772 | -21,192,560 |
| Italy | 14,766,267 | 8,927,564 | -5,838,703 |
| Turkey | 5,012,815 | 15,677,250 | +10,664,435 |
| Belgium | 11,198,660 | 8,613,208 | -2,585,452 |
| Czechia | 8,751,753 | 7,511,847 | -1,239,906 |
| Austria | 6,151,505 | 7,876,330 | +1,724,825 |
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 | 89,999,352 |
| China | 56,236,001 |
| France | 52,773,567 |
| Netherlands | 34,270,380 |
| Romania | 33,018,898 |
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 | 47,186,411 | 42,812,941 | -4,373,470 |
| China | 33,290,246 | 22,945,755 | -10,344,491 |
| France | 30,887,145 | 21,886,422 | -9,000,723 |
| Netherlands | 17,783,538 | 16,486,842 | -1,296,696 |
| Romania | 26,914,793 | 6,104,105 | -20,810,688 |
| Turkey | 7,391,356 | 16,060,736 | +8,669,380 |
| Italy | 13,178,914 | 7,748,828 | -5,430,086 |
| Czechia | 10,278,860 | 8,302,731 | -1,976,129 |
| Poland | 8,964,161 | 5,051,163 | -3,912,998 |
| Spain | 7,188,782 | 5,420,432 | -1,768,350 |
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 | 56 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 34 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 32 |
| West Midlands | 31 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 28 |
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 | 44 | 43 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 30 | 24 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 | 14 | -7 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 | 17 | -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) | 297,738,293 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 81,953,741 |
| Air transport | 22,672,950 |
| Road transport | 18,495,057 |
| Other | 17,248,309 |
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) | 174,903,805 | 122,834,488 | -52,069,317 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,549,718 | 43,404,023 | +4,854,305 |
| Air transport | 12,390,810 | 10,282,140 | -2,108,670 |
| Road transport | 1,348,803 | 17,146,254 | +15,797,451 |
| Other | 15,161,941 | 2,086,368 | -13,075,573 |
| Rail transport | 151,064 | 211,249 | +60,185 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 113,331,572 |
| Eurotunnel | 58,177,716 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,526,641 |
| Felixstowe | 42,881,391 |
| Portsmouth | 24,915,428 |
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 | 63,036,571 | 50,295,001 | -12,741,570 |
| Eurotunnel | 37,355,456 | 20,822,260 | -16,533,196 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,839,153 | 21,687,488 | -2,151,665 |
| Felixstowe | 22,448,036 | 20,433,355 | -2,014,681 |
| Portsmouth | 16,739,997 | 8,175,431 | -8,564,566 |
| 000 | 15,161,941 | 2,086,368 | -13,075,573 |
| London | 9,147,858 | 6,852,814 | -2,295,044 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,423,769 | 5,260,384 | -5,163,385 |
| 499 | 996 | 15,342,827 | +15,341,831 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,712,113 | 10,660,313 | +6,948,200 |
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 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
65 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
63 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
31 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
28 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 142 |
| 2026-04 | 167 |
| 2026-03 | 167 |
| 2026-02 | 160 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 125 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 124 |
| GINHO EUROPE PRECISION MANUFACTURING CO LTD | 122 |
| BM CATALYSTS LIMITED | 121 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 119 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 119 |
| SENIOR UK LIMITED | 118 |
| TOP GEAR (BRIDPORT) LIMITED | 115 |
| SUBARU (UK) LIMITED | 115 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 114 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 244 |
| 54m+ | 168 |
| 0-1m | 105 |
| 15m-54m | 54 |
| Other | 46 |
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 | 44,969,228 |
| France | 36,590,806 |
| Germany | 29,609,494 |
| Switzerland | 27,873,547 |
| Sweden | 21,580,191 |
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 | 23,918,813 | 21,050,415 | -2,868,398 |
| France | 17,862,596 | 18,728,210 | +865,614 |
| Germany | 15,345,275 | 14,264,219 | -1,081,056 |
| Switzerland | 12,530,434 | 15,343,113 | +2,812,679 |
| Sweden | 10,162,617 | 11,417,574 | +1,254,957 |
| Italy | 10,363,671 | 9,125,096 | -1,238,575 |
| United States | 10,400,940 | 8,856,652 | -1,544,288 |
| Netherlands | 4,017,420 | 6,252,938 | +2,235,518 |
| Slovakia | 3,956,002 | 3,355,282 | -600,720 |
| Ireland | 3,008,756 | 2,170,992 | -837,764 |
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 | 2,089,047 |
| China | 29,302 |
| Latvia | 15,376 |
| Germany | 14,737 |
| Poland | 11,566 |
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 | 1,573,636 | 515,411 | -1,058,225 |
| China | 14,834 | 14,468 | -366 |
| Latvia | 8,263 | 7,113 | -1,150 |
| Germany | 8,713 | 6,024 | -2,689 |
| Poland | 7,393 | 4,173 | -3,220 |
| United States | 0 | 9,707 | +9,707 |
| Belgium | 3,812 | 2,942 | -870 |
| Turkey | 434 | 5,590 | +5,156 |
| Ireland | 2,315 | 2,434 | +119 |
| 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) | 193,777,882 |
| Air transport | 48,992,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,806,503 |
| Other | 2,430,060 |
| Road transport | 87,992 |
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) | 94,295,385 | 99,482,497 | +5,187,112 |
| Air transport | 25,599,463 | 23,393,249 | -2,206,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,508,798 | 7,297,705 | -1,211,093 |
| Other | 1,710,756 | 719,304 | -991,452 |
| Road transport | 56,347 | 31,645 | -24,702 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 151,303,598 |
| Immingham Docks | 23,744,129 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,970,469 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,990,615 |
| ZLC | 12,702,035 |
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 | 74,745,849 | 76,557,749 | +1,811,900 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,795,685 | 12,948,444 | +2,152,759 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,169,459 | 6,801,010 | -3,368,449 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,117,449 | 6,873,166 | +755,717 |
| ZLC | 5,518,647 | 7,183,388 | +1,664,741 |
| Southampton | 2,888,527 | 3,316,659 | +428,132 |
| Dover | 2,471,260 | 2,457,515 | -13,745 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,896,957 | 1,927,536 | -969,421 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,667,144 | 1,035,418 | -2,631,726 |
| Hull | 671,215 | 3,084,680 | +2,413,465 |
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