Import/export HS code 870895: Safety airbags and parts
Airbags and inflator systems for vehicle safety
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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 | 91,794,523 |
| Hungary | 60,380,821 |
| Belgium | 45,831,648 |
| France | 30,500,579 |
| Poland | 22,744,483 |
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 | 23,855,615 | 67,938,908 | +44,083,293 |
| Hungary | 32,780,233 | 27,600,588 | -5,179,645 |
| Belgium | 22,164,064 | 23,667,584 | +1,503,520 |
| France | 18,200,588 | 12,299,991 | -5,900,597 |
| Poland | 9,074,155 | 13,670,328 | +4,596,173 |
| Netherlands | 9,645,876 | 9,220,764 | -425,112 |
| Czechia | 9,876,884 | 7,465,690 | -2,411,194 |
| Spain | 5,658,115 | 3,765,214 | -1,892,901 |
| Portugal | 3,029,585 | 4,573,376 | +1,543,791 |
| Turkey | 2,041,291 | 2,450,485 | +409,194 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 98,546,826 |
| Germany | 47,401,728 |
| Portugal | 37,882,137 |
| Czechia | 35,827,143 |
| Poland | 32,452,638 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 35,519,893 | 63,026,933 | +27,507,040 |
| Germany | 20,747,615 | 26,654,113 | +5,906,498 |
| Portugal | 17,244,283 | 20,637,854 | +3,393,571 |
| Czechia | 19,327,883 | 16,499,260 | -2,828,623 |
| Poland | 16,299,759 | 16,152,879 | -146,880 |
| France | 13,830,916 | 13,591,256 | -239,660 |
| Spain | 10,469,545 | 8,558,801 | -1,910,744 |
| China | 2,322,430 | 2,929,035 | +606,605 |
| Turkey | 2,080,312 | 2,474,641 | +394,329 |
| South Korea | 159,642 | 3,062,895 | +2,903,253 |
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 | 15 |
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
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 | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 7 | -6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Essex | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 190,749,870 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,764,956 |
| Other | 28,499,346 |
| Air transport | 20,279,827 |
| Rail transport | 2,114,589 |
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) | 98,506,522 | 92,243,348 | -6,263,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,780,862 | 68,984,094 | +59,203,232 |
| Other | 22,609,856 | 5,889,490 | -16,720,366 |
| Air transport | 10,756,163 | 9,523,664 | -1,232,499 |
| Rail transport | 682,265 | 1,432,324 | +750,059 |
| Road transport | 894,696 | 743,225 | -151,471 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 70,042,281 |
| Harwich | 46,686,253 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,780,138 |
| 000 | 28,499,346 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,323,561 |
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 | 35,211,666 | 34,830,615 | -381,051 |
| Harwich | 22,688,738 | 23,997,515 | +1,308,777 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,441,959 | 39,338,179 | +37,896,220 |
| 000 | 22,609,856 | 5,889,490 | -16,720,366 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,732,737 | 10,590,824 | -141,913 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,368,739 | 7,507,842 | -5,860,897 |
| Oxford Airport | 9,983,334 | 8,928,646 | -1,054,688 |
| 499 | 201,674 | 18,631,400 | +18,429,726 |
| Hull | 9,548,160 | 9,225,754 | -322,406 |
| Felixstowe | 5,226,412 | 4,486,082 | -740,330 |
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 | 57 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 32 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 37 |
| 2026-02 | 38 |
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-12 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 77 |
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 47,527,900 |
| Italy | 5,948,192 |
| France | 5,391,551 |
| United States | 3,314,953 |
| Spain | 3,239,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 39,743,084 | 7,784,816 | -31,958,268 |
| Italy | 3,459,751 | 2,488,441 | -971,310 |
| France | 1,517,137 | 3,874,414 | +2,357,277 |
| United States | 1,486,431 | 1,828,522 | +342,091 |
| Spain | 1,298,835 | 1,940,303 | +641,468 |
| Germany | 729,450 | 945,966 | +216,516 |
| Saint Helena | 1,035,459 | 539,433 | -496,026 |
| Japan | 215,470 | 1,045,180 | +829,710 |
| Switzerland | 768,813 | 465,652 | -303,161 |
| Ireland | 422,313 | 687,180 | +264,867 |
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 | 53,389 |
| Germany | 3,277 |
| China | 3,270 |
| Bulgaria | 2,005 |
| Nicaragua | 1,475 |
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 | 19,520 | 33,869 | +14,349 |
| Germany | 2,239 | 1,038 | -1,201 |
| China | 426 | 2,844 | +2,418 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 2,005 | +2,005 |
| Nicaragua | 1,475 | 0 | -1,475 |
| Hungary | 45 | 363 | +318 |
| Ireland | 86 | 0 | -86 |
| Czechia | 41 | 0 | -41 |
| Finland | 0 | 6 | +6 |
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) | 66,633,838 |
| Air transport | 7,492,475 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,900,614 |
| Other | 211,049 |
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) | 48,560,127 | 18,073,711 | -30,486,416 |
| Air transport | 3,322,729 | 4,169,746 | +847,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,959,868 | 3,940,746 | +980,878 |
| Other | 98,394 | 112,655 | +14,261 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,354,974 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,820,062 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,445,788 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,472,817 |
| Southampton | 2,112,102 |
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 | 41,235,204 | 17,119,770 | -24,115,434 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,359,668 | 460,394 | -4,899,274 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,439,737 | 2,006,051 | +566,314 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,097,911 | 1,374,906 | +276,995 |
| Southampton | 706,021 | 1,406,081 | +700,060 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,034,875 | 639,000 | -395,875 |
| Dover | 1,409,387 | 148,137 | -1,261,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 688,083 | 457,168 | -230,915 |
| Felixstowe | 458,116 | 615,691 | +157,575 |
| Holyhead | 110,482 | 555,164 | +444,682 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870895
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Airbags and inflator systems for vehicle safety