Import/export HS code 8712: Non-motorized bicycles and cycles
Covers all types of bicycles and cycles that do not have a motor, including delivery tricycles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 75,336,806 |
| Taiwan | 72,182,042 |
| Germany | 70,823,669 |
| Viet Nam | 41,440,500 |
| China | 40,858,832 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 38,240,760 | 37,096,046 | -1,144,714 |
| Taiwan | 33,656,756 | 38,525,286 | +4,868,530 |
| Germany | 39,981,682 | 30,841,987 | -9,139,695 |
| Viet Nam | 21,750,094 | 19,690,406 | -2,059,688 |
| China | 21,747,721 | 19,111,111 | -2,636,610 |
| Bangladesh | 13,348,844 | 22,432,133 | +9,083,289 |
| Indonesia | 14,893,315 | 19,822,404 | +4,929,089 |
| Tunisia | 16,015,423 | 11,227,800 | -4,787,623 |
| Belgium | 12,783,277 | 9,387,683 | -3,395,594 |
| India | 12,222,187 | 9,567,541 | -2,654,646 |
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 | 100,306,155 |
| Taiwan | 98,383,193 |
| China | 61,852,350 |
| Cambodia | 52,935,200 |
| Bangladesh | 39,244,895 |
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 | 49,781,893 | 50,524,262 | +742,369 |
| Taiwan | 46,942,978 | 51,440,215 | +4,497,237 |
| China | 29,021,154 | 32,831,196 | +3,810,042 |
| Cambodia | 28,182,650 | 24,752,550 | -3,430,100 |
| Bangladesh | 15,369,761 | 23,875,134 | +8,505,373 |
| Indonesia | 15,236,419 | 19,938,258 | +4,701,839 |
| Tunisia | 17,356,945 | 11,906,190 | -5,450,755 |
| India | 12,814,323 | 8,992,996 | -3,821,327 |
| Portugal | 5,193,661 | 7,013,823 | +1,820,162 |
| Italy | 6,065,955 | 5,563,771 | -502,184 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 30 |
| Inner London - East | 28 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 | 7 | -7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| North Yorkshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Devon | 6 | 7 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 246,169,392 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 119,767,547 |
| Other | 109,308,599 |
| Air transport | 49,565,978 |
| Rail transport | 6,669,165 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,538,246 | 163,631,146 | +81,092,900 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,454,137 | 54,313,410 | -11,140,727 |
| Other | 96,819,669 | 12,488,930 | -84,330,739 |
| Air transport | 20,469,363 | 29,096,615 | +8,627,252 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 6,669,165 | +6,669,165 |
| Road transport | 71,510 | 621,381 | +549,871 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 109,308,599 |
| London Gateway Port | 90,814,002 |
| 499 | 90,321,563 |
| Felixstowe | 46,625,378 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,478,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 96,819,669 | 12,488,930 | -84,330,739 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,390,361 | 51,423,641 | +12,033,280 |
| 499 | 0 | 90,321,563 | +90,321,563 |
| Felixstowe | 26,078,351 | 20,547,027 | -5,531,324 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,115,079 | 15,363,169 | -5,751,910 |
| Birmingham Airport | 12,296,890 | 18,975,637 | +6,678,747 |
| Dover | 8,477,811 | 11,483,417 | +3,005,606 |
| London | 11,088,932 | 8,764,516 | -2,324,416 |
| Thamesport | 10,438,631 | 7,921,747 | -2,516,884 |
| Hull | 5,885,156 | 6,921,465 | +1,036,309 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
170 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
67 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
19 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 60 |
| 2026-04 | 46 |
| 2026-03 | 68 |
| 2026-02 | 50 |
| 2026-01 | 44 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 123 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 122 |
| GIANT U.K. LIMITED | 121 |
| HALFORDS LIMITED | 118 |
| MERIDA BICYCLES LIMITED | 114 |
| TANDEM GROUP PLC | 103 |
| W REALISATIONS 2023 LIMITED | 96 |
| MOORE LARGE & CO. LIMITED | 85 |
| FRASERS GROUP TRADING LIMITED | 83 |
| ACCELL UK & IRELAND LTD | 81 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 130 |
| 1m-15m | 105 |
| 54m+ | 43 |
| Other | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 47,384,673 |
| Netherlands | 19,168,172 |
| United States | 11,818,925 |
| Japan | 10,384,967 |
| South Korea | 8,429,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 29,356,643 | 18,028,030 | -11,328,613 |
| Netherlands | 12,417,117 | 6,751,055 | -5,666,062 |
| United States | 8,296,030 | 3,522,895 | -4,773,135 |
| Japan | 7,389,009 | 2,995,958 | -4,393,051 |
| South Korea | 5,587,273 | 2,842,329 | -2,744,944 |
| Ireland | 3,605,088 | 2,172,554 | -1,432,534 |
| Germany | 2,689,801 | 2,162,766 | -527,035 |
| Nigeria | 1,762,611 | 1,322,434 | -440,177 |
| Singapore | 1,487,750 | 1,181,812 | -305,938 |
| Switzerland | 1,320,067 | 1,241,103 | -78,964 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Tunisia | 1,249,496 |
| Sierra Leone | 1,187,621 |
| Bangladesh | 323,910 |
| Cambodia | 264,469 |
| China | 182,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | 695,086 | 554,410 | -140,676 |
| Sierra Leone | 655,287 | 532,334 | -122,953 |
| Bangladesh | 180,395 | 143,515 | -36,880 |
| Cambodia | 225,627 | 38,842 | -186,785 |
| China | 82,618 | 99,520 | +16,902 |
| Indonesia | 127,287 | 5,249 | -122,038 |
| Bahrain | 12,012 | 14,235 | +2,223 |
| India | 18,711 | 7,280 | -11,431 |
| Philippines | 18,836 | 6,485 | -12,351 |
| Viet Nam | 17,697 | 0 | -17,697 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,785,138 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,309,820 |
| Air transport | 27,683,393 |
| Other | 3,623,352 |
| Road transport | 18,688 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,250,058 | 30,535,080 | -16,714,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,210,519 | 11,099,301 | -7,111,218 |
| Air transport | 18,758,766 | 8,924,627 | -9,834,139 |
| Other | 2,127,740 | 1,495,612 | -632,128 |
| Road transport | 15,591 | 3,097 | -12,494 |
| Rail transport | 2,125 | 0 | -2,125 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 33,732,162 |
| Southampton | 30,948,185 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,160,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,896,147 |
| Felixstowe | 9,890,645 |
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 Gateway Port | 19,228,164 | 14,503,998 | -4,724,166 |
| Southampton | 21,413,197 | 9,534,988 | -11,878,209 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,781,579 | 8,378,597 | -3,402,982 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,477,698 | 4,418,449 | -8,059,249 |
| Felixstowe | 4,293,280 | 5,597,365 | +1,304,085 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,579,043 | 3,349,946 | -1,229,097 |
| Dover | 4,587,485 | 1,732,642 | -2,854,843 |
| 000 | 2,127,740 | 1,495,612 | -632,128 |
| ZLC | 1,273,621 | 963,538 | -310,083 |
| London | 1,442,046 | 389,845 | -1,052,201 |
Quick facts
HS code: 8712
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Covers all types of bicycles and cycles that do not have a motor, including delivery tricycles