Import/export HS code 871491: Motorcycle frames and forks
Frames and front forks for motorcycles, providing structural support and steering control
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 19,012,395 |
| China | 16,059,515 |
| Italy | 7,589,208 |
| Netherlands | 3,731,825 |
| Germany | 2,930,325 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 9,675,961 | 9,336,434 | -339,527 |
| China | 8,996,392 | 7,063,123 | -1,933,269 |
| Italy | 3,607,844 | 3,981,364 | +373,520 |
| Netherlands | 2,031,391 | 1,700,434 | -330,957 |
| Germany | 1,337,093 | 1,593,232 | +256,139 |
| United States | 1,705,532 | 1,060,868 | -644,664 |
| France | 471,612 | 517,277 | +45,665 |
| Viet Nam | 312,958 | 472,673 | +159,715 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 363,392 | 180,852 | -182,540 |
| New Zealand | 241,550 | 182,215 | -59,335 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 22,605,331 |
| China | 19,765,980 |
| Italy | 6,969,600 |
| Germany | 1,782,284 |
| Viet Nam | 1,612,801 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 11,406,739 | 11,198,592 | -208,147 |
| China | 11,169,755 | 8,596,225 | -2,573,530 |
| Italy | 3,325,382 | 3,644,218 | +318,836 |
| Germany | 884,085 | 898,199 | +14,114 |
| Viet Nam | 814,263 | 798,538 | -15,725 |
| United States | 689,989 | 581,252 | -108,737 |
| Belgium | 236,040 | 176,151 | -59,889 |
| New Zealand | 241,550 | 156,906 | -84,644 |
| Spain | 175,789 | 149,409 | -26,380 |
| Czechia | 131,601 | 153,732 | +22,131 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 33 |
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 | 26 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 9 | -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) | 22,499,798 |
| Air transport | 21,145,536 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,382,802 |
| Other | 4,564,292 |
| Rail transport | 35,191 |
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) | 10,176,892 | 12,322,906 | +2,146,014 |
| Air transport | 11,860,038 | 9,285,498 | -2,574,540 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,326,722 | 5,056,080 | +729,358 |
| Other | 3,866,246 | 698,046 | -3,168,200 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 35,191 | +35,191 |
| Road transport | 896 | 7,234 | +6,338 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 9,400,632 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,966,869 |
| Southampton | 5,596,869 |
| 000 | 4,564,292 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,059,795 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,769,364 | 4,631,268 | -138,096 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,561,468 | 3,405,401 | -1,156,067 |
| Southampton | 3,411,747 | 2,185,122 | -1,226,625 |
| 000 | 3,866,246 | 698,046 | -3,168,200 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,087,858 | 1,971,937 | -115,921 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,342,831 | 1,491,559 | -851,272 |
| Dover | 1,265,233 | 2,135,753 | +870,520 |
| 499 | 2,891 | 3,071,465 | +3,068,574 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,428,319 | 1,560,905 | +132,586 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,306,536 | 1,545,047 | +238,511 |
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
|
142 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
52 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
42 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
28 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
15 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 69 |
| 2026-04 | 72 |
| 2026-03 | 70 |
| 2026-02 | 63 |
| 2026-01 | 61 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SILVERFISH UK LIMITED | 123 |
| BROMPTON BICYCLE LIMITED | 122 |
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 120 |
| CYCLESPORT NORTH LIMITED | 119 |
| SADDLEBACK LIMITED | 117 |
| ZYRO LIMITED | 114 |
| VOVOS REALISATIONS 2026 LIMITED | 114 |
| DOLAN BIKES LTD | 113 |
| UPGRADE BIKES LIMITED | 112 |
| WHYTE BIKES LIMITED | 109 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 143 |
| 1m-15m | 126 |
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| Other | 23 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,138,006 |
| Germany | 1,263,646 |
| Netherlands | 1,239,742 |
| China | 776,862 |
| Switzerland | 659,453 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,023,382 | 1,114,624 | +91,242 |
| Germany | 745,510 | 518,136 | -227,374 |
| Netherlands | 855,413 | 384,329 | -471,084 |
| China | 453,079 | 323,783 | -129,296 |
| Switzerland | 344,650 | 314,803 | -29,847 |
| Japan | 402,580 | 252,597 | -149,983 |
| Ireland | 305,172 | 261,119 | -44,053 |
| France | 224,636 | 265,991 | +41,355 |
| Spain | 157,132 | 295,266 | +138,134 |
| Canada | 199,938 | 232,932 | +32,994 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 477 |
| XI | 244 |
| Cambodia | 66 |
| Indonesia | 17 |
| Taiwan | 9 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 352 | 125 | -227 |
| XI | 244 | 0 | -244 |
| Cambodia | 0 | 66 | +66 |
| Indonesia | 17 | 0 | -17 |
| Taiwan | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 8 | +8 |
| Bangladesh | 0 | 5 | +5 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 9,135,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,239,235 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,788,503 |
| Road transport | 10,830 |
| Other | 1,306 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,749,139 | 4,386,822 | -362,317 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,074,426 | 1,164,809 | +90,383 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,199,283 | 589,220 | -610,063 |
| Road transport | 10,830 | 0 | -10,830 |
| Other | 618 | 688 | +70 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,951,332 |
| ZLC | 1,564,159 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,562,957 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 871,772 |
| Dover | 798,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,700,307 | 2,251,025 | -449,282 |
| ZLC | 836,196 | 727,963 | -108,233 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 406,617 | 1,156,340 | +749,723 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 362,139 | 509,633 | +147,494 |
| Dover | 374,246 | 423,942 | +49,696 |
| London Stansted Airport | 553,765 | 140,697 | -413,068 |
| Immingham Docks | 580,072 | 41,749 | -538,323 |
| Southampton | 260,905 | 237,349 | -23,556 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,209 | 292,191 | +267,982 |
| Manchester Airport | 210,119 | 73,635 | -136,484 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 871491
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Frames and front forks for motorcycles, providing structural support and steering control