Import/export HS code 87149110: Motorcycle frames
The main structural component of motorcycles, supporting the engine and other parts
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 | 11,060,580 |
| China | 10,818,282 |
| Italy | 6,558,514 |
| Netherlands | 2,734,779 |
| Germany | 1,551,228 |
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 | 5,799,568 | 5,261,012 | -538,556 |
| China | 5,375,718 | 5,442,564 | +66,846 |
| Italy | 2,941,340 | 3,617,174 | +675,834 |
| Netherlands | 1,259,159 | 1,475,620 | +216,461 |
| Germany | 849,523 | 701,705 | -147,818 |
| United States | 959,952 | 422,610 | -537,342 |
| France | 420,480 | 388,669 | -31,811 |
| Viet Nam | 250,961 | 268,096 | +17,135 |
| Belgium | 176,521 | 173,060 | -3,461 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 220,295 | 123,219 | -97,076 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 13,793,408 |
| Taiwan | 12,482,683 |
| Italy | 6,155,332 |
| Germany | 1,134,238 |
| Viet Nam | 1,087,704 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,114,669 | 6,678,739 | -435,930 |
| Taiwan | 6,319,814 | 6,162,869 | -156,945 |
| Italy | 2,761,259 | 3,394,073 | +632,814 |
| Germany | 652,018 | 482,220 | -169,798 |
| Viet Nam | 620,702 | 467,002 | -153,700 |
| United States | 388,815 | 283,808 | -105,007 |
| Belgium | 216,314 | 193,073 | -23,241 |
| Indonesia | 140,571 | 95,652 | -44,919 |
| Czechia | 109,109 | 94,742 | -14,367 |
| Spain | 136,262 | 62,649 | -73,613 |
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 | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 |
| Lancashire | 11 |
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 | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| North Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -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) | 13,990,080 |
| Air transport | 12,995,072 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,104,799 |
| Other | 3,287,973 |
| 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) | 6,179,989 | 7,810,091 | +1,630,102 |
| Air transport | 6,925,474 | 6,069,598 | -855,876 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,126,485 | 3,978,314 | +851,829 |
| Other | 2,724,733 | 563,240 | -2,161,493 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 35,191 | +35,191 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,803,140 |
| Felixstowe | 5,608,455 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,461,190 |
| 000 | 3,287,973 |
| Dover | 3,098,822 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,205,337 | 2,597,803 | -607,534 |
| Felixstowe | 2,584,309 | 3,024,146 | +439,837 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,857,507 | 1,603,683 | -253,824 |
| 000 | 2,724,733 | 563,240 | -2,161,493 |
| Dover | 1,087,517 | 2,011,305 | +923,788 |
| Southampton | 1,888,040 | 1,200,504 | -687,536 |
| Thamesport | 1,305,945 | 754,165 | -551,780 |
| 499 | 1,138 | 1,870,493 | +1,869,355 |
| London Gateway Port | 797,021 | 813,677 | +16,656 |
| Birmingham Airport | 686,673 | 890,102 | +203,429 |
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
|
103 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
36 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
26 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities
|
10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 38 |
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 36 |
| 2026-02 | 35 |
| 2026-01 | 42 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 111 |
| UPGRADE BIKES LIMITED | 111 |
| VOVOS REALISATIONS 2026 LIMITED | 109 |
| WHYTE BIKES LIMITED | 104 |
| SADDLEBACK LIMITED | 98 |
| THE MARTLET GROUP LTD | 97 |
| PLANET X LTD | 87 |
| GIANT U.K. LIMITED | 84 |
| CHICKEN CYCLEKIT LIMITED | 74 |
| CYCLESPORT NORTH LIMITED | 73 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 84 |
| 1m-15m | 77 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | 1,127,861 |
| Netherlands | 1,055,997 |
| Germany | 913,184 |
| China | 706,111 |
| Switzerland | 417,970 |
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 | 540,799 | 587,062 | +46,263 |
| Netherlands | 266,429 | 789,568 | +523,139 |
| Germany | 483,802 | 429,382 | -54,420 |
| China | 394,085 | 312,026 | -82,059 |
| Switzerland | 211,935 | 206,035 | -5,900 |
| France | 178,338 | 230,615 | +52,277 |
| Ireland | 233,801 | 172,688 | -61,113 |
| Spain | 56,004 | 281,839 | +225,835 |
| Japan | 106,161 | 196,609 | +90,448 |
| Australia | 107,578 | 143,421 | +35,843 |
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 | 244 |
| China | 100 |
| Cambodia | 66 |
| Taiwan | 9 |
| Tunisia | 8 |
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 | 244 | 0 | -244 |
| China | 87 | 13 | -74 |
| Cambodia | 0 | 66 | +66 |
| Taiwan | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 8 | +8 |
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 | 5,818,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,750,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,273,997 |
| Road transport | 10,830 |
| Other | 427 |
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 | 2,969,893 | 2,849,035 | -120,858 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 786,670 | 963,820 | +177,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 403,753 | 870,244 | +466,491 |
| Road transport | 10,830 | 0 | -10,830 |
| Other | 336 | 91 | -245 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,155,858 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,172,430 |
| ZLC | 770,812 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 689,636 |
| Immingham Docks | 633,250 |
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 | 1,769,896 | 1,385,962 | -383,934 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 300,946 | 871,484 | +570,538 |
| ZLC | 349,160 | 421,652 | +72,492 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 219,916 | 469,720 | +249,804 |
| Immingham Docks | 105,567 | 527,683 | +422,116 |
| Dover | 295,659 | 312,734 | +17,075 |
| London Stansted Airport | 305,645 | 91,632 | -214,013 |
| Southampton | 172,332 | 151,054 | -21,278 |
| Manchester Airport | 213,926 | 47,969 | -165,957 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,005 | 178,081 | +163,076 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87149110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: The main structural component of motorcycles, supporting the engine and other parts