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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 10,564,488 |
| China | 10,091,718 |
| Italy | 5,923,184 |
| Netherlands | 2,398,534 |
| Germany | 1,591,870 |
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 | 4,993,464 | 5,571,024 | +577,560 |
| China | 5,190,974 | 4,900,744 | -290,230 |
| Italy | 2,920,843 | 3,002,341 | +81,498 |
| Netherlands | 1,217,342 | 1,181,192 | -36,150 |
| Germany | 834,692 | 757,178 | -77,514 |
| United States | 940,954 | 578,286 | -362,668 |
| France | 444,478 | 295,017 | -149,461 |
| Belgium | 299,489 | 211,292 | -88,197 |
| Viet Nam | 185,238 | 185,993 | +755 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 98,789 | 191,786 | +92,997 |
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 | 12,695,145 |
| Taiwan | 12,105,859 |
| Italy | 5,627,238 |
| Germany | 1,057,097 |
| Viet Nam | 954,262 |
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 | 6,584,111 | 6,111,034 | -473,077 |
| Taiwan | 5,867,983 | 6,237,876 | +369,893 |
| Italy | 2,777,951 | 2,849,287 | +71,336 |
| Germany | 607,387 | 449,710 | -157,677 |
| Viet Nam | 513,949 | 440,313 | -73,636 |
| United States | 378,563 | 303,889 | -74,674 |
| Belgium | 291,051 | 224,758 | -66,293 |
| Spain | 135,570 | 72,292 | -63,278 |
| Indonesia | 112,645 | 78,316 | -34,329 |
| Sweden | 187,798 | 0 | -187,798 |
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 | 24 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 14 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Devon | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 13,024,525 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,953,647 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,317,484 |
| Other | 3,877,122 |
| Rail transport | 5,064 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,767,397 | 6,257,128 | -510,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,434,978 | 6,518,669 | +1,083,691 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,526,644 | 2,790,840 | -735,804 |
| Other | 2,188,213 | 1,688,909 | -499,304 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,064 | +5,064 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,007,917 |
| Felixstowe | 4,529,788 |
| 000 | 3,877,122 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,511,800 |
| Southampton | 3,035,941 |
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 | 3,076,408 | 2,931,509 | -144,899 |
| Felixstowe | 2,280,164 | 2,249,624 | -30,540 |
| 000 | 2,188,213 | 1,688,909 | -499,304 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,056,689 | 1,455,111 | -601,578 |
| Southampton | 1,529,853 | 1,506,088 | -23,765 |
| Dover | 1,306,242 | 1,145,518 | -160,724 |
| Thamesport | 1,233,111 | 936,575 | -296,536 |
| London Gateway Port | 678,494 | 943,048 | +264,554 |
| Birmingham Airport | 418,626 | 870,739 | +452,113 |
| 499 | 1,138 | 1,216,188 | +1,215,050 |
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 | 93 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 26 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 42 |
| 2025-11 | 43 |
| 2025-10 | 42 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 44 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UPGRADE BIKES LIMITED | 108 |
| VOVOS REALISATIONS 2026 LIMITED | 108 |
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 106 |
| WHYTE BIKES LIMITED | 100 |
| THE MARTLET GROUP LTD | 97 |
| SADDLEBACK LIMITED | 93 |
| PLANET X LTD | 87 |
| GIANT U.K. LIMITED | 79 |
| CHICKEN CYCLEKIT LIMITED | 69 |
| CYCLESPORT NORTH LIMITED | 68 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 78 |
| 1m-15m | 73 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,002,524 |
| United States | 1,001,893 |
| Germany | 900,125 |
| China | 634,360 |
| Switzerland | 438,998 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 285,977 | 716,547 | +430,570 |
| United States | 637,202 | 364,691 | -272,511 |
| Germany | 504,864 | 395,261 | -109,603 |
| China | 280,536 | 353,824 | +73,288 |
| Switzerland | 254,625 | 184,373 | -70,252 |
| Ireland | 253,265 | 172,919 | -80,346 |
| France | 173,698 | 236,622 | +62,924 |
| Japan | 127,770 | 126,732 | -1,038 |
| Australia | 134,127 | 104,168 | -29,959 |
| Canada | 99,715 | 99,536 | -179 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 17,500 |
| XI | 244 |
| China | 96 |
| Cambodia | 66 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 17,500 | 0 | -17,500 |
| XI | 244 | 0 | -244 |
| China | 33 | 63 | +30 |
| Cambodia | 0 | 66 | +66 |
| Taiwan | 9 | 0 | -9 |
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 | 5,524,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,577,778 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,035,183 |
| Other | 24,607 |
| Road transport | 22,246 |
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 | 3,162,602 | 2,361,946 | -800,656 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 898,009 | 679,769 | -218,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 336,729 | 698,454 | +361,725 |
| Other | 24,478 | 129 | -24,349 |
| Road transport | 22,246 | 0 | -22,246 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,250,655 |
| ZLC | 766,294 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 743,687 |
| Immingham Docks | 613,415 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 613,232 |
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 | 1,873,502 | 1,377,153 | -496,349 |
| ZLC | 430,002 | 336,292 | -93,710 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 290,884 | 452,803 | +161,919 |
| Immingham Docks | 116,070 | 497,345 | +381,275 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 321,635 | 291,597 | -30,038 |
| Dover | 295,614 | 235,195 | -60,419 |
| London Stansted Airport | 365,272 | 95,014 | -270,258 |
| Manchester Airport | 194,818 | 65,604 | -129,214 |
| Southampton | 89,123 | 136,715 | +47,592 |
| Holyhead | 101,646 | 25,879 | -75,767 |
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