Import/export HS code 871492: Motorcycle wheel rims and spokes
Rims and spokes for motorcycle wheels, providing strength and stability
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,613,549 |
| Netherlands | 2,052,811 |
| Taiwan | 1,882,397 |
| Belgium | 1,264,298 |
| United States | 675,322 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,019,149 | 1,594,400 | +575,251 |
| Netherlands | 1,268,723 | 784,088 | -484,635 |
| Taiwan | 898,468 | 983,929 | +85,461 |
| Belgium | 794,856 | 469,442 | -325,414 |
| United States | 386,816 | 288,506 | -98,310 |
| Austria | 149,061 | 279,141 | +130,080 |
| France | 150,678 | 203,141 | +52,463 |
| Italy | 165,159 | 170,812 | +5,653 |
| Hungary | 118,160 | 186,339 | +68,179 |
| Germany | 52,665 | 186,110 | +133,445 |
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 | 3,020,548 |
| Taiwan | 2,258,520 |
| Hungary | 1,515,816 |
| Belgium | 1,305,849 |
| United States | 748,922 |
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 | 1,289,103 | 1,731,445 | +442,342 |
| Taiwan | 1,013,270 | 1,245,250 | +231,980 |
| Hungary | 852,223 | 663,593 | -188,630 |
| Belgium | 792,992 | 512,857 | -280,135 |
| United States | 391,032 | 357,890 | -33,142 |
| France | 146,742 | 192,359 | +45,617 |
| Italy | 137,247 | 143,137 | +5,890 |
| Poland | 114,200 | 18,285 | -95,915 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 106,780 | +106,780 |
| Portugal | 40,295 | 57,541 | +17,246 |
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 | 15 |
| Lancashire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
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 | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -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) | 4,245,244 |
| Air transport | 3,352,942 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,604,670 |
| Other | 899,085 |
| Road transport | 57,027 |
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) | 1,889,303 | 2,355,941 | +466,638 |
| Air transport | 1,832,811 | 1,520,131 | -312,680 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,261,807 | 1,342,863 | +81,056 |
| Other | 508,690 | 390,395 | -118,295 |
| Road transport | 0 | 57,027 | +57,027 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,591,261 |
| Felixstowe | 1,579,839 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,372,773 |
| London Gateway Port | 967,317 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 964,258 |
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 | 849,595 | 741,666 | -107,929 |
| Felixstowe | 898,921 | 680,918 | -218,003 |
| London Stansted Airport | 872,203 | 500,570 | -371,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 233,758 | 733,559 | +499,801 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 492,244 | 472,014 | -20,230 |
| Southampton | 350,121 | 596,089 | +245,968 |
| 000 | 508,690 | 390,395 | -118,295 |
| Thamesport | 349,300 | 140,602 | -208,698 |
| Belfast Airport | 175,309 | 269,662 | +94,353 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,243 | 273,839 | +183,596 |
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 | 37 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 0-1m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 995,309 |
| United States | 282,918 |
| Belgium | 179,490 |
| Germany | 178,086 |
| France | 117,788 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 540,764 | 454,545 | -86,219 |
| United States | 190,752 | 92,166 | -98,586 |
| Belgium | 120,205 | 59,285 | -60,920 |
| Germany | 116,549 | 61,537 | -55,012 |
| France | 34,742 | 83,046 | +48,304 |
| China | 102,811 | 0 | -102,811 |
| Australia | 65,041 | 27,445 | -37,596 |
| Netherlands | 49,876 | 36,510 | -13,366 |
| Jamaica | 76,641 | 0 | -76,641 |
| India | 59,280 | 16,927 | -42,353 |
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 | 525 |
| Taiwan | 166 |
| Finland | 151 |
| XI | 35 |
| Tunisia | 30 |
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 | 190 | 335 | +145 |
| Taiwan | 151 | 15 | -136 |
| Finland | 58 | 93 | +35 |
| XI | 33 | 2 | -31 |
| Tunisia | 30 | 0 | -30 |
| Croatia | 0 | 15 | +15 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 989,266 |
| Air transport | 915,959 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 449,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 261,161 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 535,648 | 453,618 | -82,030 |
| Air transport | 555,347 | 360,612 | -194,735 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 224,278 | 225,065 | +787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 221,788 | 39,373 | -182,415 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 989,266 |
| East Midlands Airport | 456,849 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 288,344 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 243,881 |
| Dover | 106,826 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 535,648 | 453,618 | -82,030 |
| East Midlands Airport | 310,873 | 145,976 | -164,897 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 144,457 | 143,887 | -570 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 139,654 | 104,227 | -35,427 |
| Dover | 50,519 | 56,307 | +5,788 |
| London Gateway Port | 85,082 | 10,743 | -74,339 |
| ZLC | 45,420 | 35,356 | -10,064 |
| Felixstowe | 73,147 | 1,990 | -71,157 |
| Southampton | 60,741 | 2,314 | -58,427 |
| London Stansted Airport | 38,834 | 22,636 | -16,198 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 871492
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rims and spokes for motorcycle wheels, providing strength and stability