Import/export HS code 830230: Vehicle fittings
Metal parts and fittings designed for cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 116,431,768 |
| China | 64,316,637 |
| Germany | 62,960,457 |
| Slovakia | 42,251,249 |
| Netherlands | 19,900,455 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 59,842,509 | 56,589,259 | -3,253,250 |
| China | 31,921,744 | 32,394,893 | +473,149 |
| Germany | 34,660,343 | 28,300,114 | -6,360,229 |
| Slovakia | 19,612,082 | 22,639,167 | +3,027,085 |
| Netherlands | 10,457,765 | 9,442,690 | -1,015,075 |
| Czechia | 13,801,927 | 5,595,056 | -8,206,871 |
| France | 10,035,418 | 4,522,661 | -5,512,757 |
| Spain | 8,001,538 | 6,526,198 | -1,475,340 |
| Italy | 4,605,271 | 5,654,793 | +1,049,522 |
| Belgium | 4,728,995 | 4,616,921 | -112,074 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 118,358,481 |
| China | 66,120,294 |
| Germany | 59,128,406 |
| Slovakia | 43,805,514 |
| Czechia | 21,247,697 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 60,942,457 | 57,416,024 | -3,526,433 |
| China | 32,815,246 | 33,305,048 | +489,802 |
| Germany | 32,466,409 | 26,661,997 | -5,804,412 |
| Slovakia | 20,683,827 | 23,121,687 | +2,437,860 |
| Czechia | 14,915,011 | 6,332,686 | -8,582,325 |
| Spain | 9,365,468 | 7,987,106 | -1,378,362 |
| Italy | 5,046,428 | 6,077,597 | +1,031,169 |
| France | 6,480,961 | 3,402,167 | -3,078,794 |
| Netherlands | 5,087,594 | 4,261,851 | -825,743 |
| Poland | 4,358,485 | 4,117,358 | -241,127 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 45 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 39 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 37 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 36 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 37 | 33 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 27 | 30 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 31 | 29 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 25 | 28 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 21 | 24 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 22 | 15 | -7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 17 | 18 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 | 19 | +2 |
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) | 175,050,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 162,367,832 |
| Other | 39,945,059 |
| Air transport | 35,956,835 |
| Rail transport | 7,338,406 |
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) | 80,631,739 | 94,418,993 | +13,787,254 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,242,079 | 72,125,753 | -18,116,326 |
| Other | 26,599,823 | 13,345,236 | -13,254,587 |
| Air transport | 18,126,858 | 17,829,977 | -296,881 |
| Rail transport | 4,975,436 | 2,362,970 | -2,612,466 |
| Road transport | 5,270,985 | 1,063,615 | -4,207,370 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 77,431,512 |
| Middlesbrough | 59,721,800 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,269,105 |
| 000 | 39,945,059 |
| Felixstowe | 31,291,847 |
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 | 38,767,863 | 38,663,649 | -104,214 |
| Middlesbrough | 29,426,667 | 30,295,133 | +868,466 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,516,220 | 13,752,885 | -16,763,335 |
| 000 | 26,599,823 | 13,345,236 | -13,254,587 |
| Felixstowe | 17,355,001 | 13,936,846 | -3,418,155 |
| Tyne | 3,964,904 | 17,933,808 | +13,968,904 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,697,473 | 5,948,511 | -7,748,962 |
| Portsmouth | 6,961,859 | 11,165,987 | +4,204,128 |
| Oxford Airport | 8,103,025 | 8,189,746 | +86,721 |
| 499 | 3,559,537 | 10,983,229 | +7,423,692 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 149 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 105 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 76 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 142 |
| 2025-11 | 149 |
| 2025-10 | 150 |
| 2025-09 | 147 |
| 2025-08 | 140 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COMMERCIAL BODY FITTINGS LIMITED | 120 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 119 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 116 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 116 |
| BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED | 114 |
| HI-LEX ACT WALES LTD | 114 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 113 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 113 |
| ALBERT JAGGER LIMITED | 111 |
| GWINDY 2012 LIMITED | 111 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 229 |
| 1m-15m | 224 |
| 15m-54m | 77 |
| 0-1m | 62 |
| Other | 42 |
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 | 16,445,479 |
| Germany | 6,865,682 |
| China | 5,381,388 |
| France | 3,566,020 |
| Netherlands | 2,997,485 |
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 | 10,226,195 | 6,219,284 | -4,006,911 |
| Germany | 3,336,389 | 3,529,293 | +192,904 |
| China | 3,623,018 | 1,758,370 | -1,864,648 |
| France | 1,719,895 | 1,846,125 | +126,230 |
| Netherlands | 1,388,410 | 1,609,075 | +220,665 |
| Ireland | 1,456,857 | 1,510,590 | +53,733 |
| Spain | 1,298,063 | 1,351,906 | +53,843 |
| Slovakia | 1,463,741 | 1,033,891 | -429,850 |
| Australia | 865,785 | 1,539,731 | +673,946 |
| Italy | 819,975 | 1,035,242 | +215,267 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 220,189 |
| Taiwan | 128,240 |
| Poland | 117,416 |
| Italy | 85,626 |
| XI | 58,381 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 93,438 | 126,751 | +33,313 |
| Taiwan | 55,926 | 72,314 | +16,388 |
| Poland | 74,497 | 42,919 | -31,578 |
| Italy | 36,826 | 48,800 | +11,974 |
| XI | 19,318 | 39,063 | +19,745 |
| China | 20,568 | 26,321 | +5,753 |
| United States | 16,456 | 15,853 | -603 |
| Germany | 20,844 | 9,025 | -11,819 |
| Nicaragua | 8,589 | 9,621 | +1,032 |
| Czechia | 2,469 | 1,673 | -796 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,137,408 |
| Air transport | 23,010,060 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,565,908 |
| Other | 781,540 |
| Road transport | 99,686 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,414,383 | 11,723,025 | +308,642 |
| Air transport | 11,778,369 | 11,231,691 | -546,678 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,463,987 | 9,101,921 | -4,362,066 |
| Other | 371,320 | 410,220 | +38,900 |
| Road transport | 99,686 | 0 | -99,686 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,818,397 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,680,747 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,449,549 |
| Southampton | 6,254,814 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,476,668 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,930,049 | 7,888,348 | -41,701 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,899,871 | 4,780,876 | +881,005 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,189,114 | 3,260,435 | -928,679 |
| Southampton | 2,953,632 | 3,301,182 | +347,550 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,280,695 | 2,195,973 | -1,084,722 |
| Felixstowe | 3,775,578 | 1,185,971 | -2,589,607 |
| ZLC | 1,789,856 | 2,095,963 | +306,107 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,014,608 | 1,317,282 | -697,326 |
| London | 1,166,150 | 1,537,003 | +370,853 |
| London Stansted Airport | 988,304 | 642,652 | -345,652 |
Quick facts
HS code: 830230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Metal parts and fittings designed for cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles