Import/export HS code 851220: Various vehicle lights and signals
Lights and visual signalling equipment for vehicles other than bicycles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 182,833,522 |
| Netherlands | 147,436,154 |
| Germany | 144,666,988 |
| Czechia | 116,414,510 |
| France | 111,890,072 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 98,379,914 | 84,453,608 | -13,926,306 |
| Netherlands | 72,415,942 | 75,020,212 | +2,604,270 |
| Germany | 76,396,617 | 68,270,371 | -8,126,246 |
| Czechia | 69,989,856 | 46,424,654 | -23,565,202 |
| France | 68,474,752 | 43,415,320 | -25,059,432 |
| China | 48,925,780 | 46,352,226 | -2,573,554 |
| Belgium | 34,817,257 | 36,713,104 | +1,895,847 |
| Poland | 23,424,015 | 19,440,526 | -3,983,489 |
| Spain | 18,114,945 | 18,525,315 | +410,370 |
| Taiwan | 18,900,025 | 16,327,378 | -2,572,647 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 183,726,966 |
| Czechia | 164,847,128 |
| Slovakia | 150,921,759 |
| France | 131,007,425 |
| China | 110,573,634 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 99,381,414 | 84,345,552 | -15,035,862 |
| Czechia | 100,290,021 | 64,557,107 | -35,732,914 |
| Slovakia | 70,138,860 | 80,782,899 | +10,644,039 |
| France | 77,137,801 | 53,869,624 | -23,268,177 |
| China | 57,077,111 | 53,496,523 | -3,580,588 |
| Poland | 35,023,143 | 31,588,048 | -3,435,095 |
| Spain | 32,228,727 | 31,677,813 | -550,914 |
| Taiwan | 20,590,975 | 17,641,112 | -2,949,863 |
| Morocco | 8,178,416 | 20,518,443 | +12,340,027 |
| Viet Nam | 13,199,538 | 15,137,690 | +1,938,152 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 71 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 63 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 56 |
| West Midlands | 55 |
| Greater Manchester | 52 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 53 | 54 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 51 | 49 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 46 | 44 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 41 | 42 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 35 | 34 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 34 | 33 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 37 | 30 | -7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 38 | 37 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 29 | 32 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 28 | 32 | +4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 614,127,407 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 223,018,221 |
| Other | 170,433,897 |
| Air transport | 127,449,052 |
| Rail transport | 33,389,529 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 334,563,799 | 279,563,608 | -55,000,191 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,658,720 | 136,359,501 | +49,700,781 |
| Other | 106,884,918 | 63,548,979 | -43,335,939 |
| Air transport | 63,212,586 | 64,236,466 | +1,023,880 |
| Rail transport | 26,292,250 | 7,097,279 | -19,194,971 |
| Road transport | 10,415,461 | 5,618,550 | -4,796,911 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 234,029,262 |
| 000 | 170,433,897 |
| London | 112,270,926 |
| Oxford Airport | 73,625,116 |
| Immingham Docks | 71,780,676 |
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 | 117,859,108 | 116,170,154 | -1,688,954 |
| 000 | 106,884,918 | 63,548,979 | -43,335,939 |
| London | 60,527,377 | 51,743,549 | -8,783,828 |
| Oxford Airport | 35,484,737 | 38,140,379 | +2,655,642 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,118,530 | 32,662,146 | -6,456,384 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,309,658 | 25,343,459 | -17,966,199 |
| 499 | 10,219,658 | 50,832,269 | +40,612,611 |
| Felixstowe | 33,126,787 | 26,530,401 | -6,596,386 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,851,177 | 22,400,663 | -12,450,514 |
| Southampton | 25,392,699 | 20,286,650 | -5,106,049 |
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 | 326 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 189 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 95 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 85 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 51 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 240 |
| 2025-11 | 265 |
| 2025-10 | 255 |
| 2025-09 | 244 |
| 2025-08 | 233 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| STEDALL (VEHICLE FITTINGS) LIMITED | 120 |
| TRUPART LIMITED | 120 |
| SMR AUTOMOTIVE MIRRORS UK LIMITED | 120 |
| ASTON MARTIN LAGONDA LIMITED | 119 |
| RING AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 119 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 118 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 118 |
| L.A.P. ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 116 |
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 115 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 115 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 430 |
| 54m+ | 301 |
| 0-1m | 147 |
| 15m-54m | 123 |
| Other | 79 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 112,310,814 |
| France | 67,228,749 |
| United States | 57,267,424 |
| Belgium | 24,658,663 |
| Italy | 20,741,305 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 60,881,365 | 51,429,449 | -9,451,916 |
| France | 35,425,958 | 31,802,791 | -3,623,167 |
| United States | 36,355,540 | 20,911,884 | -15,443,656 |
| Belgium | 13,021,674 | 11,636,989 | -1,384,685 |
| Italy | 11,336,081 | 9,405,224 | -1,930,857 |
| Ireland | 8,309,688 | 7,909,882 | -399,806 |
| Australia | 3,099,159 | 13,060,835 | +9,961,676 |
| China | 9,510,676 | 6,331,743 | -3,178,933 |
| Sweden | 13,961,053 | 1,739,453 | -12,221,600 |
| Czechia | 7,104,748 | 5,189,651 | -1,915,097 |
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 | 1,319,635 |
| Poland | 151,394 |
| Switzerland | 97,642 |
| Sweden | 70,664 |
| France | 48,725 |
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 | 661,726 | 657,909 | -3,817 |
| Poland | 80,159 | 71,235 | -8,924 |
| Switzerland | 49,068 | 48,574 | -494 |
| Sweden | 34,381 | 36,283 | +1,902 |
| France | 26,327 | 22,398 | -3,929 |
| XI | 18,484 | 27,865 | +9,381 |
| Slovakia | 10,237 | 10,294 | +57 |
| Taiwan | 8,992 | 9,857 | +865 |
| Czechia | 7,749 | 8,164 | +415 |
| Germany | 7,934 | 6,486 | -1,448 |
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) | 265,545,205 |
| Air transport | 106,669,498 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,942,045 |
| Other | 2,123,355 |
| Road transport | 460,044 |
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) | 143,616,765 | 121,928,440 | -21,688,325 |
| Air transport | 59,256,840 | 47,412,658 | -11,844,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,756,816 | 37,185,229 | -21,571,587 |
| Other | 1,079,990 | 1,043,365 | -36,625 |
| Road transport | 445,087 | 14,957 | -430,130 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 217,879,984 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 42,361,439 |
| Southampton | 34,360,579 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,502,373 |
| London Gateway Port | 30,740,808 |
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 | 116,356,316 | 101,523,668 | -14,832,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,310,633 | 22,050,806 | +1,740,173 |
| Southampton | 20,359,578 | 14,001,001 | -6,358,577 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,858,232 | 14,644,141 | -2,214,091 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,876,973 | 13,863,835 | -3,013,138 |
| ZLC | 17,608,470 | 4,878,908 | -12,729,562 |
| Dover | 12,913,219 | 7,091,885 | -5,821,334 |
| Felixstowe | 12,780,588 | 2,228,200 | -10,552,388 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,966,921 | 4,654,612 | -1,312,309 |
| Holyhead | 4,913,394 | 5,477,154 | +563,760 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lights and visual signalling equipment for vehicles other than bicycles