Import/export HS code 870210: Diesel-powered buses
Buses that run only on diesel engines, commonly used for public transportation and long-distance travel
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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 | 428,511,995 |
| Spain | 116,577,913 |
| China | 67,457,744 |
| Belgium | 35,407,918 |
| Portugal | 31,497,818 |
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 | 209,472,477 | 219,039,518 | +9,567,041 |
| Spain | 56,970,041 | 59,607,872 | +2,637,831 |
| China | 30,341,395 | 37,116,349 | +6,774,954 |
| Belgium | 18,644,704 | 16,763,214 | -1,881,490 |
| Portugal | 15,012,842 | 16,484,976 | +1,472,134 |
| Netherlands | 13,716,867 | 13,643,727 | -73,140 |
| Germany | 11,310,270 | 15,593,028 | +4,282,758 |
| Lithuania | 11,883,369 | 11,728,496 | -154,873 |
| Finland | 18,197,860 | 3,654,698 | -14,543,162 |
| Morocco | 0 | 21,058,585 | +21,058,585 |
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 | 433,217,770 |
| China | 103,609,757 |
| Spain | 97,425,450 |
| Portugal | 33,714,445 |
| Germany | 30,489,606 |
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 | 211,924,337 | 221,293,433 | +9,369,096 |
| China | 51,007,302 | 52,602,455 | +1,595,153 |
| Spain | 44,573,059 | 52,852,391 | +8,279,332 |
| Portugal | 16,998,642 | 16,715,803 | -282,839 |
| Germany | 13,406,889 | 17,082,717 | +3,675,828 |
| Netherlands | 13,641,750 | 13,236,740 | -405,010 |
| Lithuania | 11,906,579 | 11,728,496 | -178,083 |
| Sweden | 15,841,242 | 6,494,471 | -9,346,771 |
| Finland | 18,197,860 | 3,693,900 | -14,503,960 |
| Morocco | 0 | 21,497,859 | +21,497,859 |
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 | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 446,013,496 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 301,377,299 |
| Air transport | 101,551,338 |
| Road transport | 1,050,745 |
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) | 221,323,982 | 224,689,514 | +3,365,532 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,083,318 | 149,293,981 | -2,789,337 |
| Air transport | 38,926,891 | 62,624,447 | +23,697,556 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,050,745 | +1,050,745 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 124,027,015 |
| Immingham Docks | 120,048,719 |
| Southampton | 106,566,536 |
| Portsmouth | 104,489,090 |
| Birmingham Airport | 101,547,825 |
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 | 68,980,219 | 55,046,796 | -13,933,423 |
| Immingham Docks | 48,095,547 | 71,953,172 | +23,857,625 |
| Southampton | 59,195,258 | 47,371,278 | -11,823,980 |
| Portsmouth | 48,332,942 | 56,156,148 | +7,823,206 |
| Birmingham Airport | 38,926,891 | 62,620,934 | +23,694,043 |
| Dover | 35,971,804 | 30,105,631 | -5,866,173 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 22,003,900 | 39,715,687 | +17,711,787 |
| Purfleet | 21,822,513 | 16,748,881 | -5,073,632 |
| Hull | 22,827,630 | 14,796,615 | -8,031,015 |
| Poole | 18,785,293 | 11,101,657 | -7,683,636 |
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 | 27 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 50 |
| SCANIA (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 46 |
| EVM DIRECT LTD. | 46 |
| ILESBUS . UK LIMITED | 39 |
| DAIMLER BUSES UK LTD | 38 |
| CAETANO UK LIMITED | 32 |
| HENDY AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 32 |
| VERTU MOTORS PLC | 31 |
| TSUK (LEEDS) LTD | 29 |
| MAN TRUCK AND BUS UK LIMITED | 28 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 17 |
| Other | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 25,976,289 |
| Turkey | 6,544,950 |
| Malta | 2,276,515 |
| Germany | 1,864,002 |
| Cyprus | 1,228,326 |
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 | 16,094,634 | 9,881,655 | -6,212,979 |
| Turkey | 5,511,158 | 1,033,792 | -4,477,366 |
| Malta | 1,311,343 | 965,172 | -346,171 |
| Germany | 1,266,702 | 597,300 | -669,402 |
| Cyprus | 626,870 | 601,456 | -25,414 |
| India | 0 | 1,134,150 | +1,134,150 |
| Falkland Islands | 600,683 | 407,203 | -193,480 |
| Portugal | 453,432 | 7,650 | -445,782 |
| New Zealand | 429,920 | 0 | -429,920 |
| Poland | 69,892 | 316,744 | +246,852 |
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 | 165,670 |
| XI | 139,910 |
| Ireland | 18,221 |
| Germany | 16,246 |
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 | 0 | 165,670 | +165,670 |
| XI | 139,910 | 0 | -139,910 |
| Ireland | 0 | 18,221 | +18,221 |
| Germany | 0 | 16,246 | +16,246 |
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) | 28,296,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,170,356 |
| Other | 1,499,366 |
| Air transport | 198,127 |
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) | 17,905,490 | 10,391,223 | -7,514,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,690,343 | 5,480,013 | -3,210,330 |
| Other | 1,037,867 | 461,499 | -576,368 |
| Air transport | 89,162 | 108,965 | +19,803 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 13,512,565 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,936,327 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,719,015 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,689,122 |
| Fishguard | 4,510,072 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 6,363,684 | 7,148,881 | +785,197 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,448,964 | 2,487,363 | +38,399 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,424,515 | 294,500 | -4,130,015 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,298,525 | 390,597 | -3,907,928 |
| Fishguard | 3,616,936 | 893,136 | -2,723,800 |
| Southampton | 1,846,628 | 1,180,205 | -666,423 |
| Hull | 1,465,800 | 672,216 | -793,584 |
| 000 | 1,037,867 | 461,499 | -576,368 |
| London Gateway Port | 124,998 | 1,327,150 | +1,202,152 |
| Milford | 718,350 | 181,329 | -537,021 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Buses that run only on diesel engines, commonly used for public transportation and long-distance travel