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 | 427,901,196 |
| Spain | 116,447,190 |
| China | 73,850,569 |
| Belgium | 35,889,348 |
| Portugal | 31,948,224 |
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 | 205,050,298 | 222,850,898 | +17,800,600 |
| Spain | 55,482,476 | 60,964,714 | +5,482,238 |
| China | 34,116,745 | 39,733,824 | +5,617,079 |
| Belgium | 17,663,803 | 18,225,545 | +561,742 |
| Portugal | 17,273,526 | 14,674,698 | -2,598,828 |
| Netherlands | 10,514,007 | 17,750,477 | +7,236,470 |
| Germany | 9,021,687 | 17,719,216 | +8,697,529 |
| Lithuania | 10,490,650 | 13,773,340 | +3,282,690 |
| Finland | 18,197,860 | 3,654,698 | -14,543,162 |
| Morocco | 0 | 20,840,624 | +20,840,624 |
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 | 432,103,451 |
| China | 106,850,193 |
| Spain | 97,328,522 |
| Portugal | 32,896,521 |
| Germany | 29,791,182 |
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 | 207,988,226 | 224,115,225 | +16,126,999 |
| China | 52,481,131 | 54,369,062 | +1,887,931 |
| Spain | 43,754,361 | 53,574,161 | +9,819,800 |
| Portugal | 16,370,893 | 16,525,628 | +154,735 |
| Germany | 12,217,557 | 17,573,625 | +5,356,068 |
| Netherlands | 10,438,890 | 17,343,490 | +6,904,600 |
| Lithuania | 10,513,860 | 13,773,340 | +3,259,480 |
| Sweden | 15,525,023 | 8,045,225 | -7,479,798 |
| Finland | 18,197,860 | 3,693,900 | -14,503,960 |
| Morocco | 0 | 21,279,898 | +21,279,898 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -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) | 452,498,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 299,365,044 |
| Air transport | 100,344,073 |
| Road transport | 218,155 |
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) | 216,803,730 | 235,694,611 | +18,890,881 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 146,215,531 | 153,149,513 | +6,933,982 |
| Air transport | 40,269,416 | 60,074,657 | +19,805,241 |
| Road transport | 0 | 218,155 | +218,155 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 125,091,474 |
| Immingham Docks | 117,308,200 |
| Southampton | 107,416,556 |
| Portsmouth | 104,873,678 |
| Birmingham Airport | 100,340,560 |
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 | 65,773,327 | 59,318,147 | -6,455,180 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,381,522 | 70,926,678 | +24,545,156 |
| Southampton | 59,192,667 | 48,223,889 | -10,968,778 |
| Portsmouth | 51,841,231 | 53,032,447 | +1,191,216 |
| Birmingham Airport | 40,269,416 | 60,071,144 | +19,801,728 |
| Dover | 32,720,820 | 30,981,829 | -1,738,991 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 20,614,701 | 42,934,287 | +22,319,586 |
| Purfleet | 20,517,817 | 19,251,337 | -1,266,480 |
| Hull | 19,474,549 | 19,182,732 | -291,817 |
| Poole | 15,997,842 | 13,889,108 | -2,108,734 |
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 | 26 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 49 |
| EVM DIRECT LTD. | 45 |
| SCANIA (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 45 |
| ILESBUS . UK LIMITED | 39 |
| DAIMLER BUSES UK LTD | 37 |
| HENDY AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 32 |
| CAETANO UK LIMITED | 31 |
| VERTU MOTORS PLC | 30 |
| MAN TRUCK AND BUS UK LIMITED | 28 |
| TSUK (LEEDS) LTD | 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 | 10 |
| 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 | 25,841,002 |
| Turkey | 6,544,950 |
| Malta | 2,276,515 |
| Germany | 1,845,966 |
| Cyprus | 1,229,576 |
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 | 15,696,998 | 10,144,004 | -5,552,994 |
| Turkey | 5,061,768 | 1,483,182 | -3,578,586 |
| Malta | 1,218,181 | 1,058,334 | -159,847 |
| Germany | 1,183,950 | 662,016 | -521,934 |
| Cyprus | 262,700 | 966,876 | +704,176 |
| India | 0 | 1,134,150 | +1,134,150 |
| Falkland Islands | 617,783 | 407,203 | -210,580 |
| Portugal | 791,667 | 7,650 | -784,017 |
| New Zealand | 429,920 | 0 | -429,920 |
| Ukraine | 368,660 | 34,200 | -334,460 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 1,018,891 |
| Sweden | 165,670 |
| XI | 139,910 |
| Ireland | 18,221 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 1,007,957 | 10,934 | -997,023 |
| Sweden | 0 | 165,670 | +165,670 |
| XI | 139,910 | 0 | -139,910 |
| Ireland | 0 | 18,221 | +18,221 |
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) | 28,300,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,496,284 |
| Other | 1,342,692 |
| 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) | 17,355,293 | 10,945,271 | -6,410,022 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,181,968 | 6,314,316 | -1,867,652 |
| Other | 1,147,867 | 194,825 | -953,042 |
| 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 | 13,014,252 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,914,791 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,879,705 |
| 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 | 6,096,468 | 6,917,784 | +821,316 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,208,852 | 2,705,939 | +497,087 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,028,065 | 851,640 | -3,176,425 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,996,085 | 693,037 | -3,303,048 |
| Fishguard | 3,616,936 | 893,136 | -2,723,800 |
| Southampton | 1,506,808 | 1,474,735 | -32,073 |
| Hull | 1,459,048 | 754,968 | -704,080 |
| London Gateway Port | 123,493 | 1,334,400 | +1,210,907 |
| 000 | 1,147,867 | 194,825 | -953,042 |
| Milford | 1,046,880 | 226,329 | -820,551 |
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