Import/export HS code 870240: Fully electric buses
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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 | 314,177,600 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 51,101,201 |
| Germany | 21,140,409 |
| Spain | 20,472,969 |
| Lithuania | 3,820,767 |
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 | 138,041,470 | 176,136,130 | +38,094,660 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 665,201 | 50,436,000 | +49,770,799 |
| Germany | 8,779,687 | 12,360,722 | +3,581,035 |
| Spain | 17,263,610 | 3,209,359 | -14,054,251 |
| Lithuania | 3,235,890 | 584,877 | -2,651,013 |
| France | 3,357,312 | 0 | -3,357,312 |
| New Zealand | 900,000 | 307,500 | -592,500 |
| Ireland | 0 | 890,546 | +890,546 |
| Austria | 301,730 | 301,730 | +0 |
| Turkey | 0 | 385,156 | +385,156 |
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 | 365,751,646 |
| Spain | 20,472,969 |
| Germany | 16,503,174 |
| Portugal | 7,399,227 |
| Lithuania | 3,820,767 |
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 | 138,314,568 | 227,437,078 | +89,122,510 |
| Spain | 17,263,610 | 3,209,359 | -14,054,251 |
| Germany | 10,215,751 | 6,287,423 | -3,928,328 |
| Portugal | 1,325,928 | 6,073,299 | +4,747,371 |
| Lithuania | 3,235,890 | 584,877 | -2,651,013 |
| New Zealand | 900,000 | 307,500 | -592,500 |
| Slovenia | 301,730 | 301,730 | +0 |
| France | 594,298 | 0 | -594,298 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 392,103 | 0 | -392,103 |
| Turkey | 0 | 385,156 | +385,156 |
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 | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 352,051,205 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 64,686,631 |
| Air transport | 512,274 |
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) | 124,760,821 | 227,290,384 | +102,529,563 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,296,847 | 17,389,784 | -29,907,063 |
| Air transport | 508,170 | 4,104 | -504,066 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 175,391,517 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 150,155,935 |
| Tyne | 29,745,630 |
| Dover | 23,991,078 |
| Portsmouth | 20,938,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 77,699,458 | 97,692,059 | +19,992,601 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 40,097,009 | 110,058,926 | +69,961,917 |
| Tyne | 20,913,445 | 8,832,185 | -12,081,260 |
| Dover | 11,328,626 | 12,662,452 | +1,333,826 |
| Portsmouth | 17,729,178 | 3,209,359 | -14,519,819 |
| London | 0 | 8,278,441 | +8,278,441 |
| Purfleet | 3,235,890 | 899,255 | -2,336,635 |
| London Gateway Port | 900,000 | 725,168 | -174,832 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,363,629 | +1,363,629 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 864,948 | +864,948 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
| Air transport | 2 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | 80,070,625 |
| Germany | 2,444,392 |
| Malaysia | 823,500 |
| Australia | 817,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 435,321 |
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 | 77,981,343 | 2,089,282 | -75,892,061 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,444,392 | +2,444,392 |
| Malaysia | 558,500 | 265,000 | -293,500 |
| Australia | 757,000 | 60,000 | -697,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,763 | 426,558 | +417,795 |
| Spain | 1,264 | 426,558 | +425,294 |
| France | 347,260 | 0 | -347,260 |
| Sweden | 55,244 | 0 | -55,244 |
| Oman | 27,000 | 26,000 | -1,000 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 49,999 | 0 | -49,999 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 74,639,486 |
| Germany | 133,912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 71,149,338 | 3,490,148 | -67,659,190 |
| Germany | 98,333 | 35,579 | -62,754 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 74,773,398 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,605,693 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,195,403 |
| Air transport | 67,621 |
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 | 71,247,671 | 3,525,727 | -67,721,944 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,140,990 | 1,464,703 | -5,676,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,413,682 | 781,721 | -631,961 |
| Air transport | 61,171 | 6,450 | -54,721 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 74,773,398 |
| Holyhead | 6,944,964 |
| Southampton | 2,007,058 |
| Liverpool Docks | 795,655 |
| Portsmouth | 426,558 |
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 | 71,247,671 | 3,525,727 | -67,721,944 |
| Holyhead | 5,942,166 | 1,002,798 | -4,939,368 |
| Southampton | 1,315,500 | 691,558 | -623,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 791,506 | 4,149 | -787,357 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 426,558 | +426,558 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 349,429 | 20,100 | -329,329 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,282 | 88,163 | +22,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 55,244 | 0 | -55,244 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,876 | 4,000 | -40,876 |
| Felixstowe | 32,900 | 2,000 | -30,900 |
Quick facts
HS code: 870240
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Buses powered only by electric motors, offering zero emissions and eco-friendly transportation