Import/export HS code 870324: Cars with engines over 3,000 cc
Large cars with engines exceeding 3,000 cc
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 959,536,386 |
| Italy | 509,558,601 |
| United States | 194,248,582 |
| France | 56,396,256 |
| Netherlands | 45,099,087 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 466,266,845 | 493,269,541 | +27,002,696 |
| Italy | 349,353,170 | 160,205,431 | -189,147,739 |
| United States | 82,274,231 | 111,974,351 | +29,700,120 |
| France | 17,877,914 | 38,518,342 | +20,640,428 |
| Netherlands | 8,047,302 | 37,051,785 | +29,004,483 |
| Slovakia | 11,204,929 | 31,611,787 | +20,406,858 |
| Japan | 21,825,883 | 13,926,643 | -7,899,240 |
| Belgium | 16,015,553 | 14,984,104 | -1,031,449 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,197,543 | 22,107,129 | +14,909,586 |
| Switzerland | 12,038,952 | 12,704,822 | +665,870 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 608,392,162 |
| Italy | 554,688,749 |
| Slovakia | 250,324,555 |
| United Kingdom | 233,714,072 |
| United States | 170,489,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 302,308,616 | 306,083,546 | +3,774,930 |
| Italy | 364,372,542 | 190,316,207 | -174,056,335 |
| Slovakia | 121,261,142 | 129,063,413 | +7,802,271 |
| United Kingdom | 69,983,591 | 163,730,481 | +93,746,890 |
| United States | 86,295,948 | 84,193,285 | -2,102,663 |
| Austria | 36,200,491 | 34,670,081 | -1,530,410 |
| France | 6,344,223 | 31,174,678 | +24,830,455 |
| Sweden | 1,904,426 | 23,359,935 | +21,455,509 |
| Japan | 10,711,480 | 12,959,353 | +2,247,873 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,080,807 | 1,782,180 | -298,627 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 27 |
| West Yorkshire | 24 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
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 | 16 | 18 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 14 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Essex | 8 | 6 | -2 |
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) | 1,133,975,995 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 722,346,157 |
| Other | 71,321,069 |
| Air transport | 69,495,755 |
| Road transport | 30,078,768 |
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) | 586,259,947 | 547,716,048 | -38,543,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 389,837,936 | 332,508,221 | -57,329,715 |
| Other | 34,254,328 | 37,066,741 | +2,812,413 |
| Air transport | 18,963,582 | 50,532,173 | +31,568,591 |
| Road transport | 1,126,665 | 28,952,103 | +27,825,438 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 678,922,937 |
| Dover | 289,145,590 |
| Medway | 166,259,345 |
| Grimsby | 157,528,215 |
| Southampton | 130,873,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 409,823,088 | 269,099,849 | -140,723,239 |
| Dover | 127,371,325 | 161,774,265 | +34,402,940 |
| Medway | 94,784,867 | 71,474,478 | -23,310,389 |
| Grimsby | 87,014,887 | 70,513,328 | -16,501,559 |
| Southampton | 77,691,742 | 53,181,361 | -24,510,381 |
| London | 55,288,425 | 73,760,053 | +18,471,628 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,470,480 | 70,395,191 | +25,924,711 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,889,298 | 59,750,020 | +29,860,722 |
| 000 | 34,254,328 | 37,066,741 | +2,812,413 |
| 499 | 2,896,922 | 44,855,241 | +41,958,319 |
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 | 223 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 57 |
| 2025-10 | 53 |
| 2025-09 | 50 |
| 2025-08 | 45 |
| 2025-07 | 51 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COSMO UK LIMITED | 103 |
| WORCESTER ROAD MOTORS LIMITED | 97 |
| GOODMAYES MOTORS (SALES) LIMITED | 93 |
| MCLAREN AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 84 |
| JAP CAR FINDER LIMITED | 83 |
| BELMONT VEHICLES LIMITED | 78 |
| KIA UK LIMITED | 59 |
| NISSAN MOTOR (GB) LIMITED | 57 |
| FREE SPIRIT AUTO CAMPERS LTD | 56 |
| TOYOTA(G.B.) PLC | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 117 |
| 1m-15m | 110 |
| Other | 37 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
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 | 2,867,940,618 |
| China | 984,574,991 |
| Germany | 776,362,450 |
| United Arab Emirates | 640,250,606 |
| Japan | 556,926,589 |
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 | 1,772,181,475 | 1,095,759,143 | -676,422,332 |
| China | 740,635,423 | 243,939,568 | -496,695,855 |
| Germany | 463,662,491 | 312,699,959 | -150,962,532 |
| United Arab Emirates | 348,260,667 | 291,989,939 | -56,270,728 |
| Japan | 303,966,662 | 252,959,927 | -51,006,735 |
| Switzerland | 125,775,391 | 114,998,390 | -10,777,001 |
| Saudi Arabia | 141,288,242 | 72,970,013 | -68,318,229 |
| Malaysia | 95,808,017 | 115,400,075 | +19,592,058 |
| Australia | 116,524,633 | 76,278,834 | -40,245,799 |
| South Korea | 101,895,336 | 73,821,363 | -28,073,973 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 15,569,495 |
| XI | 9,890,652 |
| XU | 8,855,235 |
| Germany | 1,851,293 |
| United States | 98,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 6,342,564 | 9,226,931 | +2,884,367 |
| XI | 4,245,818 | 5,644,834 | +1,399,016 |
| XU | 5,056,860 | 3,798,375 | -1,258,485 |
| Germany | 1,649,934 | 201,359 | -1,448,575 |
| United States | 98,958 | 0 | -98,958 |
| Austria | 0 | 74,953 | +74,953 |
| Thailand | 17,857 | 0 | -17,857 |
| France | 0 | 6,802 | +6,802 |
| Italy | 0 | 5,902 | +5,902 |
| Portugal | 0 | 5,802 | +5,802 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,977,959,278 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,701,573,828 |
| Air transport | 1,245,351,382 |
| Other | 36,376,949 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,814,662,856 | 2,163,296,422 | -1,651,366,434 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 944,244,998 | 757,328,830 | -186,916,168 |
| Air transport | 619,347,512 | 626,003,870 | +6,656,358 |
| Other | 17,411,991 | 18,964,958 | +1,552,967 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,888,922,877 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,650,593,315 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,207,371,591 |
| Grimsby | 1,115,892,947 |
| Liverpool Docks | 322,860,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,415,325,296 | 1,473,597,581 | -941,727,715 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 916,464,858 | 734,128,457 | -182,336,401 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 607,622,349 | 599,749,242 | -7,873,107 |
| Grimsby | 811,193,067 | 304,699,880 | -506,493,187 |
| Liverpool Docks | 219,429,684 | 103,430,607 | -115,999,077 |
| London Gateway Port | 180,928,526 | 124,794,244 | -56,134,282 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 86,641,449 | 130,819,010 | +44,177,561 |
| Felixstowe | 44,475,477 | 13,097,985 | -31,377,492 |
| Dover | 30,091,724 | 12,722,021 | -17,369,703 |
| 000 | 17,411,991 | 18,964,958 | +1,552,967 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870324
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Large cars with engines exceeding 3,000 cc