Import/export HS code 8704: Delivery and transport vans
Vans and small trucks used for local deliveries and light transport, with engines under 2,500 cm³ (diesel) or 2,800 cm³ (petrol)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 4,508,107,485 |
| Germany | 3,065,512,271 |
| Belgium | 1,966,809,853 |
| Spain | 1,619,774,721 |
| France | 1,147,957,326 |
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 | 2,486,005,232 | 2,022,102,253 | -463,902,979 |
| Germany | 1,832,133,698 | 1,233,378,573 | -598,755,125 |
| Belgium | 1,056,673,519 | 910,136,334 | -146,537,185 |
| Spain | 755,865,492 | 863,909,229 | +108,043,737 |
| France | 592,903,624 | 555,053,702 | -37,849,922 |
| Italy | 353,356,580 | 297,030,577 | -56,326,003 |
| Poland | 195,027,924 | 277,556,241 | +82,528,317 |
| South Africa | 127,769,501 | 261,351,217 | +133,581,716 |
| Sweden | 174,040,176 | 141,723,138 | -32,317,038 |
| Netherlands | 139,790,091 | 158,645,597 | +18,855,506 |
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 | 4,880,838,759 |
| France | 2,393,571,603 |
| Germany | 2,015,008,379 |
| Poland | 1,620,855,970 |
| Spain | 1,296,498,353 |
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 | 2,496,118,360 | 2,384,720,399 | -111,397,961 |
| France | 1,262,110,250 | 1,131,461,353 | -130,648,897 |
| Germany | 1,174,919,073 | 840,089,306 | -334,829,767 |
| Poland | 824,882,087 | 795,973,883 | -28,908,204 |
| Spain | 791,471,345 | 505,027,008 | -286,444,337 |
| Italy | 355,235,260 | 283,481,148 | -71,754,112 |
| South Africa | 259,430,740 | 326,609,661 | +67,178,921 |
| Netherlands | 226,907,668 | 148,817,913 | -78,089,755 |
| Romania | 151,361,604 | 138,216,190 | -13,145,414 |
| Sweden | 116,100,938 | 136,502,187 | +20,401,249 |
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 | 22 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 |
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
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 | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Essex | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9 | 9 | +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) | 12,192,300,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,444,968,966 |
| Other | 1,044,712,470 |
| Air transport | 4,995,956 |
| Road transport | 33,711 |
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) | 6,452,738,521 | 5,739,561,588 | -713,176,933 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,328,159,972 | 1,116,808,994 | -211,350,978 |
| Other | 575,511,860 | 469,200,610 | -106,311,250 |
| Air transport | 1,378,552 | 3,617,404 | +2,238,852 |
| Road transport | 0 | 33,711 | +33,711 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 3,358,794,726 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,831,764,634 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,208,182,776 |
| Southampton | 2,002,451,037 |
| Grimsby | 1,141,119,815 |
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 | 1,915,097,505 | 1,443,697,221 | -471,400,284 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,411,846,883 | 1,419,917,751 | +8,070,868 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,187,006,840 | 1,021,175,936 | -165,830,904 |
| Southampton | 1,108,155,609 | 894,295,428 | -213,860,181 |
| Grimsby | 583,136,141 | 557,983,674 | -25,152,467 |
| 000 | 575,511,860 | 469,200,610 | -106,311,250 |
| Medway | 385,312,313 | 337,669,878 | -47,642,435 |
| Liverpool Docks | 333,883,897 | 293,122,275 | -40,761,622 |
| Dover | 188,498,244 | 150,622,923 | -37,875,321 |
| Portsmouth | 151,631,039 | 131,635,126 | -19,995,913 |
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 | 106 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 76 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 30 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 19 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 117 |
| 2025-11 | 117 |
| 2025-10 | 143 |
| 2025-09 | 120 |
| 2025-08 | 117 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 119 |
| KUBOTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 119 |
| STELLANTIS UK LIMITED | 116 |
| MOTOCADDY LIMITED | 114 |
| RANSOMES JACOBSEN LIMITED | 100 |
| JOHN DEERE LIMITED | 90 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 81 |
| FORD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 80 |
| CAUSEWAY TRACTORS LIMITED | 74 |
| POWAKADDY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 132 |
| 1m-15m | 114 |
| 15m-54m | 49 |
| Other | 28 |
| 0-1m | 24 |
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 | 1,094,469,105 |
| Netherlands | 484,200,622 |
| France | 417,774,003 |
| Ireland | 288,282,063 |
| Germany | 241,248,246 |
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 | 644,969,340 | 449,499,765 | -195,469,575 |
| Netherlands | 300,261,328 | 183,939,294 | -116,322,034 |
| France | 305,209,712 | 112,564,291 | -192,645,421 |
| Ireland | 150,405,685 | 137,876,378 | -12,529,307 |
| Germany | 187,083,495 | 54,164,751 | -132,918,744 |
| Belgium | 101,489,236 | 82,424,666 | -19,064,570 |
| Spain | 94,794,213 | 41,368,492 | -53,425,721 |
| Italy | 110,569,779 | 25,522,696 | -85,047,083 |
| Israel | 19,298,399 | 69,581,694 | +50,283,295 |
| Turkey | 46,669,962 | 29,381,458 | -17,288,504 |
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 | 26,987,713 |
| Netherlands | 11,790,295 |
| Sweden | 10,686,437 |
| Ireland | 5,278,784 |
| Germany | 4,572,193 |
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 | 15,076,347 | 11,911,366 | -3,164,981 |
| Netherlands | 3,553,631 | 8,236,664 | +4,683,033 |
| Sweden | 5,860,729 | 4,825,708 | -1,035,021 |
| Ireland | 2,535,347 | 2,743,437 | +208,090 |
| Germany | 2,148,834 | 2,423,359 | +274,525 |
| France | 1,188,069 | 1,975,699 | +787,630 |
| Japan | 915,081 | 1,258,877 | +343,796 |
| Italy | 793,446 | 769,089 | -24,357 |
| South Africa | 754,639 | 738,492 | -16,147 |
| Nicaragua | 748,961 | 637,644 | -111,317 |
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) | 3,167,192,769 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 896,473,387 |
| Other | 95,341,969 |
| Air transport | 4,370,199 |
| Road transport | 92,350 |
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) | 2,044,207,488 | 1,122,985,281 | -921,222,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 436,018,322 | 460,455,065 | +24,436,743 |
| Other | 48,261,354 | 47,080,615 | -1,180,739 |
| Air transport | 2,306,689 | 2,063,510 | -243,179 |
| Road transport | 83,830 | 8,520 | -75,310 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 26,500 | 0 | -26,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,431,589,655 |
| ZLC | 1,192,910,854 |
| Hull | 256,944,053 |
| Immingham Docks | 242,066,571 |
| Liverpool Docks | 203,396,276 |
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 | 774,109,989 | 657,479,666 | -116,630,323 |
| ZLC | 924,342,055 | 268,568,799 | -655,773,256 |
| Hull | 186,316,876 | 70,627,177 | -115,689,699 |
| Immingham Docks | 91,632,505 | 150,434,066 | +58,801,561 |
| Liverpool Docks | 116,539,449 | 86,856,827 | -29,682,622 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 63,434,277 | 61,650,672 | -1,783,605 |
| Middlesbrough | 48,599,131 | 70,472,555 | +21,873,424 |
| 000 | 48,261,354 | 47,080,615 | -1,180,739 |
| Holyhead | 30,813,863 | 48,985,868 | +18,172,005 |
| London | 32,654,558 | 32,746,705 | +92,147 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 870410 – Off-road dump trucks
- 870421 – Small trucks (under 5 tonnes)
- 870422 – Medium trucks (5 to 20 tonnes)
- 870423 – Large trucks (over 20 tonnes)
- 870431 – Small trucks with spark-ignition engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 870432 – Medium trucks with spark-ignition engines (over 5 tonnes)
- 870441 – Small trucks with compression-ignition engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 870442 – Medium trucks with compression-ignition engines (5 to 20 tonnes)
- 870443 – Large trucks with compression-ignition engines (over 20 tonnes)
- 870451 – Small trucks with other engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 870452 – Medium trucks with other engines (over 5 tonnes)
- 870460 – Electric trucks
- 870490 – Various trucks
Quick facts
HS code: 8704
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vans and small trucks used for local deliveries and light transport, with engines under 2,500 cm³ (diesel) or 2,800 cm³ (petrol)