Import/export HS code 870422: Medium trucks (5 to 20 tonnes)
Trucks for carrying goods with a total weight between 5 and 20 tonnes
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 171,831,274 |
| France | 158,580,930 |
| Poland | 99,989,715 |
| Ireland | 59,327,532 |
| Italy | 55,101,518 |
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 | 89,841,587 | 81,989,687 | -7,851,900 |
| France | 92,768,350 | 65,812,580 | -26,955,770 |
| Poland | 42,324,087 | 57,665,628 | +15,341,541 |
| Ireland | 34,547,911 | 24,779,621 | -9,768,290 |
| Italy | 32,610,249 | 22,491,269 | -10,118,980 |
| Spain | 35,484,202 | 18,323,615 | -17,160,587 |
| Netherlands | 24,709,146 | 24,916,501 | +207,355 |
| Japan | 22,499,841 | 18,678,484 | -3,821,357 |
| Sweden | 18,586,973 | 13,077,514 | -5,509,459 |
| Portugal | 4,630,996 | 2,195,062 | -2,435,934 |
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 | 160,475,931 |
| France | 134,071,002 |
| Poland | 103,706,541 |
| Netherlands | 69,958,432 |
| Italy | 58,662,333 |
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 | 89,138,826 | 71,337,105 | -17,801,721 |
| France | 81,525,003 | 52,545,999 | -28,979,004 |
| Poland | 42,298,486 | 61,408,055 | +19,109,569 |
| Netherlands | 38,346,494 | 31,611,938 | -6,734,556 |
| Italy | 34,408,885 | 24,253,448 | -10,155,437 |
| Spain | 29,387,434 | 14,890,819 | -14,496,615 |
| Japan | 22,599,386 | 19,656,357 | -2,943,029 |
| Sweden | 7,062,876 | 9,855,607 | +2,792,731 |
| United Kingdom | 4,813,905 | 2,711,208 | -2,102,697 |
| Portugal | 4,630,996 | 2,195,062 | -2,435,934 |
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 | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
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 | 6 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 458,045,950 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 204,090,355 |
| Other | 83,330,966 |
| Air transport | 29,905 |
| Road transport | 17,321 |
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) | 244,116,256 | 213,929,694 | -30,186,562 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,908,692 | 84,181,663 | -35,727,029 |
| Other | 44,265,438 | 39,065,528 | -5,199,910 |
| Air transport | 29,905 | 0 | -29,905 |
| Road transport | 0 | 17,321 | +17,321 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 238,685,855 |
| Portsmouth | 111,174,585 |
| 000 | 83,330,966 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 64,797,822 |
| Dover | 48,546,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 117,297,399 | 121,388,456 | +4,091,057 |
| Portsmouth | 55,008,928 | 56,165,657 | +1,156,729 |
| 000 | 44,265,438 | 39,065,528 | -5,199,910 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 36,702,953 | 28,094,869 | -8,608,084 |
| Dover | 32,408,844 | 16,137,504 | -16,271,340 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,770,469 | 21,908,662 | -861,807 |
| London | 22,002,763 | 9,761,386 | -12,241,377 |
| Hull | 17,943,996 | 5,892,402 | -12,051,594 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,818,906 | 7,752,693 | -8,066,213 |
| Harwich | 12,334,729 | 10,322,205 | -2,012,524 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCANIA (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 48 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 48 |
| IVECO LIMITED | 47 |
| VOLVO GROUP UK LIMITED | 47 |
| MAN TRUCK AND BUS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED | 47 |
| ISUZU TRUCK (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| L JACKSON & CO LIMITED | 32 |
| BUCHER MUNICIPAL LIMITED | 20 |
| MALLAGHAN ENGINEERING LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 331,747,702 |
| Israel | 81,212,921 |
| Ireland | 78,725,705 |
| NA | 35,084,848 |
| Guyana | 21,302,033 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 193,422,133 | 138,325,569 | -55,096,564 |
| Israel | 17,315,102 | 63,897,819 | +46,582,717 |
| Ireland | 41,940,412 | 36,785,293 | -5,155,119 |
| NA | 19,113,144 | 15,971,704 | -3,141,440 |
| Guyana | 15,058,939 | 6,243,094 | -8,815,845 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 10,381,903 | 6,302,401 | -4,079,502 |
| Spain | 6,874,793 | 5,869,816 | -1,004,977 |
| Zimbabwe | 3,733,760 | 8,830,364 | +5,096,604 |
| Lithuania | 8,433,504 | 3,943,271 | -4,490,233 |
| Zambia | 4,427,533 | 5,716,657 | +1,289,124 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,159,846 |
| Sweden | 4,092,911 |
| Ireland | 2,966,861 |
| XI | 2,385,746 |
| Nicaragua | 1,124,364 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,124,771 | 8,035,075 | +4,910,304 |
| Sweden | 2,750,719 | 1,342,192 | -1,408,527 |
| Ireland | 1,057,666 | 1,909,195 | +851,529 |
| XI | 1,624,072 | 761,674 | -862,398 |
| Nicaragua | 558,167 | 566,197 | +8,030 |
| Germany | 267,499 | 217,383 | -50,116 |
| Japan | 182,179 | 169,757 | -12,422 |
| Italy | 222,948 | 116,961 | -105,987 |
| Niger | 155,383 | 0 | -155,383 |
| France | 28,275 | 89,421 | +61,146 |
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) | 396,367,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 293,035,579 |
| Other | 27,601,407 |
| Air transport | 296,195 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 26,500 |
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) | 200,513,657 | 195,853,643 | -4,660,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,257,709 | 134,777,870 | -23,479,839 |
| Other | 12,578,861 | 15,022,546 | +2,443,685 |
| Air transport | 244,847 | 51,348 | -193,499 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 238,456,221 |
| Immingham Docks | 140,154,687 |
| Southampton | 134,982,713 |
| 000 | 27,601,407 |
| Liverpool Docks | 22,090,351 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 177,055,088 | 61,401,133 | -115,653,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 44,750,961 | 95,403,726 | +50,652,765 |
| Southampton | 35,552,074 | 99,430,639 | +63,878,565 |
| 000 | 12,578,861 | 15,022,546 | +2,443,685 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,163,934 | 4,926,417 | -12,237,517 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,488,115 | 10,200,236 | -287,879 |
| Holyhead | 11,107,324 | 8,703,002 | -2,404,322 |
| Felixstowe | 15,020,897 | 4,443,344 | -10,577,553 |
| Medway | 8,071,130 | 10,889,360 | +2,818,230 |
| London | 9,865,490 | 7,458,108 | -2,407,382 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870422
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Trucks for carrying goods with a total weight between 5 and 20 tonnes