Import/export HS code 870431: Small trucks with spark-ignition engines (under 5 tonnes)
Small trucks with petrol engines for carrying goods, weighing up to 5 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 96,960,704 |
| Belgium | 46,206,179 |
| France | 22,262,365 |
| Germany | 19,732,200 |
| Switzerland | 11,110,691 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 55,869,052 | 41,091,652 | -14,777,400 |
| Belgium | 25,242,312 | 20,963,867 | -4,278,445 |
| France | 5,404,981 | 16,857,384 | +11,452,403 |
| Germany | 8,122,993 | 11,609,207 | +3,486,214 |
| Switzerland | 3,174,879 | 7,935,812 | +4,760,933 |
| Japan | 7,927,213 | 272,940 | -7,654,273 |
| Netherlands | 2,937,194 | 499,796 | -2,437,398 |
| Spain | 2,270,920 | 30,751 | -2,240,169 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,420 | 1,582,753 | +1,575,333 |
| Poland | 25,304 | 622,328 | +597,024 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 97,214,492 |
| France | 55,745,152 |
| Poland | 28,809,417 |
| Mexico | 14,256,246 |
| Japan | 8,200,245 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 56,093,294 | 41,121,198 | -14,972,096 |
| France | 25,379,143 | 30,366,009 | +4,986,866 |
| Poland | 11,957,306 | 16,852,111 | +4,894,805 |
| Mexico | 4,786,801 | 9,469,445 | +4,682,644 |
| Japan | 7,927,213 | 273,032 | -7,654,181 |
| Spain | 3,634,809 | 30,751 | -3,604,058 |
| United States | 1,135,367 | 1,201,864 | +66,497 |
| Thailand | 0 | 1,561,753 | +1,561,753 |
| Italy | 73,187 | 386,780 | +313,593 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 131,442 | +131,442 |
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 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Devon | 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Essex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Devon | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 3 | 3 | +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) | 144,569,390 |
| Other | 42,131,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,370,207 |
| Air transport | 286,923 |
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) | 75,589,368 | 68,980,022 | -6,609,346 |
| Other | 25,428,362 | 16,702,816 | -8,725,546 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,226,344 | 16,143,863 | +5,917,519 |
| Air transport | 11,657 | 275,266 | +263,609 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 93,823,130 |
| 000 | 42,131,178 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,410,770 |
| 499 | 12,416,106 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 12,150,639 |
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 | 56,428,683 | 37,394,447 | -19,034,236 |
| 000 | 25,428,362 | 16,702,816 | -8,725,546 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,348,264 | 11,062,506 | +5,714,242 |
| 499 | 0 | 12,416,106 | +12,416,106 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 6,452,957 | 5,697,682 | -755,275 |
| Dover | 4,740,935 | 4,799,804 | +58,869 |
| Grimsby | 2,998,211 | 5,934,335 | +2,936,124 |
| Medway | 4,801,274 | 4,008,684 | -792,590 |
| Tyne | 3,505,199 | 801,387 | -2,703,812 |
| Eurotunnel | 319,696 | 1,282,320 | +962,624 |
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 | 54 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 8 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
| 2025-07 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 93 |
| JOHN DEERE LIMITED | 61 |
| FORD RETAIL LIMITED | 56 |
| VERTU MOTORS PLC | 55 |
| ATV SERVICES SCOTLAND LTD | 52 |
| ON-A-HILL GARAGE LTD | 50 |
| SANDICLIFFE GARAGE LIMITED | 47 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 46 |
| POLARIS BRITAIN LIMITED | 46 |
| ALLEN FORD (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Cyprus | 1,800,565 |
| Ireland | 1,115,159 |
| Falkland Islands | 518,571 |
| Luxembourg | 383,415 |
| Netherlands | 345,939 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | 1,039,632 | 760,933 | -278,699 |
| Ireland | 738,230 | 376,929 | -361,301 |
| Falkland Islands | 22,794 | 495,777 | +472,983 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 383,415 | +383,415 |
| Netherlands | 18,784 | 327,155 | +308,371 |
| Germany | 216,078 | 75,400 | -140,678 |
| Singapore | 207,410 | 0 | -207,410 |
| United States | 150,540 | 20,637 | -129,903 |
| Estonia | 140,660 | 0 | -140,660 |
| Ghana | 1,500 | 118,750 | +117,250 |
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 | 666,929 |
| XU | 154,960 |
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 | 433,232 | 233,697 | -199,535 |
| XU | 154,960 | 0 | -154,960 |
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) | 3,515,162 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,517,320 |
| Other | 821,889 |
| Air transport | 176,090 |
| Road transport | 10,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,719,188 | 1,795,974 | +76,786 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 516,721 | 1,000,599 | +483,878 |
| Other | 588,192 | 233,697 | -354,495 |
| Air transport | 151,455 | 24,635 | -126,820 |
| Road transport | 10,500 | 0 | -10,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,564,073 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 924,143 |
| 000 | 821,889 |
| Immingham Docks | 355,579 |
| London Gateway Port | 274,230 |
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 | 1,226,099 | 1,337,974 | +111,875 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 306,460 | 617,683 | +311,223 |
| 000 | 588,192 | 233,697 | -354,495 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 355,579 | +355,579 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,949 | 213,281 | +152,332 |
| Holyhead | 125,595 | 55,359 | -70,236 |
| Felixstowe | 170,950 | 1,900 | -169,050 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 150,540 | 17,313 | -133,227 |
| Harwich | 140,660 | 5,550 | -135,110 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,800 | 98,841 | +96,041 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 87043110 – Small trucks for radioactive materials with petrol engines
- 87043131 – New small trucks with petrol engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 87043139 – Used small trucks with petrol engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 87043191 – New small trucks with petrol engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 87043199 – Used small trucks with petrol engines (under 5 tonnes)
Quick facts
HS code: 870431
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small trucks with petrol engines for carrying goods, weighing up to 5 tonnes