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 | 98,406,266 |
| Belgium | 45,688,773 |
| France | 22,499,738 |
| Germany | 18,900,796 |
| Switzerland | 11,622,933 |
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 | 61,368,782 | 37,037,484 | -24,331,298 |
| Belgium | 27,989,087 | 17,699,686 | -10,289,401 |
| France | 5,068,311 | 17,431,427 | +12,363,116 |
| Germany | 11,653,461 | 7,247,335 | -4,406,126 |
| Switzerland | 3,554,960 | 8,067,973 | +4,513,013 |
| Japan | 7,036,401 | 267,547 | -6,768,854 |
| United States | 25,134 | 3,464,940 | +3,439,806 |
| Netherlands | 2,937,194 | 510,069 | -2,427,125 |
| Spain | 1,663,327 | 30,751 | -1,632,576 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,420 | 1,582,753 | +1,575,333 |
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 | 98,660,054 |
| France | 55,686,277 |
| Poland | 28,210,170 |
| Mexico | 14,729,567 |
| Japan | 7,304,040 |
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 | 61,593,024 | 37,067,030 | -24,525,994 |
| France | 27,874,716 | 27,811,561 | -63,155 |
| Poland | 15,818,048 | 12,392,122 | -3,425,926 |
| Mexico | 5,167,536 | 9,562,031 | +4,394,495 |
| Japan | 7,039,763 | 264,277 | -6,775,486 |
| United States | 1,071,238 | 4,522,645 | +3,451,407 |
| Spain | 2,663,690 | 30,751 | -2,632,939 |
| Thailand | 0 | 1,561,753 | +1,561,753 |
| Italy | 252,439 | 207,528 | -44,911 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 173,048 | +173,048 |
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) | 148,702,855 |
| Other | 40,115,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,945,995 |
| Air transport | 321,713 |
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) | 84,129,299 | 64,573,556 | -19,555,743 |
| Other | 26,932,587 | 13,183,288 | -13,749,299 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,755,801 | 16,190,194 | +5,434,393 |
| Air transport | 11,657 | 310,056 | +298,399 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 95,091,001 |
| 000 | 40,115,875 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,926,591 |
| 499 | 13,043,266 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 12,431,484 |
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 | 61,750,722 | 33,340,279 | -28,410,443 |
| 000 | 26,932,587 | 13,183,288 | -13,749,299 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,278,079 | 10,648,512 | +4,370,433 |
| 499 | 0 | 13,043,266 | +13,043,266 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 6,465,123 | 5,966,361 | -498,762 |
| Dover | 4,757,784 | 4,776,142 | +18,358 |
| Grimsby | 5,253,512 | 3,343,291 | -1,910,221 |
| Medway | 5,584,285 | 2,653,395 | -2,930,890 |
| Tyne | 3,563,009 | 673,589 | -2,889,420 |
| Southampton | 385,276 | 3,586,578 | +3,201,302 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 94 |
| JOHN DEERE LIMITED | 61 |
| FORD RETAIL LIMITED | 57 |
| VERTU MOTORS PLC | 56 |
| ATV SERVICES SCOTLAND LTD | 53 |
| ON-A-HILL GARAGE LTD | 51 |
| SANDICLIFFE GARAGE LIMITED | 48 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 47 |
| POLARIS BRITAIN LIMITED | 47 |
| ALLEN FORD (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
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 | 1,593,120 |
| Ireland | 1,093,234 |
| Falkland Islands | 518,571 |
| Luxembourg | 383,415 |
| Netherlands | 338,151 |
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 | 1,275,526 | 317,594 | -957,932 |
| Ireland | 741,913 | 351,321 | -390,592 |
| Falkland Islands | 22,794 | 495,777 | +472,983 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 383,415 | +383,415 |
| Netherlands | 10,996 | 327,155 | +316,159 |
| Germany | 216,078 | 75,400 | -140,678 |
| United States | 169,380 | 1,797 | -167,583 |
| Estonia | 140,660 | 0 | -140,660 |
| Ghana | 1,500 | 118,750 | +117,250 |
| Singapore | 112,410 | 0 | -112,410 |
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 | 637,216 |
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 | 414,577 | 222,639 | -191,938 |
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) | 3,212,467 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,494,320 |
| Other | 792,176 |
| Air transport | 178,410 |
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) | 1,846,532 | 1,365,935 | -480,597 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 509,721 | 984,599 | +474,878 |
| Other | 569,537 | 222,639 | -346,898 |
| Air transport | 170,295 | 8,115 | -162,180 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,395,878 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 901,143 |
| 000 | 792,176 |
| Immingham Docks | 355,579 |
| London Gateway Port | 289,230 |
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 | 1,499,993 | 895,885 | -604,108 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 284,910 | 616,233 | +331,323 |
| 000 | 569,537 | 222,639 | -346,898 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 355,579 | +355,579 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,949 | 228,281 | +167,332 |
| Holyhead | 125,595 | 55,359 | -70,236 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 167,853 | 0 | -167,853 |
| Harwich | 140,660 | 5,550 | -135,110 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,800 | 98,841 | +96,041 |
| Liverpool Docks | 73,184 | 19,190 | -53,994 |
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