Import/export HS code 870451: Small trucks with other engines (under 5 tonnes)
Small trucks with engines not specified above, 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 253,616,909 |
| Poland | 43,139,957 |
| Germany | 2,438,291 |
| South Africa | 1,300,851 |
| Netherlands | 1,236,218 |
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 | 83,851,628 | 169,765,281 | +85,913,653 |
| Poland | 1,109,670 | 42,030,287 | +40,920,617 |
| Germany | 283,914 | 2,154,377 | +1,870,463 |
| South Africa | 0 | 1,300,851 | +1,300,851 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,236,218 | +1,236,218 |
| Belgium | 21,613 | 21,104 | -509 |
| Australia | 0 | 40,453 | +40,453 |
| United States | 1,505 | 21,285 | +19,780 |
| Kenya | 3,000 | 0 | -3,000 |
| Italy | 2,516 | 0 | -2,516 |
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 | 255,008,814 |
| Poland | 44,780,619 |
| South Africa | 1,413,450 |
| Romania | 386,969 |
| Germany | 95,422 |
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 | 83,919,691 | 171,089,123 | +87,169,432 |
| Poland | 1,178,023 | 43,602,596 | +42,424,573 |
| South Africa | 46,426 | 1,367,024 | +1,320,598 |
| Romania | 0 | 386,969 | +386,969 |
| Germany | 54,120 | 41,302 | -12,818 |
| Australia | 46,952 | 40,453 | -6,499 |
| United Kingdom | 26,118 | 21,104 | -5,014 |
| United States | 0 | 21,285 | +21,285 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| South East Wales | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 293,439,749 |
| Other | 7,752,067 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 554,198 |
| Air transport | 97,688 |
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) | 84,398,010 | 209,041,739 | +124,643,729 |
| Other | 567,309 | 7,184,758 | +6,617,449 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 305,527 | 248,671 | -56,856 |
| Air transport | 3,000 | 94,688 | +91,688 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 163,320,096 |
| Southampton | 100,627,596 |
| Liverpool Docks | 26,342,957 |
| 000 | 7,752,067 |
| 499 | 1,174,244 |
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 | 36,792,798 | 126,527,298 | +89,734,500 |
| Southampton | 37,496,654 | 63,130,942 | +25,634,288 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,108,558 | 16,234,399 | +6,125,841 |
| 000 | 567,309 | 7,184,758 | +6,617,449 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,174,244 | +1,174,244 |
| Medway | 0 | 1,022,174 | +1,022,174 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 656,308 | +656,308 |
| Eurotunnel | 224,520 | 171,434 | -53,086 |
| Tyne | 0 | 155,342 | +155,342 |
| Dover | 81,007 | 44,769 | -36,238 |
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 | 42 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 31 |
| 2025-09 | 36 |
| 2025-08 | 35 |
| 2025-07 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORD RETAIL LIMITED | 26 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 25 |
| VERTU MOTORS PLC | 24 |
| ALLEN FORD (UK) LIMITED | 22 |
| PEOPLES LIMITED | 22 |
| MARSHALL MOTOR GROUP LIMITED | 21 |
| MOTUS GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 21 |
| JOHN GROSE GROUP LIMITED | 21 |
| HENDY AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 21 |
| VOSPERS OF PLYMOUTH LIMITED | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| Other | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,074,483 |
| France | 864,919 |
| Belgium | 780,713 |
| Switzerland | 307,847 |
| Netherlands | 154,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 166,528 | 907,955 | +741,427 |
| France | 61,434 | 803,485 | +742,051 |
| Belgium | 31,132 | 749,581 | +718,449 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 307,847 | +307,847 |
| Netherlands | 92,705 | 61,445 | -31,260 |
| United States | 120,834 | 0 | -120,834 |
| Cabo Verde | 0 | 80,000 | +80,000 |
| Poland | 1,350 | 60,616 | +59,266 |
| Sweden | 0 | 61,856 | +61,856 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,000 | 0 | -33,000 |
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) | 2,678,509 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 933,639 |
| Air transport | 103,853 |
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) | 300,169 | 2,378,340 | +2,078,171 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,720 | 815,919 | +698,199 |
| Air transport | 102,853 | 1,000 | -101,853 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 2,481,971 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 911,117 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,584 |
| Thamesport | 80,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,485 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 244,824 | 2,237,147 | +1,992,323 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,830 | 794,287 | +677,457 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,584 | 0 | -101,584 |
| Thamesport | 0 | 80,000 | +80,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,095 | 13,390 | -22,705 |
| Felixstowe | 19,250 | 17,500 | -1,750 |
| Southampton | 0 | 30,303 | +30,303 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 21,632 | +21,632 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,269 | 0 | -1,269 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 1,000 | +1,000 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 87045110 – Small trucks for radioactive materials with other engines
- 87045131 – New small trucks with other engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 87045139 – Used small trucks with other engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 87045191 – New small trucks with other engines (under 5 tonnes)
- 87045199 – Used small trucks with other engines (under 5 tonnes)
Quick facts
HS code: 870451
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small trucks with engines not specified above, for carrying goods, weighing up to 5 tonnes