Import/export HS code 870490: Various trucks
Trucks for carrying goods not covered by other HS codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 13,825,590 |
| Ireland | 6,191,463 |
| Netherlands | 2,605,271 |
| France | 1,984,087 |
| United States | 1,901,836 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,197,474 | 6,628,116 | -569,358 |
| Ireland | 3,699,450 | 2,492,013 | -1,207,437 |
| Netherlands | 2,189,411 | 415,860 | -1,773,551 |
| France | 763,393 | 1,220,694 | +457,301 |
| United States | 1,078,857 | 822,979 | -255,878 |
| Italy | 748,068 | 328,815 | -419,253 |
| South Korea | 320,779 | 528,641 | +207,862 |
| Germany | 491,456 | 132,881 | -358,575 |
| Belgium | 510,538 | 40,769 | -469,769 |
| Spain | 0 | 530,002 | +530,002 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 14,115,018 |
| United States | 2,937,148 |
| France | 2,608,865 |
| Italy | 1,114,376 |
| South Korea | 923,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,454,608 | 6,660,410 | -794,198 |
| United States | 1,392,195 | 1,544,953 | +152,758 |
| France | 2,127,333 | 481,532 | -1,645,801 |
| Italy | 765,845 | 348,531 | -417,314 |
| South Korea | 320,779 | 602,766 | +281,987 |
| Germany | 866,455 | 42,204 | -824,251 |
| Spain | 0 | 812,447 | +812,447 |
| Sweden | 490,095 | 0 | -490,095 |
| Poland | 399,543 | 64,030 | -335,513 |
| United Kingdom | 183,283 | 43,431 | -139,852 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 19,611,874 |
| Other | 6,361,761 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,416,963 |
| Air transport | 78,024 |
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) | 11,201,620 | 8,410,254 | -2,791,366 |
| Other | 3,913,038 | 2,448,723 | -1,464,315 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,844,968 | 2,571,995 | -272,973 |
| Air transport | 46,466 | 31,558 | -14,908 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,759,148 |
| Southampton | 6,588,440 |
| 000 | 6,361,761 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,064,919 |
| Dover | 3,058,093 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,633,379 | 3,125,769 | -1,507,610 |
| Southampton | 3,231,667 | 3,356,773 | +125,106 |
| 000 | 3,913,038 | 2,448,723 | -1,464,315 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,290,713 | 1,774,206 | +483,493 |
| Dover | 1,675,343 | 1,382,750 | -292,593 |
| Tyne | 1,808,046 | 0 | -1,808,046 |
| Eurotunnel | 365,578 | 598,870 | +233,292 |
| Immingham Docks | 567,786 | 226,035 | -341,751 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,241 | 313,432 | +286,191 |
| Harwich | 76,832 | 107,554 | +30,722 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOTOCADDY LIMITED | 114 |
| RANSOMES JACOBSEN LIMITED | 92 |
| POWAKADDY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 65 |
| TANDEM GROUP PLC | 65 |
| JOHN DEERE LIMITED | 63 |
| WIZZA LIMITED | 30 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 28 |
| LIFT SAFE LTD. | 26 |
| VOLVO GROUP UK LIMITED | 23 |
| TANDEM GROUP TRADING LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 18,263,714 |
| Ukraine | 12,291,287 |
| Cyprus | 8,811,745 |
| Turkey | 4,234,964 |
| Malta | 1,460,613 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 11,733,798 | 6,529,916 | -5,203,882 |
| Ukraine | 7,194,742 | 5,096,545 | -2,098,197 |
| Cyprus | 5,126,935 | 3,684,810 | -1,442,125 |
| Turkey | 2,493,574 | 1,741,390 | -752,184 |
| Malta | 638,979 | 821,634 | +182,655 |
| Guyana | 647,199 | 663,745 | +16,546 |
| Germany | 430,582 | 678,782 | +248,200 |
| Netherlands | 459,166 | 460,257 | +1,091 |
| Georgia | 420,576 | 164,030 | -256,546 |
| Nigeria | 81,000 | 434,141 | +353,141 |
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 | 4,441,107 |
| Ireland | 763,846 |
| Germany | 102,200 |
| Japan | 83,842 |
| Latvia | 57,850 |
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 | 2,590,927 | 1,850,180 | -740,747 |
| Ireland | 381,761 | 382,085 | +324 |
| Germany | 28,000 | 74,200 | +46,200 |
| Japan | 83,842 | 0 | -83,842 |
| Latvia | 57,850 | 0 | -57,850 |
| Belgium | 50,402 | 0 | -50,402 |
| Sweden | 0 | 43,915 | +43,915 |
| Nicaragua | 7,084 | 2,073 | -5,011 |
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) | 26,158,502 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,410,881 |
| Other | 11,094,330 |
| Air transport | 644,488 |
| Road transport | 8,742 |
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) | 15,841,049 | 10,317,453 | -5,523,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,740,588 | 9,670,293 | -1,070,295 |
| Other | 6,499,711 | 4,594,619 | -1,905,092 |
| Air transport | 421,565 | 222,923 | -198,642 |
| Road transport | 8,742 | 0 | -8,742 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,914,567 |
| 000 | 11,094,330 |
| Southampton | 9,775,089 |
| Harwich | 5,284,353 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,026,987 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,710,511 | 5,204,056 | -3,506,455 |
| 000 | 6,499,711 | 4,594,619 | -1,905,092 |
| Southampton | 5,429,445 | 4,345,644 | -1,083,801 |
| Harwich | 2,421,914 | 2,862,439 | +440,525 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,487,862 | 539,125 | -3,948,737 |
| Dover | 1,411,552 | 1,094,921 | -316,631 |
| Holyhead | 618,572 | 1,719,525 | +1,100,953 |
| Hull | 1,056,206 | 1,032,799 | -23,407 |
| Felixstowe | 973,439 | 742,779 | -230,660 |
| London Gateway Port | 408,697 | 645,051 | +236,354 |
Quick facts
HS code: 870490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Trucks for carrying goods not covered by other HS codes