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 | 13,643,809 |
| Ireland | 6,305,069 |
| Belgium | 2,811,876 |
| Netherlands | 2,652,307 |
| France | 1,953,259 |
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 | 7,098,477 | 6,545,332 | -553,145 |
| Ireland | 3,859,244 | 2,445,825 | -1,413,419 |
| Belgium | 2,771,107 | 40,769 | -2,730,338 |
| Netherlands | 2,369,895 | 282,412 | -2,087,483 |
| France | 720,417 | 1,232,842 | +512,425 |
| United States | 1,136,824 | 802,097 | -334,727 |
| Spain | 1,294,108 | 530,002 | -764,106 |
| Italy | 668,188 | 404,436 | -263,752 |
| South Korea | 415,495 | 528,641 | +113,146 |
| Germany | 469,298 | 171,513 | -297,785 |
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 | 13,934,529 |
| France | 4,853,872 |
| United States | 2,824,553 |
| Spain | 2,106,555 |
| Italy | 1,110,117 |
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 | 7,315,019 | 6,619,510 | -695,509 |
| France | 4,387,902 | 465,970 | -3,921,932 |
| United States | 1,407,186 | 1,417,367 | +10,181 |
| Spain | 1,294,108 | 812,447 | -481,661 |
| Italy | 685,965 | 424,152 | -261,813 |
| Germany | 1,055,946 | 42,204 | -1,013,742 |
| South Korea | 415,495 | 602,766 | +187,271 |
| Sweden | 490,095 | 0 | -490,095 |
| Poland | 399,543 | 64,030 | -335,513 |
| United Kingdom | 191,716 | 43,431 | -148,285 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 20,864,043 |
| Other | 8,692,644 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,483,604 |
| Air transport | 77,602 |
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) | 12,550,341 | 8,313,702 | -4,236,639 |
| Other | 6,290,109 | 2,402,535 | -3,887,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,915,363 | 2,568,241 | -347,122 |
| Air transport | 47,750 | 29,852 | -17,898 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 8,692,644 |
| Felixstowe | 7,939,838 |
| Southampton | 6,358,140 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,072,590 |
| Dover | 2,951,231 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 6,290,109 | 2,402,535 | -3,887,574 |
| Felixstowe | 4,696,067 | 3,243,771 | -1,452,296 |
| Southampton | 3,166,285 | 3,191,855 | +25,570 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,353,469 | 1,719,121 | +365,652 |
| Dover | 1,529,121 | 1,422,110 | -107,011 |
| Tyne | 1,808,046 | 0 | -1,808,046 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,294,108 | 0 | -1,294,108 |
| Immingham Docks | 749,236 | 226,035 | -523,201 |
| Eurotunnel | 358,745 | 555,756 | +197,011 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,241 | 313,432 | +244,191 |
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 | 14 |
| 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 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOTOCADDY LIMITED | 113 |
| RANSOMES JACOBSEN LIMITED | 91 |
| TANDEM GROUP PLC | 65 |
| POWAKADDY INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 64 |
| JOHN DEERE LIMITED | 63 |
| WIZZA LIMITED | 29 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 19,536,941 |
| Ukraine | 13,469,787 |
| Cyprus | 9,276,233 |
| Turkey | 4,095,726 |
| Germany | 1,573,807 |
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 | 12,900,821 | 6,636,120 | -6,264,701 |
| Ukraine | 8,386,742 | 5,083,045 | -3,303,697 |
| Cyprus | 4,877,363 | 4,398,870 | -478,493 |
| Turkey | 2,627,984 | 1,467,742 | -1,160,242 |
| Germany | 892,103 | 681,704 | -210,399 |
| Malta | 640,764 | 835,549 | +194,785 |
| Guyana | 625,199 | 204,850 | -420,349 |
| Netherlands | 459,166 | 369,841 | -89,325 |
| Georgia | 425,076 | 179,030 | -246,046 |
| Nigeria | 81,000 | 409,141 | +328,141 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 5,440,661 |
| XI | 4,596,634 |
| Ireland | 619,849 |
| Germany | 102,200 |
| Japan | 83,842 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 3,222,846 | 2,217,815 | -1,005,031 |
| XI | 2,570,728 | 2,025,906 | -544,822 |
| Ireland | 403,007 | 216,842 | -186,165 |
| Germany | 28,000 | 74,200 | +46,200 |
| Japan | 83,842 | 0 | -83,842 |
| Latvia | 27,240 | 30,625 | +3,385 |
| 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) | 28,245,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,685,961 |
| Other | 11,004,525 |
| Air transport | 616,174 |
| Road transport | 10,066 |
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) | 18,227,609 | 10,018,092 | -8,209,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,153,499 | 9,532,462 | -1,621,037 |
| Other | 6,393,149 | 4,611,376 | -1,781,773 |
| Air transport | 404,663 | 211,511 | -193,152 |
| Road transport | 10,066 | 0 | -10,066 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,939,793 |
| 000 | 11,004,525 |
| Southampton | 9,980,497 |
| Harwich | 5,317,575 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,006,187 |
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 | 9,710,001 | 5,229,792 | -4,480,209 |
| 000 | 6,393,149 | 4,611,376 | -1,781,773 |
| Southampton | 5,061,150 | 4,919,347 | -141,803 |
| Harwich | 2,666,584 | 2,650,991 | -15,593 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,497,862 | 508,325 | -3,989,537 |
| Dover | 1,728,400 | 1,088,869 | -639,531 |
| Holyhead | 511,772 | 1,806,696 | +1,294,924 |
| Felixstowe | 1,071,664 | 683,829 | -387,835 |
| Heysham | 1,429,586 | 146,967 | -1,282,619 |
| Hull | 1,034,206 | 483,488 | -550,718 |
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