Import/export HS code 870530: Fire trucks
Vehicles designed for firefighting, equipped with water pumps, hoses, and ladders
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 4,510,785 |
| Germany | 4,273,391 |
| United States | 2,344,933 |
| Netherlands | 1,981,138 |
| Finland | 1,704,654 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 488,900 | 4,021,885 | +3,532,985 |
| Germany | 2,699,254 | 1,574,137 | -1,125,117 |
| United States | 1,946,379 | 398,554 | -1,547,825 |
| Netherlands | 1,272,176 | 708,962 | -563,214 |
| Finland | 491,213 | 1,213,441 | +722,228 |
| Ireland | 77,157 | 1,490,429 | +1,413,272 |
| Denmark | 691,398 | 401,983 | -289,415 |
| Turkey | 0 | 817,090 | +817,090 |
| Poland | 669,206 | 0 | -669,206 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 525,171 | +525,171 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,407,836 |
| Austria | 5,374,505 |
| Finland | 2,816,749 |
| United States | 2,346,981 |
| United Kingdom | 1,758,038 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,808,655 | 2,599,181 | -209,474 |
| Austria | 827,449 | 4,547,056 | +3,719,607 |
| Finland | 1,136,595 | 1,680,154 | +543,559 |
| United States | 1,946,379 | 400,602 | -1,545,777 |
| United Kingdom | 691,398 | 1,066,640 | +375,242 |
| Turkey | 0 | 817,090 | +817,090 |
| Poland | 642,028 | 37,585 | -604,443 |
| Australia | 244,450 | 0 | -244,450 |
| Japan | 100,584 | 0 | -100,584 |
| Sweden | 39,290 | 56,284 | +16,994 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,592,184 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,117,508 |
| Other | 155,208 |
| Air transport | 8,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,413,351 | 8,178,833 | +2,765,482 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,084,497 | 3,033,011 | -51,486 |
| Other | 155,208 | 0 | -155,208 |
| Air transport | 2,235 | 6,149 | +3,914 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,814,292 |
| Harwich | 3,473,860 |
| Dover | 1,915,567 |
| Medway | 1,680,154 |
| Southampton | 1,603,342 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,252,213 | 2,562,079 | +1,309,866 |
| Harwich | 1,166,625 | 2,307,235 | +1,140,610 |
| Dover | 1,065,567 | 850,000 | -215,567 |
| Medway | 0 | 1,680,154 | +1,680,154 |
| Southampton | 804,969 | 798,373 | -6,596 |
| Holyhead | 77,157 | 1,479,819 | +1,402,662 |
| London | 730,970 | 525,171 | -205,799 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,156,711 | 0 | -1,156,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 910,722 | 66,341 | -844,381 |
| Killingholme | 927,351 | 0 | -927,351 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-05 | 3 |
| 2025-04 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 8,170,459 |
| Guyana | 7,263,715 |
| New Zealand | 6,549,012 |
| United States | 4,506,574 |
| Iraq | 4,323,163 |
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 | 4,330,527 | 3,839,932 | -490,595 |
| Guyana | 3,013,430 | 4,250,285 | +1,236,855 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 6,549,012 | +6,549,012 |
| United States | 3,260,987 | 1,245,587 | -2,015,400 |
| Iraq | 2,117,281 | 2,205,882 | +88,601 |
| Netherlands | 1,882,119 | 1,200,725 | -681,394 |
| France | 0 | 2,807,018 | +2,807,018 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 0 | 2,022,690 | +2,022,690 |
| China | 1,945,334 | 0 | -1,945,334 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,073,913 | 691,700 | -382,213 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 19,586 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 19,586 | 0 | -19,586 |
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) | 37,153,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,664,909 |
| Air transport | 353,849 |
| Other | 19,586 |
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) | 14,714,551 | 22,439,353 | +7,724,802 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,571,141 | 9,093,768 | +2,522,627 |
| Air transport | 84,260 | 269,589 | +185,329 |
| Other | 19,586 | 0 | -19,586 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 24,974,324 |
| Hull | 7,852,466 |
| Holyhead | 6,184,523 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,904,847 |
| Felixstowe | 1,807,387 |
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 | 8,622,258 | 16,352,066 | +7,729,808 |
| Hull | 3,233,824 | 4,618,642 | +1,384,818 |
| Holyhead | 3,310,580 | 2,873,943 | -436,637 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,064,221 | 840,626 | -1,223,595 |
| Felixstowe | 1,804,728 | 2,659 | -1,802,069 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,807,327 | +1,807,327 |
| Immingham Docks | 564,199 | 960,900 | +396,701 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,308 | 1,328,124 | +1,275,816 |
| Dover | 121,390 | 1,185,666 | +1,064,276 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 306,118 | 410,067 | +103,949 |
Quick facts
HS code: 870530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vehicles designed for firefighting, equipped with water pumps, hoses, and ladders