Import/export HS code 870540: Concrete mixer trucks
Trucks with rotating drums to mix and transport concrete to construction sites
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,382,334 |
| Italy | 1,276,905 |
| Netherlands | 977,609 |
| United States | 225,935 |
| China | 225,002 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,114,841 | 5,267,493 | +152,652 |
| Italy | 831,736 | 445,169 | -386,567 |
| Netherlands | 682,676 | 294,933 | -387,743 |
| United States | 225,935 | 0 | -225,935 |
| China | 116,629 | 108,373 | -8,256 |
| France | 144,701 | 0 | -144,701 |
| Ireland | 81,025 | 49,991 | -31,034 |
| Poland | 38,346 | 0 | -38,346 |
| Belgium | 3,021 | 0 | -3,021 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,096 | +1,096 |
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 | 9,302,089 |
| Italy | 1,276,905 |
| France | 1,103,116 |
| Netherlands | 964,075 |
| China | 226,098 |
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 | 4,794,467 | 4,507,622 | -286,845 |
| Italy | 831,736 | 445,169 | -386,567 |
| France | 307,969 | 795,147 | +487,178 |
| Netherlands | 839,782 | 124,293 | -715,489 |
| China | 116,629 | 109,469 | -7,160 |
| United States | 225,935 | 0 | -225,935 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 110,401 | +110,401 |
| Poland | 38,346 | 0 | -38,346 |
| Austria | 3,021 | 0 | -3,021 |
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 | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,273,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,976,485 |
| Other | 155,979 |
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) | 5,466,212 | 4,807,289 | -658,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,691,673 | 1,284,812 | -406,861 |
| Other | 81,025 | 74,954 | -6,071 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 9,807,005 |
| Dover | 1,276,905 |
| Hull | 1,075,924 |
| Immingham Docks | 638,119 |
| London Gateway Port | 225,935 |
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 | 5,804,242 | 4,002,763 | -1,801,479 |
| Dover | 831,736 | 445,169 | -386,567 |
| Hull | 38,346 | 1,037,578 | +999,232 |
| Immingham Docks | 140,997 | 497,122 | +356,125 |
| London Gateway Port | 225,935 | 0 | -225,935 |
| 000 | 81,025 | 74,954 | -6,071 |
| Felixstowe | 116,629 | 2,056 | -114,573 |
| Southampton | 0 | 107,413 | +107,413 |
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 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Other personal service activities | 1 |
| Specialised construction activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
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+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 2,206,643 |
| Guyana | 1,274,210 |
| South Africa | 900,723 |
| Ukraine | 483,778 |
| Turkey | 421,028 |
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 | 957,944 | 1,248,699 | +290,755 |
| Guyana | 916,973 | 357,237 | -559,736 |
| South Africa | 857,692 | 43,031 | -814,661 |
| Ukraine | 320,645 | 163,133 | -157,512 |
| Turkey | 409,553 | 11,475 | -398,078 |
| Poland | 245,432 | 127,000 | -118,432 |
| Netherlands | 12,000 | 182,703 | +170,703 |
| Morocco | 0 | 138,350 | +138,350 |
| Barbados | 56,563 | 73,800 | +17,237 |
| United States | 0 | 120,500 | +120,500 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 70,969 |
| Germany | 50,427 |
| Sweden | 47,960 |
| China | 37,824 |
| XI | 9,945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,020 | 62,949 | +54,929 |
| Germany | 0 | 50,427 | +50,427 |
| Sweden | 47,960 | 0 | -47,960 |
| China | 0 | 37,824 | +37,824 |
| XI | 0 | 9,945 | +9,945 |
| Japan | 7,485 | 0 | -7,485 |
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) | 4,648,267 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,484,912 |
| Other | 477,951 |
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) | 2,848,467 | 1,799,800 | -1,048,667 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,418,706 | 1,066,206 | -352,500 |
| Other | 82,422 | 395,529 | +313,107 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 1,336,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,324,024 |
| Medway | 1,008,723 |
| Harwich | 679,870 |
| Holyhead | 605,068 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 916,973 | 419,237 | -497,736 |
| Liverpool Docks | 627,351 | 696,673 | +69,322 |
| Medway | 857,692 | 151,031 | -706,661 |
| Harwich | 508,060 | 171,810 | -336,250 |
| Holyhead | 328,071 | 276,997 | -51,074 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 298,318 | 211,721 | -86,597 |
| 000 | 82,422 | 395,529 | +313,107 |
| Dover | 236,050 | 55,150 | -180,900 |
| Southampton | 99,247 | 174,690 | +75,443 |
| Portsmouth | 191,608 | 77,555 | -114,053 |
Quick facts
HS code: 870540
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Trucks with rotating drums to mix and transport concrete to construction sites