Import/export HS code 8706: Chassis with engines
Vehicle frames with engines, used for building trucks, buses, or special-purpose vehicles
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 25,656,826 |
| Portugal | 23,894,815 |
| Germany | 6,736,729 |
| France | 6,643,614 |
| Netherlands | 4,682,501 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 8,017,077 | 17,639,749 | +9,622,672 |
| Portugal | 21,967,983 | 1,926,832 | -20,041,151 |
| Germany | 5,022,553 | 1,714,176 | -3,308,377 |
| France | 3,617,503 | 3,026,111 | -591,392 |
| Netherlands | 4,034,745 | 647,756 | -3,386,989 |
| New Zealand | 3,951,018 | 0 | -3,951,018 |
| Ireland | 856,277 | 1,063,628 | +207,351 |
| Belgium | 1,136,658 | 418,626 | -718,032 |
| Italy | 529,224 | 786,821 | +257,597 |
| United States | 286,652 | 833,611 | +546,959 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Portugal | 24,204,531 |
| Poland | 19,580,387 |
| Sweden | 11,250,241 |
| Germany | 6,648,179 |
| Netherlands | 4,822,521 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portugal | 22,277,699 | 1,926,832 | -20,350,867 |
| Poland | 8,911,653 | 10,668,734 | +1,757,081 |
| Sweden | 3,088,260 | 8,161,981 | +5,073,721 |
| Germany | 4,808,770 | 1,839,409 | -2,969,361 |
| Netherlands | 4,114,105 | 708,416 | -3,405,689 |
| France | 2,158,934 | 2,263,903 | +104,969 |
| New Zealand | 3,951,018 | 0 | -3,951,018 |
| Italy | 545,259 | 737,225 | +191,966 |
| United States | 290,015 | 833,611 | +543,596 |
| Turkey | 22,495 | 638,722 | +616,227 |
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 | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
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 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 56,655,694 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,480,522 |
| Other | 766,579 |
| Air transport | 601,968 |
| Road transport | 439,792 |
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) | 37,867,935 | 18,787,759 | -19,080,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,296,047 | 10,184,475 | -3,111,572 |
| Other | 580,732 | 185,847 | -394,885 |
| Air transport | 184,823 | 417,145 | +232,322 |
| Road transport | 22,495 | 417,297 | +394,802 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 26,191,362 |
| Dover | 18,494,341 |
| Southampton | 15,416,940 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,428,999 |
| Hull | 1,127,408 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 22,623,157 | 3,568,205 | -19,054,952 |
| Dover | 6,384,316 | 12,110,025 | +5,725,709 |
| Southampton | 7,767,759 | 7,649,181 | -118,578 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,792,119 | 2,636,880 | -8,155,239 |
| Hull | 616,140 | 511,268 | -104,872 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 558,357 | 482,208 | -76,149 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 964,488 | 0 | -964,488 |
| Heysham | 235,161 | 587,389 | +352,228 |
| 000 | 580,732 | 185,847 | -394,885 |
| Eurotunnel | 425,853 | 255,442 | -170,411 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 12 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 4 |
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 16,850,971 |
| China | 13,630,886 |
| Morocco | 9,691,079 |
| Slovakia | 4,599,116 |
| Portugal | 4,195,005 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 10,929,216 | 5,921,755 | -5,007,461 |
| China | 4,637,737 | 8,993,149 | +4,355,412 |
| Morocco | 2,250,606 | 7,440,473 | +5,189,867 |
| Slovakia | 2,390,465 | 2,208,651 | -181,814 |
| Portugal | 1,563,756 | 2,631,249 | +1,067,493 |
| Malaysia | 1,939,528 | 1,182,276 | -757,252 |
| France | 2,959,083 | 140,532 | -2,818,551 |
| Ireland | 1,652,395 | 1,377,218 | -275,177 |
| Belgium | 1,406,955 | 1,562,099 | +155,144 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,837,218 | 716,811 | -1,120,407 |
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 | 309,379 |
| Germany | 214,969 |
| XI | 205,984 |
| Sweden | 204,002 |
| United States | 141,755 |
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 | 237,745 | 71,634 | -166,111 |
| Germany | 201,109 | 13,860 | -187,249 |
| XI | 94,996 | 110,988 | +15,992 |
| Sweden | 149,059 | 54,943 | -94,116 |
| United States | 141,755 | 0 | -141,755 |
| Thailand | 139,545 | 0 | -139,545 |
| South Africa | 91,214 | 0 | -91,214 |
| Japan | 83,496 | 0 | -83,496 |
| Spain | 56,873 | 0 | -56,873 |
| France | 26,558 | 8,264 | -18,294 |
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) | 47,426,381 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,474,260 |
| Other | 1,573,843 |
| Air transport | 391,054 |
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) | 23,828,714 | 23,597,667 | -231,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,890,376 | 13,583,884 | -306,492 |
| Other | 1,291,085 | 282,758 | -1,008,327 |
| Air transport | 237,094 | 153,960 | -83,134 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,851,792 |
| Southampton | 16,547,098 |
| Portsmouth | 8,755,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,900,693 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,594,652 |
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 | 13,952,164 | 13,899,628 | -52,536 |
| Southampton | 7,677,906 | 8,869,192 | +1,191,286 |
| Portsmouth | 5,986,172 | 2,769,405 | -3,216,767 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,447,399 | 3,453,294 | +5,895 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,648,995 | 945,657 | -1,703,338 |
| Dover | 995,331 | 2,317,108 | +1,321,777 |
| Felixstowe | 1,463,978 | 1,107,686 | -356,292 |
| 000 | 1,291,085 | 282,758 | -1,008,327 |
| Poole | 0 | 1,410,576 | +1,410,576 |
| Liverpool Docks | 401,962 | 512,101 | +110,139 |
Quick facts
HS code: 8706
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Vehicle frames with engines, used for building trucks, buses, or special-purpose vehicles