Import/export HS code 870821: Safety seat belts
Seat belts designed for passenger safety in cars, trucks, and other vehicles
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 31,708,025 |
| Netherlands | 19,230,580 |
| Romania | 14,922,666 |
| Poland | 14,225,257 |
| Germany | 8,543,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 18,225,260 | 13,482,765 | -4,742,495 |
| Netherlands | 9,658,785 | 9,571,795 | -86,990 |
| Romania | 8,853,626 | 6,069,040 | -2,784,586 |
| Poland | 8,031,648 | 6,193,609 | -1,838,039 |
| Germany | 4,124,811 | 4,419,136 | +294,325 |
| Czechia | 3,083,984 | 2,340,757 | -743,227 |
| China | 1,630,967 | 1,340,195 | -290,772 |
| France | 1,122,795 | 904,905 | -217,890 |
| Italy | 1,019,544 | 896,716 | -122,828 |
| Estonia | 896,004 | 971,981 | +75,977 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 31,924,256 |
| Romania | 26,295,487 |
| Poland | 16,310,917 |
| Czechia | 10,323,003 |
| China | 3,286,845 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 18,142,494 | 13,781,762 | -4,360,732 |
| Romania | 15,412,760 | 10,882,727 | -4,530,033 |
| Poland | 8,701,252 | 7,609,665 | -1,091,587 |
| Czechia | 5,787,842 | 4,535,161 | -1,252,681 |
| China | 1,744,135 | 1,542,710 | -201,425 |
| Germany | 892,422 | 1,700,220 | +807,798 |
| Turkey | 1,260,139 | 1,115,978 | -144,161 |
| Estonia | 923,419 | 999,640 | +76,221 |
| Italy | 882,431 | 736,518 | -145,913 |
| United States | 863,369 | 618,789 | -244,580 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 25 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
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 Midlands | 17 | 19 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 6 | -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) | 74,415,696 |
| Air transport | 18,268,118 |
| Other | 8,115,450 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,345,128 |
| Road transport | 505,793 |
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) | 41,936,771 | 32,478,925 | -9,457,846 |
| Air transport | 9,610,921 | 8,657,197 | -953,724 |
| Other | 3,920,416 | 4,195,034 | +274,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,026,727 | 3,318,401 | -708,326 |
| Road transport | 186,828 | 318,965 | +132,137 |
| Rail transport | 267,923 | 61,915 | -206,008 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 29,089,734 |
| Harwich | 17,369,253 |
| Oxford Airport | 15,441,279 |
| Hull | 11,217,790 |
| 000 | 8,115,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 16,891,969 | 12,197,765 | -4,694,204 |
| Harwich | 7,644,207 | 9,725,046 | +2,080,839 |
| Oxford Airport | 8,230,519 | 7,210,760 | -1,019,759 |
| Hull | 5,803,102 | 5,414,688 | -388,414 |
| 000 | 3,920,416 | 4,195,034 | +274,618 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,324,859 | 2,275,292 | -2,049,567 |
| Felixstowe | 3,301,694 | 740,037 | -2,561,657 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,504,846 | 1,488,643 | -1,016,203 |
| Southampton | 1,714,602 | 1,293,576 | -421,026 |
| London | 2,185,447 | 242,078 | -1,943,369 |
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 | 76 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 42 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 57 |
| 2025-10 | 69 |
| 2025-09 | 54 |
| 2025-08 | 54 |
| 2025-07 | 56 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IMMI LTD | 116 |
| DEMON TWEEKS LIMITED | 101 |
| NISSAN TRADING EUROPE LIMITED | 84 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 81 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 75 |
| AMSAFE BRIDPORT LIMITED | 64 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 62 |
| OAKENHURST AIRCRAFT SERVICES LIMITED | 58 |
| ADIENT SEATING UK LTD | 57 |
| BRIDPORT LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 103 |
| 1m-15m | 75 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,031,388 |
| United States | 5,775,507 |
| Czechia | 2,466,955 |
| Ireland | 1,914,417 |
| Belgium | 1,586,783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,950,503 | 5,080,885 | +1,130,382 |
| United States | 3,082,319 | 2,693,188 | -389,131 |
| Czechia | 1,249,873 | 1,217,082 | -32,791 |
| Ireland | 1,081,797 | 832,620 | -249,177 |
| Belgium | 791,962 | 794,821 | +2,859 |
| Italy | 877,871 | 707,706 | -170,165 |
| Poland | 834,889 | 714,638 | -120,251 |
| France | 817,228 | 664,750 | -152,478 |
| Sweden | 698,923 | 777,353 | +78,430 |
| Netherlands | 1,085,181 | 158,074 | -927,107 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,525,362 |
| Taiwan | 77,176 |
| XI | 39,734 |
| XU | 9,236 |
| Germany | 3,082 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 843,024 | 682,338 | -160,686 |
| Taiwan | 77,176 | 0 | -77,176 |
| XI | 1,514 | 38,220 | +36,706 |
| XU | 4,145 | 5,091 | +946 |
| Germany | 580 | 2,502 | +1,922 |
| Czechia | 825 | 398 | -427 |
| Poland | 647 | 0 | -647 |
| Estonia | 0 | 509 | +509 |
| France | 189 | 314 | +125 |
| Netherlands | 300 | 0 | -300 |
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) | 23,425,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,082,626 |
| Air transport | 5,628,284 |
| Other | 1,666,905 |
| Road transport | 65,276 |
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) | 11,626,046 | 11,799,670 | +173,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,336,338 | 2,746,288 | -590,050 |
| Air transport | 3,032,543 | 2,595,741 | -436,802 |
| Other | 937,287 | 729,618 | -207,669 |
| Road transport | 62,249 | 3,027 | -59,222 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,145,695 |
| Dover | 4,154,805 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,983,923 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,634,579 |
| 000 | 1,666,905 |
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 | 9,427,595 | 8,718,100 | -709,495 |
| Dover | 1,664,596 | 2,490,209 | +825,613 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,577,692 | 1,406,231 | -171,461 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,358,948 | 1,275,631 | -83,317 |
| 000 | 937,287 | 729,618 | -207,669 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,064,697 | 488,837 | -575,860 |
| Southampton | 670,010 | 830,112 | +160,102 |
| ZLC | 424,164 | 572,382 | +148,218 |
| East Midlands Airport | 538,297 | 359,487 | -178,810 |
| Immingham Docks | 208,029 | 334,642 | +126,613 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870821
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Seat belts designed for passenger safety in cars, trucks, and other vehicles