Import/export HS code 870822: Car windows and windshields
Front windshields, rear windows, and other glass parts for vehicles
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.
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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 | 62,530,295 |
| Czechia | 45,848,119 |
| China | 39,164,256 |
| Poland | 30,212,756 |
| Belgium | 10,351,489 |
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 | 34,342,085 | 28,188,210 | -6,153,875 |
| Czechia | 24,888,826 | 20,959,293 | -3,929,533 |
| China | 20,160,228 | 19,004,028 | -1,156,200 |
| Poland | 16,812,347 | 13,400,409 | -3,411,938 |
| Belgium | 5,235,184 | 5,116,305 | -118,879 |
| South Africa | 5,181,442 | 3,025,601 | -2,155,841 |
| Italy | 3,595,411 | 1,878,964 | -1,716,447 |
| Turkey | 2,085,483 | 2,187,636 | +102,153 |
| South Korea | 1,117,327 | 1,301,853 | +184,526 |
| Netherlands | 1,358,129 | 857,415 | -500,714 |
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 | 77,716,248 |
| Czechia | 50,184,321 |
| Poland | 36,081,046 |
| Germany | 13,179,434 |
| South Africa | 8,751,644 |
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 | 42,423,689 | 35,292,559 | -7,131,130 |
| Czechia | 26,878,362 | 23,305,959 | -3,572,403 |
| Poland | 19,762,663 | 16,318,383 | -3,444,280 |
| Germany | 6,779,355 | 6,400,079 | -379,276 |
| South Africa | 5,517,539 | 3,234,105 | -2,283,434 |
| United States | 2,982,265 | 2,063,424 | -918,841 |
| Italy | 2,789,778 | 1,865,822 | -923,956 |
| Turkey | 2,034,287 | 2,333,498 | +299,211 |
| Spain | 1,538,453 | 1,587,152 | +48,699 |
| South Korea | 1,155,701 | 1,351,069 | +195,368 |
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 | 22 |
| West Midlands | 18 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
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 | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Essex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +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) | 110,746,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,333,617 |
| Rail transport | 49,321,954 |
| Air transport | 7,106,022 |
| Road transport | 2,246,686 |
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) | 55,089,812 | 55,656,873 | +567,061 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,958,196 | 26,375,421 | +417,225 |
| Rail transport | 31,987,247 | 17,334,707 | -14,652,540 |
| Air transport | 4,789,379 | 2,316,643 | -2,472,736 |
| Road transport | 2,117,302 | 129,384 | -1,987,918 |
| Other | 108,105 | 107,632 | -473 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 54,838,750 |
| NGO | 49,321,954 |
| Felixstowe | 24,764,546 |
| Harwich | 19,924,880 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,616,819 |
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 | 26,169,956 | 28,668,794 | +2,498,838 |
| NGO | 31,987,247 | 17,334,707 | -14,652,540 |
| Felixstowe | 13,374,381 | 11,390,165 | -1,984,216 |
| Harwich | 11,964,258 | 7,960,622 | -4,003,636 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,719,630 | 6,897,189 | +1,177,559 |
| Southampton | 5,161,184 | 6,421,834 | +1,260,650 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,731,493 | 5,448,622 | -282,871 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,198,365 | 4,143,329 | -1,055,036 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,091,064 | 3,844,205 | +753,141 |
| London | 2,202,806 | 3,432,962 | +1,230,156 |
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 | 98 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 27 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-11 | 45 |
| 2025-10 | 48 |
| 2025-09 | 51 |
| 2025-08 | 45 |
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+ | 83 |
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| Other | 14 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 43,967,721 |
| France | 15,012,351 |
| Germany | 6,878,028 |
| Italy | 5,784,873 |
| Canada | 4,508,827 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 26,765,602 | 17,202,119 | -9,563,483 |
| France | 8,203,574 | 6,808,777 | -1,394,797 |
| Germany | 2,744,711 | 4,133,317 | +1,388,606 |
| Italy | 2,959,029 | 2,825,844 | -133,185 |
| Canada | 2,333,188 | 2,175,639 | -157,549 |
| China | 2,608,882 | 1,809,927 | -798,955 |
| Turkey | 1,424,985 | 2,105,204 | +680,219 |
| Australia | 1,760,079 | 1,093,323 | -666,756 |
| South Africa | 1,279,474 | 1,274,917 | -4,557 |
| India | 1,082,380 | 1,015,524 | -66,856 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 22,231 |
| China | 3,208 |
| Germany | 2,921 |
| United States | 1,046 |
| Ireland | 942 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 9,814 | 12,417 | +2,603 |
| China | 2,571 | 637 | -1,934 |
| Germany | 136 | 2,785 | +2,649 |
| United States | 0 | 1,046 | +1,046 |
| Ireland | 581 | 361 | -220 |
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) | 50,764,411 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,525,590 |
| Air transport | 30,011,098 |
| Road transport | 165,806 |
| Other | 37,409 |
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) | 28,163,843 | 22,600,568 | -5,563,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,349,133 | 17,176,457 | +827,324 |
| Air transport | 18,289,452 | 11,721,646 | -6,567,806 |
| Road transport | 165,806 | 0 | -165,806 |
| Other | 16,991 | 20,418 | +3,427 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 25,988,334 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,352,598 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,134,729 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,533,418 |
| Dover | 7,966,398 |
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 | 13,132,227 | 12,856,107 | -276,120 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,130,990 | 16,221,608 | +8,090,618 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,285,320 | 6,849,409 | -6,435,911 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,473,142 | 4,060,276 | -1,412,866 |
| Dover | 7,714,370 | 252,028 | -7,462,342 |
| Felixstowe | 6,392,599 | 635,144 | -5,757,455 |
| ZLC | 1,849,427 | 2,225,214 | +375,787 |
| London | 1,342,360 | 2,359,261 | +1,016,901 |
| Liverpool Docks | 865,221 | 2,530,550 | +1,665,329 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,919,914 | 1,140,691 | -779,223 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870822
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Front windshields, rear windows, and other glass parts for vehicles