Import/export HS code 870840: Gearboxes and their parts
Gearboxes and components used in vehicle transmission systems
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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 | 1,323,414,274 |
| Netherlands | 270,287,209 |
| Japan | 225,790,353 |
| France | 218,600,043 |
| United States | 156,557,509 |
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 | 715,354,293 | 608,059,981 | -107,294,312 |
| Netherlands | 137,081,938 | 133,205,271 | -3,876,667 |
| Japan | 111,905,361 | 113,884,992 | +1,979,631 |
| France | 130,491,692 | 88,108,351 | -42,383,341 |
| United States | 90,067,258 | 66,490,251 | -23,577,007 |
| Belgium | 66,108,881 | 35,165,662 | -30,943,219 |
| Italy | 31,644,814 | 34,889,668 | +3,244,854 |
| Slovakia | 20,203,479 | 18,305,835 | -1,897,644 |
| China | 16,236,516 | 14,694,383 | -1,542,133 |
| Hungary | 10,236,837 | 8,626,650 | -1,610,187 |
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 | 1,291,189,516 |
| Japan | 305,405,480 |
| United States | 173,333,135 |
| Poland | 170,426,168 |
| Spain | 129,194,538 |
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 | 700,133,436 | 591,056,080 | -109,077,356 |
| Japan | 165,341,381 | 140,064,099 | -25,277,282 |
| United States | 98,415,526 | 74,917,609 | -23,497,917 |
| Poland | 93,182,170 | 77,243,998 | -15,938,172 |
| Spain | 68,670,161 | 60,524,377 | -8,145,784 |
| Italy | 52,363,188 | 59,052,314 | +6,689,126 |
| France | 52,491,433 | 27,966,599 | -24,524,834 |
| Romania | 32,183,385 | 32,589,724 | +406,339 |
| Slovakia | 21,126,278 | 19,216,093 | -1,910,185 |
| China | 16,794,503 | 16,102,345 | -692,158 |
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 | 77 |
| West Midlands | 50 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 49 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 46 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 41 |
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 | 60 | 51 | -9 |
| West Midlands | 34 | 40 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 33 | 39 | +6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 39 | 29 | -10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 29 | 30 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 23 | 20 | -3 |
| Essex | 24 | 20 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 22 | 19 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 | 16 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 17 | -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) | 778,193,921 |
| Rail transport | 558,589,555 |
| Other | 516,193,660 |
| Air transport | 342,050,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 311,401,346 |
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) | 491,639,229 | 286,554,692 | -205,084,537 |
| Rail transport | 269,579,546 | 289,010,009 | +19,430,463 |
| Other | 316,973,383 | 199,220,277 | -117,753,106 |
| Air transport | 169,986,153 | 172,064,356 | +2,078,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 116,945,463 | 194,455,883 | +77,510,420 |
| Road transport | 9,320,242 | 18,272,600 | +8,952,358 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| NGO | 558,543,398 |
| 000 | 516,193,660 |
| Dover | 316,742,908 |
| Oxford Airport | 258,542,537 |
| Hull | 164,115,781 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| NGO | 269,533,389 | 289,010,009 | +19,476,620 |
| 000 | 316,973,383 | 199,220,277 | -117,753,106 |
| Dover | 223,935,184 | 92,807,724 | -131,127,460 |
| Oxford Airport | 129,045,042 | 129,497,495 | +452,453 |
| Hull | 89,075,866 | 75,039,915 | -14,035,951 |
| 499 | 20,985,185 | 104,708,143 | +83,722,958 |
| London | 52,616,409 | 54,904,875 | +2,288,466 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,918,193 | 29,243,909 | -40,674,284 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,357,072 | 32,779,952 | -3,577,120 |
| Southampton | 28,843,661 | 28,701,544 | -142,117 |
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 | 318 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 95 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 76 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 54 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 41 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 190 |
| 2025-10 | 182 |
| 2025-09 | 176 |
| 2025-08 | 179 |
| 2025-07 | 186 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 119 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 117 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 115 |
| CATERPILLAR (NI) LIMITED | 112 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 111 |
| AUTOMATIC CHOICE LIMITED | 110 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 107 |
| SUBARU (UK) LIMITED | 105 |
| SUSSEX AUTO PARTS LIMITED | 102 |
| EUROPEAN BRAKING SYSTEMS LTD | 100 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 339 |
| 54m+ | 223 |
| 0-1m | 138 |
| 15m-54m | 66 |
| Other | 51 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 124,239,452 |
| Germany | 116,853,958 |
| China | 109,975,718 |
| France | 107,889,150 |
| United States | 72,536,360 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 67,211,987 | 57,027,465 | -10,184,522 |
| Germany | 64,255,488 | 52,598,470 | -11,657,018 |
| China | 82,396,213 | 27,579,505 | -54,816,708 |
| France | 58,792,907 | 49,096,243 | -9,696,664 |
| United States | 40,704,536 | 31,831,824 | -8,872,712 |
| Romania | 37,933,636 | 29,690,095 | -8,243,541 |
| Czechia | 16,953,986 | 25,421,825 | +8,467,839 |
| Italy | 21,440,674 | 19,541,591 | -1,899,083 |
| Poland | 16,295,125 | 11,909,875 | -4,385,250 |
| Spain | 14,840,121 | 5,666,821 | -9,173,300 |
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 | 118,764,352 |
| XU | 1,236,062 |
| Italy | 181,538 |
| Germany | 57,631 |
| United States | 44,243 |
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 | 54,380,697 | 64,383,655 | +10,002,958 |
| XU | 658,692 | 577,370 | -81,322 |
| Italy | 72,654 | 108,884 | +36,230 |
| Germany | 13,464 | 44,167 | +30,703 |
| United States | 25,061 | 19,182 | -5,879 |
| Nicaragua | 12,861 | 30,912 | +18,051 |
| Hungary | 34,837 | 183 | -34,654 |
| Poland | 17,538 | 9,393 | -8,145 |
| Georgia | 20,011 | 0 | -20,011 |
| Romania | 8,595 | 8,883 | +288 |
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) | 372,120,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 182,016,105 |
| Air transport | 135,872,893 |
| Other | 120,483,718 |
| Road transport | 19,741,021 |
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) | 182,298,754 | 189,821,420 | +7,522,666 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,994,453 | 39,021,652 | -103,972,801 |
| Air transport | 71,891,351 | 63,981,542 | -7,909,809 |
| Other | 55,282,121 | 65,201,597 | +9,919,476 |
| Road transport | 19,738,563 | 2,458 | -19,736,105 |
| Rail transport | 395,212 | 0 | -395,212 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 187,545,119 |
| London | 167,345,949 |
| 000 | 120,483,718 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,224,711 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 66,252,901 |
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 | 99,987,041 | 87,558,078 | -12,428,963 |
| London | 71,234,842 | 96,111,107 | +24,876,265 |
| 000 | 55,282,121 | 65,201,597 | +9,919,476 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 44,748,191 | 41,476,520 | -3,271,671 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 49,712,481 | 16,540,420 | -33,172,061 |
| ZLC | 56,778,761 | 3,700,573 | -53,078,188 |
| Felixstowe | 32,683,892 | 6,861,344 | -25,822,548 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,234,900 | 16,000,212 | -4,234,688 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,274,420 | 7,283,643 | +3,009,223 |
| Southampton | 6,155,669 | 4,460,264 | -1,695,405 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870840
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Gearboxes and components used in vehicle transmission systems