Import/export HS code 870870: Road wheels and their parts
Wheels and components for 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 150,632,290 |
| Italy | 116,871,040 |
| China | 106,065,140 |
| Taiwan | 81,662,984 |
| Poland | 77,198,886 |
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 | 81,604,946 | 69,027,344 | -12,577,602 |
| Italy | 63,624,304 | 53,246,736 | -10,377,568 |
| China | 57,006,454 | 49,058,686 | -7,947,768 |
| Taiwan | 48,089,239 | 33,573,745 | -14,515,494 |
| Poland | 41,292,536 | 35,906,350 | -5,386,186 |
| Turkey | 40,074,491 | 34,123,449 | -5,951,042 |
| Morocco | 30,254,503 | 28,668,123 | -1,586,380 |
| Czechia | 21,753,706 | 20,887,831 | -865,875 |
| Luxembourg | 11,427,486 | 21,397,711 | +9,970,225 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 13,462,893 | 13,591,427 | +128,534 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 120,149,204 |
| China | 112,160,528 |
| Germany | 110,990,851 |
| Poland | 88,061,237 |
| Taiwan | 86,152,903 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 65,886,433 | 54,262,771 | -11,623,662 |
| China | 59,261,089 | 52,899,439 | -6,361,650 |
| Germany | 62,049,350 | 48,941,501 | -13,107,849 |
| Poland | 46,504,118 | 41,557,119 | -4,946,999 |
| Taiwan | 49,917,349 | 36,235,554 | -13,681,795 |
| Turkey | 43,810,976 | 37,385,868 | -6,425,108 |
| Morocco | 32,039,665 | 29,450,740 | -2,588,925 |
| South Korea | 25,605,081 | 23,841,420 | -1,763,661 |
| Czechia | 23,641,623 | 23,829,193 | +187,570 |
| Luxembourg | 24,398,457 | 17,680,541 | -6,717,916 |
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 | 81 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 65 |
| West Midlands | 56 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 54 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 49 |
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 | 62 | 64 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 54 | 41 | -13 |
| West Midlands | 37 | 43 | +6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 40 | 40 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 37 | 39 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 27 | 29 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 28 | 25 | -3 |
| Essex | 26 | 26 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 25 | 18 | -7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 22 | 24 | +2 |
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) | 377,146,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 297,646,448 |
| Other | 92,886,423 |
| Rail transport | 89,914,510 |
| Air transport | 50,828,591 |
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) | 207,993,825 | 169,152,339 | -38,841,486 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,056,067 | 149,590,381 | +1,534,314 |
| Other | 62,697,732 | 30,188,691 | -32,509,041 |
| Rail transport | 50,227,603 | 39,686,907 | -10,540,696 |
| Air transport | 24,698,018 | 26,130,573 | +1,432,555 |
| Road transport | 8,252,779 | 4,863,467 | -3,389,312 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 163,936,993 |
| Felixstowe | 153,740,042 |
| 000 | 92,886,423 |
| NGO | 89,914,510 |
| Southampton | 63,036,101 |
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 | 87,214,904 | 76,722,089 | -10,492,815 |
| Felixstowe | 79,060,425 | 74,679,617 | -4,380,808 |
| 000 | 62,697,732 | 30,188,691 | -32,509,041 |
| NGO | 50,227,603 | 39,686,907 | -10,540,696 |
| Southampton | 30,582,675 | 32,453,426 | +1,870,751 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,051,390 | 19,676,802 | -14,374,588 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,043,034 | 23,492,025 | -5,551,009 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,670,362 | 25,581,775 | +8,911,413 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,087,953 | 17,741,294 | -6,346,659 |
| Harwich | 11,995,777 | 8,869,508 | -3,126,269 |
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 | 380 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 128 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 85 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 68 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 44 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 220 |
| 2025-11 | 231 |
| 2025-10 | 250 |
| 2025-09 | 231 |
| 2025-08 | 230 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED | 120 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 120 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 120 |
| KIRKBY(TYRES)LIMITED | 115 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 114 |
| WOLFRACE WHEELS (UK) LIMITED | 111 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 107 |
| SIXONETWO LIMITED | 106 |
| BMW (UK) MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 105 |
| THE WHEELWORX WHEELS AND TYRES LTD | 104 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 421 |
| 54m+ | 224 |
| 0-1m | 162 |
| 15m-54m | 106 |
| Other | 67 |
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 | 58,586,031 |
| Sweden | 34,986,465 |
| United States | 29,604,254 |
| Netherlands | 17,733,425 |
| Finland | 14,049,725 |
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 | 26,742,618 | 31,843,413 | +5,100,795 |
| Sweden | 18,342,270 | 16,644,195 | -1,698,075 |
| United States | 16,976,611 | 12,627,643 | -4,348,968 |
| Netherlands | 10,901,374 | 6,832,051 | -4,069,323 |
| Finland | 6,848,708 | 7,201,017 | +352,309 |
| France | 6,920,565 | 6,454,928 | -465,637 |
| Ireland | 5,913,149 | 6,828,463 | +915,314 |
| Poland | 6,350,690 | 4,691,310 | -1,659,380 |
| Belgium | 4,873,008 | 6,028,893 | +1,155,885 |
| Spain | 3,122,586 | 6,319,228 | +3,196,642 |
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 | 4,991,903 |
| XI | 3,759,787 |
| Taiwan | 1,109,950 |
| Hungary | 274,986 |
| Ireland | 233,622 |
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 | 2,521,558 | 2,470,345 | -51,213 |
| XI | 1,312,880 | 2,446,907 | +1,134,027 |
| Taiwan | 697,004 | 412,946 | -284,058 |
| Hungary | 127,757 | 147,229 | +19,472 |
| Ireland | 66,432 | 167,190 | +100,758 |
| Germany | 64,079 | 52,456 | -11,623 |
| Turkey | 38,900 | 36,374 | -2,526 |
| Italy | 9,893 | 20,917 | +11,024 |
| Poland | 18,218 | 4,547 | -13,671 |
| France | 9,102 | 1,997 | -7,105 |
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) | 181,489,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,170,801 |
| Air transport | 45,409,751 |
| Other | 10,975,078 |
| Road transport | 142,565 |
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) | 84,577,867 | 96,911,557 | +12,333,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,620,353 | 26,550,448 | -13,069,905 |
| Air transport | 25,690,249 | 19,719,502 | -5,970,747 |
| Other | 5,029,263 | 5,945,815 | +916,552 |
| Road transport | 130,758 | 11,807 | -118,951 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 114,675,987 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,796,910 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,632,694 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,242,452 |
| Southampton | 19,129,209 |
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 | 51,850,214 | 62,825,773 | +10,975,559 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,348,000 | 18,448,910 | -1,899,090 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,643,301 | 7,989,393 | -3,653,908 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,955,710 | 10,286,742 | +1,331,032 |
| Southampton | 9,421,645 | 9,707,564 | +285,919 |
| London | 7,835,272 | 8,299,189 | +463,917 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,220,645 | 6,410,609 | -1,810,036 |
| 000 | 5,029,263 | 5,945,815 | +916,552 |
| Felixstowe | 5,967,100 | 2,188,342 | -3,778,758 |
| Dover | 5,634,342 | 1,933,969 | -3,700,373 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870870
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wheels and components for cars, trucks, and other vehicles