Import/export HS code 870895: Safety airbags and parts
Airbags and inflator systems for vehicle safety
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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 | 70,468,582 |
| Hungary | 59,748,874 |
| Belgium | 37,912,240 |
| France | 30,884,717 |
| Poland | 20,644,981 |
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 | 20,760,476 | 49,708,106 | +28,947,630 |
| Hungary | 34,373,874 | 25,375,000 | -8,998,874 |
| Belgium | 17,021,368 | 20,890,872 | +3,869,504 |
| France | 17,453,938 | 13,430,779 | -4,023,159 |
| Poland | 9,954,164 | 10,690,817 | +736,653 |
| Netherlands | 10,681,645 | 9,151,374 | -1,530,271 |
| Czechia | 10,644,992 | 7,950,768 | -2,694,224 |
| Spain | 9,825,169 | 4,223,688 | -5,601,481 |
| Portugal | 3,088,398 | 3,632,347 | +543,949 |
| XS | 2,325,755 | 2,395,212 | +69,457 |
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 | 93,211,945 |
| Czechia | 37,724,787 |
| Portugal | 34,347,451 |
| Germany | 32,040,584 |
| Poland | 31,107,467 |
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 | 36,345,260 | 56,866,685 | +20,521,425 |
| Czechia | 20,737,463 | 16,987,324 | -3,750,139 |
| Portugal | 17,059,589 | 17,287,862 | +228,273 |
| Germany | 18,270,779 | 13,769,805 | -4,500,974 |
| Poland | 15,641,677 | 15,465,790 | -175,887 |
| France | 14,276,133 | 12,555,087 | -1,721,046 |
| Spain | 10,119,497 | 8,671,757 | -1,447,740 |
| Turkey | 2,363,259 | 2,383,299 | +20,040 |
| XS | 2,276,321 | 2,395,212 | +118,891 |
| China | 2,593,620 | 1,935,263 | -658,357 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Essex | 8 |
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 | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 11 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Essex | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -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) | 183,416,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,607,573 |
| Other | 34,388,255 |
| Air transport | 18,512,964 |
| Road transport | 2,686,902 |
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) | 101,217,274 | 82,199,345 | -19,017,929 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,640,735 | 46,966,838 | +39,326,103 |
| Other | 21,243,493 | 13,144,762 | -8,098,731 |
| Air transport | 9,808,119 | 8,704,845 | -1,103,274 |
| Road transport | 2,079,032 | 607,870 | -1,471,162 |
| Rail transport | 690,100 | 1,071,788 | +381,688 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 64,068,272 |
| Harwich | 40,629,151 |
| 000 | 34,388,255 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,077,294 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,768,006 |
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 | 31,324,184 | 32,744,088 | +1,419,904 |
| Harwich | 22,362,612 | 18,266,539 | -4,096,073 |
| 000 | 21,243,493 | 13,144,762 | -8,098,731 |
| Immingham Docks | 554,240 | 26,523,054 | +25,968,814 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,569,831 | 9,198,175 | -5,371,656 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,337,923 | 7,319,627 | -6,018,296 |
| Hull | 10,594,875 | 9,143,385 | -1,451,490 |
| Oxford Airport | 8,995,344 | 8,152,817 | -842,527 |
| Felixstowe | 6,729,321 | 4,969,048 | -1,760,273 |
| 499 | 1,732,794 | 8,510,917 | +6,778,123 |
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 | 56 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 31 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 38 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 32 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
| 2025-07 | 29 |
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+ | 77 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| Other | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 70,651,928 |
| Italy | 4,402,049 |
| France | 4,024,932 |
| Spain | 2,897,664 |
| United States | 2,810,552 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 55,851,623 | 14,800,305 | -41,051,318 |
| Italy | 1,478,059 | 2,923,990 | +1,445,931 |
| France | 1,155,761 | 2,869,171 | +1,713,410 |
| Spain | 661,016 | 2,236,648 | +1,575,632 |
| United States | 1,225,217 | 1,585,335 | +360,118 |
| Saint Helena | 842,797 | 706,325 | -136,472 |
| Germany | 699,138 | 590,088 | -109,050 |
| Switzerland | 752,152 | 462,466 | -289,686 |
| China | 626,142 | 223,250 | -402,892 |
| Brazil | 480,519 | 351,241 | -129,278 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 146,661 |
| XI | 54,817 |
| China | 2,485 |
| Germany | 2,404 |
| Nicaragua | 1,475 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 74,703 | 71,958 | -2,745 |
| XI | 13,715 | 41,102 | +27,387 |
| China | 249 | 2,236 | +1,987 |
| Germany | 2,239 | 165 | -2,074 |
| Nicaragua | 1,475 | 0 | -1,475 |
| Bulgaria | 0 | 1,230 | +1,230 |
| Ireland | 1,002 | 0 | -1,002 |
| Hungary | 45 | 205 | +160 |
| Czechia | 0 | 41 | +41 |
| Finland | 0 | 6 | +6 |
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) | 86,155,365 |
| Air transport | 6,424,300 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,119,894 |
| Other | 210,371 |
| Road transport | 9,682 |
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) | 62,012,375 | 24,142,990 | -37,869,385 |
| Air transport | 3,189,103 | 3,235,197 | +46,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,085,977 | 3,033,917 | -52,060 |
| Other | 93,428 | 116,943 | +23,515 |
| Road transport | 9,682 | 0 | -9,682 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,589,890 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,992,010 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,796,989 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,095,704 |
| Southampton | 1,683,546 |
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 | 46,729,480 | 22,860,410 | -23,869,070 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,411,219 | 580,791 | -12,830,428 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,288,490 | 1,508,499 | +220,009 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,005,918 | 1,089,786 | +83,868 |
| Southampton | 479,500 | 1,204,046 | +724,546 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,086,972 | 584,814 | -502,158 |
| Dover | 1,027,914 | 561,232 | -466,682 |
| Immingham Docks | 549,267 | 540,191 | -9,076 |
| Felixstowe | 815,866 | 233,892 | -581,974 |
| London Stansted Airport | 456,355 | 215,285 | -241,070 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 870895
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Airbags and inflator systems for vehicle safety