Import/export HS code 87149110: Motorcycle frames
The main structural component of motorcycles, supporting the engine and other parts
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 11,174,060 |
| China | 10,481,899 |
| Italy | 6,140,100 |
| Netherlands | 2,479,834 |
| Germany | 1,665,379 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 5,119,187 | 6,054,873 | +935,686 |
| China | 5,204,767 | 5,277,132 | +72,365 |
| Italy | 2,947,471 | 3,192,629 | +245,158 |
| Netherlands | 1,193,551 | 1,286,283 | +92,732 |
| Germany | 838,042 | 827,337 | -10,705 |
| United States | 940,799 | 656,955 | -283,844 |
| France | 461,236 | 311,238 | -149,998 |
| Belgium | 285,111 | 229,398 | -55,713 |
| Viet Nam | 186,530 | 205,639 | +19,109 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 98,789 | 191,786 | +92,997 |
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 | 13,144,613 |
| Taiwan | 12,729,825 |
| Italy | 5,844,089 |
| Germany | 1,110,526 |
| Viet Nam | 1,007,412 |
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 | 6,601,026 | 6,543,587 | -57,439 |
| Taiwan | 5,973,966 | 6,755,859 | +781,893 |
| Italy | 2,817,909 | 3,026,180 | +208,271 |
| Germany | 594,951 | 515,575 | -79,376 |
| Viet Nam | 502,404 | 505,008 | +2,604 |
| United States | 425,271 | 316,163 | -109,108 |
| Belgium | 266,050 | 263,235 | -2,815 |
| Indonesia | 126,106 | 92,757 | -33,349 |
| Spain | 122,460 | 90,588 | -31,872 |
| Czechia | 142,285 | 45,721 | -96,564 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Lancashire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 14 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Devon | 5 | 4 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 13,541,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,463,481 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,806,441 |
| Other | 4,052,155 |
| Rail transport | 5,064 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,950,505 | 6,590,656 | -359,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,247,882 | 7,215,599 | +1,967,717 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,871,297 | 2,935,144 | -936,153 |
| Other | 2,133,542 | 1,918,613 | -214,929 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,064 | +5,064 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,253,343 |
| Felixstowe | 4,853,628 |
| 000 | 4,052,155 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,628,707 |
| Southampton | 3,258,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,211,410 | 3,041,933 | -169,477 |
| Felixstowe | 2,413,657 | 2,439,971 | +26,314 |
| 000 | 2,133,542 | 1,918,613 | -214,929 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,141,827 | 1,486,880 | -654,947 |
| Southampton | 1,386,567 | 1,872,386 | +485,819 |
| Dover | 1,463,455 | 1,165,278 | -298,177 |
| Thamesport | 1,197,162 | 1,032,838 | -164,324 |
| London Gateway Port | 664,692 | 1,011,470 | +346,778 |
| Birmingham Airport | 393,758 | 920,395 | +526,637 |
| 499 | 1,138 | 1,216,188 | +1,215,050 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 95 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 42 |
| 2025-11 | 43 |
| 2025-10 | 42 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 44 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UPGRADE BIKES LIMITED | 108 |
| VOVOS REALISATIONS 2026 LIMITED | 108 |
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 106 |
| WHYTE BIKES LIMITED | 100 |
| THE MARTLET GROUP LTD | 97 |
| SADDLEBACK LIMITED | 93 |
| PLANET X LTD | 87 |
| GIANT U.K. LIMITED | 79 |
| CHICKEN CYCLEKIT LIMITED | 69 |
| CYCLESPORT NORTH LIMITED | 68 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 85 |
| 1m-15m | 73 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
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 | 1,065,458 |
| Netherlands | 1,047,053 |
| Germany | 950,277 |
| China | 634,360 |
| Switzerland | 446,139 |
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 | 671,931 | 393,527 | -278,404 |
| Netherlands | 296,754 | 750,299 | +453,545 |
| Germany | 529,962 | 420,315 | -109,647 |
| China | 193,664 | 440,696 | +247,032 |
| Switzerland | 242,534 | 203,605 | -38,929 |
| Ireland | 250,939 | 191,205 | -59,734 |
| France | 176,427 | 246,336 | +69,909 |
| Italy | 198,540 | 90,366 | -108,174 |
| Japan | 123,396 | 133,441 | +10,045 |
| Australia | 133,823 | 115,206 | -18,617 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 17,500 |
| XI | 244 |
| China | 96 |
| Cambodia | 66 |
| Taiwan | 9 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 17,500 | 0 | -17,500 |
| XI | 244 | 0 | -244 |
| China | 33 | 63 | +30 |
| Cambodia | 0 | 66 | +66 |
| Taiwan | 9 | 0 | -9 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,908,295 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,633,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,095,703 |
| Road transport | 36,063 |
| Other | 24,607 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,251,343 | 2,656,952 | -594,391 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 898,954 | 734,848 | -164,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 287,493 | 808,210 | +520,717 |
| Road transport | 36,063 | 0 | -36,063 |
| Other | 24,478 | 129 | -24,349 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,568,263 |
| ZLC | 807,783 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 751,909 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 640,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 613,415 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,066,087 | 1,502,176 | -563,911 |
| ZLC | 460,381 | 347,402 | -112,979 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 228,040 | 523,869 | +295,829 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 347,675 | 292,514 | -55,161 |
| Immingham Docks | 116,070 | 497,345 | +381,275 |
| Dover | 284,778 | 263,247 | -21,531 |
| London Stansted Airport | 318,962 | 162,947 | -156,015 |
| Manchester Airport | 184,926 | 84,118 | -100,808 |
| Southampton | 13,171 | 218,058 | +204,887 |
| Holyhead | 109,339 | 26,819 | -82,520 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87149110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: The main structural component of motorcycles, supporting the engine and other parts