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 | 11,050,420 |
| China | 10,507,087 |
| Italy | 6,420,978 |
| Netherlands | 2,500,989 |
| Germany | 1,668,439 |
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 | 4,701,936 | 6,348,484 | +1,646,548 |
| China | 5,314,384 | 5,192,703 | -121,681 |
| Italy | 3,155,318 | 3,265,660 | +110,342 |
| Netherlands | 1,222,694 | 1,278,295 | +55,601 |
| Germany | 849,250 | 819,189 | -30,061 |
| United States | 965,847 | 661,732 | -304,115 |
| France | 470,775 | 302,062 | -168,713 |
| Belgium | 271,635 | 235,114 | -36,521 |
| Viet Nam | 229,555 | 188,512 | -41,043 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 95,908 | 161,705 | +65,797 |
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 | 13,117,089 |
| Taiwan | 12,676,151 |
| Italy | 6,129,316 |
| Germany | 1,128,507 |
| Viet Nam | 1,057,074 |
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 | 6,622,498 | 6,494,591 | -127,907 |
| Taiwan | 5,680,373 | 6,995,778 | +1,315,405 |
| Italy | 3,026,094 | 3,103,222 | +77,128 |
| Germany | 584,980 | 543,527 | -41,453 |
| Viet Nam | 548,600 | 508,474 | -40,126 |
| United States | 448,337 | 299,365 | -148,972 |
| Belgium | 283,865 | 261,023 | -22,842 |
| Indonesia | 112,204 | 101,364 | -10,840 |
| Sweden | 208,005 | 0 | -208,005 |
| Spain | 122,544 | 82,571 | -39,973 |
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 | 23 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| 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 | 18 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| 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 | 13,750,683 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,186,648 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,053,887 |
| Other | 4,154,419 |
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 | 7,089,146 | 6,661,537 | -427,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,145,693 | 7,040,955 | +1,895,262 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,071,494 | 2,982,393 | -1,089,101 |
| Other | 1,953,117 | 2,201,302 | +248,185 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,418,724 |
| Felixstowe | 4,749,731 |
| 000 | 4,154,419 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,635,381 |
| Southampton | 3,231,944 |
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 | 3,297,014 | 3,121,710 | -175,304 |
| Felixstowe | 2,273,595 | 2,476,136 | +202,541 |
| 000 | 1,953,117 | 2,201,302 | +248,185 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,179,300 | 1,456,081 | -723,219 |
| Southampton | 1,337,363 | 1,894,581 | +557,218 |
| Dover | 1,423,693 | 1,160,221 | -263,472 |
| Thamesport | 1,278,238 | 1,059,516 | -218,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 663,657 | 938,076 | +274,419 |
| Birmingham Airport | 374,355 | 929,628 | +555,273 |
| Eurotunnel | 734,621 | 397,013 | -337,608 |
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 | 94 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 43 |
| 2025-10 | 42 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 44 |
| 2025-07 | 42 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UPGRADE BIKES LIMITED | 107 |
| VOVOS REALISATIONS 2026 LIMITED | 107 |
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 105 |
| WHYTE BIKES LIMITED | 99 |
| THE MARTLET GROUP LTD | 97 |
| SADDLEBACK LIMITED | 92 |
| PLANET X LTD | 87 |
| GIANT U.K. LIMITED | 78 |
| CHICKEN CYCLEKIT LIMITED | 68 |
| CYCLESPORT NORTH LIMITED | 67 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 84 |
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 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 | 1,089,439 |
| Netherlands | 1,047,736 |
| Germany | 960,771 |
| China | 724,284 |
| Ireland | 458,899 |
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 | 692,574 | 396,865 | -295,709 |
| Netherlands | 251,206 | 796,530 | +545,324 |
| Germany | 541,884 | 418,887 | -122,997 |
| China | 283,037 | 441,247 | +158,210 |
| Ireland | 262,364 | 196,535 | -65,829 |
| Switzerland | 243,624 | 206,610 | -37,014 |
| France | 180,737 | 168,915 | -11,822 |
| Italy | 205,668 | 93,465 | -112,203 |
| Australia | 153,037 | 107,785 | -45,252 |
| Japan | 125,127 | 132,466 | +7,339 |
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 |
| XU | 6,692 |
| XI | 244 |
| China | 96 |
| Cambodia | 66 |
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 |
| XU | 6,692 | 0 | -6,692 |
| XI | 244 | 0 | -244 |
| China | 25 | 71 | +46 |
| Cambodia | 0 | 66 | +66 |
| Taiwan | 8 | 1 | -7 |
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 | 6,014,868 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,552,978 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,195,990 |
| Road transport | 46,119 |
| 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 | 3,357,963 | 2,656,905 | -701,058 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 832,225 | 720,753 | -111,472 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 386,527 | 809,463 | +422,936 |
| Road transport | 46,119 | 0 | -46,119 |
| Other | 24,469 | 138 | -24,331 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,631,259 |
| ZLC | 800,472 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 796,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 613,415 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 563,551 |
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 | 2,097,831 | 1,533,428 | -564,403 |
| ZLC | 472,069 | 328,403 | -143,666 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 291,639 | 505,241 | +213,602 |
| Immingham Docks | 111,956 | 501,459 | +389,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 315,128 | 248,423 | -66,705 |
| Dover | 271,648 | 249,649 | -21,999 |
| London Stansted Airport | 334,640 | 161,366 | -173,274 |
| Manchester Airport | 180,209 | 88,835 | -91,374 |
| Southampton | 15,365 | 218,058 | +202,693 |
| Felixstowe | 113,043 | 90,028 | -23,015 |
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