Import/export HS code 871492: Motorcycle wheel rims and spokes
Rims and spokes for motorcycle wheels, providing strength and stability
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,211,843 |
| Taiwan | 2,134,508 |
| Netherlands | 1,980,393 |
| Belgium | 1,225,113 |
| United States | 826,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 998,856 | 1,212,987 | +214,131 |
| Taiwan | 1,052,502 | 1,082,006 | +29,504 |
| Netherlands | 1,129,448 | 850,945 | -278,503 |
| Belgium | 756,833 | 468,280 | -288,553 |
| United States | 476,572 | 349,484 | -127,088 |
| Austria | 155,721 | 315,134 | +159,413 |
| Italy | 258,934 | 170,056 | -88,878 |
| France | 109,185 | 259,765 | +150,580 |
| Germany | 44,976 | 186,268 | +141,292 |
| Poland | 168,038 | 40,640 | -127,398 |
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 | 2,692,446 |
| Taiwan | 2,474,908 |
| Hungary | 1,371,950 |
| Belgium | 1,257,430 |
| United States | 825,599 |
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 | 1,370,432 | 1,322,014 | -48,418 |
| Taiwan | 1,068,259 | 1,406,649 | +338,390 |
| Hungary | 719,333 | 652,617 | -66,716 |
| Belgium | 731,586 | 525,844 | -205,742 |
| United States | 508,703 | 316,896 | -191,807 |
| France | 98,527 | 264,317 | +165,790 |
| Italy | 198,227 | 160,312 | -37,915 |
| Poland | 165,998 | 13,812 | -152,186 |
| Germany | 48,611 | 59,282 | +10,671 |
| Portugal | 39,805 | 61,648 | +21,843 |
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 | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 8 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,246,074 |
| Air transport | 3,314,134 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,524,242 |
| Other | 1,023,482 |
| Road transport | 19,904 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,010,052 | 2,236,022 | +225,970 |
| Air transport | 1,775,384 | 1,538,750 | -236,634 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,298,144 | 1,226,098 | -72,046 |
| Other | 522,611 | 500,871 | -21,740 |
| Road transport | 4,464 | 15,440 | +10,976 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,650,317 |
| Dover | 1,515,520 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,365,174 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,055,663 |
| 000 | 1,023,482 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 916,453 | 733,864 | -182,589 |
| Dover | 762,998 | 752,522 | -10,476 |
| London Stansted Airport | 789,518 | 575,656 | -213,862 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 587,666 | 467,997 | -119,669 |
| 000 | 522,611 | 500,871 | -21,740 |
| Southampton | 485,140 | 386,669 | -98,471 |
| London Gateway Port | 148,571 | 719,612 | +571,041 |
| Thamesport | 310,800 | 245,256 | -65,544 |
| East Midlands Airport | 200,649 | 125,749 | -74,900 |
| Belfast Airport | 97,671 | 190,057 | +92,386 |
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 | 41 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
| 2025-07 | 24 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| 0-1m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| Other | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,012,397 |
| United States | 277,754 |
| Belgium | 198,269 |
| Germany | 190,788 |
| Netherlands | 135,418 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 418,249 | 594,148 | +175,899 |
| United States | 136,674 | 141,080 | +4,406 |
| Belgium | 141,239 | 57,030 | -84,209 |
| Germany | 123,804 | 66,984 | -56,820 |
| Netherlands | 91,810 | 43,608 | -48,202 |
| Australia | 104,716 | 16,598 | -88,118 |
| Taiwan | 112,798 | 0 | -112,798 |
| China | 102,811 | 0 | -102,811 |
| Jamaica | 76,641 | 0 | -76,641 |
| Canada | 52,533 | 14,513 | -38,020 |
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 | 1,004,075 |
| Taiwan | 816 |
| China | 350 |
| Finland | 135 |
| XI | 35 |
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 | 411,171 | 592,904 | +181,733 |
| Taiwan | 801 | 15 | -786 |
| China | 170 | 180 | +10 |
| Finland | 60 | 75 | +15 |
| XI | 33 | 2 | -31 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 30 | +30 |
| Croatia | 0 | 15 | +15 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,005,456 |
| Air transport | 886,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 463,922 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 441,479 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 412,235 | 593,221 | +180,986 |
| Air transport | 531,081 | 355,457 | -175,624 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 302,238 | 161,684 | -140,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 422,363 | 19,116 | -403,247 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,005,456 |
| East Midlands Airport | 475,330 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 309,750 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 206,122 |
| Felixstowe | 185,755 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 412,235 | 593,221 | +180,986 |
| East Midlands Airport | 344,561 | 130,769 | -213,792 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 235,066 | 74,684 | -160,382 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,031 | 136,091 | +66,060 |
| Felixstowe | 183,765 | 1,990 | -181,775 |
| Southampton | 119,727 | 3,284 | -116,443 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,712 | 13,842 | -81,870 |
| Dover | 39,407 | 61,419 | +22,012 |
| ZLC | 44,577 | 23,931 | -20,646 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,856 | 28,465 | -11,391 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 871492
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rims and spokes for motorcycle wheels, providing strength and stability