Import/export HS code 871493: Motorcycle hubs and sprocket-wheels
Hubs and sprocket-wheels for motorcycles, excluding coaster braking hubs
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 | 3,154,390 |
| Japan | 2,562,954 |
| China | 2,109,370 |
| Netherlands | 1,220,366 |
| Germany | 609,066 |
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 | 1,986,103 | 1,168,287 | -817,816 |
| Japan | 1,313,398 | 1,249,556 | -63,842 |
| China | 913,474 | 1,195,896 | +282,422 |
| Netherlands | 699,281 | 521,085 | -178,196 |
| Germany | 295,830 | 313,236 | +17,406 |
| Italy | 169,767 | 270,760 | +100,993 |
| United States | 186,343 | 178,629 | -7,714 |
| Singapore | 126,368 | 131,173 | +4,805 |
| Spain | 65,392 | 140,612 | +75,220 |
| France | 42,933 | 158,388 | +115,455 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,565,599 |
| Japan | 3,265,607 |
| China | 2,543,088 |
| Italy | 488,255 |
| United States | 438,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,183,653 | 1,381,946 | -801,707 |
| Japan | 1,689,407 | 1,576,200 | -113,207 |
| China | 1,182,436 | 1,360,652 | +178,216 |
| Italy | 181,890 | 306,365 | +124,475 |
| United States | 214,489 | 223,627 | +9,138 |
| Germany | 190,406 | 208,501 | +18,095 |
| Indonesia | 100,996 | 71,373 | -29,623 |
| France | 21,029 | 99,462 | +78,433 |
| India | 28,417 | 77,948 | +49,531 |
| Spain | 34,134 | 66,181 | +32,047 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 4,465,414 |
| Air transport | 3,029,279 |
| Other | 2,098,201 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,973,911 |
| Road transport | 47,026 |
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) | 1,932,277 | 2,533,137 | +600,860 |
| Air transport | 1,640,461 | 1,388,818 | -251,643 |
| Other | 1,329,621 | 768,580 | -561,041 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,124,825 | 849,086 | -275,739 |
| Road transport | 7,346 | 39,680 | +32,334 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,362,070 |
| 000 | 2,098,201 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,277,101 |
| Southampton | 997,325 |
| Birmingham Airport | 883,050 |
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 | 1,356,889 | 1,005,181 | -351,708 |
| 000 | 1,329,621 | 768,580 | -561,041 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 740,254 | 536,847 | -203,407 |
| Southampton | 469,518 | 527,807 | +58,289 |
| Birmingham Airport | 441,574 | 441,476 | -98 |
| London Gateway Port | 291,847 | 572,561 | +280,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 448,788 | 233,343 | -215,445 |
| Eurotunnel | 103,357 | 258,056 | +154,699 |
| London Stansted Airport | 207,671 | 123,098 | -84,573 |
| Dover | 79,037 | 191,792 | +112,755 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 35 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 113 |
| SADDLEBACK LIMITED | 101 |
| BROMPTON BICYCLE LIMITED | 95 |
| W REALISATIONS 2023 LIMITED | 76 |
| ACCELL UK & IRELAND LTD | 73 |
| ISON DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 68 |
| VOVOS REALISATIONS 2026 LIMITED | 60 |
| BOB ELLIOT & CO. LIMITED | 58 |
| MERLIN CYCLES LIMITED | 48 |
| CHICKEN CYCLEKIT LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 0-1m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,582,708 |
| United States | 1,132,430 |
| Canada | 450,505 |
| Germany | 328,386 |
| Thailand | 228,819 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,599,762 | 982,946 | -616,816 |
| United States | 696,823 | 435,607 | -261,216 |
| Canada | 365,980 | 84,525 | -281,455 |
| Germany | 191,758 | 136,628 | -55,130 |
| Thailand | 11,441 | 217,378 | +205,937 |
| Taiwan | 92,896 | 109,178 | +16,282 |
| Belgium | 119,403 | 60,001 | -59,402 |
| Philippines | 127,561 | 2,167 | -125,394 |
| Japan | 45,674 | 59,364 | +13,690 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 42,405 | 60,625 | +18,220 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 7,112 |
| Indonesia | 3,849 |
| India | 1,818 |
| Taiwan | 1,057 |
| China | 1,009 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,044 | 4,068 | +1,024 |
| Indonesia | 1,417 | 2,432 | +1,015 |
| India | 803 | 1,015 | +212 |
| Taiwan | 851 | 206 | -645 |
| China | 345 | 664 | +319 |
| Viet Nam | 40 | 0 | -40 |
| Italy | 0 | 4 | +4 |
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 | 4,987,339 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 667,680 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 665,421 |
| Other | 14,889 |
| Road transport | 6,701 |
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 | 2,847,474 | 2,139,865 | -707,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 549,972 | 117,708 | -432,264 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 430,305 | 235,116 | -195,189 |
| Other | 6,500 | 8,389 | +1,889 |
| Road transport | 6,701 | 0 | -6,701 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,905,376 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 951,260 |
| ZLC | 464,506 |
| London Stansted Airport | 441,874 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 365,023 |
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 | 1,643,373 | 1,262,003 | -381,370 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 554,362 | 396,898 | -157,464 |
| ZLC | 268,856 | 195,650 | -73,206 |
| London Stansted Airport | 259,083 | 182,791 | -76,292 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 280,184 | 84,839 | -195,345 |
| Hull | 292,488 | 0 | -292,488 |
| Dover | 91,229 | 146,197 | +54,968 |
| Manchester Airport | 127,169 | 102,523 | -24,646 |
| London Gateway Port | 109,124 | 12,932 | -96,192 |
| Southampton | 64,959 | 42,408 | -22,551 |
Quick facts
HS code: 871493
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Hubs and sprocket-wheels for motorcycles, excluding coaster braking hubs