Import/export HS code 87032490: Used cars with engines over 3,000 cc
Pre-owned large cars with engines over 3,000 cc
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 76,000,626 |
| United States | 65,867,810 |
| Netherlands | 50,696,615 |
| Japan | 41,056,702 |
| France | 38,120,606 |
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 | 37,202,172 | 38,798,454 | +1,596,282 |
| United States | 20,186,573 | 45,681,237 | +25,494,664 |
| Netherlands | 6,293,181 | 44,403,434 | +38,110,253 |
| Japan | 17,444,393 | 23,612,309 | +6,167,916 |
| France | 13,284,360 | 24,836,246 | +11,551,886 |
| Italy | 13,713,702 | 12,512,131 | -1,201,571 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,182,390 | 15,893,140 | +5,710,750 |
| Switzerland | 19,118,238 | 5,373,803 | -13,744,435 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,345,560 | 14,889,481 | +7,543,921 |
| Belgium | 6,699,984 | 2,870,133 | -3,829,851 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 159,490,373 |
| Italy | 84,030,848 |
| Germany | 74,701,415 |
| Japan | 23,226,160 |
| United States | 18,347,562 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63,176,033 | 96,314,340 | +33,138,307 |
| Italy | 34,047,620 | 49,983,228 | +15,935,608 |
| Germany | 29,842,915 | 44,858,500 | +15,015,585 |
| Japan | 9,426,390 | 13,799,770 | +4,373,380 |
| United States | 8,546,367 | 9,801,195 | +1,254,828 |
| France | 2,029,871 | 13,476,637 | +11,446,766 |
| Sweden | 2,583,717 | 6,189,408 | +3,605,691 |
| Qatar | 2,316,339 | 2,223,113 | -93,226 |
| Switzerland | 3,313,840 | 659,359 | -2,654,481 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,277,412 | 1,612,436 | -664,976 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 25 |
| West Midlands | 24 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 17 |
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 Yorkshire | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 18 | +7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 13 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 8 | +5 |
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) | 187,355,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,162,291 |
| Air transport | 72,746,812 |
| Road transport | 56,485,434 |
| Other | 34,209,234 |
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) | 91,525,855 | 95,829,872 | +4,304,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,296,479 | 36,865,812 | -3,430,667 |
| Air transport | 17,256,243 | 55,490,569 | +38,234,326 |
| Road transport | 264,228 | 56,221,206 | +55,956,978 |
| Other | 24,028,558 | 10,180,676 | -13,847,882 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 77,017,889 |
| 499 | 74,887,576 |
| Dover | 60,094,884 |
| Southampton | 40,297,028 |
| 000 | 34,209,234 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 30,527,980 | 46,489,909 | +15,961,929 |
| 499 | 2,050,821 | 72,836,755 | +70,785,934 |
| Dover | 26,187,335 | 33,907,549 | +7,720,214 |
| Southampton | 21,696,632 | 18,600,396 | -3,096,236 |
| 000 | 24,028,558 | 10,180,676 | -13,847,882 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,738,100 | 20,425,182 | +9,687,082 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,761,548 | 3,478,497 | -19,283,051 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,250,341 | 17,813,183 | +11,562,842 |
| Felixstowe | 5,559,267 | 10,419,581 | +4,860,314 |
| ZLC | 8,712,023 | 4,679,644 | -4,032,379 |
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 | 216 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 43 |
| 2026-03 | 28 |
| 2026-02 | 40 |
| 2026-01 | 40 |
| 2025-12 | 49 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COSMO UK LIMITED | 108 |
| WORCESTER ROAD MOTORS LIMITED | 100 |
| GOODMAYES MOTORS (SALES) LIMITED | 93 |
| MCLAREN AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 87 |
| JAP CAR FINDER LIMITED | 85 |
| BELMONT VEHICLES LIMITED | 81 |
| FREE SPIRIT AUTO CAMPERS LTD | 58 |
| JAPAN GLASGOW MOTORS LTD | 57 |
| JM-IMPORTS LTD | 51 |
| FIRST CHOICE CAR IMPORTS LTD | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 115 |
| 1m-15m | 111 |
| Other | 34 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 170,483,915 |
| Malaysia | 161,911,544 |
| United Arab Emirates | 64,482,954 |
| France | 52,873,232 |
| Netherlands | 52,430,022 |
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 | 103,917,166 | 66,566,749 | -37,350,417 |
| Malaysia | 85,984,822 | 75,926,722 | -10,058,100 |
| United Arab Emirates | 45,321,669 | 19,161,285 | -26,160,384 |
| France | 12,194,788 | 40,678,444 | +28,483,656 |
| Netherlands | 18,193,948 | 34,236,074 | +16,042,126 |
| Switzerland | 22,082,932 | 30,131,531 | +8,048,599 |
| Turkey | 26,658,409 | 14,149,557 | -12,508,852 |
| Germany | 17,404,736 | 17,046,632 | -358,104 |
| Ireland | 11,488,751 | 19,380,305 | +7,891,554 |
| Mauritius | 2,811,315 | 23,374,857 | +20,563,542 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 17,766,431 |
| XI | 3,424,256 |
| Germany | 480,033 |
| United States | 98,958 |
| Austria | 74,953 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 3,361,125 | 14,405,306 | +11,044,181 |
| XI | 1,859,272 | 1,564,984 | -294,288 |
| Germany | 206,881 | 273,152 | +66,271 |
| United States | 98,958 | 0 | -98,958 |
| Austria | 74,953 | 0 | -74,953 |
| Thailand | 17,857 | 0 | -17,857 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 362,331,563 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 358,492,222 |
| Air transport | 229,003,364 |
| Other | 30,408,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 194,250,595 | 168,080,968 | -26,169,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 175,209,979 | 183,282,243 | +8,072,264 |
| Air transport | 114,076,307 | 114,927,057 | +850,750 |
| Other | 11,863,936 | 18,544,448 | +6,680,512 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 315,242,873 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 220,140,442 |
| Southampton | 194,965,800 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,828,911 |
| 000 | 30,408,384 |
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 | 152,217,740 | 163,025,133 | +10,807,393 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 108,741,566 | 111,398,876 | +2,657,310 |
| Southampton | 105,453,890 | 89,511,910 | -15,941,980 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,217,716 | 58,611,195 | -17,606,521 |
| 000 | 11,863,936 | 18,544,448 | +6,680,512 |
| Felixstowe | 7,518,319 | 10,482,640 | +2,964,321 |
| Portsmouth | 12,652,501 | 2,811,255 | -9,841,246 |
| Dover | 3,009,682 | 7,960,653 | +4,950,971 |
| Harwich | 2,157,989 | 7,364,108 | +5,206,119 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,086,044 | 5,520,486 | +3,434,442 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87032490
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pre-owned large cars with engines over 3,000 cc