Import/export HS code 87033110: New cars with engines under 1,500 cc (diesel)
Brand-new cars with diesel engines under 1,500 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 188,487,021 |
| Belgium | 94,836,007 |
| Italy | 5,633,120 |
| Germany | 4,142,874 |
| United States | 1,695,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 133,728,265 | 54,758,756 | -78,969,509 |
| Belgium | 61,088,972 | 33,747,035 | -27,341,937 |
| Italy | 5,527,404 | 105,716 | -5,421,688 |
| Germany | 3,448,958 | 693,916 | -2,755,042 |
| United States | 1,695,173 | 0 | -1,695,173 |
| France | 264,042 | 1,250,670 | +986,628 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,130,094 | +1,130,094 |
| Switzerland | 153,455 | 621,134 | +467,679 |
| Japan | 55,952 | 568,815 | +512,863 |
| Mexico | 0 | 89,615 | +89,615 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 199,098,811 |
| France | 78,045,382 |
| Germany | 8,994,012 |
| Italy | 5,633,120 |
| United States | 4,670,587 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 132,995,901 | 66,102,910 | -66,892,991 |
| France | 56,284,779 | 21,760,603 | -34,524,176 |
| Germany | 8,095,702 | 898,310 | -7,197,392 |
| Italy | 5,527,404 | 105,716 | -5,421,688 |
| United States | 2,272,872 | 2,397,715 | +124,843 |
| Mexico | 0 | 1,076,461 | +1,076,461 |
| Romania | 736,688 | 0 | -736,688 |
| Belgium | 48,718 | 612,585 | +563,867 |
| Sweden | 0 | 30,248 | +30,248 |
| China | 0 | 15,551 | +15,551 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Devon | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 293,139,711 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,978,997 |
| Road transport | 748,592 |
| Other | 131,335 |
| Air transport | 4,000 |
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) | 204,449,262 | 88,690,449 | -115,758,813 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,253,033 | 3,725,964 | +2,472,931 |
| Road transport | 153,455 | 595,137 | +441,682 |
| Other | 131,335 | 0 | -131,335 |
| Air transport | 4,000 | 0 | -4,000 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 160,049,887 |
| Medway | 46,133,335 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,489,669 |
| Grimsby | 31,482,747 |
| London | 16,535,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 108,746,548 | 51,303,339 | -57,443,209 |
| Medway | 34,966,453 | 11,166,882 | -23,799,571 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,119,422 | 15,370,247 | -4,749,175 |
| Grimsby | 21,174,412 | 10,308,335 | -10,866,077 |
| London | 16,512,858 | 22,208 | -16,490,650 |
| Southampton | 2,736,224 | 1,391,479 | -1,344,745 |
| ZLC | 153,455 | 1,561,609 | +1,408,154 |
| Liverpool Docks | 743,329 | 367,255 | -376,074 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 151,892 | 722,082 | +570,190 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 650,304 | +650,304 |
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 | 23 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 79 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 77 |
| CITROEN U.K. LIMITED | 51 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 48 |
| HYUNDAI MOTOR UK LIMITED | 40 |
| RENAULT U.K. LIMITED | 39 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS EUROPE N.V. | 30 |
| BMW (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| FORD RETAIL LIMITED | 29 |
| VERTU MOTORS PLC | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 11,889,293 |
| Poland | 7,159,673 |
| Belgium | 3,323,727 |
| Spain | 2,921,057 |
| Italy | 1,175,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,172,926 | 7,716,367 | +3,543,441 |
| Poland | 1,746,705 | 5,412,968 | +3,666,263 |
| Belgium | 1,763,640 | 1,560,087 | -203,553 |
| Spain | 2,751,519 | 169,538 | -2,581,981 |
| Italy | 1,175,585 | 0 | -1,175,585 |
| Cyprus | 666,094 | 0 | -666,094 |
| Sweden | 162,785 | 387,439 | +224,654 |
| Japan | 334,274 | 0 | -334,274 |
| Bermuda | 48,399 | 98,158 | +49,759 |
| Morocco | 0 | 145,941 | +145,941 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 71,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 42,745 | 28,608 | -14,137 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,298,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,657,272 |
| Air transport | 333,070 |
| Other | 71,353 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,825,451 | 15,472,618 | +7,647,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,460,111 | 197,161 | -5,262,950 |
| Air transport | 331,984 | 1,086 | -330,898 |
| Other | 42,745 | 28,608 | -14,137 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,749,484 |
| Hull | 6,778,286 |
| ZLC | 3,699,942 |
| Dover | 1,273,681 |
| Poole | 747,747 |
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 | 4,781,767 | 9,967,717 | +5,185,950 |
| Hull | 1,463,404 | 5,314,882 | +3,851,478 |
| ZLC | 3,699,942 | 0 | -3,699,942 |
| Dover | 1,273,681 | 0 | -1,273,681 |
| Poole | 747,747 | 0 | -747,747 |
| Felixstowe | 484,000 | 0 | -484,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 435,857 | 44,600 | -391,257 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 329,949 | 0 | -329,949 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,990 | 128,488 | +29,498 |
| Liverpool Docks | 68,524 | 98,158 | +29,634 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87033110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brand-new cars with diesel engines under 1,500 cc