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 | 183,419,033 |
| Belgium | 78,794,215 |
| Italy | 4,388,474 |
| United States | 1,695,173 |
| France | 1,452,291 |
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 | 129,315,744 | 54,103,289 | -75,212,455 |
| Belgium | 53,634,322 | 25,159,893 | -28,474,429 |
| Italy | 4,388,474 | 0 | -4,388,474 |
| United States | 1,695,173 | 0 | -1,695,173 |
| France | 237,728 | 1,214,563 | +976,835 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,266,854 | +1,266,854 |
| Germany | 184,779 | 661,029 | +476,250 |
| Switzerland | 675,202 | 169,479 | -505,723 |
| Japan | 55,952 | 568,815 | +512,863 |
| Sweden | 0 | 187,639 | +187,639 |
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 | 194,030,823 |
| France | 66,020,581 |
| United States | 5,021,047 |
| Italy | 4,388,474 |
| Germany | 2,060,990 |
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 | 128,604,784 | 65,426,039 | -63,178,745 |
| France | 52,533,888 | 13,486,693 | -39,047,195 |
| United States | 2,830,726 | 2,190,321 | -640,405 |
| Italy | 4,388,474 | 0 | -4,388,474 |
| Germany | 1,155,178 | 905,812 | -249,366 |
| Mexico | 0 | 1,213,221 | +1,213,221 |
| Belgium | 661,303 | 0 | -661,303 |
| Sweden | 0 | 187,639 | +187,639 |
| China | 0 | 15,551 | +15,551 |
| United Kingdom | 4,000 | 11,451 | +7,451 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
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 Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 267,312,209 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,280,819 |
| Road transport | 1,028,960 |
| Other | 26,977 |
| 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) | 187,649,351 | 79,662,858 | -107,986,493 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,860,708 | 3,420,111 | +1,559,403 |
| Road transport | 675,202 | 353,758 | -321,444 |
| Other | 26,977 | 0 | -26,977 |
| 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 | 157,626,361 |
| Medway | 40,312,655 |
| Grimsby | 29,884,505 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,238,457 |
| London | 9,823,803 |
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 | 108,941,679 | 48,684,682 | -60,256,997 |
| Medway | 27,232,192 | 13,080,463 | -14,151,729 |
| Grimsby | 22,513,656 | 7,370,849 | -15,142,807 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,947,605 | 10,290,852 | -7,656,753 |
| London | 9,813,078 | 10,725 | -9,802,353 |
| Southampton | 1,189,141 | 1,391,479 | +202,338 |
| ZLC | 675,202 | 1,320,230 | +645,028 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 800,584 | 143,482 | -657,102 |
| Liverpool Docks | 561,984 | 367,255 | -194,729 |
| 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
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
|
Rental and leasing activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 52 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 49 |
| HYUNDAI MOTOR UK LIMITED | 40 |
| RENAULT U.K. LIMITED | 39 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS EUROPE N.V. | 31 |
| BMW (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| FORD RETAIL LIMITED | 29 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS EUROPE NV | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | 11,649,288 |
| Poland | 6,676,974 |
| Belgium | 3,265,165 |
| Spain | 2,921,057 |
| Italy | 1,120,246 |
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 | 4,505,465 | 7,143,823 | +2,638,358 |
| Poland | 1,495,298 | 5,181,676 | +3,686,378 |
| Belgium | 1,705,078 | 1,560,087 | -144,991 |
| Spain | 2,764,197 | 156,860 | -2,607,337 |
| Italy | 1,120,246 | 0 | -1,120,246 |
| Sweden | 267,602 | 255,590 | -12,012 |
| Japan | 319,773 | 0 | -319,773 |
| Cyprus | 211,094 | 0 | -211,094 |
| 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 |
| Germany | 10,429 |
| Spain | 8,786 |
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 |
| Germany | 0 | 10,429 | +10,429 |
| Spain | 0 | 8,786 | +8,786 |
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) | 23,035,586 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,107,202 |
| Air transport | 331,204 |
| Other | 90,568 |
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) | 8,510,081 | 14,525,505 | +6,015,424 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,930,041 | 177,161 | -3,752,880 |
| Air transport | 330,118 | 1,086 | -329,032 |
| Other | 42,745 | 47,823 | +5,078 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,844,673 |
| Hull | 6,295,587 |
| ZLC | 3,601,998 |
| Dover | 858,570 |
| 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 | 5,678,185 | 9,166,488 | +3,488,303 |
| Hull | 1,113,911 | 5,181,676 | +4,067,765 |
| ZLC | 3,601,998 | 0 | -3,601,998 |
| Dover | 858,570 | 0 | -858,570 |
| Poole | 747,747 | 0 | -747,747 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 328,083 | 0 | -328,083 |
| Immingham Docks | 98,990 | 128,488 | +29,498 |
| London Gateway Port | 189,500 | 34,600 | -154,900 |
| Liverpool Docks | 48,399 | 98,158 | +49,759 |
| 000 | 42,745 | 47,823 | +5,078 |
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