Import/export HS code 87033190: Used cars with engines under 1,500 cc (diesel)
Pre-owned 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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 149,072 |
| Singapore | 104,724 |
| Ireland | 36,000 |
| Italy | 35,000 |
| Belgium | 25,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 60,822 | 88,250 | +27,428 |
| Singapore | 0 | 104,724 | +104,724 |
| Ireland | 16,017 | 19,983 | +3,966 |
| Italy | 0 | 35,000 | +35,000 |
| Belgium | 25,036 | 0 | -25,036 |
| Germany | 0 | 23,373 | +23,373 |
| India | 5,244 | 14,738 | +9,494 |
| Cyprus | 17,000 | 0 | -17,000 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 10,000 | +10,000 |
| Nigeria | 8,343 | 0 | -8,343 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 159,263 |
| Germany | 153,362 |
| United Kingdom | 56,462 |
| India | 19,982 |
| South Korea | 17,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 58,230 | 101,033 | +42,803 |
| Germany | 29,047 | 124,315 | +95,268 |
| United Kingdom | 21,462 | 35,000 | +13,538 |
| India | 5,244 | 14,738 | +9,494 |
| South Korea | 10,710 | 7,048 | -3,662 |
| Singapore | 0 | 14,862 | +14,862 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 10,000 | +10,000 |
| Nigeria | 8,343 | 0 | -8,343 |
| Canada | 0 | 4,409 | +4,409 |
| France | 300 | 3,867 | +3,567 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 317,102 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 141,640 |
| Air transport | 1,006 |
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) | 92,457 | 224,645 | +132,188 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,854 | 96,786 | +51,932 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,006 | +1,006 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Tyne | 96,182 |
| Southampton | 76,113 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 64,909 |
| Eurotunnel | 56,545 |
| Felixstowe | 43,923 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyne | 17,836 | 78,346 | +60,510 |
| Southampton | 43,588 | 32,525 | -11,063 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 16,806 | 48,103 | +31,297 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 56,545 | +56,545 |
| Felixstowe | 7,935 | 35,988 | +28,053 |
| Liverpool Docks | 300 | 26,274 | +25,974 |
| Dover | 25,036 | 900 | -24,136 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,591 | 6,915 | -9,676 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,244 | 13,148 | +7,904 |
| Belfast Port | 1,048 | 13,505 | +12,457 |
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
|
8 |
|
Land transport and transport via pipelines
|
1 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 17,452,553 |
| Turkey | 13,523,197 |
| Cyprus | 1,299,815 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 867,033 |
| Malta | 377,373 |
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 | 8,804,175 | 8,648,378 | -155,797 |
| Turkey | 9,618,078 | 3,905,119 | -5,712,959 |
| Cyprus | 538,224 | 761,591 | +223,367 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 0 | 867,033 | +867,033 |
| Malta | 227,549 | 149,824 | -77,725 |
| Kenya | 179,639 | 163,800 | -15,839 |
| Netherlands | 150,102 | 159,644 | +9,542 |
| France | 106,667 | 124,989 | +18,322 |
| Ukraine | 78,830 | 78,567 | -263 |
| Guyana | 142,000 | 0 | -142,000 |
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 | 9,949,022 |
| Germany | 526,568 |
| France | 222,151 |
| Japan | 143,213 |
| Costa Rica | 56,722 |
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 | 4,514,290 | 5,434,732 | +920,442 |
| Germany | 398,584 | 127,984 | -270,600 |
| France | 105,818 | 116,333 | +10,515 |
| Japan | 57,418 | 85,795 | +28,377 |
| Costa Rica | 0 | 56,722 | +56,722 |
| Hungary | 0 | 31,645 | +31,645 |
| Finland | 8,995 | 21,470 | +12,475 |
| Belgium | 19,900 | 0 | -19,900 |
| Sweden | 19,400 | 0 | -19,400 |
| Czechia | 17,200 | 0 | -17,200 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 14,004,651 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,291,804 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,706,831 |
| Air transport | 16,479 |
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 | 6,597,057 | 7,407,594 | +810,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,568,896 | 5,722,908 | -1,845,988 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,360,223 | 2,346,608 | -4,013,615 |
| Air transport | 16,479 | 0 | -16,479 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 14,004,651 |
| London | 9,815,003 |
| Holyhead | 3,183,488 |
| Felixstowe | 2,767,303 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,581,909 |
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 | 6,597,057 | 7,407,594 | +810,537 |
| London | 9,082,811 | 732,192 | -8,350,619 |
| Holyhead | 2,080,088 | 1,103,400 | -976,688 |
| Felixstowe | 65,687 | 2,701,616 | +2,635,929 |
| London Gateway Port | 755,441 | 1,826,468 | +1,071,027 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,037,372 | 911,671 | -125,701 |
| Southampton | 340,018 | 162,781 | -177,237 |
| Medway | 92,150 | 307,688 | +215,538 |
| Liverpool Docks | 97,599 | 165,910 | +68,311 |
| Dover | 69,478 | 28,301 | -41,177 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87033190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Pre-owned cars with diesel engines under 1,500 cc