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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 130,082 |
| Singapore | 99,313 |
| Germany | 36,186 |
| Ireland | 36,000 |
| Italy | 35,000 |
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 | 47,180 | 82,902 | +35,722 |
| Singapore | 0 | 99,313 | +99,313 |
| Germany | 12,813 | 23,373 | +10,560 |
| Ireland | 16,017 | 19,983 | +3,966 |
| Italy | 0 | 35,000 | +35,000 |
| Belgium | 25,036 | 0 | -25,036 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 164,666 |
| Japan | 140,273 |
| United Kingdom | 56,822 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 39,268 | 125,398 | +86,130 |
| Japan | 47,180 | 93,093 | +45,913 |
| United Kingdom | 21,822 | 35,000 | +13,178 |
| India | 5,244 | 14,738 | +9,494 |
| South Korea | 10,710 | 7,048 | -3,662 |
| Singapore | 0 | 10,960 | +10,960 |
| 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
| 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) | 296,603 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 150,911 |
| 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) | 78,815 | 217,788 | +138,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,027 | 92,884 | +34,857 |
| 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 | 92,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 69,358 |
| Southampton | 64,180 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 63,400 |
| 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 | 74,444 | +56,608 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,813 | 56,545 | +43,732 |
| Southampton | 40,805 | 23,375 | -17,430 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,214 | 59,186 | +54,972 |
| Felixstowe | 7,935 | 35,988 | +28,053 |
| Dover | 25,036 | 900 | -24,136 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,951 | 6,915 | -10,036 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,033 | 17,484 | +15,451 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-01 | 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 |
|---|---|
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | 19,040,152 |
| Turkey | 13,908,553 |
| Cyprus | 1,281,025 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 867,033 |
| Netherlands | 496,401 |
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 | 9,105,213 | 9,934,939 | +829,726 |
| Turkey | 8,722,227 | 5,186,326 | -3,535,901 |
| Cyprus | 407,405 | 873,620 | +466,215 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 0 | 867,033 | +867,033 |
| Netherlands | 328,229 | 168,172 | -160,057 |
| Malta | 241,474 | 149,824 | -91,650 |
| Kenya | 189,888 | 71,551 | -118,337 |
| France | 98,646 | 136,732 | +38,086 |
| Ukraine | 69,364 | 94,267 | +24,903 |
| 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 | 10,681,873 |
| Germany | 593,143 |
| France | 233,351 |
| 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 | 4,489,085 | 6,192,788 | +1,703,703 |
| Germany | 438,659 | 154,484 | -284,175 |
| France | 65,594 | 167,757 | +102,163 |
| Japan | 27,445 | 115,768 | +88,323 |
| Costa Rica | 0 | 56,722 | +56,722 |
| Hungary | 20,300 | 31,645 | +11,345 |
| 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 | 15,013,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,329,017 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,825,762 |
| Air transport | 18,542 |
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 | 6,484,252 | 8,529,242 | +2,044,990 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,418,414 | 6,910,603 | +492,189 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,165,808 | 2,659,954 | -4,505,854 |
| Air transport | 18,542 | 0 | -18,542 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 15,013,494 |
| London | 10,054,047 |
| Holyhead | 3,693,943 |
| Felixstowe | 2,833,314 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,696,558 |
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 | 6,484,252 | 8,529,242 | +2,044,990 |
| London | 8,022,848 | 2,031,199 | -5,991,649 |
| Holyhead | 2,404,698 | 1,289,245 | -1,115,453 |
| Felixstowe | 143,827 | 2,689,487 | +2,545,660 |
| London Gateway Port | 836,644 | 1,859,914 | +1,023,270 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 972,960 | 1,007,940 | +34,980 |
| Southampton | 360,711 | 184,131 | -176,580 |
| Liverpool Docks | 147,006 | 153,442 | +6,436 |
| Medway | 91,399 | 191,194 | +99,795 |
| Dover | 130,457 | 43,530 | -86,927 |
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