Import/export HS code 87042131: New small trucks (under 5 tonnes)
Brand-new small trucks for carrying goods, weighing up to 5 tonnes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 286,819,667 |
| Germany | 227,976,791 |
| Mexico | 12,059,669 |
| Italy | 10,751,549 |
| Spain | 7,659,086 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 106,081,726 | 180,737,941 | +74,656,215 |
| Germany | 163,284,831 | 64,691,960 | -98,592,871 |
| Mexico | 0 | 12,059,669 | +12,059,669 |
| Italy | 3,807,860 | 6,943,689 | +3,135,829 |
| Spain | 1,789,865 | 5,869,221 | +4,079,356 |
| Ireland | 2,930,083 | 1,955,643 | -974,440 |
| Portugal | 3,111,510 | 578,952 | -2,532,558 |
| Japan | 1,477,008 | 1,928,417 | +451,409 |
| Netherlands | 1,034,926 | 1,155,938 | +121,012 |
| Australia | 711,214 | 403,332 | -307,882 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 487,709,206 |
| Poland | 29,146,504 |
| Mexico | 12,059,669 |
| Italy | 10,693,236 |
| Spain | 7,819,492 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 257,092,738 | 230,616,468 | -26,476,270 |
| Poland | 13,177,133 | 15,969,371 | +2,792,238 |
| Mexico | 0 | 12,059,669 | +12,059,669 |
| Italy | 3,990,264 | 6,702,972 | +2,712,708 |
| Spain | 1,709,554 | 6,109,938 | +4,400,384 |
| Portugal | 3,258,445 | 578,952 | -2,679,493 |
| Japan | 1,608,620 | 2,072,694 | +464,074 |
| Germany | 1,030,669 | 553,065 | -477,604 |
| Australia | 740,390 | 424,274 | -316,116 |
| France | 392,039 | 0 | -392,039 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 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) | 364,102,793 |
| Other | 183,244,903 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,386,122 |
| Air transport | 1,436,408 |
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) | 175,484,496 | 188,618,297 | +13,133,801 |
| Other | 103,250,307 | 79,994,596 | -23,255,711 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,846,130 | 7,539,992 | +1,693,862 |
| Air transport | 689,344 | 747,064 | +57,720 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 183,244,903 |
| Grimsby | 138,174,305 |
| 499 | 99,039,637 |
| Medway | 50,317,354 |
| Tyne | 29,008,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 103,250,307 | 79,994,596 | -23,255,711 |
| Grimsby | 99,314,986 | 38,859,319 | -60,455,667 |
| 499 | 0 | 99,039,637 | +99,039,637 |
| Medway | 34,540,021 | 15,777,333 | -18,762,688 |
| Tyne | 20,334,502 | 8,674,113 | -11,660,389 |
| Southampton | 4,512,277 | 17,734,326 | +13,222,049 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,404,440 | 4,763,165 | -5,641,275 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 5,526,658 | 5,266,209 | -260,449 |
| Dover | 2,503,617 | 2,314,115 | -189,502 |
| London | 2,280,265 | 1,673,844 | -606,421 |
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 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 4 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IVECO LIMITED | 52 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 50 |
| DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED | 43 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE | 36 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 35 |
| ISUZU TRUCK (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| FORD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 19 |
| WILKER U.K. LIMITED | 13 |
| NTM-GB LIMITED | 10 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE NV/SA | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,832,340 |
| Ireland | 5,505,643 |
| Austria | 3,064,847 |
| Poland | 467,809 |
| Sweden | 294,810 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 9,499,339 | 3,333,001 | -6,166,338 |
| Ireland | 2,397,431 | 3,108,212 | +710,781 |
| Austria | 1,857,464 | 1,207,383 | -650,081 |
| Poland | 185,030 | 282,779 | +97,749 |
| Sweden | 0 | 294,810 | +294,810 |
| Saint Helena | 68,522 | 164,071 | +95,549 |
| Germany | 93,432 | 138,549 | +45,117 |
| Guyana | 11,200 | 178,185 | +166,985 |
| Brazil | 0 | 175,000 | +175,000 |
| Dominican Republic | 1,428 | 133,999 | +132,571 |
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 | 446,989 |
| Japan | 329,792 |
| Nicaragua | 45,839 |
| Sweden | 36,275 |
| Saudi Arabia | 17,470 |
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 | 242,007 | 204,982 | -37,025 |
| Japan | 34,400 | 295,392 | +260,992 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 45,839 | +45,839 |
| Sweden | 0 | 36,275 | +36,275 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 17,470 | +17,470 |
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) | 17,113,279 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,288,961 |
| Other | 1,078,745 |
| Air transport | 44,986 |
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) | 11,728,732 | 5,384,547 | -6,344,185 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,066,887 | 3,222,074 | +1,155,187 |
| Other | 360,694 | 718,051 | +357,357 |
| Air transport | 44,986 | 0 | -44,986 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grimsby | 12,344,312 |
| Holyhead | 3,933,157 |
| London | 3,733,620 |
| 000 | 1,078,745 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 861,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby | 9,469,189 | 2,875,123 | -6,594,066 |
| Holyhead | 1,680,450 | 2,252,707 | +572,257 |
| London | 2,143,270 | 1,590,350 | -552,920 |
| 000 | 360,694 | 718,051 | +357,357 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 30,150 | 831,313 | +801,163 |
| Southampton | 98,073 | 399,867 | +301,794 |
| Fishguard | 356,287 | 0 | -356,287 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,000 | 312,439 | +305,439 |
| Hull | 0 | 160,185 | +160,185 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 128,454 | +128,454 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87042131
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brand-new small trucks for carrying goods, weighing up to 5 tonnes