Import/export HS code 87042191: 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,568,018,669 |
| Germany | 1,833,199,865 |
| Belgium | 1,515,204,934 |
| Spain | 1,511,969,369 |
| France | 677,120,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,779,300,338 | 1,788,718,331 | +9,417,993 |
| Germany | 1,060,716,241 | 772,483,624 | -288,232,617 |
| Belgium | 771,692,302 | 743,512,632 | -28,179,670 |
| Spain | 677,855,339 | 834,114,030 | +156,258,691 |
| France | 150,313,619 | 526,807,107 | +376,493,488 |
| Italy | 252,016,199 | 248,760,145 | -3,256,054 |
| Poland | 174,638,821 | 190,954,719 | +16,315,898 |
| Thailand | 134,005,706 | 73,180,175 | -60,825,531 |
| China | 29,022,192 | 120,613,161 | +91,590,969 |
| Romania | 85,391,184 | 62,143,271 | -23,247,913 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,974,966,951 |
| France | 1,788,884,061 |
| Poland | 1,468,892,628 |
| Spain | 1,149,602,449 |
| Germany | 1,084,448,553 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,837,270,564 | 2,137,696,387 | +300,425,823 |
| France | 735,775,797 | 1,053,108,264 | +317,332,467 |
| Poland | 787,404,523 | 681,488,105 | -105,916,418 |
| Spain | 630,219,599 | 519,382,850 | -110,836,749 |
| Germany | 614,638,575 | 469,809,978 | -144,828,597 |
| Italy | 239,436,180 | 230,646,204 | -8,789,976 |
| Thailand | 134,005,706 | 73,218,645 | -60,787,061 |
| China | 29,023,336 | 120,604,424 | +91,581,088 |
| Romania | 85,762,065 | 62,716,576 | -23,045,489 |
| South Africa | 55,161,863 | 52,138,268 | -3,023,595 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Essex | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Essex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Kent | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 9,683,164,436 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 537,985,365 |
| Other | 448,747,285 |
| Air transport | 1,471,338 |
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) | 4,570,591,935 | 5,112,572,501 | +541,980,566 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 271,775,333 | 266,210,032 | -5,565,301 |
| Other | 367,426,172 | 81,321,113 | -286,105,059 |
| Air transport | 1,171,999 | 299,339 | -872,660 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 2,460,163,136 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 2,084,856,444 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,520,261,596 |
| Southampton | 1,473,937,651 |
| Grimsby | 849,879,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 1,284,077,591 | 1,176,085,545 | -107,992,046 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,084,552,669 | 1,000,303,775 | -84,248,894 |
| Immingham Docks | 654,269,063 | 865,992,533 | +211,723,470 |
| Southampton | 703,959,974 | 769,977,677 | +66,017,703 |
| Grimsby | 370,657,541 | 479,222,043 | +108,564,502 |
| Medway | 315,009,921 | 349,498,176 | +34,488,255 |
| Liverpool Docks | 204,672,762 | 268,056,654 | +63,383,892 |
| 000 | 367,426,172 | 81,321,113 | -286,105,059 |
| 499 | 0 | 250,321,369 | +250,321,369 |
| Tyne | 52,437,418 | 70,254,150 | +17,816,732 |
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
|
63 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
11 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
7 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Rental and leasing activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 62 |
| 2026-04 | 63 |
| 2026-03 | 60 |
| 2026-02 | 62 |
| 2026-01 | 57 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 124 |
| KUBOTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 124 |
| STELLANTIS UK LIMITED | 119 |
| JOHN DEERE LIMITED | 89 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 85 |
| FORD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 80 |
| FORD RETAIL LIMITED | 63 |
| VERTU MOTORS PLC | 63 |
| FORAY MOTOR GROUP LIMITED | 62 |
| VOSPERS OF PLYMOUTH LIMITED | 62 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 53 |
| Other | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | 168,310,253 |
| Germany | 133,773,585 |
| Italy | 73,759,545 |
| Netherlands | 55,877,721 |
| Ireland | 55,204,318 |
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 | 166,384,605 | 1,925,648 | -164,458,957 |
| Germany | 129,915,050 | 3,858,535 | -126,056,515 |
| Italy | 73,695,412 | 64,133 | -73,631,279 |
| Netherlands | 55,701,814 | 175,907 | -55,525,907 |
| Ireland | 34,378,757 | 20,825,561 | -13,553,196 |
| Spain | 45,790,366 | 1,017,183 | -44,773,183 |
| Belgium | 38,909,148 | 986,871 | -37,922,277 |
| Turkey | 31,434,988 | 82,237 | -31,352,751 |
| Poland | 12,870,182 | 1,431,976 | -11,438,206 |
| Austria | 14,168,513 | 0 | -14,168,513 |
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 | 2,655,929 |
| Belgium | 610,767 |
| Turkey | 241,776 |
| Germany | 219,044 |
| Japan | 202,357 |
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 | 1,053,786 | 1,602,143 | +548,357 |
| Belgium | 258,429 | 352,338 | +93,909 |
| Turkey | 175,288 | 66,488 | -108,800 |
| Germany | 75,938 | 143,106 | +67,168 |
| Japan | 141,563 | 60,794 | -80,769 |
| France | 28,975 | 145,447 | +116,472 |
| Switzerland | 80,900 | 92,045 | +11,145 |
| Italy | 0 | 172,862 | +172,862 |
| Ireland | 120,998 | 40,045 | -80,953 |
| Spain | 0 | 105,726 | +105,726 |
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) | 655,528,143 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 41,834,669 |
| Other | 6,495,876 |
| Air transport | 44,296 |
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) | 648,643,051 | 6,885,092 | -641,757,959 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,126,828 | 21,707,841 | +1,581,013 |
| Other | 2,818,119 | 3,677,757 | +859,638 |
| Air transport | 14,296 | 30,000 | +15,704 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 620,834,623 |
| Holyhead | 22,926,726 |
| London | 15,031,984 |
| Milford | 13,494,304 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,121,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 620,790,543 | 44,080 | -620,746,463 |
| Holyhead | 8,341,096 | 14,585,630 | +6,244,534 |
| London | 9,938,893 | 5,093,091 | -4,845,802 |
| Milford | 13,481,267 | 13,037 | -13,468,230 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,249,423 | 1,872,542 | -5,376,881 |
| 000 | 2,818,119 | 3,677,757 | +859,638 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,317,049 | 3,121,788 | +1,804,739 |
| Portsmouth | 1,893,030 | 1,339,406 | -553,624 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,941,593 | 85,908 | -1,855,685 |
| Southampton | 1,553,108 | 405,698 | -1,147,410 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87042191
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brand-new small trucks for carrying goods, weighing up to 5 tonnes