Import/export HS code 87042291: New medium trucks (5 to 20 tonnes)
Brand-new medium trucks for carrying goods, weighing between 5 and 20 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 164,669,616 |
| France | 151,761,567 |
| Poland | 112,042,318 |
| Spain | 56,700,974 |
| Ireland | 52,732,356 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 75,100,712 | 89,568,904 | +14,468,192 |
| France | 80,540,300 | 71,221,267 | -9,319,033 |
| Poland | 57,161,817 | 54,880,501 | -2,281,316 |
| Spain | 32,379,517 | 24,321,457 | -8,058,060 |
| Ireland | 27,413,512 | 25,318,844 | -2,094,668 |
| Italy | 23,045,816 | 28,277,040 | +5,231,224 |
| Japan | 21,707,179 | 21,403,069 | -304,110 |
| Netherlands | 19,162,362 | 19,414,145 | +251,783 |
| Sweden | 19,217,602 | 14,740,945 | -4,476,657 |
| United States | 5,067,920 | 1,598,748 | -3,469,172 |
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 | 148,883,298 |
| France | 129,444,346 |
| Poland | 115,988,166 |
| Netherlands | 59,285,323 |
| Italy | 53,008,575 |
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 | 70,380,764 | 78,502,534 | +8,121,770 |
| France | 70,486,232 | 58,958,114 | -11,528,118 |
| Poland | 57,973,536 | 58,014,630 | +41,094 |
| Netherlands | 32,877,091 | 26,408,232 | -6,468,859 |
| Italy | 24,122,217 | 28,886,358 | +4,764,141 |
| Spain | 26,642,671 | 18,338,980 | -8,303,691 |
| Japan | 21,974,397 | 22,360,069 | +385,672 |
| Sweden | 8,880,625 | 10,703,860 | +1,823,235 |
| United Kingdom | 5,012,906 | 3,946,268 | -1,066,638 |
| United States | 5,067,920 | 1,598,748 | -3,469,172 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 444,353,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 198,876,692 |
| Other | 80,440,665 |
| Air transport | 29,905 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 225,597,481 | 218,756,405 | -6,841,076 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 103,952,839 | 94,923,853 | -9,028,986 |
| Other | 38,208,049 | 42,232,616 | +4,024,567 |
| Air transport | 29,905 | 0 | -29,905 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 231,821,861 |
| Portsmouth | 113,134,468 |
| 000 | 80,440,665 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 64,422,237 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 48,332,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 102,949,986 | 128,871,875 | +25,921,889 |
| Portsmouth | 51,450,198 | 61,684,270 | +10,234,072 |
| 000 | 38,208,049 | 42,232,616 | +4,024,567 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 33,033,567 | 31,388,670 | -1,644,897 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,567,987 | 20,764,893 | -6,803,094 |
| Dover | 20,318,415 | 18,672,194 | -1,646,221 |
| London | 21,012,521 | 9,683,235 | -11,329,286 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,532,751 | 8,562,521 | -7,970,230 |
| Hull | 16,941,249 | 7,646,214 | -9,295,035 |
| Harwich | 10,908,581 | 12,018,845 | +1,110,264 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCANIA (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 52 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 52 |
| IVECO LIMITED | 51 |
| VOLVO GROUP UK LIMITED | 51 |
| DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED | 51 |
| MAN TRUCK AND BUS UK LIMITED | 50 |
| ISUZU TRUCK (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| MALLAGHAN ENGINEERING LIMITED | 21 |
| BUCHER MUNICIPAL LIMITED | 20 |
| PETIT FORESTIER UK LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 309,801,847 |
| Israel | 101,231,298 |
| Ireland | 50,318,080 |
| Spain | 13,689,060 |
| Lithuania | 11,803,718 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 157,898,485 | 151,903,362 | -5,995,123 |
| Israel | 35,339,504 | 65,891,794 | +30,552,290 |
| Ireland | 28,970,384 | 21,347,696 | -7,622,688 |
| Spain | 7,607,622 | 6,081,438 | -1,526,184 |
| Lithuania | 7,716,303 | 4,087,415 | -3,628,888 |
| Mexico | 3,896,410 | 5,683,715 | +1,787,305 |
| Greece | 1,414,187 | 4,752,215 | +3,338,028 |
| Colombia | 0 | 5,670,916 | +5,670,916 |
| Poland | 3,205,936 | 969,000 | -2,236,936 |
| Italy | 37,337 | 4,064,723 | +4,027,386 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,447,977 |
| Ireland | 114,802 |
| Germany | 5,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,444,943 | 6,003,034 | +1,558,091 |
| Ireland | 412 | 114,390 | +113,978 |
| Germany | 0 | 5,369 | +5,369 |
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) | 390,188,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,239,536 |
| Other | 10,833,904 |
| Air transport | 77,262 |
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) | 204,462,356 | 185,726,551 | -18,735,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,682,862 | 84,556,674 | +36,873,812 |
| Other | 4,450,837 | 6,383,067 | +1,932,230 |
| Air transport | 71,014 | 6,248 | -64,766 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 196,610,976 |
| Southampton | 125,948,591 |
| Immingham Docks | 123,277,438 |
| Liverpool Docks | 16,134,509 |
| Holyhead | 13,161,799 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 118,280,798 | 78,330,178 | -39,950,620 |
| Southampton | 42,114,332 | 83,834,259 | +41,719,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 46,242,791 | 77,034,647 | +30,791,856 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,766,497 | 5,368,012 | -5,398,485 |
| Holyhead | 10,101,547 | 3,060,252 | -7,041,295 |
| London | 7,969,387 | 4,263,200 | -3,706,187 |
| 000 | 4,450,837 | 6,383,067 | +1,932,230 |
| Heysham | 2,805,987 | 6,745,434 | +3,939,447 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,873,004 | 5,309,419 | +1,436,415 |
| Portsmouth | 5,159,524 | 3,452,051 | -1,707,473 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87042291
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brand-new medium trucks for carrying goods, weighing between 5 and 20 tonnes