Import/export HS code 87042399: Used large trucks (over 20 tonnes)
Second-hand large trucks for carrying goods, weighing over 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,122,384 |
| Denmark | 1,069,237 |
| Netherlands | 767,633 |
| Sweden | 442,846 |
| Belgium | 437,513 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,128,459 | 1,993,925 | +865,466 |
| Denmark | 413,522 | 655,715 | +242,193 |
| Netherlands | 461,399 | 306,234 | -155,165 |
| Sweden | 442,846 | 0 | -442,846 |
| Belgium | 0 | 437,513 | +437,513 |
| Germany | 282,233 | 54,210 | -228,023 |
| France | 152,341 | 883 | -151,458 |
| Estonia | 0 | 45,525 | +45,525 |
| Switzerland | 36,792 | 0 | -36,792 |
| Iceland | 0 | 34,953 | +34,953 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,320,054 |
| Germany | 1,091,839 |
| Belgium | 706,591 |
| Netherlands | 304,217 |
| France | 54,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 904,314 | 415,740 | -488,574 |
| Germany | 667,750 | 424,089 | -243,661 |
| Belgium | 0 | 706,591 | +706,591 |
| Netherlands | 132,820 | 171,397 | +38,577 |
| France | 54,085 | 883 | -53,202 |
| Estonia | 5,624 | 45,525 | +39,901 |
| Austria | 36,792 | 0 | -36,792 |
| Iceland | 0 | 34,953 | +34,953 |
| Ireland | 5,000 | 0 | -5,000 |
| Croatia | 0 | 1,589 | +1,589 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| West Midlands | 1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 2,846,611 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,697,447 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 910,222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 1,116,831 | 1,729,780 | +612,949 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,741,823 | 955,624 | -786,199 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,079 | 845,143 | +780,064 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,846,611 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,204,030 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 414,457 |
| Harwich | 328,787 |
| Holyhead | 274,145 |
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 | 1,116,831 | 1,729,780 | +612,949 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,459,152 | 744,878 | -714,274 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 414,457 | +414,457 |
| Harwich | 59,709 | 269,078 | +209,369 |
| Holyhead | 10,000 | 264,145 | +254,145 |
| Dover | 150,860 | 0 | -150,860 |
| London | 38,273 | 101,854 | +63,581 |
| Hull | 83,391 | 6,355 | -77,036 |
| Ayr Harbour | 5,000 | 0 | -5,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 517 | 0 | -517 |
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
|
2 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
1 |
|
Other professional, scientific and technical activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2024-12 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 16,787,767 |
| Poland | 4,851,023 |
| Ukraine | 3,302,626 |
| NA | 2,353,266 |
| Malta | 1,977,574 |
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 | 7,845,625 | 8,942,142 | +1,096,517 |
| Poland | 123,000 | 4,728,023 | +4,605,023 |
| Ukraine | 2,173,250 | 1,129,376 | -1,043,874 |
| NA | 1,165,489 | 1,187,777 | +22,288 |
| Malta | 556,681 | 1,420,893 | +864,212 |
| Jordan | 40,000 | 1,921,073 | +1,881,073 |
| Zimbabwe | 1,012,600 | 480,029 | -532,571 |
| Guyana | 717,882 | 316,662 | -401,220 |
| Cyprus | 208,450 | 343,947 | +135,497 |
| Malawi | 389,270 | 155,417 | -233,853 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 4,243,188 |
| XI | 3,814,306 |
| Ireland | 539,037 |
| Netherlands | 267,462 |
| Germany | 236,387 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,444,027 | 2,799,161 | +1,355,134 |
| XI | 1,837,277 | 1,977,029 | +139,752 |
| Ireland | 127,453 | 411,584 | +284,131 |
| Netherlands | 129,558 | 137,904 | +8,346 |
| Germany | 83,240 | 153,147 | +69,907 |
| France | 78,737 | 7,853 | -70,884 |
| Italy | 68,140 | 0 | -68,140 |
| Greece | 52,114 | 0 | -52,114 |
| Spain | 0 | 51,194 | +51,194 |
| Japan | 11,622 | 25,156 | +13,534 |
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) | 19,630,431 |
| Other | 10,391,592 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,146,341 |
| Air transport | 1,579 |
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) | 8,026,072 | 11,604,359 | +3,578,287 |
| Other | 4,328,401 | 6,063,191 | +1,734,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,892,474 | 5,253,867 | +1,361,393 |
| Air transport | 0 | 1,579 | +1,579 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 10,391,592 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,859,018 |
| Southampton | 4,116,157 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,033,253 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,349,414 |
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 | 4,328,401 | 6,063,191 | +1,734,790 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,062,546 | 5,796,472 | +3,733,926 |
| Southampton | 1,129,450 | 2,986,707 | +1,857,257 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,891,435 | 2,141,818 | +250,383 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,447,024 | 1,902,390 | +455,366 |
| Holyhead | 1,094,819 | 637,850 | -456,969 |
| Harwich | 905,056 | 453,459 | -451,597 |
| Hull | 699,568 | 467,075 | -232,493 |
| Dover | 165,999 | 967,730 | +801,731 |
| Middlesbrough | 798,954 | 239,134 | -559,820 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87042399
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Second-hand large trucks for carrying goods, weighing over 20 tonnes