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 | 3,542,555 |
| Denmark | 1,069,237 |
| Netherlands | 498,555 |
| Sweden | 442,846 |
| Belgium | 382,773 |
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 | 1,454,341 | 2,088,214 | +633,873 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,069,237 | +1,069,237 |
| Netherlands | 458,027 | 40,528 | -417,499 |
| Sweden | 370 | 442,476 | +442,106 |
| Belgium | 0 | 382,773 | +382,773 |
| Germany | 282,233 | 54,210 | -228,023 |
| France | 152,341 | 883 | -151,458 |
| Switzerland | 36,792 | 0 | -36,792 |
| Iceland | 0 | 34,953 | +34,953 |
| Estonia | 0 | 22,711 | +22,711 |
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 | 1,127,694 |
| Belgium | 382,773 |
| Netherlands | 304,217 |
| Ireland | 201,710 |
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 | 48,316 | 1,271,738 | +1,223,422 |
| Germany | 703,605 | 424,089 | -279,516 |
| Belgium | 0 | 382,773 | +382,773 |
| Netherlands | 132,820 | 171,397 | +38,577 |
| Ireland | 196,710 | 5,000 | -191,710 |
| France | 160,795 | 883 | -159,912 |
| Austria | 36,792 | 0 | -36,792 |
| Iceland | 0 | 34,953 | +34,953 |
| Estonia | 5,624 | 22,711 | +17,087 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 2,927,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,660,934 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 939,378 |
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 | 1,105,066 | 1,822,441 | +717,375 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,117,873 | 1,543,061 | +425,188 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 166,789 | 772,589 | +605,800 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,927,507 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,204,030 |
| Holyhead | 577,565 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 414,457 |
| Dover | 150,860 |
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 | 1,105,066 | 1,822,441 | +717,375 |
| Immingham Docks | 603,154 | 1,600,876 | +997,722 |
| Holyhead | 313,420 | 264,145 | -49,275 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 414,457 | +414,457 |
| Dover | 150,860 | 0 | -150,860 |
| Hull | 83,391 | 6,355 | -77,036 |
| London | 38,273 | 24,300 | -13,973 |
| Harwich | 59,709 | 0 | -59,709 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,855 | 517 | -35,338 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 5,000 | +5,000 |
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 | 3 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 1 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2024-12 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 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 | 3 |
| 54m+ | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 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 | 17,721,517 |
| Poland | 5,095,603 |
| Ukraine | 3,742,626 |
| NA | 2,426,016 |
| Malta | 2,027,146 |
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 | 8,133,700 | 9,587,817 | +1,454,117 |
| Poland | 257,580 | 4,838,023 | +4,580,443 |
| Ukraine | 2,428,250 | 1,314,376 | -1,113,874 |
| NA | 1,036,761 | 1,389,255 | +352,494 |
| Malta | 556,859 | 1,470,287 | +913,428 |
| Zimbabwe | 1,043,100 | 558,529 | -484,571 |
| Guyana | 1,052,506 | 367,586 | -684,920 |
| Jordan | 136,250 | 1,032,591 | +896,341 |
| Cyprus | 228,500 | 355,897 | +127,397 |
| Malawi | 431,770 | 144,417 | -287,353 |
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 | 4,325,888 |
| XI | 3,858,329 |
| Ireland | 516,268 |
| Germany | 339,293 |
| Netherlands | 267,462 |
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 | 1,404,199 | 2,921,689 | +1,517,490 |
| XI | 1,685,657 | 2,172,672 | +487,015 |
| Ireland | 127,453 | 388,815 | +261,362 |
| Germany | 171,197 | 168,096 | -3,101 |
| Netherlands | 89,460 | 178,002 | +88,542 |
| 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) | 20,930,385 |
| Other | 10,636,884 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,137,487 |
| Air transport | 2,840 |
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) | 9,012,995 | 11,917,390 | +2,904,395 |
| Other | 4,076,155 | 6,560,729 | +2,484,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,086,818 | 5,050,669 | +963,851 |
| Air transport | 1,261 | 1,579 | +318 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 10,636,884 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,773,275 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,594,398 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,567,464 |
| Southampton | 3,408,170 |
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 | 4,076,155 | 6,560,729 | +2,484,574 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,879,659 | 5,893,616 | +4,013,957 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,388,880 | 2,205,518 | -183,362 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,611,574 | 1,955,890 | +344,316 |
| Southampton | 996,615 | 2,411,555 | +1,414,940 |
| Harwich | 1,537,086 | 453,459 | -1,083,627 |
| Holyhead | 1,123,965 | 735,066 | -388,899 |
| Hull | 1,108,804 | 517,999 | -590,805 |
| Dover | 79,688 | 1,060,730 | +981,042 |
| Middlesbrough | 718,858 | 341,334 | -377,524 |
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