Import/export HS code 87085020: Axles for industrial assembly
Axles designed for industrial vehicle assembly
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 39,257,938 |
| Germany | 13,806,492 |
| Mexico | 3,195,030 |
| Poland | 3,137,046 |
| China | 2,551,476 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 22,080,667 | 17,177,271 | -4,903,396 |
| Germany | 9,564,101 | 4,242,391 | -5,321,710 |
| Mexico | 3,142,102 | 52,928 | -3,089,174 |
| Poland | 9,380 | 3,127,666 | +3,118,286 |
| China | 1,246,063 | 1,305,413 | +59,350 |
| France | 957,668 | 495,662 | -462,006 |
| United States | 670,443 | 226,302 | -444,141 |
| India | 146,687 | 181,450 | +34,763 |
| Japan | 19,902 | 178,095 | +158,193 |
| Netherlands | 55,284 | 35,167 | -20,117 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 39,205,369 |
| Germany | 14,103,822 |
| Mexico | 3,185,586 |
| Poland | 3,161,042 |
| China | 2,654,301 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 22,064,476 | 17,140,893 | -4,923,583 |
| Germany | 9,883,715 | 4,220,107 | -5,663,608 |
| Mexico | 3,132,658 | 52,928 | -3,079,730 |
| Poland | 9,380 | 3,151,662 | +3,142,282 |
| China | 1,275,491 | 1,378,810 | +103,319 |
| United States | 681,954 | 238,332 | -443,622 |
| France | 483,178 | 346,007 | -137,171 |
| India | 203,726 | 271,420 | +67,694 |
| Japan | 21,924 | 179,428 | +157,504 |
| United Kingdom | 74,293 | 62,426 | -11,867 |
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 | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 57,347,528 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,496,130 |
| Air transport | 1,395,719 |
| Other | 47,195 |
| Road transport | 4,902 |
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) | 32,436,273 | 24,911,255 | -7,525,018 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,573,685 | 1,922,445 | -2,651,240 |
| Air transport | 1,019,818 | 375,901 | -643,917 |
| Other | 28,474 | 18,721 | -9,753 |
| Road transport | 4,902 | 0 | -4,902 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 30,469,571 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,341,628 |
| Felixstowe | 5,132,778 |
| Harwich | 4,347,454 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,929,755 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 24,582,840 | 5,886,731 | -18,696,109 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,707,524 | 13,634,104 | +10,926,580 |
| Felixstowe | 2,967,337 | 2,165,441 | -801,896 |
| Harwich | 851,363 | 3,496,091 | +2,644,728 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,323,770 | 605,985 | -2,717,785 |
| London | 956,525 | 238,902 | -717,623 |
| Purfleet | 699,259 | 0 | -699,259 |
| Southampton | 274,220 | 424,788 | +150,568 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 347,178 | 106,860 | -240,318 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 398,412 | 15,681 | -382,731 |
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
|
33 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
19 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
11 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 47,142,125 |
| France | 9,426,383 |
| Poland | 5,301,963 |
| United States | 1,909,675 |
| Spain | 1,614,059 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,795,124 | 39,347,001 | +31,551,877 |
| France | 5,739,932 | 3,686,451 | -2,053,481 |
| Poland | 2,977,808 | 2,324,155 | -653,653 |
| United States | 916,594 | 993,081 | +76,487 |
| Spain | 1,543,844 | 70,215 | -1,473,629 |
| Romania | 981,158 | 4,899 | -976,259 |
| Netherlands | 318,217 | 283,013 | -35,204 |
| Mexico | 186,600 | 280,482 | +93,882 |
| Canada | 95,342 | 229,521 | +134,179 |
| Hungary | 6,655 | 275,805 | +269,150 |
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) | 64,792,798 |
| Air transport | 4,420,735 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,541,660 |
| Other | 110,738 |
| Rail transport | 42,919 |
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) | 19,314,289 | 45,478,509 | +26,164,220 |
| Air transport | 2,251,324 | 2,169,411 | -81,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 996,574 | 1,545,086 | +548,512 |
| Other | 49,267 | 61,471 | +12,204 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 42,919 | +42,919 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 25,347,115 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,217,610 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,832,319 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,757,394 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,801,887 |
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 | 5,562,548 | 19,784,567 | +14,222,019 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,204,083 | 12,013,527 | +809,444 |
| Immingham Docks | 232,663 | 9,599,656 | +9,366,993 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,697,197 | 4,060,197 | +2,363,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 960,240 | 841,647 | -118,593 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 565,312 | 827,611 | +262,299 |
| Southampton | 272,554 | 502,919 | +230,365 |
| ZLC | 318,676 | 368,514 | +49,838 |
| London Gateway Port | 339,424 | 309,950 | -29,474 |
| Liverpool Docks | 165,087 | 303,438 | +138,351 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87085020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Axles designed for industrial vehicle assembly