Import/export HS code 87085091: Non-driving axles
Axles not used for driving, such as those for trailers or non-powered vehicles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 56,032,286 |
| Belgium | 17,940,908 |
| Japan | 14,487,058 |
| Germany | 5,893,771 |
| China | 5,314,806 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 32,607,585 | 23,424,701 | -9,182,884 |
| Belgium | 9,087,137 | 8,853,771 | -233,366 |
| Japan | 10,831,529 | 3,655,529 | -7,176,000 |
| Germany | 3,225,154 | 2,668,617 | -556,537 |
| China | 2,866,064 | 2,448,742 | -417,322 |
| Spain | 300,735 | 1,473,240 | +1,172,505 |
| Netherlands | 469,300 | 754,562 | +285,262 |
| Italy | 367,749 | 768,620 | +400,871 |
| Turkey | 213,843 | 102,267 | -111,576 |
| United States | 143,503 | 146,967 | +3,464 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 56,136,885 |
| Japan | 14,800,748 |
| Belgium | 10,427,849 |
| France | 5,895,502 |
| China | 5,664,656 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 32,700,509 | 23,436,376 | -9,264,133 |
| Japan | 10,950,190 | 3,850,558 | -7,099,632 |
| Belgium | 5,104,576 | 5,323,273 | +218,697 |
| France | 3,524,424 | 2,371,078 | -1,153,346 |
| China | 3,003,088 | 2,661,568 | -341,520 |
| Germany | 2,212,045 | 1,727,138 | -484,907 |
| Spain | 758,948 | 1,877,992 | +1,119,044 |
| Romania | 755,513 | 669,914 | -85,599 |
| Netherlands | 9,235 | 1,010,093 | +1,000,858 |
| Italy | 84,388 | 457,207 | +372,819 |
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 | 12 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
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) | 63,162,970 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,880,120 |
| Air transport | 13,067,901 |
| Other | 5,173,035 |
| Road transport | 40,795 |
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) | 35,119,852 | 28,043,118 | -7,076,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,785,919 | 10,094,201 | -3,691,718 |
| Air transport | 7,307,070 | 5,760,831 | -1,546,239 |
| Other | 4,353,419 | 819,616 | -3,533,803 |
| Road transport | 40,795 | 0 | -40,795 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 47,235,442 |
| Southampton | 18,325,763 |
| Oxford Airport | 10,479,022 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,685,551 |
| 000 | 5,173,035 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 27,945,202 | 19,290,240 | -8,654,962 |
| Southampton | 12,512,737 | 5,813,026 | -6,699,711 |
| Oxford Airport | 5,855,658 | 4,623,364 | -1,232,294 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,112,134 | 3,573,417 | -1,538,717 |
| 000 | 4,353,419 | 819,616 | -3,533,803 |
| 499 | 0 | 3,531,058 | +3,531,058 |
| Eurotunnel | 950,033 | 2,279,367 | +1,329,334 |
| Hull | 140,800 | 2,225,083 | +2,084,283 |
| Felixstowe | 685,328 | 336,085 | -349,243 |
| Birmingham Airport | 425,509 | 570,961 | +145,452 |
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
|
51 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
9 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
8 |
|
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 | 28 |
| 2026-04 | 27 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
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+ | 51 |
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | 5,925,807 |
| Germany | 3,443,309 |
| Ireland | 2,971,888 |
| Romania | 1,276,623 |
| United States | 1,251,909 |
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 | 2,656,752 | 3,269,055 | +612,303 |
| Germany | 1,914,537 | 1,528,772 | -385,765 |
| Ireland | 1,604,598 | 1,367,290 | -237,308 |
| Romania | 1,276,403 | 220 | -1,276,183 |
| United States | 771,841 | 480,068 | -291,773 |
| Latvia | 277,414 | 157,718 | -119,696 |
| Spain | 118,792 | 139,544 | +20,752 |
| United Arab Emirates | 111,694 | 139,865 | +28,171 |
| Switzerland | 88,989 | 158,983 | +69,994 |
| China | 96,593 | 99,260 | +2,667 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,716 |
| China | 2,090 |
| Italy | 1,250 |
| XI | 200 |
| France | 136 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,479 | 2,237 | -6,242 |
| China | 1,220 | 870 | -350 |
| Italy | 686 | 564 | -122 |
| XI | 200 | 0 | -200 |
| France | 92 | 44 | -48 |
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) | 12,566,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,293,007 |
| Air transport | 1,981,774 |
| Other | 17,046 |
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) | 7,288,271 | 5,277,830 | -2,010,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,571,779 | 1,721,228 | +149,449 |
| Air transport | 1,197,872 | 783,902 | -413,970 |
| Other | 12,072 | 4,974 | -7,098 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,934,609 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,758,592 |
| Holyhead | 1,658,249 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,581,243 |
| East Midlands Airport | 828,653 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,223,656 | 3,710,953 | -1,512,703 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,346,469 | 1,412,123 | +65,654 |
| Holyhead | 805,763 | 852,486 | +46,723 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,073,992 | 507,251 | -566,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 634,116 | 194,537 | -439,579 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 133,235 | 372,418 | +239,183 |
| ZLC | 221,496 | 115,894 | -105,602 |
| Felixstowe | 71,483 | 174,848 | +103,365 |
| Southampton | 24,731 | 214,638 | +189,907 |
| London Stansted Airport | 133,959 | 77,750 | -56,209 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87085091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Axles not used for driving, such as those for trailers or non-powered vehicles