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 | 54,898,880 |
| Japan | 17,274,043 |
| Belgium | 16,089,672 |
| Germany | 5,626,210 |
| China | 4,367,304 |
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 | 34,272,628 | 20,626,252 | -13,646,376 |
| Japan | 11,838,837 | 5,435,206 | -6,403,631 |
| Belgium | 8,811,053 | 7,278,619 | -1,532,434 |
| Germany | 3,289,984 | 2,336,226 | -953,758 |
| China | 1,653,406 | 2,713,898 | +1,060,492 |
| Spain | 435,327 | 627,573 | +192,246 |
| Italy | 416,659 | 514,702 | +98,043 |
| Netherlands | 504,649 | 349,276 | -155,373 |
| Turkey | 256,983 | 85,938 | -171,045 |
| United States | 137,225 | 165,585 | +28,360 |
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 | 55,001,640 |
| Japan | 17,529,422 |
| Belgium | 9,531,846 |
| France | 5,464,823 |
| China | 4,652,389 |
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 | 34,363,742 | 20,637,898 | -13,725,844 |
| Japan | 11,967,434 | 5,561,988 | -6,405,446 |
| Belgium | 5,363,271 | 4,168,575 | -1,194,696 |
| France | 3,021,792 | 2,443,031 | -578,761 |
| China | 1,742,192 | 2,910,197 | +1,168,005 |
| Germany | 2,298,106 | 1,478,005 | -820,101 |
| Spain | 888,318 | 978,955 | +90,637 |
| Romania | 724,700 | 558,807 | -165,893 |
| South Korea | 410,762 | 256,144 | -154,618 |
| Turkey | 304,277 | 85,938 | -218,339 |
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 | 11 |
| 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 | 7 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +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) | 61,134,142 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,280,570 |
| Air transport | 11,590,162 |
| Other | 5,591,286 |
| 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) | 37,283,315 | 23,850,827 | -13,432,488 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,777,020 | 10,503,550 | -3,273,470 |
| Air transport | 7,152,865 | 4,437,297 | -2,715,568 |
| Other | 3,833,183 | 1,758,103 | -2,075,080 |
| 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 | 47,126,831 |
| Southampton | 20,169,963 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,363,350 |
| Oxford Airport | 9,326,980 |
| 000 | 5,591,286 |
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 | 29,356,377 | 17,770,454 | -11,585,923 |
| Southampton | 12,286,127 | 7,883,836 | -4,402,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,404,114 | 3,959,236 | -1,444,878 |
| Oxford Airport | 5,857,324 | 3,469,656 | -2,387,668 |
| 000 | 3,833,183 | 1,758,103 | -2,075,080 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,036,620 | 1,429,446 | +392,826 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,936,964 | +1,936,964 |
| Dover | 769,681 | 295,079 | -474,602 |
| Felixstowe | 670,131 | 337,379 | -332,752 |
| London | 572,676 | 312,326 | -260,350 |
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 | 53 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
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 | 36 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 5,379,904 |
| Germany | 2,891,224 |
| Ireland | 2,877,272 |
| United States | 1,459,907 |
| Romania | 1,400,006 |
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 | 2,891,754 | 2,488,150 | -403,604 |
| Germany | 1,625,308 | 1,265,916 | -359,392 |
| Ireland | 1,687,317 | 1,189,955 | -497,362 |
| United States | 1,118,981 | 340,926 | -778,055 |
| Romania | 1,398,199 | 1,807 | -1,396,392 |
| Latvia | 321,814 | 155,763 | -166,051 |
| Switzerland | 81,618 | 143,831 | +62,213 |
| Denmark | 221,894 | 903 | -220,991 |
| United Arab Emirates | 104,185 | 111,042 | +6,857 |
| Spain | 84,163 | 117,448 | +33,285 |
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 | 12,109 |
| China | 1,467 |
| Italy | 1,179 |
| XI | 200 |
| Poland | 125 |
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 | 9,740 | 2,369 | -7,371 |
| China | 1,237 | 230 | -1,007 |
| Italy | 826 | 353 | -473 |
| XI | 113 | 87 | -26 |
| Poland | 125 | 0 | -125 |
| France | 92 | 0 | -92 |
| Latvia | 33 | 0 | -33 |
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) | 11,913,728 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,194,593 |
| Air transport | 1,804,587 |
| Other | 17,374 |
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) | 7,033,210 | 4,880,518 | -2,152,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,332,820 | 861,773 | -1,471,047 |
| Air transport | 1,245,296 | 559,291 | -686,005 |
| Other | 13,984 | 3,390 | -10,594 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,359,911 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,447,132 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,845,101 |
| Holyhead | 1,540,105 |
| East Midlands Airport | 887,220 |
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 | 4,858,584 | 3,501,327 | -1,357,257 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,745,354 | 701,778 | -1,043,576 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,324,116 | 520,985 | -803,131 |
| Holyhead | 853,129 | 686,976 | -166,153 |
| East Midlands Airport | 604,951 | 282,269 | -322,682 |
| ZLC | 252,942 | 73,907 | -179,035 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 145,294 | 117,329 | -27,965 |
| London Stansted Airport | 174,610 | 69,617 | -104,993 |
| Felixstowe | 151,255 | 85,910 | -65,345 |
| Southampton | 37,473 | 188,132 | +150,659 |
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