Import/export HS code 87085099: Various axles and parts
Axle components not listed elsewhere, including aftermarket parts
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 90,402,502 |
| Poland | 75,676,635 |
| Belgium | 50,731,751 |
| Spain | 29,778,900 |
| Japan | 27,078,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 45,220,932 | 45,181,570 | -39,362 |
| Poland | 44,257,950 | 31,418,685 | -12,839,265 |
| Belgium | 24,067,245 | 26,664,506 | +2,597,261 |
| Spain | 11,753,628 | 18,025,272 | +6,271,644 |
| Japan | 21,512,096 | 5,565,965 | -15,946,131 |
| Italy | 13,481,672 | 11,747,832 | -1,733,840 |
| Sweden | 14,068,764 | 8,193,346 | -5,875,418 |
| France | 11,554,958 | 9,793,411 | -1,761,547 |
| Netherlands | 9,580,029 | 8,209,037 | -1,370,992 |
| China | 8,840,658 | 8,237,004 | -603,654 |
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 | 87,931,217 |
| France | 54,151,036 |
| Germany | 41,569,160 |
| China | 33,071,409 |
| Spain | 28,024,237 |
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 | 48,796,271 | 39,134,946 | -9,661,325 |
| France | 27,554,707 | 26,596,329 | -958,378 |
| Germany | 20,341,370 | 21,227,790 | +886,420 |
| China | 16,235,526 | 16,835,883 | +600,357 |
| Spain | 11,794,236 | 16,230,001 | +4,435,765 |
| Japan | 21,941,104 | 6,011,315 | -15,929,789 |
| Italy | 14,175,943 | 11,384,787 | -2,791,156 |
| Sweden | 13,263,938 | 7,956,427 | -5,307,511 |
| Austria | 8,386,956 | 11,334,654 | +2,947,698 |
| Turkey | 10,390,017 | 8,498,076 | -1,891,941 |
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 | 52 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 34 |
| West Midlands | 34 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 23 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 21 |
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 | 43 | 37 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 25 | 24 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 31 | 23 | -8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 | 17 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 | 11 | -7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Essex | 11 | 16 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 9 | -4 |
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) | 224,197,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,880,244 |
| Other | 74,392,259 |
| Air transport | 63,754,644 |
| Rail transport | 8,406,257 |
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) | 119,210,545 | 104,986,827 | -14,223,718 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,128,068 | 58,752,176 | +22,624,108 |
| Other | 55,441,871 | 18,950,388 | -36,491,483 |
| Air transport | 31,136,759 | 32,617,885 | +1,481,126 |
| Rail transport | 6,517,037 | 1,889,220 | -4,627,817 |
| Road transport | 2,260,666 | 4,142,373 | +1,881,707 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 74,392,259 |
| Dover | 59,741,330 |
| Harwich | 55,493,565 |
| Oxford Airport | 41,008,592 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,685,090 |
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 | 55,441,871 | 18,950,388 | -36,491,483 |
| Dover | 32,105,394 | 27,635,936 | -4,469,458 |
| Harwich | 33,234,043 | 22,259,522 | -10,974,521 |
| Oxford Airport | 21,078,263 | 19,930,329 | -1,147,934 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,304,634 | 10,380,456 | -4,924,178 |
| 499 | 38,133 | 23,998,465 | +23,960,332 |
| London | 10,946,416 | 10,577,720 | -368,696 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,263,331 | 9,785,886 | -477,445 |
| Portsmouth | 7,961,932 | 10,462,502 | +2,500,570 |
| Southampton | 5,572,510 | 11,702,280 | +6,129,770 |
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
|
177 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
60 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
51 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
38 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 113 |
| 2026-04 | 123 |
| 2026-03 | 128 |
| 2026-02 | 126 |
| 2026-01 | 122 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NTN BEARINGS (UK) LIMITED | 122 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 122 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 118 |
| DANA UK AXLE LIMITED | 117 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 113 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 111 |
| CATERPILLAR (NI) LIMITED | 109 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 107 |
| DANA SPICER EUROPE LIMITED | 104 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 100 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 175 |
| 1m-15m | 172 |
| 0-1m | 47 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| Other | 35 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 43,671,768 |
| Czechia | 18,311,572 |
| United States | 13,135,068 |
| Germany | 12,307,072 |
| Belgium | 10,530,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 23,737,012 | 19,934,756 | -3,802,256 |
| Czechia | 9,730,080 | 8,581,492 | -1,148,588 |
| United States | 7,911,550 | 5,223,518 | -2,688,032 |
| Germany | 6,386,817 | 5,920,255 | -466,562 |
| Belgium | 5,109,805 | 5,421,124 | +311,319 |
| Sweden | 5,164,513 | 3,722,906 | -1,441,607 |
| Netherlands | 4,479,910 | 2,999,386 | -1,480,524 |
| Canada | 1,138,631 | 4,350,068 | +3,211,437 |
| China | 4,416,783 | 848,950 | -3,567,833 |
| Italy | 1,391,708 | 1,549,121 | +157,413 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 1,103,438 |
| France | 116,894 |
| Germany | 79,336 |
| China | 64,474 |
| Spain | 52,432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 622,649 | 480,789 | -141,860 |
| France | 3,351 | 113,543 | +110,192 |
| Germany | 39,334 | 40,002 | +668 |
| China | 29,753 | 34,721 | +4,968 |
| Spain | 38,968 | 13,464 | -25,504 |
| Italy | 15,856 | 14,816 | -1,040 |
| South Korea | 16,232 | 8,929 | -7,303 |
| Belgium | 530 | 18,660 | +18,130 |
| Turkey | 4,990 | 11,029 | +6,039 |
| Slovakia | 7,601 | 6,649 | -952 |
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) | 93,999,076 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,927,647 |
| Air transport | 15,709,248 |
| Other | 1,606,190 |
| Road transport | 21,603 |
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) | 49,418,005 | 44,581,071 | -4,836,934 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,826,640 | 18,101,007 | -6,725,633 |
| Air transport | 8,108,913 | 7,600,335 | -508,578 |
| Other | 829,239 | 776,951 | -52,288 |
| Road transport | 6,733 | 14,870 | +8,137 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,149,561 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,098,662 |
| Southampton | 8,675,514 |
| Hull | 7,978,685 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,432,293 |
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 | 34,071,135 | 31,078,426 | -2,992,709 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,620,082 | 10,478,580 | -4,141,502 |
| Southampton | 3,619,178 | 5,056,336 | +1,437,158 |
| Hull | 4,091,682 | 3,887,003 | -204,679 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,634,989 | 3,797,304 | +162,315 |
| Felixstowe | 6,467,894 | 834,249 | -5,633,645 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,424,943 | 2,282,357 | -2,142,586 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,734,028 | 4,612,885 | +2,878,857 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,610,258 | 2,022,176 | -588,082 |
| London | 2,332,391 | 2,103,669 | -228,722 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87085099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Axle components not listed elsewhere, including aftermarket parts