Import/export HS code 87088035: Shock absorbers
Parts of suspension systems designed to absorb shocks and vibrations
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 | 193,504,674 |
| Netherlands | 47,570,744 |
| Romania | 45,614,544 |
| Poland | 44,592,355 |
| China | 34,770,658 |
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 | 102,332,003 | 91,172,671 | -11,159,332 |
| Netherlands | 22,697,278 | 24,873,466 | +2,176,188 |
| Romania | 25,825,155 | 19,789,389 | -6,035,766 |
| Poland | 24,739,216 | 19,853,139 | -4,886,077 |
| China | 18,378,606 | 16,392,052 | -1,986,554 |
| Belgium | 16,655,184 | 13,522,704 | -3,132,480 |
| Czechia | 8,271,578 | 12,435,555 | +4,163,977 |
| Spain | 7,213,713 | 5,038,156 | -2,175,557 |
| Mexico | 5,522,817 | 6,692,493 | +1,169,676 |
| Italy | 3,727,336 | 3,264,590 | -462,746 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 173,496,666 |
| Czechia | 55,188,273 |
| Romania | 51,161,801 |
| Poland | 50,598,721 |
| China | 43,311,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 92,317,638 | 81,179,028 | -11,138,610 |
| Czechia | 24,128,468 | 31,059,805 | +6,931,337 |
| Romania | 28,348,302 | 22,813,499 | -5,534,803 |
| Poland | 28,933,977 | 21,664,744 | -7,269,233 |
| China | 21,918,688 | 21,392,736 | -525,952 |
| Spain | 16,484,663 | 12,390,959 | -4,093,704 |
| Mexico | 5,974,270 | 7,361,531 | +1,387,261 |
| Belgium | 6,169,514 | 5,746,782 | -422,732 |
| Turkey | 3,489,036 | 2,822,737 | -666,299 |
| United States | 2,923,965 | 2,912,294 | -11,671 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 44 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 38 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 37 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 26 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 23 |
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 Midlands | 30 | 35 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 30 | 26 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 33 | 28 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 17 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Essex | 12 | 13 | +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) | 272,942,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,468,700 |
| Rail transport | 53,312,735 |
| Air transport | 51,891,184 |
| Other | 23,040,521 |
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) | 122,304,122 | 150,638,407 | +28,334,285 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,394,388 | 45,074,312 | +18,679,924 |
| Rail transport | 49,406,952 | 3,905,783 | -45,501,169 |
| Air transport | 29,687,630 | 22,203,554 | -7,484,076 |
| Other | 17,880,285 | 5,160,236 | -12,720,049 |
| Road transport | 1,878,133 | 1,308,118 | -570,015 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 104,595,355 |
| Harwich | 54,244,226 |
| NGO | 53,312,735 |
| Felixstowe | 50,529,817 |
| 000 | 23,040,521 |
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 | 55,469,835 | 49,125,520 | -6,344,315 |
| Harwich | 8,102,885 | 46,141,341 | +38,038,456 |
| NGO | 49,406,952 | 3,905,783 | -45,501,169 |
| Felixstowe | 24,151,891 | 26,377,926 | +2,226,035 |
| 000 | 17,880,285 | 5,160,236 | -12,720,049 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,183,195 | 11,357,837 | +1,174,642 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,500,791 | 6,988,807 | -6,511,984 |
| Oxford Airport | 12,007,716 | 6,567,984 | -5,439,732 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,056,437 | 8,736,948 | -319,489 |
| 499 | 1,796,595 | 14,596,644 | +12,800,049 |
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 | 245 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 60 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 36 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 23 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 23 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 137 |
| 2026-03 | 155 |
| 2026-02 | 134 |
| 2026-01 | 146 |
| 2025-12 | 141 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AUTOMINT LIMITED | 112 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 107 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 107 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 107 |
| APEX PERFORMANCE PARTS LIMITED | 102 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 101 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 97 |
| ZF SERVICES UK LIMITED | 92 |
| CONTINENTAL DIRECT UK LIMITED | 91 |
| UNIPART GROUP LIMITED | 90 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 177 |
| 54m+ | 156 |
| 0-1m | 92 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| Other | 40 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 63,449,320 |
| United States | 23,091,615 |
| Germany | 6,158,493 |
| China | 6,033,606 |
| Canada | 5,998,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 29,329,804 | 34,119,516 | +4,789,712 |
| United States | 12,957,288 | 10,134,327 | -2,822,961 |
| Germany | 2,550,108 | 3,608,385 | +1,058,277 |
| China | 3,487,928 | 2,545,678 | -942,250 |
| Canada | 2,105,868 | 3,892,634 | +1,786,766 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,603,374 | 2,937,635 | +334,261 |
| Ireland | 2,394,119 | 2,383,387 | -10,732 |
| France | 2,042,970 | 1,719,740 | -323,230 |
| India | 1,719,431 | 2,042,247 | +322,816 |
| Poland | 1,567,892 | 2,041,181 | +473,289 |
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 | 221,043 |
| China | 217,959 |
| Poland | 194,714 |
| Czechia | 41,744 |
| XI | 27,737 |
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 | 106,938 | 114,105 | +7,167 |
| China | 112,333 | 105,626 | -6,707 |
| Poland | 116,626 | 78,088 | -38,538 |
| Czechia | 21,289 | 20,455 | -834 |
| XI | 4,701 | 23,036 | +18,335 |
| Japan | 4,538 | 22,592 | +18,054 |
| Spain | 12,832 | 12,265 | -567 |
| Turkey | 9,084 | 11,454 | +2,370 |
| Italy | 6,053 | 6,060 | +7 |
| France | 2,819 | 3,554 | +735 |
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) | 82,234,646 |
| Air transport | 42,226,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,094,421 |
| Other | 991,595 |
| Road transport | 11,284 |
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) | 37,874,417 | 44,360,229 | +6,485,812 |
| Air transport | 21,404,486 | 20,822,314 | -582,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,595,222 | 13,499,199 | -2,096,023 |
| Other | 505,172 | 486,423 | -18,749 |
| Road transport | 10,067 | 1,217 | -8,850 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 75,537,690 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,437,388 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,356,669 |
| Southampton | 9,473,003 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,524,513 |
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 | 34,359,710 | 41,177,980 | +6,818,270 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,938,946 | 9,498,442 | +1,559,496 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,147,651 | 4,209,018 | -2,938,633 |
| Southampton | 5,737,483 | 3,735,520 | -2,001,963 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,705,538 | 4,818,975 | +1,113,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,713,070 | 3,690,874 | -1,022,196 |
| ZLC | 1,710,499 | 3,578,312 | +1,867,813 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,288,548 | 1,830,379 | +541,831 |
| Holyhead | 1,337,161 | 1,596,292 | +259,131 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,452,178 | 1,250,853 | -201,325 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87088035
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Parts of suspension systems designed to absorb shocks and vibrations