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 | 177,901,188 |
| Netherlands | 44,712,285 |
| Romania | 42,610,205 |
| Poland | 40,400,630 |
| China | 31,158,121 |
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 | 103,693,556 | 74,207,632 | -29,485,924 |
| Netherlands | 24,978,125 | 19,734,160 | -5,243,965 |
| Romania | 25,809,230 | 16,800,975 | -9,008,255 |
| Poland | 25,200,030 | 15,200,600 | -9,999,430 |
| China | 18,703,281 | 12,454,840 | -6,248,441 |
| Belgium | 17,004,658 | 11,653,717 | -5,350,941 |
| Czechia | 10,023,161 | 8,200,881 | -1,822,280 |
| Spain | 8,517,759 | 4,052,465 | -4,465,294 |
| Mexico | 5,030,104 | 5,791,690 | +761,586 |
| Italy | 3,312,399 | 3,105,559 | -206,840 |
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 | 159,014,061 |
| Czechia | 50,543,438 |
| Romania | 47,827,417 |
| Poland | 47,037,036 |
| China | 38,370,257 |
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 | 93,537,005 | 65,477,056 | -28,059,949 |
| Czechia | 27,702,865 | 22,840,573 | -4,862,292 |
| Romania | 28,482,829 | 19,344,588 | -9,138,241 |
| Poland | 29,646,836 | 17,390,200 | -12,256,636 |
| China | 22,133,939 | 16,236,318 | -5,897,621 |
| Spain | 17,438,266 | 10,469,976 | -6,968,290 |
| Mexico | 5,463,071 | 6,361,921 | +898,850 |
| Belgium | 6,052,596 | 4,455,996 | -1,596,600 |
| Turkey | 3,423,285 | 2,739,424 | -683,861 |
| Slovakia | 2,782,243 | 2,361,444 | -420,799 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 46 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 42 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 39 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 26 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 22 |
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 | 31 | 35 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 37 | 26 | -11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 29 | 25 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 | 20 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Essex | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 9 | -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) | 245,839,827 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,744,867 |
| Rail transport | 53,789,093 |
| Air transport | 47,865,589 |
| Other | 28,232,099 |
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) | 133,712,319 | 112,127,508 | -21,584,811 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,033,584 | 31,711,283 | +4,677,699 |
| Rail transport | 41,198,001 | 12,591,092 | -28,606,909 |
| Air transport | 29,714,948 | 18,150,641 | -11,564,307 |
| Other | 20,941,442 | 7,290,657 | -13,650,785 |
| Road transport | 2,500,292 | 928,641 | -1,571,651 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 96,528,194 |
| NGO | 53,789,093 |
| Felixstowe | 43,821,097 |
| Harwich | 43,535,813 |
| 000 | 28,232,099 |
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 | 57,415,918 | 39,112,276 | -18,303,642 |
| NGO | 41,198,001 | 12,591,092 | -28,606,909 |
| Felixstowe | 31,115,898 | 12,705,199 | -18,410,699 |
| Harwich | 7,428,960 | 36,106,853 | +28,677,893 |
| 000 | 20,941,442 | 7,290,657 | -13,650,785 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,047,760 | 6,127,909 | -8,919,851 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,406,673 | 9,203,705 | -2,202,968 |
| Oxford Airport | 12,368,349 | 5,328,247 | -7,040,102 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,864,557 | 6,830,996 | -3,033,561 |
| Southampton | 9,390,355 | 4,875,150 | -4,515,205 |
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 | 241 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 57 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 26 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 146 |
| 2025-11 | 140 |
| 2025-10 | 150 |
| 2025-09 | 146 |
| 2025-08 | 138 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AUTOMINT LIMITED | 108 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 103 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 103 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 103 |
| APEX PERFORMANCE PARTS LIMITED | 101 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 97 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 93 |
| ZF SERVICES UK LIMITED | 88 |
| CONTINENTAL DIRECT UK LIMITED | 87 |
| UNIPART GROUP LIMITED | 86 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 176 |
| 54m+ | 154 |
| 0-1m | 88 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| Other | 41 |
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 | 58,107,800 |
| United States | 22,474,584 |
| China | 6,061,556 |
| Germany | 5,065,592 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,978,268 |
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 | 28,212,319 | 29,895,481 | +1,683,162 |
| United States | 13,135,264 | 9,339,320 | -3,795,944 |
| China | 4,019,639 | 2,041,917 | -1,977,722 |
| Germany | 2,510,210 | 2,555,382 | +45,172 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,645,745 | 2,332,523 | -313,222 |
| Canada | 1,864,745 | 2,995,424 | +1,130,679 |
| Ireland | 2,440,200 | 2,033,565 | -406,635 |
| France | 2,100,055 | 1,481,617 | -618,438 |
| Poland | 923,901 | 2,586,875 | +1,662,974 |
| India | 1,517,208 | 1,607,819 | +90,611 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 202,668 |
| Germany | 202,293 |
| Poland | 172,638 |
| Czechia | 36,116 |
| Spain | 20,637 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 110,797 | 91,871 | -18,926 |
| Germany | 97,083 | 105,210 | +8,127 |
| Poland | 105,030 | 67,608 | -37,422 |
| Czechia | 20,894 | 15,222 | -5,672 |
| Spain | 12,175 | 8,462 | -3,713 |
| XI | 5,047 | 15,082 | +10,035 |
| Turkey | 7,988 | 8,415 | +427 |
| Italy | 6,240 | 4,865 | -1,375 |
| Japan | 4,717 | 1,704 | -3,013 |
| Netherlands | 3,724 | 1,085 | -2,639 |
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) | 75,360,378 |
| Air transport | 39,013,737 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,284,419 |
| Other | 877,369 |
| Road transport | 43,043 |
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) | 36,673,856 | 38,686,522 | +2,012,666 |
| Air transport | 21,639,782 | 17,373,955 | -4,265,827 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,750,902 | 11,533,517 | -4,217,385 |
| Other | 487,327 | 390,042 | -97,285 |
| Road transport | 41,826 | 1,217 | -40,609 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,946,963 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,674,752 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,866,658 |
| Southampton | 9,380,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,730,897 |
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 | 31,965,823 | 35,981,140 | +4,015,317 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,891,284 | 7,783,468 | -107,816 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,657,448 | 4,209,210 | -3,448,238 |
| Southampton | 5,778,111 | 3,601,940 | -2,176,171 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,557,596 | 3,173,301 | -1,384,295 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,472,604 | 3,811,860 | +339,256 |
| ZLC | 1,704,015 | 2,428,709 | +724,694 |
| Holyhead | 1,407,726 | 1,355,001 | -52,725 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,574,508 | 1,095,177 | -479,331 |
| Dover | 1,957,646 | 502,540 | -1,455,106 |
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