Import/export HS code 87088055: Anti-roll bars and torsion bars
Components used to stabilize vehicles and improve handling
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 68,477,097 |
| Germany | 10,025,926 |
| Czechia | 9,782,160 |
| Netherlands | 9,390,260 |
| Belgium | 7,240,882 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 48,023,493 | 20,453,604 | -27,569,889 |
| Germany | 6,225,509 | 3,800,417 | -2,425,092 |
| Czechia | 5,996,828 | 3,785,332 | -2,211,496 |
| Netherlands | 4,861,827 | 4,528,433 | -333,394 |
| Belgium | 4,648,858 | 2,592,024 | -2,056,834 |
| Italy | 3,983,770 | 2,423,704 | -1,560,066 |
| France | 4,629,166 | 1,599,442 | -3,029,724 |
| China | 3,234,666 | 2,647,101 | -587,565 |
| Spain | 2,869,116 | 1,203,656 | -1,665,460 |
| Turkey | 1,593,586 | 1,283,228 | -310,358 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Slovakia | 68,724,236 |
| Czechia | 12,116,534 |
| Hungary | 12,058,730 |
| Germany | 9,460,455 |
| Italy | 6,367,443 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | 48,099,656 | 20,624,580 | -27,475,076 |
| Czechia | 7,361,235 | 4,755,299 | -2,605,936 |
| Hungary | 7,061,251 | 4,997,479 | -2,063,772 |
| Germany | 5,732,644 | 3,727,811 | -2,004,833 |
| Italy | 3,972,853 | 2,394,590 | -1,578,263 |
| Spain | 3,960,388 | 2,320,768 | -1,639,620 |
| China | 3,301,496 | 2,756,126 | -545,370 |
| France | 4,204,839 | 1,018,883 | -3,185,956 |
| Turkey | 1,687,950 | 1,345,212 | -342,738 |
| Romania | 1,352,721 | 1,010,207 | -342,514 |
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 | 23 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
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 | 20 | 17 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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) | 92,609,432 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,343,904 |
| Other | 8,466,811 |
| Rail transport | 7,815,472 |
| Road transport | 7,490,004 |
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) | 61,244,869 | 31,364,563 | -29,880,306 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,291,706 | 7,052,198 | +1,760,492 |
| Other | 6,529,065 | 1,937,746 | -4,591,319 |
| Rail transport | 4,655,522 | 3,159,950 | -1,495,572 |
| Road transport | 7,490,004 | 0 | -7,490,004 |
| Air transport | 4,062,344 | 3,087,313 | -975,031 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 72,605,473 |
| 499 | 10,409,632 |
| 000 | 8,466,811 |
| NGO | 7,815,472 |
| Felixstowe | 5,948,353 |
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 | 47,718,239 | 24,887,234 | -22,831,005 |
| 499 | 7,477,534 | 2,932,098 | -4,545,436 |
| 000 | 6,529,065 | 1,937,746 | -4,591,319 |
| NGO | 4,655,522 | 3,159,950 | -1,495,572 |
| Felixstowe | 4,649,769 | 1,298,584 | -3,351,185 |
| Oxford Airport | 2,670,150 | 1,986,442 | -683,708 |
| Hull | 2,374,650 | 1,730,574 | -644,076 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,127,371 | 471,907 | -2,655,464 |
| Harwich | 2,282,301 | 1,180,856 | -1,101,445 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,835 | 2,176,429 | +2,003,594 |
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 | 85 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 25 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 12 |
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 11 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-11 | 42 |
| 2025-10 | 49 |
| 2025-09 | 52 |
| 2025-08 | 46 |
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+ | 65 |
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
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 | 5,573,808 |
| Spain | 3,300,560 |
| United States | 1,720,241 |
| Israel | 979,275 |
| Italy | 920,853 |
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 | 5,302,459 | 271,349 | -5,031,110 |
| Spain | 3,256,100 | 44,460 | -3,211,640 |
| United States | 1,263,519 | 456,722 | -806,797 |
| Israel | 658,781 | 320,494 | -338,287 |
| Italy | 796,703 | 124,150 | -672,553 |
| Belgium | 550,685 | 47,760 | -502,925 |
| Netherlands | 170,594 | 405,195 | +234,601 |
| United Arab Emirates | 239,229 | 226,830 | -12,399 |
| Sweden | 439,451 | 4,807 | -434,644 |
| China | 317,812 | 122,869 | -194,943 |
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 | 18,631 |
| Turkey | 6,188 |
| Germany | 4,684 |
| Spain | 4,405 |
| India | 1,851 |
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 | 12,592 | 6,039 | -6,553 |
| Turkey | 4,286 | 1,902 | -2,384 |
| Germany | 243 | 4,441 | +4,198 |
| Spain | 944 | 3,461 | +2,517 |
| India | 850 | 1,001 | +151 |
| Czechia | 803 | 744 | -59 |
| France | 777 | 535 | -242 |
| Ireland | 1,236 | 0 | -1,236 |
| Mexico | 963 | 0 | -963 |
| XI | 529 | 16 | -513 |
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) | 12,203,103 |
| Air transport | 3,294,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,034,117 |
| Other | 51,407 |
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) | 10,656,789 | 1,546,314 | -9,110,475 |
| Air transport | 1,954,962 | 1,339,112 | -615,850 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,469,182 | 564,935 | -1,904,247 |
| Other | 31,693 | 19,714 | -11,979 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,777,003 |
| Portsmouth | 2,640,380 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,858,511 |
| East Midlands Airport | 864,263 |
| Southampton | 695,627 |
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 | 7,488,117 | 1,288,886 | -6,199,231 |
| Portsmouth | 2,640,380 | 0 | -2,640,380 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,148,846 | 709,665 | -439,181 |
| East Midlands Airport | 457,445 | 406,818 | -50,627 |
| Southampton | 510,082 | 185,545 | -324,537 |
| Immingham Docks | 579,781 | 91,134 | -488,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 386,978 | 175,794 | -211,184 |
| Liverpool Docks | 351,938 | 81,512 | -270,426 |
| Poole | 324,407 | 0 | -324,407 |
| Felixstowe | 274,676 | 32,491 | -242,185 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87088055
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Components used to stabilize vehicles and improve handling