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 | 78,823,086 |
| Netherlands | 11,470,925 |
| Czechia | 11,299,022 |
| Germany | 11,279,021 |
| Belgium | 7,417,825 |
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 | 48,747,697 | 30,075,389 | -18,672,308 |
| Netherlands | 4,828,425 | 6,642,500 | +1,814,075 |
| Czechia | 5,928,162 | 5,370,860 | -557,302 |
| Germany | 5,969,971 | 5,309,050 | -660,921 |
| Belgium | 4,359,019 | 3,058,806 | -1,300,213 |
| Italy | 3,970,785 | 2,994,619 | -976,166 |
| France | 4,396,417 | 2,126,954 | -2,269,463 |
| China | 3,271,537 | 3,149,797 | -121,740 |
| Spain | 2,627,638 | 1,560,598 | -1,067,040 |
| Turkey | 1,674,831 | 1,667,160 | -7,671 |
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 | 79,070,225 |
| Czechia | 13,863,313 |
| Hungary | 13,755,096 |
| Germany | 10,498,749 |
| Spain | 7,073,416 |
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 | 48,823,860 | 30,246,365 | -18,577,495 |
| Czechia | 7,216,754 | 6,646,559 | -570,195 |
| Hungary | 6,759,866 | 6,995,230 | +235,364 |
| Germany | 5,455,866 | 5,042,883 | -412,983 |
| Spain | 3,870,986 | 3,202,430 | -668,556 |
| Italy | 3,958,349 | 2,967,868 | -990,481 |
| China | 3,333,166 | 3,279,714 | -53,452 |
| France | 3,895,304 | 1,445,041 | -2,450,263 |
| Turkey | 1,769,517 | 1,732,371 | -37,146 |
| Romania | 1,392,553 | 1,383,225 | -9,328 |
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 | 22 |
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 21 | 14 | -7 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 6 | +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) | 107,938,808 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,810,365 |
| Rail transport | 9,838,970 |
| Air transport | 8,663,761 |
| Other | 7,777,709 |
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) | 64,585,163 | 43,353,645 | -21,231,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,423,445 | 10,386,920 | +4,963,475 |
| Rail transport | 4,669,651 | 5,169,319 | +499,668 |
| Air transport | 4,153,133 | 4,510,628 | +357,495 |
| Other | 6,149,991 | 1,627,718 | -4,522,273 |
| Road transport | 3,953,069 | 0 | -3,953,069 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 86,131,692 |
| NGO | 9,838,970 |
| 499 | 9,167,488 |
| 000 | 7,777,709 |
| Felixstowe | 6,119,141 |
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 | 51,527,316 | 34,604,376 | -16,922,940 |
| NGO | 4,669,651 | 5,169,319 | +499,668 |
| 499 | 3,940,599 | 5,226,889 | +1,286,290 |
| 000 | 6,149,991 | 1,627,718 | -4,522,273 |
| Felixstowe | 4,667,200 | 1,451,941 | -3,215,259 |
| Oxford Airport | 2,775,508 | 2,751,956 | -23,552 |
| Harwich | 2,232,122 | 2,493,984 | +261,862 |
| Hull | 2,375,086 | 2,199,449 | -175,637 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,931,663 | 559,271 | -2,372,392 |
| London Gateway Port | 279,599 | 2,619,952 | +2,340,353 |
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 | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 39 |
| 2026-03 | 35 |
| 2026-02 | 39 |
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-12 | 45 |
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 | 57 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| 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 | 5,168,440 |
| Spain | 3,042,129 |
| United States | 1,817,597 |
| Israel | 1,073,506 |
| Italy | 903,800 |
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 | 4,861,837 | 306,603 | -4,555,234 |
| Spain | 2,981,615 | 60,514 | -2,921,101 |
| United States | 1,203,466 | 614,131 | -589,335 |
| Israel | 681,341 | 392,165 | -289,176 |
| Italy | 730,038 | 173,762 | -556,276 |
| Netherlands | 181,231 | 618,033 | +436,802 |
| Germany | 241,898 | 449,818 | +207,920 |
| United Arab Emirates | 226,128 | 331,850 | +105,722 |
| Belgium | 469,037 | 50,741 | -418,296 |
| Ireland | 207,929 | 272,905 | +64,976 |
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 | 20,492 |
| Spain | 7,159 |
| Turkey | 6,176 |
| Germany | 4,780 |
| India | 2,249 |
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 | 12,329 | 8,163 | -4,166 |
| Spain | 1,222 | 5,937 | +4,715 |
| Turkey | 4,096 | 2,080 | -2,016 |
| Germany | 243 | 4,537 | +4,294 |
| India | 1,277 | 972 | -305 |
| Czechia | 1,336 | 418 | -918 |
| France | 740 | 535 | -205 |
| 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) | 12,269,728 |
| Air transport | 3,904,115 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,975,978 |
| Other | 55,859 |
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) | 10,008,033 | 2,261,695 | -7,746,338 |
| Air transport | 1,946,173 | 1,957,942 | +11,769 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,122,097 | 853,881 | -1,268,216 |
| Other | 31,380 | 24,479 | -6,901 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,847,538 |
| Portsmouth | 2,415,542 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,082,341 |
| East Midlands Airport | 936,697 |
| Southampton | 831,668 |
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 | 6,973,267 | 1,874,271 | -5,098,996 |
| Portsmouth | 2,414,668 | 874 | -2,413,794 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,142,048 | 940,293 | -201,755 |
| East Midlands Airport | 477,798 | 458,899 | -18,899 |
| Southampton | 563,748 | 267,920 | -295,828 |
| London Gateway Port | 321,092 | 330,723 | +9,631 |
| ZLC | 85,408 | 432,417 | +347,009 |
| Immingham Docks | 401,197 | 115,599 | -285,598 |
| Liverpool Docks | 366,223 | 84,014 | -282,209 |
| Holyhead | 149,745 | 238,801 | +89,056 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87088055
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Components used to stabilize vehicles and improve handling