Import/export HS code 87088091: Forged steel suspension parts
Suspension components made from closed-die forged steel
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,829,644 |
| Germany | 3,007,396 |
| Turkey | 1,802,487 |
| Spain | 1,638,076 |
| Belgium | 941,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,982,319 | 1,847,325 | -7,134,994 |
| Germany | 1,662,616 | 1,344,780 | -317,836 |
| Turkey | 960,543 | 841,944 | -118,599 |
| Spain | 949,755 | 688,321 | -261,434 |
| Belgium | 627,774 | 314,019 | -313,755 |
| Poland | 558,843 | 149,197 | -409,646 |
| China | 55,495 | 72,511 | +17,016 |
| Sweden | 54,614 | 22,219 | -32,395 |
| Czechia | 35,889 | 18,267 | -17,622 |
| Netherlands | 38,917 | 3,106 | -35,811 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,651,336 |
| Turkey | 3,072,091 |
| Germany | 2,569,824 |
| Spain | 1,709,447 |
| China | 354,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 8,931,915 | 1,719,421 | -7,212,494 |
| Turkey | 1,791,660 | 1,280,431 | -511,229 |
| Germany | 1,514,451 | 1,055,373 | -459,078 |
| Spain | 1,016,712 | 692,735 | -323,977 |
| China | 123,327 | 231,376 | +108,049 |
| Poland | 329,772 | 0 | -329,772 |
| Mexico | 68,821 | 218,816 | +149,995 |
| Slovakia | 96,835 | 100,658 | +3,823 |
| Sweden | 50,557 | 19,218 | -31,339 |
| United Kingdom | 40,541 | 28,872 | -11,669 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
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 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 17,112,627 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,893,609 |
| Air transport | 425,305 |
| Road transport | 28,839 |
| Other | 26,830 |
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) | 12,753,986 | 4,358,641 | -8,395,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,054,155 | 839,454 | -214,701 |
| Air transport | 178,182 | 247,123 | +68,941 |
| Road transport | 28,839 | 0 | -28,839 |
| Other | 14,052 | 12,778 | -1,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,143,402 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,705,785 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,461,806 |
| Felixstowe | 1,463,979 |
| Dover | 736,959 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 8,529,999 | 1,613,403 | -6,916,596 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,784,275 | 921,510 | -862,765 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,435,356 | 1,026,450 | -408,906 |
| Felixstowe | 819,807 | 644,172 | -175,635 |
| Dover | 335,041 | 401,918 | +66,877 |
| Thamesport | 207,394 | 280,264 | +72,870 |
| Killingholme | 464,725 | 5,028 | -459,697 |
| East Midlands Airport | 112,175 | 129,870 | +17,695 |
| Hull | 62,413 | 101,937 | +39,524 |
| Poole | 0 | 116,140 | +116,140 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 92 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET UK LIMITED | 73 |
| FAI AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 60 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| BROSE LIMITED | 45 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 43 |
| IBC VEHICLES LIMITED | 39 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 37 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 35 |
| RTG AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 2,201,950 |
| Germany | 1,123,079 |
| Sweden | 1,000,606 |
| United States | 456,967 |
| Poland | 212,125 |
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 | 1,161,766 | 1,040,184 | -121,582 |
| Germany | 580,031 | 543,048 | -36,983 |
| Sweden | 532,672 | 467,934 | -64,738 |
| United States | 283,231 | 173,736 | -109,495 |
| Poland | 103,948 | 108,177 | +4,229 |
| Australia | 160,984 | 37,266 | -123,718 |
| Spain | 105,989 | 73,622 | -32,367 |
| France | 136,059 | 23,510 | -112,549 |
| Ireland | 91,441 | 58,395 | -33,046 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,602 | 128,174 | +115,572 |
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 | 24,186 |
| China | 8,468 |
| Germany | 801 |
| Turkey | 616 |
| India | 44 |
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 | 24,186 | 0 | -24,186 |
| China | 5,262 | 3,206 | -2,056 |
| Germany | 801 | 0 | -801 |
| Turkey | 555 | 61 | -494 |
| India | 44 | 0 | -44 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,996,127 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,744,830 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 776,411 |
| Other | 53,152 |
| Road transport | 1,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,192,448 | 1,803,679 | -388,769 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 895,935 | 848,895 | -47,040 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 447,742 | 328,669 | -119,073 |
| Other | 40,974 | 12,178 | -28,796 |
| Road transport | 1,618 | 0 | -1,618 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 2,464,605 |
| East Midlands Airport | 865,269 |
| Immingham Docks | 787,431 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 747,276 |
| ZLC | 381,057 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,255,441 | 1,209,164 | -46,277 |
| East Midlands Airport | 630,979 | 234,290 | -396,689 |
| Immingham Docks | 285,969 | 501,462 | +215,493 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 458,760 | 288,516 | -170,244 |
| ZLC | 180,543 | 200,514 | +19,971 |
| Felixstowe | 183,215 | 148,758 | -34,457 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,145 | 136,269 | +87,124 |
| Southampton | 127,926 | 15,037 | -112,889 |
| London Gateway Port | 92,329 | 32,583 | -59,746 |
| Harwich | 42,587 | 51,502 | +8,915 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87088091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Suspension components made from closed-die forged steel