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 | 9,092,113 |
| Germany | 2,963,683 |
| Turkey | 1,944,076 |
| Spain | 1,835,317 |
| Belgium | 881,980 |
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 | 6,694,001 | 2,398,112 | -4,295,889 |
| Germany | 1,763,210 | 1,200,473 | -562,737 |
| Turkey | 998,922 | 945,154 | -53,768 |
| Spain | 944,183 | 891,134 | -53,049 |
| Belgium | 523,360 | 358,620 | -164,740 |
| Poland | 196,087 | 171,987 | -24,100 |
| Slovakia | 10,238 | 145,052 | +134,814 |
| China | 50,349 | 89,278 | +38,929 |
| Czechia | 30,920 | 32,653 | +1,733 |
| Sweden | 42,524 | 19,487 | -23,037 |
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 | 8,706,012 |
| Turkey | 3,142,494 |
| Germany | 2,468,163 |
| Spain | 1,892,667 |
| China | 635,416 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,658,005 | 2,048,007 | -4,609,998 |
| Turkey | 1,704,966 | 1,437,528 | -267,438 |
| Germany | 1,492,988 | 975,175 | -517,813 |
| Spain | 999,280 | 893,387 | -105,893 |
| China | 127,015 | 508,401 | +381,386 |
| Mexico | 170,300 | 145,902 | -24,398 |
| Slovakia | 104,857 | 185,920 | +81,063 |
| United Kingdom | 33,154 | 37,945 | +4,791 |
| Sweden | 42,288 | 15,561 | -26,727 |
| Italy | 8,152 | 31,533 | +23,381 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 3 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
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) | 14,973,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,328,476 |
| Air transport | 464,567 |
| Other | 33,757 |
| Road transport | 18,520 |
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) | 9,954,444 | 5,019,420 | -4,935,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,199,484 | 1,128,992 | -70,492 |
| Air transport | 220,701 | 243,866 | +23,165 |
| Other | 18,162 | 15,595 | -2,567 |
| Road transport | 18,520 | 0 | -18,520 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,321,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,555,141 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,459,417 |
| Felixstowe | 1,431,460 |
| Dover | 867,490 |
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 | 6,152,000 | 2,169,822 | -3,982,178 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,631,121 | 924,020 | -707,101 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,578,489 | 880,928 | -697,561 |
| Felixstowe | 813,886 | 617,574 | -196,312 |
| Dover | 357,188 | 510,302 | +153,114 |
| Thamesport | 247,881 | 420,871 | +172,990 |
| Poole | 0 | 281,219 | +281,219 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,096 | 114,311 | -23,785 |
| Killingholme | 155,215 | 48,041 | -107,174 |
| Hull | 55,469 | 97,315 | +41,846 |
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
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
4 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
3 |
|
Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 17 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 97 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET UK LIMITED | 78 |
| FAI AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 60 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| BROSE LIMITED | 50 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 48 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 41 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 40 |
| IBC VEHICLES LIMITED | 39 |
| 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 | 29 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 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 | 2,228,737 |
| Germany | 1,263,601 |
| Sweden | 966,084 |
| United States | 454,996 |
| Ireland | 211,778 |
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 | 1,540,473 | 688,264 | -852,209 |
| Germany | 600,187 | 663,414 | +63,227 |
| Sweden | 556,970 | 409,114 | -147,856 |
| United States | 243,941 | 211,055 | -32,886 |
| Ireland | 92,451 | 119,327 | +26,876 |
| Spain | 82,100 | 101,750 | +19,650 |
| Poland | 43,888 | 119,707 | +75,819 |
| France | 126,167 | 36,000 | -90,167 |
| Japan | 9,391 | 145,660 | +136,269 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,878 | 139,844 | +133,966 |
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 | 26,575 |
| China | 9,273 |
| Germany | 801 |
| Turkey | 752 |
| Mexico | 514 |
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 | 2,389 | -21,797 |
| China | 5,376 | 3,897 | -1,479 |
| Germany | 801 | 0 | -801 |
| Turkey | 541 | 211 | -330 |
| Mexico | 0 | 514 | +514 |
| Italy | 0 | 298 | +298 |
| 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 | 4,060,467 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,907,924 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 679,683 |
| Other | 61,654 |
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 | 2,369,352 | 1,691,115 | -678,237 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 937,922 | 970,002 | +32,080 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 362,978 | 316,705 | -46,273 |
| Other | 39,972 | 21,682 | -18,290 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 2,486,827 |
| Immingham Docks | 884,711 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 813,521 |
| East Midlands Airport | 713,086 |
| ZLC | 479,217 |
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 | 1,679,394 | 807,433 | -871,961 |
| Immingham Docks | 436,757 | 447,954 | +11,197 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 434,427 | 379,094 | -55,333 |
| East Midlands Airport | 434,196 | 278,890 | -155,306 |
| ZLC | 161,962 | 317,255 | +155,293 |
| Felixstowe | 183,215 | 151,322 | -31,893 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 60,317 | 177,038 | +116,721 |
| Holyhead | 34,975 | 95,620 | +60,645 |
| London Gateway Port | 78,887 | 35,096 | -43,791 |
| Portsmouth | 13,824 | 88,146 | +74,322 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87088091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Suspension components made from closed-die forged steel