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 | 10,571,112 |
| Germany | 3,115,115 |
| Turkey | 2,031,085 |
| Spain | 1,933,741 |
| Belgium | 957,217 |
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 | 8,110,446 | 2,460,666 | -5,649,780 |
| Germany | 1,681,245 | 1,433,870 | -247,375 |
| Turkey | 944,114 | 1,086,971 | +142,857 |
| Spain | 961,077 | 972,664 | +11,587 |
| Belgium | 574,166 | 383,051 | -191,115 |
| Poland | 281,380 | 189,283 | -92,097 |
| China | 54,603 | 78,674 | +24,071 |
| Sweden | 57,346 | 19,487 | -37,859 |
| Czechia | 35,484 | 27,890 | -7,594 |
| United States | 20,644 | 31,979 | +11,335 |
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 | 10,199,857 |
| Turkey | 3,354,337 |
| Germany | 2,630,759 |
| Spain | 1,998,590 |
| China | 551,397 |
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 | 8,076,086 | 2,123,771 | -5,952,315 |
| Turkey | 1,724,177 | 1,630,160 | -94,017 |
| Germany | 1,497,335 | 1,133,424 | -363,911 |
| Spain | 1,022,703 | 975,887 | -46,816 |
| China | 122,951 | 428,446 | +305,495 |
| Mexico | 91,236 | 217,794 | +126,558 |
| Slovakia | 91,863 | 139,261 | +47,398 |
| United Kingdom | 40,541 | 37,945 | -2,596 |
| Sweden | 53,289 | 16,486 | -36,803 |
| Poland | 53,432 | 0 | -53,432 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +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) | 16,902,735 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,283,917 |
| Air transport | 472,586 |
| Other | 33,409 |
| Road transport | 23,678 |
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) | 11,496,402 | 5,406,333 | -6,090,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,112,296 | 1,171,621 | +59,325 |
| Air transport | 190,102 | 282,484 | +92,382 |
| Other | 15,434 | 17,975 | +2,541 |
| Road transport | 23,678 | 0 | -23,678 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,808,754 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,771,824 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,664,239 |
| Felixstowe | 1,559,280 |
| Dover | 778,685 |
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 | 7,650,913 | 2,157,841 | -5,493,072 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,752,252 | 1,019,572 | -732,680 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,471,720 | 1,192,519 | -279,201 |
| Felixstowe | 803,378 | 755,902 | -47,476 |
| Dover | 322,934 | 455,751 | +132,817 |
| Thamesport | 208,888 | 439,858 | +230,970 |
| East Midlands Airport | 122,933 | 138,567 | +15,634 |
| Poole | 0 | 235,077 | +235,077 |
| Killingholme | 188,385 | 40,643 | -147,742 |
| Hull | 46,718 | 121,718 | +75,000 |
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 | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 96 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET UK LIMITED | 77 |
| FAI AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 60 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| BROSE LIMITED | 49 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 47 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 40 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 39 |
| 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+ | 26 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | 2,292,188 |
| Germany | 1,312,697 |
| Sweden | 1,038,414 |
| United States | 514,632 |
| Poland | 237,916 |
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 | 1,317,679 | 974,509 | -343,170 |
| Germany | 596,974 | 715,723 | +118,749 |
| Sweden | 571,374 | 467,040 | -104,334 |
| United States | 277,762 | 236,870 | -40,892 |
| Poland | 102,869 | 135,047 | +32,178 |
| Ireland | 93,748 | 117,090 | +23,342 |
| Australia | 157,429 | 46,428 | -111,001 |
| Spain | 92,675 | 94,038 | +1,363 |
| France | 124,314 | 36,928 | -87,386 |
| Japan | 9,391 | 145,660 | +136,269 |
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 | 9,674 |
| Germany | 801 |
| Turkey | 715 |
| 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 | 0 | -24,186 |
| China | 5,166 | 4,508 | -658 |
| Germany | 801 | 0 | -801 |
| Turkey | 540 | 175 | -365 |
| 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 | 4,364,122 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,959,565 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 858,256 |
| Other | 61,469 |
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 | 2,358,829 | 2,005,293 | -353,536 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 892,331 | 1,067,234 | +174,903 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 493,492 | 364,764 | -128,728 |
| Other | 40,392 | 21,077 | -19,315 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 2,573,953 |
| East Midlands Airport | 903,898 |
| Immingham Docks | 902,436 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 857,500 |
| ZLC | 458,235 |
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 | 1,421,673 | 1,152,280 | -269,393 |
| East Midlands Airport | 639,838 | 264,060 | -375,778 |
| Immingham Docks | 348,331 | 554,105 | +205,774 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 450,312 | 407,188 | -43,124 |
| ZLC | 159,065 | 299,170 | +140,105 |
| Felixstowe | 183,215 | 151,322 | -31,893 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,187 | 162,950 | +109,763 |
| Southampton | 122,627 | 15,037 | -107,590 |
| Holyhead | 35,926 | 93,966 | +58,040 |
| London Gateway Port | 92,329 | 37,352 | -54,977 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87088091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Suspension components made from closed-die forged steel