Import/export HS code 87149130: Motorcycle front forks
Front forks for motorcycles, used for steering and suspension
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,151,950 |
| Taiwan | 3,597,052 |
| Netherlands | 687,703 |
| Germany | 404,926 |
| Italy | 323,983 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,589,495 | 1,562,455 | -1,027,040 |
| Taiwan | 2,041,015 | 1,556,037 | -484,978 |
| Netherlands | 355,392 | 332,311 | -23,081 |
| Germany | 336,639 | 68,287 | -268,352 |
| Italy | 121,771 | 202,212 | +80,441 |
| United States | 172,275 | 46,200 | -126,075 |
| France | 17,817 | 36,617 | +18,800 |
| Turkey | 0 | 44,703 | +44,703 |
| Canada | 41,912 | 0 | -41,912 |
| Viet Nam | 17,958 | 8,838 | -9,120 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,563,039 |
| Taiwan | 4,428,349 |
| Italy | 236,767 |
| United States | 92,125 |
| Viet Nam | 88,235 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,822,833 | 1,740,206 | -1,082,627 |
| Taiwan | 2,620,757 | 1,807,592 | -813,165 |
| Italy | 66,815 | 169,952 | +103,137 |
| United States | 67,749 | 24,376 | -43,373 |
| Viet Nam | 78,422 | 9,813 | -68,609 |
| Germany | 26,624 | 47,015 | +20,391 |
| Turkey | 0 | 44,703 | +44,703 |
| Netherlands | 16,286 | 14,938 | -1,348 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 21,831 | +21,831 |
| Canada | 20,198 | 0 | -20,198 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Lancashire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 6 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Kent | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West of England | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,032,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,393,551 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 996,783 |
| Other | 258,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,104,504 | 1,927,853 | -1,176,651 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,980,339 | 1,413,212 | -567,127 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 527,249 | 469,534 | -57,715 |
| Other | 158,147 | 100,341 | -57,806 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,128,746 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,036,629 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,000,273 |
| Southampton | 957,581 |
| Manchester Airport | 632,348 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,257,869 | 870,877 | -386,992 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,314,746 | 721,883 | -592,863 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,272,988 | 727,285 | -545,703 |
| Southampton | 585,838 | 371,743 | -214,095 |
| Manchester Airport | 339,048 | 293,300 | -45,748 |
| Immingham Docks | 249,560 | 217,105 | -32,455 |
| 000 | 158,147 | 100,341 | -57,806 |
| East Midlands Airport | 83,173 | 163,339 | +80,166 |
| London Gateway Port | 92,585 | 136,330 | +43,745 |
| Thamesport | 196,134 | 27,766 | -168,368 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 23 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CYCLESPORT NORTH LIMITED | 110 |
| BROMPTON BICYCLE LIMITED | 106 |
| UPGRADE BIKES LIMITED | 100 |
| DOLAN BIKES LTD | 92 |
| PLANET X LTD | 85 |
| VOVOS REALISATIONS 2026 LIMITED | 80 |
| SADDLEBACK LIMITED | 72 |
| ZYRO LIMITED | 71 |
| ISON DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 66 |
| SILVERFISH UK LIMITED | 62 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 396,349 |
| Japan | 223,275 |
| Germany | 178,000 |
| Switzerland | 54,156 |
| Netherlands | 51,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 184,246 | 212,103 | +27,857 |
| Japan | 216,792 | 6,483 | -210,309 |
| Germany | 141,319 | 36,681 | -104,638 |
| Switzerland | 23,463 | 30,693 | +7,230 |
| Netherlands | 41,061 | 10,017 | -31,044 |
| France | 15,858 | 20,229 | +4,371 |
| Italy | 10,760 | 23,264 | +12,504 |
| Thailand | 0 | 32,085 | +32,085 |
| Canada | 18,236 | 12,688 | -5,548 |
| Ireland | 16,884 | 10,268 | -6,616 |
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 | 125 |
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 | 125 | 0 | -125 |
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 | 978,887 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,863 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 118,492 |
| Road transport | 3,142 |
| Other | 125 |
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 | 580,265 | 398,622 | -181,643 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 149,142 | 53,721 | -95,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,990 | 60,502 | +2,512 |
| Road transport | 3,142 | 0 | -3,142 |
| Other | 125 | 0 | -125 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 530,632 |
| London Stansted Airport | 213,544 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 132,219 |
| ZLC | 126,444 |
| Southampton | 113,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 264,500 | 266,132 | +1,632 |
| London Stansted Airport | 204,407 | 9,137 | -195,270 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,328 | 30,891 | -70,437 |
| ZLC | 83,508 | 42,936 | -40,572 |
| Southampton | 53,944 | 59,492 | +5,548 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,380 | 80,417 | +54,037 |
| Dover | 13,976 | 15,013 | +1,037 |
| Harwich | 25,160 | 0 | -25,160 |
| Holyhead | 8,678 | 4,507 | -4,171 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,046 | 0 | -4,046 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87149130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Front forks for motorcycles, used for steering and suspension