Import/export HS code 8716: Trailers and non-motorized vehicles
Covers trailers, semi-trailers, and other non-powered vehicles, along with their parts
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 523,736,281 |
| China | 304,615,549 |
| France | 158,051,571 |
| Netherlands | 154,122,901 |
| United States | 117,801,530 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 253,504,641 | 270,231,640 | +16,726,999 |
| China | 151,367,247 | 153,248,302 | +1,881,055 |
| France | 66,407,813 | 91,643,758 | +25,235,945 |
| Netherlands | 76,001,538 | 78,121,363 | +2,119,825 |
| United States | 32,647,502 | 85,154,028 | +52,506,526 |
| Poland | 46,133,821 | 65,703,898 | +19,570,077 |
| Ireland | 49,756,510 | 47,892,023 | -1,864,487 |
| Belgium | 35,171,732 | 42,724,560 | +7,552,828 |
| Spain | 25,338,235 | 34,210,426 | +8,872,191 |
| South Korea | 30,012,909 | 15,026,344 | -14,986,565 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 471,974,167 |
| China | 324,268,058 |
| United States | 202,850,385 |
| France | 141,690,125 |
| Poland | 120,132,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 225,972,532 | 246,001,635 | +20,029,103 |
| China | 160,895,683 | 163,372,375 | +2,476,692 |
| United States | 54,152,298 | 148,698,087 | +94,545,789 |
| France | 57,878,525 | 83,811,600 | +25,933,075 |
| Poland | 49,432,520 | 70,699,547 | +21,267,027 |
| Netherlands | 46,319,392 | 49,625,738 | +3,306,346 |
| Belgium | 32,432,424 | 39,088,855 | +6,656,431 |
| Spain | 24,150,207 | 35,455,534 | +11,305,327 |
| Ireland | 28,738,686 | 28,585,809 | -152,877 |
| Italy | 23,439,793 | 26,017,115 | +2,577,322 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 155 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 154 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 148 |
| Inner London - West | 145 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 117 |
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 | 119 | 109 | -10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 88 | 119 | +31 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 105 | 112 | +7 |
| Inner London - West | 90 | 94 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 83 | 82 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 86 | 89 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 64 | 77 | +13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 63 | 67 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 66 | 70 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 65 | 64 | -1 |
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) | 1,189,244,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 577,964,470 |
| Air transport | 194,431,065 |
| Other | 57,784,767 |
| Road transport | 5,014,389 |
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) | 550,066,756 | 639,177,461 | +89,110,705 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 298,811,821 | 279,152,649 | -19,659,172 |
| Air transport | 51,761,850 | 142,669,215 | +90,907,365 |
| Other | 30,046,387 | 27,738,380 | -2,308,007 |
| Road transport | 2,567,324 | 2,447,065 | -120,259 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 0 | 271,066 | +271,066 |
| Rail transport | 65,427 | 6,901 | -58,526 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 309,411,614 |
| Dover | 296,002,862 |
| Felixstowe | 277,521,123 |
| Southampton | 148,636,982 |
| Prestwick Airport | 135,194,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 136,926,684 | 172,484,930 | +35,558,246 |
| Dover | 139,103,598 | 156,899,264 | +17,795,666 |
| Felixstowe | 148,340,405 | 129,180,718 | -19,159,687 |
| Southampton | 84,746,275 | 63,890,707 | -20,855,568 |
| Prestwick Airport | 22,245,876 | 112,948,856 | +90,702,980 |
| Harwich | 49,713,528 | 62,928,069 | +13,214,541 |
| Killingholme | 53,234,272 | 36,216,067 | -17,018,205 |
| Portsmouth | 27,115,654 | 49,950,707 | +22,835,053 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,951,393 | 45,249,424 | +29,298,031 |
| 000 | 30,046,387 | 27,738,380 | -2,308,007 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 755 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 432 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 267 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 162 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 139 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 573 |
| 2026-03 | 596 |
| 2026-02 | 555 |
| 2026-01 | 503 |
| 2025-12 | 492 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PALLETOWER (G.B.) LIMITED | 124 |
| EUROPEAN BRAKING SYSTEMS LTD | 124 |
| UNIVERSAL COMPONENTS UK LIMITED | 124 |
| 3G TRUCK & TRAILER PARTS LTD | 124 |
| THOS.WINNARD & SONS LIMITED | 123 |
| MAYPOLE LIMITED | 123 |
| COMMERCIAL BODY FITTINGS LIMITED | 123 |
| MEI BRAKES LIMITED | 123 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 119 |
| JS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 118 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1202 |
| 54m+ | 675 |
| 0-1m | 460 |
| 15m-54m | 355 |
| Other | 203 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 239,589,929 |
| Netherlands | 109,239,286 |
| France | 85,589,626 |
| Germany | 70,932,152 |
| United States | 45,823,324 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 124,814,618 | 114,775,311 | -10,039,307 |
| Netherlands | 56,403,090 | 52,836,196 | -3,566,894 |
| France | 56,247,166 | 29,342,460 | -26,904,706 |
| Germany | 37,017,754 | 33,914,398 | -3,103,356 |
| United States | 23,274,837 | 22,548,487 | -726,350 |
| New Zealand | 22,589,659 | 17,628,321 | -4,961,338 |
| Belgium | 19,161,040 | 16,893,038 | -2,268,002 |
| Poland | 11,583,809 | 13,783,061 | +2,199,252 |
| Spain | 11,581,435 | 10,261,023 | -1,320,412 |
| Norway | 8,836,029 | 12,686,822 | +3,850,793 |
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 | 99,273,326 |
| Ireland | 5,417,292 |
| Nicaragua | 4,010,138 |
| China | 2,620,006 |
| Germany | 1,168,873 |
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 | 51,330,157 | 47,943,169 | -3,386,988 |
| Ireland | 2,701,342 | 2,715,950 | +14,608 |
| Nicaragua | 2,285,776 | 1,724,362 | -561,414 |
| China | 906,457 | 1,713,549 | +807,092 |
| Germany | 709,593 | 459,280 | -250,313 |
| Netherlands | 850,847 | 181,439 | -669,408 |
| France | 249,521 | 403,289 | +153,768 |
| Italy | 220,456 | 198,615 | -21,841 |
| Switzerland | 283,507 | 133,990 | -149,517 |
| Austria | 135,008 | 274,303 | +139,295 |
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) | 554,009,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 221,561,226 |
| Other | 143,899,847 |
| Air transport | 100,399,558 |
| Road transport | 152,791 |
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) | 309,609,863 | 244,399,271 | -65,210,592 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 120,427,331 | 101,133,895 | -19,293,436 |
| Other | 72,135,059 | 71,764,788 | -370,271 |
| Air transport | 62,727,749 | 37,671,809 | -25,055,940 |
| Road transport | 130,392 | 22,399 | -107,993 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 4,061 | 0 | -4,061 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 147,961,697 |
| 000 | 143,899,847 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 129,888,844 |
| Southampton | 70,375,735 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 59,807,382 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 68,488,606 | 79,473,091 | +10,984,485 |
| 000 | 72,135,059 | 71,764,788 | -370,271 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 67,455,316 | 62,433,528 | -5,021,788 |
| Southampton | 39,414,479 | 30,961,256 | -8,453,223 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,255,944 | 18,551,438 | -22,704,506 |
| Holyhead | 30,615,715 | 25,586,396 | -5,029,319 |
| Harwich | 38,842,316 | 15,855,968 | -22,986,348 |
| Hull | 28,008,856 | 25,448,486 | -2,560,370 |
| Portsmouth | 38,140,635 | 10,611,372 | -27,529,263 |
| Felixstowe | 26,120,182 | 11,257,375 | -14,862,807 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8716
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Covers trailers, semi-trailers, and other non-powered vehicles, along with their parts