Import/export HS code 871631: Tanker trailers for liquids
Trailers and semi-trailers designed to transport liquids, such as fuel or water
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 26,955,509 |
| Germany | 14,219,544 |
| France | 13,902,095 |
| Netherlands | 8,263,812 |
| South Africa | 5,536,504 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,515,283 | 11,440,226 | -4,075,057 |
| Germany | 6,410,816 | 7,808,728 | +1,397,912 |
| France | 9,420,722 | 4,481,373 | -4,939,349 |
| Netherlands | 4,884,782 | 3,379,030 | -1,505,752 |
| South Africa | 3,059,732 | 2,476,772 | -582,960 |
| Italy | 2,545,982 | 1,967,235 | -578,747 |
| Spain | 3,915,743 | 143,422 | -3,772,321 |
| Ireland | 2,107,174 | 721,515 | -1,385,659 |
| Turkey | 1,591,651 | 698,918 | -892,733 |
| Czechia | 767,178 | 1,336,926 | +569,748 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 25,964,928 |
| Germany | 14,269,405 |
| France | 14,042,410 |
| Netherlands | 7,528,028 |
| South Africa | 5,536,504 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,083,794 | 10,881,134 | -4,202,660 |
| Germany | 6,490,273 | 7,779,132 | +1,288,859 |
| France | 9,252,012 | 4,790,398 | -4,461,614 |
| Netherlands | 4,576,323 | 2,951,705 | -1,624,618 |
| South Africa | 3,059,732 | 2,476,772 | -582,960 |
| Italy | 2,453,253 | 1,896,544 | -556,709 |
| Spain | 3,871,125 | 220,566 | -3,650,559 |
| Turkey | 1,667,418 | 1,038,805 | -628,613 |
| Czechia | 766,575 | 1,336,926 | +570,351 |
| Sweden | 279,550 | 489,500 | +209,950 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Suffolk | 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 Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +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) | 60,297,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,931,073 |
| Other | 3,910,674 |
| Air transport | 10,311 |
| Road transport | 8,619 |
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) | 36,320,253 | 23,977,211 | -12,343,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,585,492 | 10,345,581 | -1,239,911 |
| Other | 2,837,120 | 1,073,554 | -1,763,566 |
| Air transport | 10,311 | 0 | -10,311 |
| Road transport | 0 | 8,619 | +8,619 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 50,285,220 |
| Killingholme | 10,673,577 |
| Portsmouth | 5,798,994 |
| London | 4,297,124 |
| 000 | 3,910,674 |
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 | 28,065,030 | 22,220,190 | -5,844,840 |
| Killingholme | 6,725,549 | 3,948,028 | -2,777,521 |
| Portsmouth | 4,056,742 | 1,742,252 | -2,314,490 |
| London | 1,872,534 | 2,424,590 | +552,056 |
| 000 | 2,837,120 | 1,073,554 | -1,763,566 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,148,378 | 552,283 | -1,596,095 |
| Hull | 766,575 | 1,336,926 | +570,351 |
| Dover | 1,137,956 | 539,763 | -598,193 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 1,260,580 | 0 | -1,260,580 |
| Purfleet | 900,271 | 228,595 | -671,676 |
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 | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 4 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 10,394,595 |
| Netherlands | 4,421,330 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 2,644,919 |
| South Africa | 2,098,834 |
| NA | 1,982,950 |
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 | 6,659,763 | 3,734,832 | -2,924,931 |
| Netherlands | 2,898,476 | 1,522,854 | -1,375,622 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 1,188,670 | 1,456,249 | +267,579 |
| South Africa | 1,833,852 | 264,982 | -1,568,870 |
| NA | 1,459,300 | 523,650 | -935,650 |
| Zambia | 1,115,034 | 793,900 | -321,134 |
| Guyana | 1,051,012 | 78,100 | -972,912 |
| Germany | 257,167 | 731,799 | +474,632 |
| Kenya | 663,000 | 204,000 | -459,000 |
| Mozambique | 599,750 | 145,500 | -454,250 |
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 | 7,530,870 |
| Nicaragua | 677,916 |
| Ireland | 250,803 |
| Netherlands | 62,740 |
| Sweden | 10,284 |
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 | 4,695,226 | 2,835,644 | -1,859,582 |
| Nicaragua | 543,766 | 134,150 | -409,616 |
| Ireland | 168,380 | 82,423 | -85,957 |
| Netherlands | 58,808 | 3,932 | -54,876 |
| Sweden | 0 | 10,284 | +10,284 |
| Germany | 3,299 | 0 | -3,299 |
| Italy | 0 | 1,388 | +1,388 |
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) | 13,215,019 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,220,773 |
| Other | 8,601,030 |
| Air transport | 61,867 |
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) | 7,982,661 | 5,232,358 | -2,750,303 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,428,504 | 2,792,269 | -4,636,235 |
| Other | 5,476,797 | 3,124,233 | -2,352,564 |
| Air transport | 61,867 | 0 | -61,867 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,913,624 |
| 000 | 8,601,030 |
| Southampton | 3,351,266 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,063,360 |
| Hull | 2,028,362 |
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 | 6,480,932 | 2,432,692 | -4,048,240 |
| 000 | 5,476,797 | 3,124,233 | -2,352,564 |
| Southampton | 2,049,811 | 1,301,455 | -748,356 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,398,008 | 665,352 | -732,656 |
| Hull | 1,664,357 | 364,005 | -1,300,352 |
| Medway | 709,700 | 1,145,100 | +435,400 |
| Harwich | 211,894 | 660,464 | +448,570 |
| Liverpool Docks | 222,015 | 450,066 | +228,051 |
| Holyhead | 472,186 | 128,935 | -343,251 |
| London | 280,016 | 245,360 | -34,656 |
Quick facts
HS code: 871631
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Trailers and semi-trailers designed to transport liquids, such as fuel or water