Import/export HS code 87163980: Used trailers
Second-hand trailers and semi-trailers available for purchase
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 25,702,781 |
| Ireland | 8,665,116 |
| Netherlands | 7,617,318 |
| United States | 7,064,392 |
| France | 6,955,396 |
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 | 13,358,408 | 12,344,373 | -1,014,035 |
| Ireland | 5,098,228 | 3,566,888 | -1,531,340 |
| Netherlands | 3,615,817 | 4,001,501 | +385,684 |
| United States | 3,826,546 | 3,237,846 | -588,700 |
| France | 3,562,385 | 3,393,011 | -169,374 |
| Canada | 3,534,892 | 3,285,864 | -249,028 |
| Italy | 1,280,891 | 146,613 | -1,134,278 |
| Tunisia | 688,000 | 319,906 | -368,094 |
| Belgium | 743,107 | 78,664 | -664,443 |
| Turkey | 23,798 | 787,859 | +764,061 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 16,332,430 |
| United Kingdom | 14,608,484 |
| Italy | 8,603,109 |
| France | 6,930,966 |
| Germany | 6,428,712 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 10,320,291 | 6,012,139 | -4,308,152 |
| United Kingdom | 7,199,480 | 7,409,004 | +209,524 |
| Italy | 4,693,370 | 3,909,739 | -783,631 |
| France | 3,428,738 | 3,502,228 | +73,490 |
| Germany | 1,578,062 | 4,850,650 | +3,272,588 |
| United States | 1,577,181 | 2,292,502 | +715,321 |
| Netherlands | 1,948,769 | 895,611 | -1,053,158 |
| Ireland | 1,331,177 | 548,137 | -783,040 |
| Belgium | 772,848 | 303,779 | -469,069 |
| Tunisia | 134,285 | 489,255 | +354,970 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 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) | 41,741,292 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,271,941 |
| Other | 6,044,901 |
| Air transport | 4,248,847 |
| Road transport | 677,885 |
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) | 23,377,377 | 18,363,915 | -5,013,462 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,320,577 | 9,951,364 | +1,630,787 |
| Other | 3,355,820 | 2,689,081 | -666,739 |
| Air transport | 1,464,173 | 2,784,674 | +1,320,501 |
| Road transport | 290,762 | 387,123 | +96,361 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 0 | 271,066 | +271,066 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 12,439,398 |
| Harwich | 8,998,751 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,951,672 |
| Killingholme | 6,546,969 |
| Dover | 6,541,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 6,572,684 | 5,866,714 | -705,970 |
| Harwich | 6,626,281 | 2,372,470 | -4,253,811 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,598,523 | 7,353,149 | +5,754,626 |
| Killingholme | 6,546,969 | 0 | -6,546,969 |
| Dover | 3,113,117 | 3,428,582 | +315,465 |
| 000 | 3,355,820 | 2,689,081 | -666,739 |
| Portsmouth | 2,398,547 | 2,557,694 | +159,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 789,054 | 2,417,287 | +1,628,233 |
| London Gateway Port | 356,408 | 1,668,482 | +1,312,074 |
| Hull | 186,216 | 1,527,258 | +1,341,042 |
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
|
17 |
|
Warehousing and support activities for transportation
|
13 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Rental and leasing activities
|
11 |
|
Air transport
|
10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 51 |
| AIRBUS OPERATIONS LIMITED | 51 |
| GE CALEDONIAN LIMITED | 51 |
| GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 41 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 37 |
| ATC HOLDINGS LIMITED | 34 |
| WILLIS ENGINE REPAIR CENTRE (UK) LIMITED | 32 |
| EUROPEAN AVIATION LIMITED | 31 |
| TUI AIRWAYS LIMITED | 27 |
| KINGFISHER PLC | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 25,161,660 |
| Ireland | 12,864,439 |
| United States | 8,755,301 |
| Singapore | 7,986,346 |
| Netherlands | 6,086,672 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 23,812,260 | 1,349,400 | -22,462,860 |
| Ireland | 7,174,943 | 5,689,496 | -1,485,447 |
| United States | 7,436,941 | 1,318,360 | -6,118,581 |
| Singapore | 7,347,027 | 639,319 | -6,707,708 |
| Netherlands | 4,266,248 | 1,820,424 | -2,445,824 |
| Lithuania | 4,782,195 | 1,098,292 | -3,683,903 |
| Germany | 3,511,578 | 2,334,429 | -1,177,149 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 3,963,592 | 1,385,156 | -2,578,436 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,914,837 | 0 | -2,914,837 |
| Spain | 1,788,608 | 1,085,468 | -703,140 |
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 | 4,409,967 |
| Ireland | 1,079,341 |
| Nicaragua | 1,033,317 |
| Germany | 120,961 |
| Italy | 75,380 |
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 | 2,832,149 | 1,577,818 | -1,254,331 |
| Ireland | 343,869 | 735,472 | +391,603 |
| Nicaragua | 661,847 | 371,470 | -290,377 |
| Germany | 36,788 | 84,173 | +47,385 |
| Italy | 72,680 | 2,700 | -69,980 |
| France | 58,806 | 15,861 | -42,945 |
| Sweden | 69,684 | 0 | -69,684 |
| Netherlands | 30,143 | 9,835 | -20,308 |
| Turkey | 7,388 | 20,438 | +13,050 |
| China | 5,856 | 6,483 | +627 |
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) | 93,789,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,421,864 |
| Other | 7,932,910 |
| Air transport | 4,062,038 |
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) | 75,125,055 | 18,664,459 | -56,460,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,950,565 | 4,471,299 | -6,479,266 |
| Other | 4,640,914 | 3,291,996 | -1,348,918 |
| Air transport | 2,747,081 | 1,314,957 | -1,432,124 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 27,426,750 |
| Portsmouth | 25,513,417 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,967,378 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,077,188 |
| 000 | 7,932,910 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 24,499,982 | 2,926,768 | -21,573,214 |
| Portsmouth | 24,659,177 | 854,240 | -23,804,937 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,511,831 | 4,455,547 | -9,056,284 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,659,114 | 5,418,074 | +1,758,960 |
| 000 | 4,640,914 | 3,291,996 | -1,348,918 |
| Felixstowe | 5,074,130 | 608,804 | -4,465,326 |
| Southampton | 3,784,351 | 1,541,920 | -2,242,431 |
| Dover | 4,062,696 | 471,003 | -3,591,693 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,309,426 | 1,144,199 | -1,165,227 |
| London | 779,213 | 2,016,189 | +1,236,976 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87163980
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Second-hand trailers and semi-trailers available for purchase