Import/export HS code 871640: Various trailers and semi-trailers
Includes all other types of trailers and semi-trailers not listed elsewhere
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 | 21,152,814 |
| Poland | 13,797,717 |
| China | 12,039,134 |
| Netherlands | 6,882,994 |
| Ireland | 5,270,282 |
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 | 7,902,407 | 13,250,407 | +5,348,000 |
| Poland | 7,199,990 | 6,597,727 | -602,263 |
| China | 5,765,157 | 6,273,977 | +508,820 |
| Netherlands | 3,734,267 | 3,148,727 | -585,540 |
| Ireland | 2,708,696 | 2,561,586 | -147,110 |
| United States | 1,060,359 | 2,774,144 | +1,713,785 |
| Germany | 1,998,214 | 1,591,975 | -406,239 |
| Turkey | 2,822,158 | 643,395 | -2,178,763 |
| Italy | 654,710 | 2,124,722 | +1,470,012 |
| France | 1,305,276 | 1,181,235 | -124,041 |
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 | 20,995,071 |
| Poland | 13,808,193 |
| China | 12,576,870 |
| Netherlands | 5,945,786 |
| United States | 5,486,373 |
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 | 7,975,624 | 13,019,447 | +5,043,823 |
| Poland | 7,300,114 | 6,508,079 | -792,035 |
| China | 6,024,949 | 6,551,921 | +526,972 |
| Netherlands | 2,945,171 | 3,000,615 | +55,444 |
| United States | 1,559,023 | 3,927,350 | +2,368,327 |
| Turkey | 2,877,967 | 662,564 | -2,215,403 |
| France | 1,049,934 | 1,978,043 | +928,109 |
| Germany | 1,624,864 | 1,263,087 | -361,777 |
| Ireland | 1,347,908 | 1,215,368 | -132,540 |
| Spain | 243,768 | 1,796,855 | +1,553,087 |
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 | 20 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
| Essex | 14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
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 | 14 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Essex | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Northern Ireland | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 6 | -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) | 55,045,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,197,101 |
| Other | 3,482,006 |
| Air transport | 1,282,947 |
| Road transport | 272,741 |
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) | 25,763,046 | 29,282,703 | +3,519,657 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,928,331 | 14,268,770 | +4,340,439 |
| Other | 2,136,965 | 1,345,041 | -791,924 |
| Air transport | 369,129 | 913,818 | +544,689 |
| Road transport | 272,741 | 0 | -272,741 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 23,406,559 |
| Dover | 18,041,982 |
| Felixstowe | 4,488,729 |
| Harwich | 4,454,254 |
| 000 | 3,482,006 |
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 | 9,541,596 | 13,864,963 | +4,323,367 |
| Dover | 6,889,111 | 11,152,871 | +4,263,760 |
| Felixstowe | 2,470,835 | 2,017,894 | -452,941 |
| Harwich | 2,531,981 | 1,922,273 | -609,708 |
| 000 | 2,136,965 | 1,345,041 | -791,924 |
| London Gateway Port | 592,091 | 2,878,724 | +2,286,633 |
| Southampton | 1,247,017 | 1,878,686 | +631,669 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,063,677 | 1,812,061 | +748,384 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,083,812 | 1,598,231 | +514,419 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,036,271 | 1,451,575 | +415,304 |
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 | 58 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 19 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 32 |
| 2026-02 | 29 |
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
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 | 111 |
| 0-1m | 67 |
| 54m+ | 65 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | 60,007,281 |
| Falkland Islands | 16,483,452 |
| Germany | 13,812,785 |
| Netherlands | 9,577,156 |
| Norway | 7,887,794 |
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 | 26,885,882 | 33,121,399 | +6,235,517 |
| Falkland Islands | 16,316,617 | 166,835 | -16,149,782 |
| Germany | 9,760,020 | 4,052,765 | -5,707,255 |
| Netherlands | 5,867,619 | 3,709,537 | -2,158,082 |
| Norway | 3,410,962 | 4,476,832 | +1,065,870 |
| Australia | 3,422,582 | 2,581,484 | -841,098 |
| France | 3,026,650 | 2,892,769 | -133,881 |
| Sweden | 1,908,866 | 2,791,082 | +882,216 |
| Poland | 2,893,519 | 1,481,190 | -1,412,329 |
| United States | 2,302,885 | 1,866,724 | -436,161 |
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 | 40,490,641 |
| Nicaragua | 749,507 |
| Ireland | 293,388 |
| Netherlands | 128,887 |
| Germany | 87,815 |
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 | 19,271,606 | 21,219,035 | +1,947,429 |
| Nicaragua | 231,460 | 518,047 | +286,587 |
| Ireland | 49,915 | 243,473 | +193,558 |
| Netherlands | 72,181 | 56,706 | -15,475 |
| Germany | 30,776 | 57,039 | +26,263 |
| Belgium | 58,718 | 0 | -58,718 |
| Denmark | 22,728 | 0 | -22,728 |
| United States | 9,071 | 5,952 | -3,119 |
| France | 646 | 11,941 | +11,295 |
| Sweden | 9,788 | 0 | -9,788 |
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) | 77,291,877 |
| Other | 44,951,562 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,516,062 |
| Air transport | 1,147,607 |
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) | 40,985,242 | 36,306,635 | -4,678,607 |
| Other | 20,265,815 | 24,685,747 | +4,419,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,810,826 | 12,705,236 | -18,105,590 |
| Air transport | 737,845 | 409,762 | -328,083 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 44,951,562 |
| Southampton | 26,831,203 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,492,149 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,600,061 |
| Heysham | 9,844,694 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 20,265,815 | 24,685,747 | +4,419,932 |
| Southampton | 20,789,971 | 6,041,232 | -14,748,739 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,009,501 | 11,482,648 | -1,526,853 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,407,562 | 7,192,499 | -215,063 |
| Heysham | 4,618,468 | 5,226,226 | +607,758 |
| London | 5,268,556 | 3,120,688 | -2,147,868 |
| Felixstowe | 3,591,809 | 3,092,836 | -498,973 |
| Holyhead | 3,666,421 | 2,962,848 | -703,573 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,271,113 | 3,294,130 | +1,023,017 |
| Harwich | 3,087,098 | 1,810,231 | -1,276,867 |
Quick facts
HS code: 871640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other types of trailers and semi-trailers not listed elsewhere