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 | 17,205,049 |
| Poland | 12,478,117 |
| China | 9,841,101 |
| Netherlands | 7,564,766 |
| Ireland | 4,229,139 |
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 | 6,989,327 | 10,215,722 | +3,226,395 |
| Poland | 6,122,036 | 6,356,081 | +234,045 |
| China | 5,476,714 | 4,364,387 | -1,112,327 |
| Netherlands | 5,384,961 | 2,179,805 | -3,205,156 |
| Ireland | 2,452,349 | 1,776,790 | -675,559 |
| United States | 1,197,205 | 2,562,474 | +1,365,269 |
| Turkey | 2,806,953 | 699,035 | -2,107,918 |
| Germany | 2,146,903 | 1,356,633 | -790,270 |
| France | 1,386,675 | 856,351 | -530,324 |
| Italy | 589,660 | 1,524,989 | +935,329 |
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 | 17,422,917 |
| Poland | 12,715,865 |
| China | 10,311,581 |
| Netherlands | 5,987,604 |
| United States | 5,287,770 |
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 | 7,039,636 | 10,383,281 | +3,343,645 |
| Poland | 6,393,475 | 6,322,390 | -71,085 |
| China | 5,767,612 | 4,543,969 | -1,223,643 |
| Netherlands | 3,956,731 | 2,030,873 | -1,925,858 |
| United States | 1,665,854 | 3,621,916 | +1,956,062 |
| Turkey | 2,862,762 | 718,204 | -2,144,558 |
| France | 1,030,740 | 1,897,017 | +866,277 |
| Germany | 1,475,530 | 987,588 | -487,942 |
| Ireland | 1,133,603 | 683,508 | -450,095 |
| Spain | 313,822 | 1,075,574 | +761,752 |
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 | 19 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 |
| Essex | 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 | 12 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Essex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 10 | +7 |
| Northern Ireland | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 1 | -7 |
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) | 50,809,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,855,620 |
| Other | 3,609,603 |
| Air transport | 1,272,777 |
| 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) | 24,920,573 | 25,889,276 | +968,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,296,916 | 8,558,704 | -1,738,212 |
| Other | 2,476,437 | 1,133,166 | -1,343,271 |
| Air transport | 344,577 | 928,200 | +583,623 |
| Road transport | 152,741 | 120,000 | -32,741 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 19,643,343 |
| Dover | 15,229,189 |
| Harwich | 4,324,608 |
| Felixstowe | 3,729,802 |
| 000 | 3,609,603 |
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 | 9,012,551 | 10,630,792 | +1,618,241 |
| Dover | 7,152,265 | 8,076,924 | +924,659 |
| Harwich | 2,129,121 | 2,195,487 | +66,366 |
| Felixstowe | 2,453,306 | 1,276,496 | -1,176,810 |
| 000 | 2,476,437 | 1,133,166 | -1,343,271 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,484,213 | 1,396,605 | -87,608 |
| Southampton | 1,265,073 | 1,462,731 | +197,658 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,286,413 | 1,358,822 | +72,409 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 679,978 | 1,646,479 | +966,501 |
| London | 1,136,045 | 1,136,567 | +522 |
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 | 47 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 40 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 20 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 26 |
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
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 | 99 |
| 54m+ | 60 |
| 0-1m | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | 51,645,834 |
| Falkland Islands | 16,483,452 |
| Germany | 13,973,052 |
| Netherlands | 8,841,330 |
| France | 6,536,900 |
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 | 27,455,788 | 24,190,046 | -3,265,742 |
| Falkland Islands | 16,316,617 | 166,835 | -16,149,782 |
| Germany | 10,480,154 | 3,492,898 | -6,987,256 |
| Netherlands | 5,048,444 | 3,792,886 | -1,255,558 |
| France | 3,998,475 | 2,538,425 | -1,460,050 |
| Norway | 3,412,416 | 2,881,612 | -530,804 |
| Australia | 3,656,893 | 1,702,078 | -1,954,815 |
| Poland | 3,401,043 | 1,366,399 | -2,034,644 |
| Sweden | 1,890,028 | 2,193,069 | +303,041 |
| United States | 2,319,445 | 1,388,220 | -931,225 |
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 | 35,036,537 |
| Nicaragua | 358,036 |
| Germany | 102,487 |
| Netherlands | 93,082 |
| Ireland | 60,090 |
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 | 18,443,264 | 16,593,273 | -1,849,991 |
| Nicaragua | 179,876 | 178,160 | -1,716 |
| Germany | 52,102 | 50,385 | -1,717 |
| Netherlands | 68,510 | 24,572 | -43,938 |
| Ireland | 20,062 | 40,028 | +19,966 |
| Belgium | 58,718 | 0 | -58,718 |
| Denmark | 22,728 | 0 | -22,728 |
| Sweden | 19,167 | 0 | -19,167 |
| United States | 9,071 | 5,952 | -3,119 |
| France | 292 | 12,295 | +12,003 |
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) | 69,484,420 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,426,281 |
| Other | 38,958,454 |
| Air transport | 1,051,061 |
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) | 40,736,797 | 28,747,623 | -11,989,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,934,036 | 10,492,245 | -21,441,791 |
| Other | 19,474,720 | 19,483,734 | +9,014 |
| Air transport | 744,547 | 306,514 | -438,033 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 38,958,454 |
| Southampton | 24,146,473 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,575,701 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,975,477 |
| Heysham | 8,881,142 |
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 | 19,474,720 | 19,483,734 | +9,014 |
| Southampton | 20,084,378 | 4,062,095 | -16,022,283 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,324,009 | 9,251,692 | -5,072,317 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,963,082 | 5,012,395 | -2,950,687 |
| Heysham | 4,588,032 | 4,293,110 | -294,922 |
| London | 5,521,546 | 2,629,653 | -2,891,893 |
| Holyhead | 3,964,601 | 2,049,925 | -1,914,676 |
| Felixstowe | 3,286,623 | 2,669,172 | -617,451 |
| Harwich | 3,683,303 | 1,703,085 | -1,980,218 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,546,276 | 1,736,236 | -810,040 |
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