Import/export HS code 871690: Parts for trailers and vehicles
Replacement and repair parts for trailers and non-motorized vehicles
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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 | 198,443,778 |
| China | 117,825,268 |
| Poland | 59,592,975 |
| France | 47,658,122 |
| India | 41,252,834 |
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 | 104,773,663 | 93,670,115 | -11,103,548 |
| China | 65,818,793 | 52,006,475 | -13,812,318 |
| Poland | 26,363,258 | 33,229,717 | +6,866,459 |
| France | 25,735,874 | 21,922,248 | -3,813,626 |
| India | 25,935,241 | 15,317,593 | -10,617,648 |
| South Korea | 28,762,961 | 11,699,795 | -17,063,166 |
| Ireland | 21,466,254 | 17,963,674 | -3,502,580 |
| Netherlands | 22,761,644 | 16,185,335 | -6,576,309 |
| Italy | 9,223,542 | 6,863,200 | -2,360,342 |
| United States | 7,130,437 | 6,810,634 | -319,803 |
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 | 171,094,903 |
| China | 130,847,308 |
| Poland | 64,772,370 |
| India | 41,949,309 |
| South Korea | 40,688,700 |
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 | 89,126,703 | 81,968,200 | -7,158,503 |
| China | 72,319,743 | 58,527,565 | -13,792,178 |
| Poland | 28,172,912 | 36,599,458 | +8,426,546 |
| India | 26,291,203 | 15,658,106 | -10,633,097 |
| South Korea | 28,902,359 | 11,786,341 | -17,116,018 |
| France | 18,661,520 | 16,973,069 | -1,688,451 |
| Ireland | 13,316,648 | 11,696,026 | -1,620,622 |
| Hungary | 12,840,199 | 8,544,878 | -4,295,321 |
| Italy | 11,760,605 | 8,270,564 | -3,490,041 |
| Netherlands | 11,143,728 | 6,980,219 | -4,163,509 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 75 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 73 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 62 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 56 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 50 |
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 | 65 | 46 | -19 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 56 | 52 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 44 | 40 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 41 | 40 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 40 | 37 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 34 | 33 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 41 | 27 | -14 |
| West Yorkshire | 34 | 33 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 33 | 22 | -11 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 28 | 26 | -2 |
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) | 406,613,699 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 244,799,085 |
| Other | 25,793,383 |
| Air transport | 18,641,070 |
| Road transport | 2,677,790 |
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) | 205,236,520 | 201,377,179 | -3,859,341 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 149,903,237 | 94,895,848 | -55,007,389 |
| Other | 13,991,381 | 11,802,002 | -2,189,379 |
| Air transport | 9,478,013 | 9,163,057 | -314,956 |
| Road transport | 1,616,258 | 1,061,532 | -554,726 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 157,100,558 |
| Dover | 141,160,100 |
| Southampton | 87,382,090 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,276,318 |
| Harwich | 50,094,340 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 91,802,589 | 65,297,969 | -26,504,620 |
| Dover | 77,050,979 | 64,109,121 | -12,941,858 |
| Southampton | 55,286,818 | 32,095,272 | -23,191,546 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,048,169 | 32,228,149 | -1,820,020 |
| Harwich | 21,320,350 | 28,773,990 | +7,453,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,578,043 | 16,511,570 | +6,933,527 |
| 000 | 13,991,381 | 11,802,002 | -2,189,379 |
| Heysham | 11,521,784 | 10,876,274 | -645,510 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,083,377 | 9,031,401 | -2,051,976 |
| Belfast Port | 9,863,585 | 8,231,267 | -1,632,318 |
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 | 275 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 181 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 114 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 97 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 86 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 265 |
| 2025-11 | 280 |
| 2025-10 | 293 |
| 2025-09 | 284 |
| 2025-08 | 280 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| EUROPEAN BRAKING SYSTEMS LTD | 120 |
| UNIVERSAL COMPONENTS UK LIMITED | 120 |
| 3G TRUCK & TRAILER PARTS LTD | 120 |
| THOS.WINNARD & SONS LIMITED | 119 |
| MAYPOLE LIMITED | 119 |
| COMMERCIAL BODY FITTINGS LIMITED | 119 |
| MEI BRAKES LIMITED | 119 |
| WHEEL SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 112 |
| ADR UK TYREMART LIMITED | 110 |
| WICKE UK LIMITED | 110 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 533 |
| 54m+ | 312 |
| 15m-54m | 171 |
| 0-1m | 138 |
| Other | 73 |
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 | 43,063,316 |
| United States | 16,467,062 |
| Netherlands | 15,194,060 |
| Germany | 13,434,772 |
| France | 9,894,168 |
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 | 25,539,511 | 17,523,805 | -8,015,706 |
| United States | 6,621,039 | 9,846,023 | +3,224,984 |
| Netherlands | 9,257,957 | 5,936,103 | -3,321,854 |
| Germany | 8,194,430 | 5,240,342 | -2,954,088 |
| France | 5,733,368 | 4,160,800 | -1,572,568 |
| Spain | 4,402,943 | 3,272,543 | -1,130,400 |
| Australia | 3,841,593 | 1,830,941 | -2,010,652 |
| Poland | 1,757,444 | 3,200,899 | +1,443,455 |
| Norway | 2,719,948 | 1,904,525 | -815,423 |
| New Zealand | 2,518,079 | 1,428,215 | -1,089,864 |
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 | 12,105,313 |
| China | 1,848,021 |
| Ireland | 1,203,057 |
| Nicaragua | 853,316 |
| Germany | 818,352 |
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 | 8,176,600 | 3,928,713 | -4,247,887 |
| China | 747,215 | 1,100,806 | +353,591 |
| Ireland | 697,961 | 505,096 | -192,865 |
| Nicaragua | 560,600 | 292,716 | -267,884 |
| Germany | 621,155 | 197,197 | -423,958 |
| France | 177,749 | 155,341 | -22,408 |
| Switzerland | 132,760 | 113,047 | -19,713 |
| Italy | 109,576 | 107,678 | -1,898 |
| Netherlands | 112,005 | 47,588 | -64,417 |
| Luxembourg | 48,686 | 73,096 | +24,410 |
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) | 79,371,719 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,418,959 |
| Other | 24,775,105 |
| Air transport | 18,643,414 |
| Road transport | 142,621 |
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) | 44,649,277 | 34,722,442 | -9,926,835 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,465,059 | 17,953,900 | -4,511,159 |
| Other | 15,183,326 | 9,591,779 | -5,591,547 |
| Air transport | 11,371,974 | 7,271,440 | -4,100,534 |
| Road transport | 54,634 | 87,987 | +33,353 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,462,792 |
| 000 | 24,775,105 |
| Holyhead | 13,287,490 |
| Southampton | 11,722,803 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,563,797 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,113,998 | 13,348,794 | -4,765,204 |
| 000 | 15,183,326 | 9,591,779 | -5,591,547 |
| Holyhead | 7,125,531 | 6,161,959 | -963,572 |
| Southampton | 2,723,339 | 8,999,464 | +6,276,125 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,947,864 | 4,615,933 | -1,331,931 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,667,751 | 4,247,692 | -1,420,059 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,849,044 | 2,939,607 | -2,909,437 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,229,774 | 2,964,844 | -2,264,930 |
| Harwich | 4,205,937 | 3,963,565 | -242,372 |
| Felixstowe | 3,797,964 | 1,673,679 | -2,124,285 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 871690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Replacement and repair parts for trailers and non-motorized vehicles