Import/export HS code 87169010: Chassis for trailers
The main frame or structure of trailers and semi-trailers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 50,165,829 |
| Germany | 25,303,773 |
| Ireland | 19,555,994 |
| China | 17,014,531 |
| Spain | 5,385,023 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 21,969,556 | 28,196,273 | +6,226,717 |
| Germany | 9,136,171 | 16,167,602 | +7,031,431 |
| Ireland | 9,867,054 | 9,688,940 | -178,114 |
| China | 6,841,466 | 10,173,065 | +3,331,599 |
| Spain | 1,945,283 | 3,439,740 | +1,494,457 |
| Netherlands | 3,469,771 | 1,036,562 | -2,433,209 |
| India | 1,348,075 | 1,117,960 | -230,115 |
| United States | 1,231,953 | 1,177,228 | -54,725 |
| Lithuania | 1,631,804 | 101,165 | -1,530,639 |
| Ukraine | 470,758 | 873,847 | +403,089 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 48,444,856 |
| Germany | 28,072,783 |
| Ireland | 17,446,896 |
| China | 17,148,714 |
| Spain | 5,002,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 20,271,750 | 28,173,106 | +7,901,356 |
| Germany | 12,256,580 | 15,816,203 | +3,559,623 |
| Ireland | 8,733,180 | 8,713,716 | -19,464 |
| China | 6,761,902 | 10,386,812 | +3,624,910 |
| Spain | 1,563,732 | 3,438,777 | +1,875,045 |
| Ukraine | 994,212 | 1,610,945 | +616,733 |
| India | 1,377,217 | 1,124,062 | -253,155 |
| United States | 1,229,978 | 1,171,146 | -58,832 |
| Netherlands | 1,539,651 | 385,112 | -1,154,539 |
| Lithuania | 1,631,804 | 101,165 | -1,530,639 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +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) | 102,100,702 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,640,759 |
| Other | 3,141,893 |
| Air transport | 315,310 |
| Road transport | 307,626 |
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) | 43,711,508 | 58,389,194 | +14,677,686 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,203,054 | 13,437,705 | -765,349 |
| Other | 1,618,960 | 1,522,933 | -96,027 |
| Air transport | 221,596 | 93,714 | -127,882 |
| Road transport | 220,097 | 87,529 | -132,568 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 29,422,489 |
| Felixstowe | 29,344,803 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,276,197 |
| Heysham | 17,304,149 |
| Southampton | 7,750,118 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 13,997,040 | 15,425,449 | +1,428,409 |
| Felixstowe | 10,637,732 | 18,707,071 | +8,069,339 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,213,784 | 13,062,413 | +1,848,629 |
| Heysham | 8,715,333 | 8,588,816 | -126,517 |
| Southampton | 2,218,874 | 5,531,244 | +3,312,370 |
| Belfast Port | 3,420,649 | 3,003,547 | -417,102 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,169,735 | 3,664,210 | +1,494,475 |
| 000 | 1,618,960 | 1,522,933 | -96,027 |
| ZLC | 1,042,891 | 1,724,704 | +681,813 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,543,727 | 111,711 | -1,432,016 |
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 | 25 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| I J TRAILERSPARES LIMITED | 63 |
| URB BEARINGS DISTRIBUTION (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| LAWRENCE DAVID LIMITED | 48 |
| DENNISON TRAILERS LIMITED | 48 |
| DENNISON TRAILERS LIMITED | 48 |
| SCHMITZ CARGOBULL (U.K.) LIMITED | 46 |
| CHIEFTAIN TRAILERS | 46 |
| NIFTYLIFT LIMITED | 43 |
| SDC TRAILERS LIMITED | 40 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 6,045,276 |
| United States | 2,417,454 |
| Qatar | 708,045 |
| China | 453,306 |
| Netherlands | 312,187 |
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 | 4,328,213 | 1,717,063 | -2,611,150 |
| United States | 1,695,612 | 721,842 | -973,770 |
| Qatar | 234,992 | 473,053 | +238,061 |
| China | 430,458 | 22,848 | -407,610 |
| Netherlands | 257,914 | 54,273 | -203,641 |
| France | 120,100 | 163,240 | +43,140 |
| Egypt | 2,000 | 281,215 | +279,215 |
| Belgium | 87,075 | 182,546 | +95,471 |
| Saudi Arabia | 166,031 | 102,549 | -63,482 |
| Australia | 163,426 | 98,190 | -65,236 |
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 | 2,526,178 |
| China | 928,182 |
| Nicaragua | 474,271 |
| Germany | 122,828 |
| Ireland | 90,718 |
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 | 2,448,379 | 77,799 | -2,370,580 |
| China | 343,367 | 584,815 | +241,448 |
| Nicaragua | 457,422 | 16,849 | -440,573 |
| Germany | 115,941 | 6,887 | -109,054 |
| Ireland | 36,747 | 53,971 | +17,224 |
| Netherlands | 28,308 | 21,215 | -7,093 |
| Italy | 21,054 | 11,264 | -9,790 |
| France | 3,872 | 1,074 | -2,798 |
| Switzerland | 2,137 | 722 | -1,415 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,721 | 0 | -1,721 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 5,174,196 |
| Air transport | 4,638,220 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,078,653 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,311,167 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,979,479 | 1,194,717 | -2,784,762 |
| Air transport | 2,787,407 | 1,850,813 | -936,594 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,601,336 | 1,477,317 | -124,019 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 692,526 | 618,641 | -73,885 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,174,196 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,801,111 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,684,838 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,029,235 |
| Belfast Airport | 643,788 |
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 | 3,979,479 | 1,194,717 | -2,784,762 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,093,155 | 707,956 | -385,199 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,004,778 | 680,060 | -324,718 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 467,466 | 561,769 | +94,303 |
| Belfast Airport | 300,410 | 343,378 | +42,968 |
| Liverpool Docks | 392,164 | 246,515 | -145,649 |
| Belfast Port | 371,182 | 196,468 | -174,714 |
| Immingham Docks | 220,541 | 305,110 | +84,569 |
| Southampton | 304,034 | 152,967 | -151,067 |
| Holyhead | 116,408 | 337,250 | +220,842 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87169010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: The main frame or structure of trailers and semi-trailers