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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 59,537,881 |
| Germany | 29,544,018 |
| China | 23,363,936 |
| Ireland | 22,794,585 |
| 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 | 22,384,693 | 37,153,188 | +14,768,495 |
| Germany | 11,081,097 | 18,462,921 | +7,381,824 |
| China | 7,193,846 | 16,170,090 | +8,976,244 |
| Ireland | 10,081,154 | 12,713,431 | +2,632,277 |
| Spain | 1,945,283 | 3,439,740 | +1,494,457 |
| Netherlands | 3,386,693 | 1,794,149 | -1,592,544 |
| India | 1,470,561 | 1,427,854 | -42,707 |
| United States | 1,105,997 | 1,163,731 | +57,734 |
| Lithuania | 1,666,007 | 66,962 | -1,599,045 |
| Ukraine | 421,981 | 991,715 | +569,734 |
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 | 57,322,949 |
| Germany | 32,467,981 |
| China | 23,513,701 |
| Ireland | 20,430,296 |
| 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 | 20,892,025 | 36,430,924 | +15,538,899 |
| Germany | 13,858,784 | 18,609,197 | +4,750,413 |
| China | 7,115,972 | 16,397,729 | +9,281,757 |
| Ireland | 8,882,602 | 11,547,694 | +2,665,092 |
| Spain | 1,563,732 | 3,438,777 | +1,875,045 |
| Ukraine | 1,055,751 | 2,287,506 | +1,231,755 |
| India | 1,495,552 | 1,435,792 | -59,760 |
| United States | 1,102,481 | 1,158,873 | +56,392 |
| Netherlands | 1,548,068 | 578,190 | -969,878 |
| Lithuania | 1,666,007 | 66,962 | -1,599,045 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Northern Ireland | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -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) | 119,185,785 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,692,891 |
| Other | 3,553,389 |
| Air transport | 377,278 |
| Road transport | 332,538 |
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) | 46,191,758 | 72,994,027 | +26,802,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,681,420 | 20,011,471 | +5,330,051 |
| Other | 1,727,186 | 1,826,203 | +99,017 |
| Air transport | 223,320 | 153,958 | -69,362 |
| Road transport | 220,097 | 112,441 | -107,656 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 35,185,318 |
| Felixstowe | 34,462,978 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,326,060 |
| Heysham | 20,287,549 |
| Southampton | 10,911,873 |
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 | 13,330,479 | 21,854,839 | +8,524,360 |
| Felixstowe | 11,966,960 | 22,496,018 | +10,529,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,799,385 | 14,526,675 | +1,727,290 |
| Heysham | 8,864,755 | 11,422,794 | +2,558,039 |
| Southampton | 2,470,909 | 8,440,964 | +5,970,055 |
| Belfast Port | 3,440,456 | 5,110,995 | +1,670,539 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,234,997 | 3,632,436 | +1,397,439 |
| ZLC | 1,137,726 | 2,434,977 | +1,297,251 |
| 000 | 1,727,186 | 1,826,203 | +99,017 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,577,930 | 77,508 | -1,500,422 |
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 | 27 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 27 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-12 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| I J TRAILERSPARES LIMITED | 66 |
| URB BEARINGS DISTRIBUTION (UK) LIMITED | 54 |
| LAWRENCE DAVID LIMITED | 52 |
| DENNISON TRAILERS LIMITED | 52 |
| DENNISON TRAILERS LIMITED | 52 |
| SCHMITZ CARGOBULL (U.K.) LIMITED | 50 |
| CHIEFTAIN TRAILERS | 50 |
| NIFTYLIFT LIMITED | 47 |
| SDC TRAILERS LIMITED | 44 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 6,514,850 |
| United States | 2,706,633 |
| China | 1,103,991 |
| Qatar | 876,062 |
| Luxembourg | 400,500 |
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 | 4,090,266 | 2,424,584 | -1,665,682 |
| United States | 1,903,330 | 803,303 | -1,100,027 |
| China | 449,221 | 654,770 | +205,549 |
| Qatar | 272,958 | 603,104 | +330,146 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 400,500 | +400,500 |
| Australia | 156,371 | 197,978 | +41,607 |
| Netherlands | 259,503 | 60,908 | -198,595 |
| France | 121,407 | 189,460 | +68,053 |
| Saudi Arabia | 163,677 | 125,265 | -38,412 |
| Egypt | 0 | 281,215 | +281,215 |
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 | 2,251,693 |
| China | 1,345,303 |
| Nicaragua | 474,271 |
| Germany | 121,640 |
| Ireland | 102,559 |
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 | 2,156,334 | 95,359 | -2,060,975 |
| China | 404,760 | 940,543 | +535,783 |
| Nicaragua | 457,422 | 16,849 | -440,573 |
| Germany | 112,766 | 8,874 | -103,892 |
| Ireland | 38,280 | 64,279 | +25,999 |
| Netherlands | 29,677 | 27,003 | -2,674 |
| Italy | 20,585 | 22,304 | +1,719 |
| France | 3,653 | 1,074 | -2,579 |
| Switzerland | 1,785 | 1,251 | -534 |
| Turkey | 0 | 1,448 | +1,448 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 5,456,397 |
| Air transport | 5,153,022 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,314,614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,566,179 |
| Road transport | 10,535 |
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 | 3,736,632 | 1,719,765 | -2,016,867 |
| Air transport | 3,043,892 | 2,109,130 | -934,762 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,562,722 | 2,751,892 | +1,189,170 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 679,575 | 886,604 | +207,029 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,535 | +10,535 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,456,397 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,077,445 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,832,888 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,348,886 |
| Belfast Port | 1,208,870 |
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 | 3,736,632 | 1,719,765 | -2,016,867 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,305,314 | 772,131 | -533,183 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,073,048 | 759,840 | -313,208 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 394,515 | 954,371 | +559,856 |
| Belfast Port | 371,182 | 837,688 | +466,506 |
| Belfast Airport | 300,911 | 438,639 | +137,728 |
| Liverpool Docks | 388,123 | 338,754 | -49,369 |
| Holyhead | 136,240 | 481,736 | +345,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 242,050 | 363,741 | +121,691 |
| Southampton | 299,887 | 188,280 | -111,607 |
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