Import/export HS code 87169030: Bodies for trailers
The outer shell or container part 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 30,590,435 |
| Germany | 15,321,502 |
| China | 8,338,990 |
| Sweden | 3,968,646 |
| Lithuania | 1,710,814 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 15,888,698 | 14,701,737 | -1,186,961 |
| Germany | 8,376,091 | 6,945,411 | -1,430,680 |
| China | 4,126,089 | 4,212,901 | +86,812 |
| Sweden | 2,275,071 | 1,693,575 | -581,496 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 1,710,814 | +1,710,814 |
| Netherlands | 448,033 | 505,183 | +57,150 |
| Finland | 0 | 846,720 | +846,720 |
| Poland | 321,830 | 405,316 | +83,486 |
| Norway | 0 | 577,506 | +577,506 |
| Turkey | 340,783 | 215,178 | -125,605 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 30,551,703 |
| Germany | 13,483,311 |
| China | 9,050,694 |
| Sweden | 3,500,284 |
| Lithuania | 1,783,984 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 15,874,067 | 14,677,636 | -1,196,431 |
| Germany | 7,300,434 | 6,182,877 | -1,117,557 |
| China | 4,534,395 | 4,516,299 | -18,096 |
| Sweden | 2,013,834 | 1,486,450 | -527,384 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 1,783,984 | +1,783,984 |
| Slovenia | 962,266 | 630,553 | -331,713 |
| Finland | 263,730 | 1,081,254 | +817,524 |
| Poland | 303,501 | 406,099 | +102,598 |
| Norway | 0 | 577,506 | +577,506 |
| Turkey | 342,485 | 230,152 | -112,333 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
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 Yorkshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 3 | +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) | 49,825,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,643,980 |
| Air transport | 295,293 |
| Other | 291,609 |
| Road transport | 22,000 |
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) | 24,166,650 | 25,658,859 | +1,492,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,897,650 | 6,746,330 | -1,151,320 |
| Air transport | 118,303 | 176,990 | +58,687 |
| Other | 176,973 | 114,636 | -62,337 |
| Road transport | 22,000 | 0 | -22,000 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 34,209,272 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,844,713 |
| Felixstowe | 6,431,106 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,859,353 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,846,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 17,625,076 | 16,584,196 | -1,040,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,003,889 | 3,840,824 | -163,065 |
| Felixstowe | 3,798,170 | 2,632,936 | -1,165,234 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 720,508 | 2,138,845 | +1,418,337 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,578,897 | 1,267,406 | -311,491 |
| Harwich | 1,189,759 | 1,313,215 | +123,456 |
| London | 1,110,314 | 1,101,273 | -9,041 |
| London Gateway Port | 753,148 | 1,322,524 | +569,376 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 269,195 | 635,033 | +365,838 |
| Hull | 300,760 | 334,955 | +34,195 |
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 | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 35 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PURPLE LINE LIMITED | 75 |
| UNIVERSAL COMPONENTS UK LIMITED | 52 |
| BAILEY CARAVANS LIMITED | 48 |
| COACHMAN CARAVAN COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| ERWIN HYMER GROUP UK LTD | 48 |
| DOMETIC UK LIMITED | 48 |
| AUTO-SLEEPERS LIMITED | 47 |
| AUTO-TRAIL V.R. LIMITED | 46 |
| HAEMMERLIN LIMITED | 45 |
| BPW 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 | 40 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,194,707 |
| Ireland | 2,855,508 |
| Poland | 1,020,593 |
| Germany | 980,480 |
| Canada | 681,632 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,325,151 | 869,556 | -1,455,595 |
| Ireland | 1,468,169 | 1,387,339 | -80,830 |
| Poland | 39,427 | 981,166 | +941,739 |
| Germany | 645,573 | 334,907 | -310,666 |
| Canada | 513,728 | 167,904 | -345,824 |
| France | 223,322 | 292,406 | +69,084 |
| Norway | 163,478 | 295,732 | +132,254 |
| Denmark | 173,506 | 254,629 | +81,123 |
| New Zealand | 308,982 | 110,720 | -198,262 |
| Belgium | 210,708 | 138,449 | -72,259 |
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 | 356,410 |
| France | 131,915 |
| Germany | 52,161 |
| China | 33,768 |
| Netherlands | 16,798 |
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 | 161,789 | 194,621 | +32,832 |
| France | 73,410 | 58,505 | -14,905 |
| Germany | 51,668 | 493 | -51,175 |
| China | 12,043 | 21,725 | +9,682 |
| Netherlands | 14,477 | 2,321 | -12,156 |
| Italy | 3,881 | 9,779 | +5,898 |
| Ireland | 8,567 | 4,933 | -3,634 |
| Nicaragua | 5,863 | 63 | -5,800 |
| Belgium | 1,598 | 0 | -1,598 |
| Denmark | 59 | 0 | -59 |
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) | 5,614,482 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,755,315 |
| Other | 1,321,464 |
| Air transport | 417,678 |
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) | 2,349,370 | 3,265,112 | +915,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,409,819 | 1,345,496 | -2,064,323 |
| Other | 724,879 | 596,585 | -128,294 |
| Air transport | 248,402 | 169,276 | -79,126 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 1,975,734 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,608,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,410,752 |
| 000 | 1,321,464 |
| Tyne | 1,267,112 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 1,178,431 | 797,303 | -381,128 |
| Immingham Docks | 818,161 | 790,773 | -27,388 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 471,769 | 938,983 | +467,214 |
| 000 | 724,879 | 596,585 | -128,294 |
| Tyne | 1,201,553 | 65,559 | -1,135,994 |
| Liverpool Docks | 596,146 | 476,610 | -119,536 |
| Holyhead | 567,733 | 493,806 | -73,927 |
| Harwich | 121,938 | 564,726 | +442,788 |
| Southampton | 268,190 | 248,886 | -19,304 |
| Felixstowe | 95,234 | 97,401 | +2,167 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87169030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: The outer shell or container part of trailers and semi-trailers