Import/export HS code 87169050: Axles for trailers
The rod or spindle that connects the wheels 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 32,877,152 |
| China | 9,339,781 |
| Ireland | 9,129,984 |
| Hungary | 4,420,232 |
| Netherlands | 3,948,545 |
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 | 16,143,072 | 16,734,080 | +591,008 |
| China | 3,462,552 | 5,877,229 | +2,414,677 |
| Ireland | 4,397,588 | 4,732,396 | +334,808 |
| Hungary | 1,198,219 | 3,222,013 | +2,023,794 |
| Netherlands | 1,985,934 | 1,962,611 | -23,323 |
| Poland | 1,920,717 | 1,851,052 | -69,665 |
| France | 1,915,568 | 1,447,603 | -467,965 |
| United States | 1,411,666 | 828,532 | -583,134 |
| Italy | 827,214 | 921,335 | +94,121 |
| Slovakia | 1,214,284 | 137,525 | -1,076,759 |
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 | 29,425,344 |
| China | 10,584,279 |
| Hungary | 7,277,934 |
| Poland | 6,143,624 |
| Ireland | 5,761,418 |
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 | 14,033,816 | 15,391,528 | +1,357,712 |
| China | 4,038,443 | 6,545,836 | +2,507,393 |
| Hungary | 3,189,734 | 4,088,200 | +898,466 |
| Poland | 3,125,609 | 3,018,015 | -107,594 |
| Ireland | 2,587,623 | 3,173,795 | +586,172 |
| Ukraine | 2,924,776 | 82,614 | -2,842,162 |
| United States | 1,354,017 | 828,845 | -525,172 |
| France | 682,720 | 927,237 | +244,517 |
| Italy | 702,395 | 634,114 | -68,281 |
| Turkey | 232,618 | 57,353 | -175,265 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Lincolnshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -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) | 51,206,177 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,024,436 |
| Other | 5,614,532 |
| Air transport | 2,601,197 |
| Road transport | 786,763 |
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) | 25,136,389 | 26,069,788 | +933,399 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,792,406 | 8,232,030 | +2,439,624 |
| Other | 2,914,472 | 2,700,060 | -214,412 |
| Air transport | 1,670,062 | 931,135 | -738,927 |
| Road transport | 785,792 | 971 | -784,821 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 19,972,035 |
| Felixstowe | 12,068,772 |
| Harwich | 7,840,903 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,040,520 |
| 000 | 5,614,532 |
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 | 10,104,917 | 9,867,118 | -237,799 |
| Felixstowe | 5,089,011 | 6,979,761 | +1,890,750 |
| Harwich | 2,392,501 | 5,448,402 | +3,055,901 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,081,171 | 2,959,349 | -1,121,822 |
| 000 | 2,914,472 | 2,700,060 | -214,412 |
| Belfast Port | 2,373,107 | 2,886,692 | +513,585 |
| Heysham | 1,961,984 | 1,978,581 | +16,597 |
| ZLC | 2,946,222 | 82,614 | -2,863,608 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,348,206 | 729,160 | -619,046 |
| Ayr Harbour | 527,224 | 1,006,635 | +479,411 |
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
|
37 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
30 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
24 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
23 |
|
Manufacture of other transport equipment
|
14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 30 |
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 42 |
| 2026-02 | 41 |
| 2026-01 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ADR UK TYREMART LIMITED | 108 |
| DISTAG QCS (UK) LTD | 73 |
| PARK HALL (GOSFIELD) LTD | 62 |
| EUROPEAN BRAKING SYSTEMS LTD | 61 |
| UNIVERSAL COMPONENTS UK LIMITED | 54 |
| AL-KO KOBER LIMITED | 53 |
| BPW LIMITED | 53 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 52 |
| KNOTT-AVONRIDE LIMITED | 48 |
| AGSE GLOBAL SERVICES UK LTD | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 73 |
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 26 |
| Other | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 6,354,839 |
| Norway | 1,692,209 |
| Canada | 832,309 |
| United States | 803,759 |
| Australia | 572,256 |
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 | 2,813,649 | 3,541,190 | +727,541 |
| Norway | 899,627 | 792,582 | -107,045 |
| Canada | 438,202 | 394,107 | -44,095 |
| United States | 589,260 | 214,499 | -374,761 |
| Australia | 271,469 | 300,787 | +29,318 |
| Lithuania | 266,068 | 142,894 | -123,174 |
| Hungary | 90,520 | 165,992 | +75,472 |
| Germany | 144,821 | 71,572 | -73,249 |
| Netherlands | 108,349 | 24,420 | -83,929 |
| Turkey | 22,077 | 102,620 | +80,543 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 271,913 |
| XI | 218,113 |
| Netherlands | 37,630 |
| Germany | 27,410 |
| Ireland | 20,432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 105,232 | 166,681 | +61,449 |
| XI | 202,877 | 15,236 | -187,641 |
| Netherlands | 23,268 | 14,362 | -8,906 |
| Germany | 243 | 27,167 | +26,924 |
| Ireland | 5,050 | 15,382 | +10,332 |
| Switzerland | 7,526 | 10,551 | +3,025 |
| Italy | 6,848 | 10,585 | +3,737 |
| Poland | 2,246 | 3,066 | +820 |
| Nicaragua | 947 | 1,579 | +632 |
| France | 597 | 967 | +370 |
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) | 7,107,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,560,759 |
| Other | 926,386 |
| Air transport | 727,895 |
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) | 3,256,003 | 3,851,082 | +595,079 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,089,101 | 1,471,658 | -617,443 |
| Other | 508,918 | 417,468 | -91,450 |
| Air transport | 397,129 | 330,766 | -66,363 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,950,335 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,325,019 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,086,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,089,052 |
| 000 | 926,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,215,654 | 1,734,681 | +519,027 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,180,453 | 1,144,566 | -35,887 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,163,480 | 923,270 | -240,210 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 609,964 | 479,088 | -130,876 |
| 000 | 508,918 | 417,468 | -91,450 |
| Fishguard | 236,711 | 383,770 | +147,059 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 291,671 | 301,016 | +9,345 |
| London Gateway Port | 313,861 | 157,091 | -156,770 |
| Southampton | 235,515 | 228,264 | -7,251 |
| Milford | 182,211 | 151,796 | -30,415 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87169050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: The rod or spindle that connects the wheels of trailers and semi-trailers