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 | 34,165,204 |
| Ireland | 9,165,122 |
| China | 9,154,539 |
| Netherlands | 4,205,290 |
| Hungary | 4,058,149 |
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 | 16,351,469 | 17,813,735 | +1,462,266 |
| Ireland | 4,297,091 | 4,868,031 | +570,940 |
| China | 3,191,128 | 5,963,411 | +2,772,283 |
| Netherlands | 2,010,443 | 2,194,847 | +184,404 |
| Hungary | 868,629 | 3,189,520 | +2,320,891 |
| Poland | 1,653,932 | 2,081,989 | +428,057 |
| France | 2,020,198 | 1,537,175 | -483,023 |
| United States | 1,341,557 | 987,001 | -354,556 |
| Slovakia | 1,762,133 | 137,525 | -1,624,608 |
| Italy | 1,022,537 | 766,135 | -256,402 |
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 | 30,117,329 |
| China | 10,391,502 |
| Hungary | 7,479,922 |
| Poland | 6,302,092 |
| Ireland | 5,658,348 |
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 | 13,748,350 | 16,368,979 | +2,620,629 |
| China | 3,586,876 | 6,804,626 | +3,217,750 |
| Hungary | 3,365,737 | 4,114,185 | +748,448 |
| Poland | 2,999,482 | 3,302,610 | +303,128 |
| Ireland | 2,464,500 | 3,193,848 | +729,348 |
| Ukraine | 3,560,824 | 96,965 | -3,463,859 |
| United States | 1,278,575 | 998,420 | -280,155 |
| France | 762,867 | 938,402 | +175,535 |
| Italy | 883,684 | 634,524 | -249,160 |
| Turkey | 109,606 | 186,942 | +77,336 |
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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 6 | +5 |
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) | 52,703,332 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,059,044 |
| Other | 5,801,644 |
| Air transport | 2,752,094 |
| Road transport | 889,659 |
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) | 25,218,617 | 27,484,715 | +2,266,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,481,604 | 8,577,440 | +3,095,836 |
| Other | 3,019,007 | 2,782,637 | -236,370 |
| Air transport | 1,648,534 | 1,103,560 | -544,974 |
| Road transport | 888,688 | 971 | -887,717 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,718,550 |
| Felixstowe | 12,402,093 |
| Harwich | 7,343,859 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,879,224 |
| 000 | 5,801,644 |
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 | 11,082,829 | 10,635,721 | -447,108 |
| Felixstowe | 5,232,118 | 7,169,975 | +1,937,857 |
| Harwich | 1,604,478 | 5,739,381 | +4,134,903 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,395,429 | 3,483,795 | +88,366 |
| 000 | 3,019,007 | 2,782,637 | -236,370 |
| Belfast Port | 2,243,269 | 2,932,637 | +689,368 |
| Heysham | 1,823,066 | 2,104,228 | +281,162 |
| ZLC | 3,588,195 | 96,965 | -3,491,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,279,637 | 890,624 | -389,013 |
| Ayr Harbour | 569,429 | 897,615 | +328,186 |
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 | 28 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 37 |
| 2026-03 | 42 |
| 2026-02 | 41 |
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-12 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ADR UK TYREMART LIMITED | 107 |
| DISTAG QCS (UK) LTD | 72 |
| PARK HALL (GOSFIELD) LTD | 62 |
| EUROPEAN BRAKING SYSTEMS LTD | 61 |
| UNIVERSAL COMPONENTS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| AL-KO KOBER LIMITED | 52 |
| BPW LIMITED | 52 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 52 |
| KNOTT-AVONRIDE LIMITED | 47 |
| 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 | 28 |
| 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 | 6,597,697 |
| United States | 1,677,981 |
| Norway | 1,617,138 |
| Canada | 894,621 |
| Australia | 558,283 |
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 | 2,830,103 | 3,767,594 | +937,491 |
| United States | 1,388,864 | 289,117 | -1,099,747 |
| Norway | 759,777 | 857,361 | +97,584 |
| Canada | 395,371 | 499,250 | +103,879 |
| Australia | 271,450 | 286,833 | +15,383 |
| Lithuania | 221,532 | 168,748 | -52,784 |
| Germany | 185,809 | 80,289 | -105,520 |
| Hungary | 101,614 | 161,920 | +60,306 |
| United Arab Emirates | 133,540 | 1,750 | -131,790 |
| Turkey | 38,377 | 94,992 | +56,615 |
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 | 379,667 |
| China | 277,287 |
| Netherlands | 41,957 |
| Germany | 27,410 |
| Ireland | 20,316 |
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 | 361,157 | 18,510 | -342,647 |
| China | 101,881 | 175,406 | +73,525 |
| Netherlands | 26,274 | 15,683 | -10,591 |
| Germany | 243 | 27,167 | +26,924 |
| Ireland | 4,198 | 16,118 | +11,920 |
| Italy | 7,461 | 11,478 | +4,017 |
| Switzerland | 6,805 | 9,377 | +2,572 |
| Poland | 4,759 | 2,967 | -1,792 |
| 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) | 7,189,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,716,191 |
| Air transport | 1,482,451 |
| Other | 1,116,191 |
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) | 3,102,169 | 4,087,216 | +985,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,011,169 | 1,705,022 | -306,147 |
| Air transport | 1,162,132 | 320,319 | -841,813 |
| Other | 678,309 | 437,882 | -240,427 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,963,493 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,493,396 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,053,743 |
| 000 | 1,116,191 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,080,663 |
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 | 1,114,999 | 1,848,494 | +733,495 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,173,082 | 1,320,314 | +147,232 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,042,434 | 1,011,309 | -31,125 |
| 000 | 678,309 | 437,882 | -240,427 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 607,038 | 473,625 | -133,413 |
| ZLC | 805,438 | 14,546 | -790,892 |
| Fishguard | 175,403 | 428,207 | +252,804 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 293,421 | 283,282 | -10,139 |
| London Gateway Port | 341,642 | 186,362 | -155,280 |
| Southampton | 236,031 | 257,714 | +21,683 |
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