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 | 29,695,539 |
| Ireland | 7,410,885 |
| China | 6,792,971 |
| France | 3,441,734 |
| Netherlands | 3,270,441 |
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 | 16,362,800 | 13,332,739 | -3,030,061 |
| Ireland | 4,324,259 | 3,086,626 | -1,237,633 |
| China | 2,886,792 | 3,906,179 | +1,019,387 |
| France | 2,180,739 | 1,260,995 | -919,744 |
| Netherlands | 1,675,840 | 1,594,601 | -81,239 |
| Poland | 1,622,422 | 1,617,394 | -5,028 |
| Hungary | 649,925 | 2,186,320 | +1,536,395 |
| United States | 1,032,966 | 1,189,213 | +156,247 |
| Slovakia | 1,617,592 | 384,449 | -1,233,143 |
| Italy | 1,039,308 | 606,334 | -432,974 |
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 | 25,686,088 |
| China | 7,760,220 |
| Hungary | 6,377,880 |
| Poland | 5,349,393 |
| Ireland | 4,291,109 |
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 | 13,462,084 | 12,224,004 | -1,238,080 |
| China | 3,250,157 | 4,510,063 | +1,259,906 |
| Hungary | 3,504,446 | 2,873,434 | -631,012 |
| Poland | 2,762,949 | 2,586,444 | -176,505 |
| Ireland | 2,611,763 | 1,679,346 | -932,417 |
| Ukraine | 3,735,814 | 343,889 | -3,391,925 |
| United States | 975,350 | 1,187,976 | +212,626 |
| France | 767,881 | 784,265 | +16,384 |
| Italy | 920,552 | 579,209 | -341,343 |
| Turkey | 108,140 | 169,463 | +61,323 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 10 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
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) | 45,965,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,474,105 |
| Other | 4,944,632 |
| Air transport | 2,616,719 |
| Road transport | 895,121 |
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) | 25,199,098 | 20,766,307 | -4,432,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,183,244 | 5,290,861 | +107,617 |
| Other | 2,806,030 | 2,138,602 | -667,428 |
| Air transport | 1,314,225 | 1,302,494 | -11,731 |
| Road transport | 895,121 | 0 | -895,121 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 19,417,627 |
| Felixstowe | 10,589,556 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,791,024 |
| Harwich | 5,512,819 |
| 000 | 4,944,632 |
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 | 11,557,737 | 7,859,890 | -3,697,847 |
| Felixstowe | 5,181,736 | 5,407,820 | +226,084 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,188,993 | 2,602,031 | -586,962 |
| Harwich | 1,219,961 | 4,292,858 | +3,072,897 |
| 000 | 2,806,030 | 2,138,602 | -667,428 |
| ZLC | 3,765,057 | 343,889 | -3,421,168 |
| Belfast Port | 1,998,865 | 1,926,787 | -72,078 |
| Heysham | 1,823,244 | 1,453,009 | -370,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 974,112 | 1,082,359 | +108,247 |
| Eurotunnel | 422,701 | 519,249 | +96,548 |
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 | 34 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 21 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 39 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 103 |
| DISTAG QCS (UK) LTD | 68 |
| PARK HALL (GOSFIELD) LTD | 62 |
| EUROPEAN BRAKING SYSTEMS LTD | 58 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 52 |
| UNIVERSAL COMPONENTS UK LIMITED | 49 |
| AL-KO KOBER LIMITED | 48 |
| BPW LIMITED | 48 |
| KNOTT-AVONRIDE LIMITED | 43 |
| AGSE GLOBAL SERVICES UK LTD | 41 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 27 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 5,601,283 |
| United States | 1,672,163 |
| Norway | 1,274,960 |
| Canada | 862,655 |
| Australia | 461,523 |
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 | 2,922,571 | 2,678,712 | -243,859 |
| United States | 1,436,850 | 235,313 | -1,201,537 |
| Norway | 754,017 | 520,943 | -233,074 |
| Canada | 443,856 | 418,799 | -25,057 |
| Australia | 223,227 | 238,296 | +15,069 |
| Lithuania | 208,914 | 165,570 | -43,344 |
| Germany | 185,264 | 52,675 | -132,589 |
| Hungary | 80,699 | 95,369 | +14,670 |
| Netherlands | 109,300 | 25,995 | -83,305 |
| United Arab Emirates | 129,390 | 5,900 | -123,490 |
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 | 378,219 |
| China | 238,067 |
| Netherlands | 41,505 |
| Germany | 24,944 |
| Italy | 18,836 |
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 | 363,156 | 15,063 | -348,093 |
| China | 94,445 | 143,622 | +49,177 |
| Netherlands | 29,958 | 11,547 | -18,411 |
| Germany | 71 | 24,873 | +24,802 |
| Italy | 10,930 | 7,906 | -3,024 |
| Ireland | 2,405 | 15,710 | +13,305 |
| Switzerland | 5,401 | 8,712 | +3,311 |
| Poland | 6,374 | 2,967 | -3,407 |
| 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) | 6,021,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,295,820 |
| Air transport | 1,413,988 |
| Other | 1,037,228 |
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) | 3,150,751 | 2,871,001 | -279,750 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,107,060 | 1,188,760 | -918,300 |
| Air transport | 1,108,017 | 305,971 | -802,046 |
| Other | 679,094 | 358,134 | -320,960 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,477,681 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,159,229 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,672,864 |
| 000 | 1,037,228 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 903,732 |
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 | 1,241,105 | 1,236,576 | -4,529 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,304,898 | 854,331 | -450,567 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,021,422 | 651,442 | -369,980 |
| 000 | 679,094 | 358,134 | -320,960 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 586,479 | 317,253 | -269,226 |
| ZLC | 804,818 | 14,227 | -790,591 |
| Fishguard | 127,006 | 430,447 | +303,441 |
| London Gateway Port | 332,022 | 216,306 | -115,716 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 242,905 | 267,724 | +24,819 |
| Southampton | 236,031 | 122,264 | -113,767 |
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