Import/export HS code 87033110: New cars with engines under 1,500 cc (diesel)
Brand-new cars with diesel engines under 1,500 cc
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 189,590,473 |
| Belgium | 92,621,122 |
| Germany | 17,605,350 |
| France | 17,045,367 |
| Italy | 6,545,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 112,931,903 | 76,658,570 | -36,273,333 |
| Belgium | 63,541,321 | 29,079,801 | -34,461,520 |
| Germany | 16,772,940 | 832,410 | -15,940,530 |
| France | 15,710,421 | 1,334,946 | -14,375,475 |
| Italy | 4,368,824 | 2,176,413 | -2,192,411 |
| United States | 2,033,248 | 26,384 | -2,006,864 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 701,199 | +701,199 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 685,958 | +685,958 |
| Japan | 55,952 | 568,815 | +512,863 |
| Mexico | 0 | 89,615 | +89,615 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 198,524,739 |
| France | 91,785,792 |
| Germany | 21,724,930 |
| Italy | 6,545,237 |
| United States | 4,355,281 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 120,064,652 | 78,460,087 | -41,604,565 |
| France | 65,090,133 | 26,695,659 | -38,394,474 |
| Germany | 20,448,802 | 1,276,128 | -19,172,674 |
| Italy | 4,368,824 | 2,176,413 | -2,192,411 |
| United States | 2,089,200 | 2,266,081 | +176,881 |
| Romania | 3,317,144 | 0 | -3,317,144 |
| Belgium | 48,718 | 612,585 | +563,867 |
| Mexico | 0 | 654,137 | +654,137 |
| Portugal | 0 | 13,021 | +13,021 |
| Canada | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 322,384,415 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,289,051 |
| Road transport | 675,202 |
| Other | 244,916 |
| Air transport | 4,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 214,131,760 | 108,252,655 | -105,879,105 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,062,797 | 3,226,254 | +2,163,457 |
| Road transport | 0 | 675,202 | +675,202 |
| Other | 244,916 | 0 | -244,916 |
| Air transport | 0 | 4,000 | +4,000 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 158,813,867 |
| Medway | 47,390,541 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,878,942 |
| Grimsby | 34,903,859 |
| London | 22,321,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonmouth Docks | 88,185,371 | 70,628,496 | -17,556,875 |
| Medway | 39,059,097 | 8,331,444 | -30,727,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,345,997 | 17,532,945 | -10,813,052 |
| Grimsby | 24,107,050 | 10,796,809 | -13,310,241 |
| London | 22,299,720 | 22,208 | -22,277,512 |
| Southampton | 10,121,450 | 1,417,863 | -8,703,587 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,871,421 | 367,255 | -2,504,166 |
| ZLC | 0 | 1,119,050 | +1,119,050 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,398 | 787,186 | +773,788 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 650,304 | +650,304 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 2 |
| Financial service activities, except insurance and pension funding | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 79 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 74 |
| CITROEN U.K. LIMITED | 47 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 44 |
| HYUNDAI MOTOR UK LIMITED | 40 |
| RENAULT U.K. LIMITED | 39 |
| BMW (UK) LIMITED | 29 |
| FORD RETAIL LIMITED | 29 |
| KAWASAKI MOTORS EUROPE N.V. | 27 |
| VERTU MOTORS PLC | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,881,968 |
| Poland | 7,734,187 |
| Cyprus | 6,560,661 |
| Japan | 4,315,609 |
| Spain | 3,307,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 4,038,847 | 5,843,121 | +1,804,274 |
| Poland | 3,081,524 | 4,652,663 | +1,571,139 |
| Cyprus | 6,523,811 | 36,850 | -6,486,961 |
| Japan | 4,059,791 | 255,818 | -3,803,973 |
| Spain | 1,677,050 | 1,630,413 | -46,637 |
| Belgium | 1,763,640 | 0 | -1,763,640 |
| Italy | 582,806 | 733,339 | +150,533 |
| Australia | 542,375 | 0 | -542,375 |
| Sweden | 193,351 | 342,002 | +148,651 |
| United States | 360,480 | 29,000 | -331,480 |
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 | 71,353 |
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 | 42,745 | 28,608 | -14,137 |
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) | 19,240,831 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,887,625 |
| Air transport | 345,143 |
| Other | 71,353 |
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) | 7,520,797 | 11,720,034 | +4,199,237 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,952,720 | 1,934,905 | -15,017,815 |
| Air transport | 79,929 | 265,214 | +185,285 |
| Other | 42,745 | 28,608 | -14,137 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,323,963 |
| Hull | 7,271,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,363,673 |
| ZLC | 4,342,877 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,066,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,096,272 | 6,227,691 | +1,131,419 |
| Hull | 2,739,122 | 4,531,892 | +1,792,770 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,309,073 | 54,600 | -5,254,473 |
| ZLC | 2,621,224 | 1,721,653 | -899,571 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 4,066,603 | 0 | -4,066,603 |
| Dover | 1,862,749 | 0 | -1,862,749 |
| Felixstowe | 1,484,399 | 29,000 | -1,455,399 |
| Southampton | 1,042,656 | 36,850 | -1,005,806 |
| Poole | 0 | 747,747 | +747,747 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,894 | 264,128 | +186,234 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87033110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brand-new cars with diesel engines under 1,500 cc