Import/export HS code 87042131: New small trucks (under 5 tonnes)
Brand-new small trucks for carrying goods, weighing up to 5 tonnes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 263,087,785 |
| Germany | 225,296,742 |
| Italy | 8,504,663 |
| Spain | 7,252,635 |
| Mexico | 7,177,657 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 60,245,245 | 202,842,540 | +142,597,295 |
| Germany | 145,948,856 | 79,347,886 | -66,600,970 |
| Italy | 2,280,153 | 6,224,510 | +3,944,357 |
| Spain | 1,876,174 | 5,376,461 | +3,500,287 |
| Mexico | 0 | 7,177,657 | +7,177,657 |
| Ireland | 3,878,232 | 1,933,775 | -1,944,457 |
| Portugal | 3,581,639 | 1,843,707 | -1,737,932 |
| Japan | 1,537,558 | 1,186,449 | -351,109 |
| Netherlands | 131,612 | 1,914,778 | +1,783,166 |
| Cyprus | 1,225,954 | 0 | -1,225,954 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Africa | 459,894,431 |
| Poland | 30,404,874 |
| Italy | 9,056,691 |
| Mexico | 7,177,657 |
| Spain | 6,879,630 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 192,139,617 | 267,754,814 | +75,615,197 |
| Poland | 14,054,484 | 16,350,390 | +2,295,906 |
| Italy | 2,718,258 | 6,338,433 | +3,620,175 |
| Mexico | 0 | 7,177,657 | +7,177,657 |
| Spain | 1,617,092 | 5,262,538 | +3,645,446 |
| Portugal | 3,824,958 | 1,843,707 | -1,981,251 |
| Japan | 1,669,170 | 1,228,954 | -440,216 |
| Germany | 949,302 | 703,053 | -246,249 |
| Turkey | 1,255,122 | 0 | -1,255,122 |
| Australia | 388,220 | 798,732 | +410,512 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 302,852,927 |
| Other | 214,202,749 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,258,741 |
| Air transport | 1,442,620 |
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) | 158,770,090 | 144,082,837 | -14,687,253 |
| Other | 58,139,448 | 156,063,301 | +97,923,853 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,200,011 | 8,058,730 | +2,858,719 |
| Air transport | 335,174 | 1,107,446 | +772,272 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 214,202,749 |
| Grimsby | 136,703,077 |
| Medway | 50,602,777 |
| 499 | 44,361,400 |
| Tyne | 26,356,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 58,139,448 | 156,063,301 | +97,923,853 |
| Grimsby | 93,135,390 | 43,567,687 | -49,567,703 |
| Medway | 28,278,748 | 22,324,029 | -5,954,719 |
| 499 | 0 | 44,361,400 | +44,361,400 |
| Tyne | 14,624,085 | 11,732,327 | -2,891,758 |
| Southampton | 5,309,093 | 12,739,079 | +7,429,986 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,105,035 | 4,711,540 | -6,393,495 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 6,241,872 | 4,876,542 | -1,365,330 |
| Dover | 1,231,020 | 2,885,835 | +1,654,815 |
| London | 1,290,586 | 2,545,609 | +1,255,023 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IVECO LIMITED | 48 |
| VOLKSWAGEN GROUP UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 46 |
| DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED | 40 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 32 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE | 32 |
| ISUZU TRUCK (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
| FORD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 18 |
| WILKER U.K. LIMITED | 13 |
| NTM-GB LIMITED | 10 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE NV/SA | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 16,532,210 |
| Ireland | 5,616,519 |
| Austria | 2,997,107 |
| Poland | 361,366 |
| Guyana | 327,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,243,946 | 4,288,264 | -7,955,682 |
| Ireland | 1,116,917 | 4,499,602 | +3,382,685 |
| Austria | 681,968 | 2,315,139 | +1,633,171 |
| Poland | 185,030 | 176,336 | -8,694 |
| Guyana | 148,871 | 178,185 | +29,314 |
| Sweden | 1,099 | 294,810 | +293,711 |
| Saint Helena | 68,522 | 164,071 | +95,549 |
| Brazil | 0 | 175,000 | +175,000 |
| Germany | 91,876 | 70,669 | -21,207 |
| Suriname | 138,610 | 0 | -138,610 |
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 | 678,085 |
| Japan | 259,541 |
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 | 473,103 | 204,982 | -268,121 |
| Japan | 126,625 | 132,916 | +6,291 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,857,021 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,206,686 |
| Other | 1,216,621 |
| Air transport | 46,085 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,706,741 | 7,150,280 | -6,556,461 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 391,462 | 4,815,224 | +4,423,762 |
| Other | 760,630 | 455,991 | -304,639 |
| Air transport | 46,085 | 0 | -46,085 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grimsby | 16,099,457 |
| Holyhead | 3,933,157 |
| London | 3,452,637 |
| 000 | 1,216,621 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 806,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grimsby | 12,243,946 | 3,855,511 | -8,388,435 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 3,933,157 | +3,933,157 |
| London | 931,043 | 2,521,594 | +1,590,551 |
| 000 | 760,630 | 455,991 | -304,639 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,175 | 771,013 | +735,838 |
| Southampton | 189,271 | 383,717 | +194,446 |
| Fishguard | 356,287 | 0 | -356,287 |
| Dover | 287,481 | 18,600 | -268,881 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 182,690 | +182,690 |
| Hull | 0 | 160,185 | +160,185 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87042131
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brand-new small trucks for carrying goods, weighing up to 5 tonnes