Import/export HS code 87042299: Used medium trucks (5 to 20 tonnes)
Second-hand medium trucks for carrying goods, weighing between 5 and 20 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 12,111,822 |
| Germany | 3,602,809 |
| Ireland | 1,756,818 |
| Switzerland | 1,607,033 |
| Belgium | 679,990 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,020,663 | 5,091,159 | -1,929,504 |
| Germany | 167,488 | 3,435,321 | +3,267,833 |
| Ireland | 775,846 | 980,972 | +205,126 |
| Switzerland | 693,811 | 913,222 | +219,411 |
| Belgium | 184,489 | 495,501 | +311,012 |
| Sweden | 200,750 | 0 | -200,750 |
| Latvia | 0 | 115,595 | +115,595 |
| Italy | 113,669 | 379 | -113,290 |
| Norway | 58,065 | 55,281 | -2,784 |
| France | 62,608 | 41,981 | -20,627 |
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 | 7,270,171 |
| Netherlands | 6,986,750 |
| Sweden | 1,988,314 |
| Italy | 914,989 |
| Austria | 815,352 |
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 | 3,520,898 | 3,749,273 | +228,375 |
| Netherlands | 2,969,368 | 4,017,382 | +1,048,014 |
| Sweden | 800,497 | 1,187,817 | +387,320 |
| Italy | 123,308 | 791,681 | +668,373 |
| Austria | 693,811 | 121,541 | -572,270 |
| Ireland | 118,343 | 175,564 | +57,221 |
| United Kingdom | 204,000 | 37,164 | -166,836 |
| Spain | 0 | 234,277 | +234,277 |
| Hungary | 9,553 | 190,935 | +181,382 |
| Belgium | 121,491 | 70,806 | -50,685 |
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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
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 | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 15,616,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,957,634 |
| Other | 1,208,423 |
| Road transport | 17,321 |
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) | 6,425,140 | 9,190,937 | +2,765,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,370,764 | 1,586,870 | -783,894 |
| Other | 578,430 | 629,993 | +51,563 |
| Road transport | 0 | 17,321 | +17,321 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 9,280,509 |
| Felixstowe | 2,701,602 |
| Killingholme | 2,509,337 |
| Dover | 2,366,664 |
| 000 | 1,208,423 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,172,977 | 5,107,532 | +934,555 |
| Felixstowe | 1,092,815 | 1,608,787 | +515,972 |
| Killingholme | 1,724,318 | 785,019 | -939,299 |
| Dover | 1,318,706 | 1,047,958 | -270,748 |
| 000 | 578,430 | 629,993 | +51,563 |
| Hull | 0 | 665,062 | +665,062 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 162,800 | 363,395 | +200,595 |
| Harwich | 16,855 | 426,748 | +409,893 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,705 | 143,642 | +62,937 |
| Holyhead | 42,408 | 171,719 | +129,311 |
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 | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 3 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 2 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| NA | 34,876,207 |
| Ireland | 25,976,174 |
| Guyana | 22,507,472 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 17,027,855 |
| Zimbabwe | 11,314,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA | 17,771,335 | 17,104,872 | -666,463 |
| Ireland | 14,009,063 | 11,967,111 | -2,041,952 |
| Guyana | 16,286,192 | 6,221,280 | -10,064,912 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 11,054,648 | 5,973,207 | -5,081,441 |
| Zimbabwe | 3,941,193 | 7,373,103 | +3,431,910 |
| Zambia | 4,586,525 | 4,918,501 | +331,976 |
| Malta | 7,415,792 | 732,134 | -6,683,658 |
| Iraq | 4,910,505 | 2,583,560 | -2,326,945 |
| Kenya | 5,502,144 | 1,659,510 | -3,842,634 |
| Netherlands | 4,183,650 | 377,349 | -3,806,301 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 4,255,234 |
| Sweden | 4,190,880 |
| Ireland | 3,291,839 |
| XI | 2,636,566 |
| Nicaragua | 1,067,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 2,515,766 | 1,739,468 | -776,298 |
| Sweden | 2,392,156 | 1,798,724 | -593,432 |
| Ireland | 1,394,090 | 1,897,749 | +503,659 |
| XI | 1,695,724 | 940,842 | -754,882 |
| Nicaragua | 546,767 | 520,562 | -26,205 |
| Germany | 260,907 | 213,049 | -47,858 |
| Italy | 194,699 | 152,307 | -42,392 |
| Japan | 182,179 | 148,205 | -33,974 |
| Netherlands | 132,104 | 195,896 | +63,792 |
| Niger | 155,383 | 0 | -155,383 |
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) | 116,592,335 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 53,667,219 |
| Other | 17,393,179 |
| Air transport | 106,224 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 26,500 |
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) | 67,037,255 | 49,555,080 | -17,482,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,685,835 | 20,981,384 | -11,704,451 |
| Other | 9,569,843 | 7,823,336 | -1,746,507 |
| Air transport | 58,000 | 48,224 | -9,776 |
| Own propulsion (e.g. imported vehicle driven across land boundary) | 26,500 | 0 | -26,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 30,026,296 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,731,278 |
| Felixstowe | 21,422,967 |
| Dover | 17,544,126 |
| Hull | 17,513,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 15,462,187 | 14,564,109 | -898,078 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,526,590 | 9,204,688 | -6,321,902 |
| Felixstowe | 16,678,860 | 4,744,107 | -11,934,753 |
| Dover | 12,764,748 | 4,779,378 | -7,985,370 |
| Hull | 13,080,737 | 4,433,054 | -8,647,683 |
| 000 | 9,569,843 | 7,823,336 | -1,746,507 |
| Medway | 5,317,416 | 11,577,785 | +6,260,369 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,996,480 | 4,651,510 | -2,344,970 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,657,969 | 5,260,668 | +1,602,699 |
| London | 1,458,937 | 2,960,346 | +1,501,409 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87042299
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Second-hand medium trucks for carrying goods, weighing between 5 and 20 tonnes