Import/export HS code 87042391: New large trucks (over 20 tonnes)
Brand-new large trucks for carrying goods, weighing over 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 327,426,948 |
| Germany | 222,224,314 |
| Belgium | 201,574,148 |
| Netherlands | 181,385,366 |
| Sweden | 173,487,504 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 211,173,266 | 116,253,682 | -94,919,584 |
| Germany | 120,594,884 | 101,629,430 | -18,965,454 |
| Belgium | 112,561,829 | 89,012,319 | -23,549,510 |
| Netherlands | 87,993,230 | 93,392,136 | +5,398,906 |
| Sweden | 115,965,496 | 57,522,008 | -58,443,488 |
| Austria | 93,325,971 | 140,224 | -93,185,747 |
| Italy | 14,152,997 | 20,018,882 | +5,865,885 |
| Finland | 16,003,109 | 13,197,003 | -2,806,106 |
| Spain | 13,333,462 | 13,770,520 | +437,058 |
| Ireland | 10,260,311 | 2,872,537 | -7,387,774 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 304,060,023 |
| France | 248,930,686 |
| Germany | 228,019,644 |
| Belgium | 198,866,625 |
| Sweden | 114,376,014 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 197,610,473 | 106,449,550 | -91,160,923 |
| France | 150,924,430 | 98,006,256 | -52,918,174 |
| Germany | 121,967,865 | 106,051,779 | -15,916,086 |
| Belgium | 109,899,801 | 88,966,824 | -20,932,977 |
| Sweden | 60,251,091 | 54,124,923 | -6,126,168 |
| Austria | 94,284,661 | 0 | -94,284,661 |
| Italy | 14,157,582 | 19,863,403 | +5,705,821 |
| Finland | 16,003,109 | 13,197,003 | -2,806,106 |
| Spain | 5,574,164 | 8,970,126 | +3,395,962 |
| United Kingdom | 5,239,631 | 5,060,107 | -179,524 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +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) | 1,005,735,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 279,681,010 |
| Other | 25,709,283 |
| Air transport | 6,029 |
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) | 612,794,857 | 392,941,008 | -219,853,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 169,249,104 | 110,431,906 | -58,817,198 |
| Other | 15,508,027 | 10,201,256 | -5,306,771 |
| Air transport | 3,933 | 2,096 | -1,837 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 685,745,994 |
| Hull | 110,482,854 |
| Dover | 109,747,144 |
| Newhaven | 89,980,262 |
| Portsmouth | 83,764,434 |
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 | 375,105,026 | 310,640,968 | -64,464,058 |
| Hull | 104,605,797 | 5,877,057 | -98,728,740 |
| Dover | 68,790,550 | 40,956,594 | -27,833,956 |
| Newhaven | 62,461,250 | 27,519,012 | -34,942,238 |
| Portsmouth | 47,362,022 | 36,402,412 | -10,959,610 |
| London | 43,298,893 | 26,645,502 | -16,653,391 |
| Harwich | 29,274,449 | 30,494,559 | +1,220,110 |
| Killingholme | 27,919,366 | 6,191,918 | -21,727,448 |
| 000 | 15,508,027 | 10,201,256 | -5,306,771 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,463,965 | 4,123,032 | -2,340,933 |
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 | 14 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Forestry and logging | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 12 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCANIA (GREAT BRITAIN) LIMITED | 47 |
| DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED | 47 |
| VOLVO GROUP UK LIMITED | 46 |
| IVECO LIMITED | 45 |
| FAUN ZOELLER (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| JOHN DEERE FORESTRY LIMITED | 39 |
| KOMATSU FOREST LIMITED | 33 |
| PONSSE UK LIMITED | 31 |
| GILMORE SERVICES LIMITED | 27 |
| RAPISCAN SYSTEMS LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 21,421,971 |
| Australia | 17,638,215 |
| Ireland | 10,154,139 |
| Netherlands | 8,779,900 |
| Spain | 8,749,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 19,877,449 | 1,544,522 | -18,332,927 |
| Australia | 17,352,462 | 285,753 | -17,066,709 |
| Ireland | 6,620,499 | 3,533,640 | -3,086,859 |
| Netherlands | 2,396,428 | 6,383,472 | +3,987,044 |
| Spain | 4,560,801 | 4,188,436 | -372,365 |
| France | 1,089,029 | 5,214,584 | +4,125,555 |
| Singapore | 2,026,717 | 0 | -2,026,717 |
| Guyana | 757,007 | 509,736 | -247,271 |
| Germany | 614,609 | 645,030 | +30,421 |
| Sweden | 168,710 | 840,000 | +671,290 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 105,287 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 105,287 | 0 | -105,287 |
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) | 47,539,560 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,974,916 |
| Air transport | 184,522 |
| Other | 105,287 |
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) | 43,660,234 | 3,879,326 | -39,780,908 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,054,729 | 20,920,187 | +8,865,458 |
| Air transport | 182,922 | 1,600 | -181,322 |
| Other | 105,287 | 0 | -105,287 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 37,394,920 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,581,703 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,697,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,207,734 |
| Portsmouth | 4,200,404 |
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 | 34,540,074 | 2,854,846 | -31,685,228 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,484,833 | 7,096,870 | +2,612,037 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,035,212 | 662,123 | -5,373,089 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 813,391 | 4,394,343 | +3,580,952 |
| Portsmouth | 1,099,029 | 3,101,375 | +2,002,346 |
| Hull | 1,870,070 | 2,291,772 | +421,702 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 3,817,505 | 0 | -3,817,505 |
| Heysham | 0 | 2,051,234 | +2,051,234 |
| Dover | 866,397 | 999,294 | +132,897 |
| Felixstowe | 966,147 | 0 | -966,147 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87042391
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brand-new large trucks for carrying goods, weighing over 20 tonnes