Import/export HS code 87085091: Non-driving axles
Axles not used for driving, such as those for trailers or non-powered vehicles
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.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 58,085,844 |
| Japan | 20,017,105 |
| Belgium | 17,029,605 |
| Germany | 6,545,629 |
| China | 4,714,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 31,403,928 | 26,681,916 | -4,722,012 |
| Japan | 12,139,248 | 7,877,857 | -4,261,391 |
| Belgium | 7,632,689 | 9,396,916 | +1,764,227 |
| Germany | 3,750,103 | 2,795,526 | -954,577 |
| China | 1,121,500 | 3,592,627 | +2,471,127 |
| Spain | 677,068 | 443,488 | -233,580 |
| Netherlands | 407,004 | 475,727 | +68,723 |
| Italy | 383,475 | 497,467 | +113,992 |
| Turkey | 229,597 | 143,303 | -86,294 |
| United States | 100,644 | 269,828 | +169,184 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 58,192,433 |
| Japan | 20,294,373 |
| Belgium | 10,643,587 |
| France | 5,364,670 |
| China | 5,011,703 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 31,404,826 | 26,787,607 | -4,617,219 |
| Japan | 12,280,570 | 8,013,803 | -4,266,767 |
| Belgium | 5,368,071 | 5,275,516 | -92,555 |
| France | 1,969,569 | 3,395,101 | +1,425,532 |
| China | 1,219,576 | 3,792,127 | +2,572,551 |
| Germany | 2,978,914 | 1,742,646 | -1,236,268 |
| Spain | 1,037,183 | 890,977 | -146,206 |
| Romania | 493,128 | 726,922 | +233,794 |
| South Korea | 439,558 | 300,785 | -138,773 |
| Turkey | 273,196 | 151,212 | -121,984 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
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 | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 66,259,406 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,225,334 |
| Air transport | 11,853,563 |
| Other | 5,638,132 |
| Road transport | 40,795 |
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) | 36,026,919 | 30,232,487 | -5,794,432 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,810,460 | 13,414,874 | -395,586 |
| Air transport | 6,166,346 | 5,687,217 | -479,129 |
| Other | 2,410,881 | 3,227,251 | +816,370 |
| Road transport | 11,705 | 29,090 | +17,385 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 50,460,180 |
| Southampton | 23,040,920 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,552,603 |
| Oxford Airport | 9,417,893 |
| 000 | 5,638,132 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 27,344,128 | 23,116,052 | -4,228,076 |
| Southampton | 12,171,985 | 10,868,935 | -1,303,050 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,486,263 | 5,066,340 | -419,923 |
| Oxford Airport | 4,916,575 | 4,501,318 | -415,257 |
| 000 | 2,410,881 | 3,227,251 | +816,370 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,246,323 | 1,342,971 | +96,648 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,559,247 | +1,559,247 |
| Dover | 1,170,136 | 337,621 | -832,515 |
| Felixstowe | 520,366 | 628,930 | +108,564 |
| London | 653,839 | 374,396 | -279,443 |
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 | 55 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
| 2025-07 | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,603,514 |
| Germany | 4,038,674 |
| Ireland | 3,162,748 |
| United States | 1,669,967 |
| Romania | 1,401,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,783,477 | 2,820,037 | -963,440 |
| Germany | 2,340,931 | 1,697,743 | -643,188 |
| Ireland | 1,821,437 | 1,341,311 | -480,126 |
| United States | 1,210,094 | 459,873 | -750,221 |
| Romania | 1,382,381 | 19,159 | -1,363,222 |
| Latvia | 385,068 | 155,763 | -229,305 |
| Denmark | 209,051 | 90,347 | -118,704 |
| China | 156,562 | 110,708 | -45,854 |
| Switzerland | 67,334 | 159,773 | +92,439 |
| United Arab Emirates | 91,435 | 121,072 | +29,637 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 12,901 |
| Italy | 2,361 |
| XU | 1,917 |
| China | 1,689 |
| Poland | 1,672 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 10,532 | 2,369 | -8,163 |
| Italy | 1,890 | 471 | -1,419 |
| XU | 1,593 | 324 | -1,269 |
| China | 1,379 | 310 | -1,069 |
| Poland | 1,672 | 0 | -1,672 |
| XI | 113 | 87 | -26 |
| France | 32 | 60 | +28 |
| Lithuania | 64 | 0 | -64 |
| Latvia | 33 | 0 | -33 |
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) | 14,646,833 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,576,887 |
| Air transport | 2,066,559 |
| Road transport | 33,804 |
| Other | 21,336 |
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) | 8,798,286 | 5,848,547 | -2,949,739 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,533,178 | 1,043,709 | -1,489,469 |
| Air transport | 1,218,540 | 848,019 | -370,521 |
| Road transport | 33,804 | 0 | -33,804 |
| Other | 17,715 | 3,621 | -14,094 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,846,620 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,550,116 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,988,613 |
| Holyhead | 1,720,785 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,054,564 |
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 | 6,636,221 | 4,210,399 | -2,425,822 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,642,400 | 907,716 | -734,684 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,414,201 | 574,412 | -839,789 |
| Holyhead | 919,588 | 801,197 | -118,391 |
| East Midlands Airport | 594,971 | 459,593 | -135,378 |
| ZLC | 360,566 | 85,801 | -274,765 |
| Felixstowe | 212,488 | 120,264 | -92,224 |
| London Gateway Port | 234,903 | 27,243 | -207,660 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,194 | 173,707 | +87,513 |
| London Stansted Airport | 131,821 | 116,399 | -15,422 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87085091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Axles not used for driving, such as those for trailers or non-powered vehicles