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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 57,914,837 |
| Japan | 19,261,547 |
| Belgium | 17,115,841 |
| Germany | 6,285,296 |
| China | 4,652,280 |
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 | 31,327,472 | 26,587,365 | -4,740,107 |
| Japan | 11,721,144 | 7,540,403 | -4,180,741 |
| Belgium | 7,797,199 | 9,318,642 | +1,521,443 |
| Germany | 3,434,425 | 2,850,871 | -583,554 |
| China | 1,058,082 | 3,594,198 | +2,536,116 |
| Spain | 593,683 | 627,573 | +33,890 |
| Italy | 365,094 | 584,918 | +219,824 |
| Netherlands | 398,008 | 522,045 | +124,037 |
| Turkey | 259,329 | 110,209 | -149,120 |
| United States | 148,059 | 166,622 | +18,563 |
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 | 58,021,426 |
| Japan | 19,528,388 |
| Belgium | 10,453,776 |
| France | 5,528,062 |
| China | 4,963,916 |
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 | 31,328,305 | 26,693,121 | -4,635,184 |
| Japan | 11,846,984 | 7,681,404 | -4,165,580 |
| Belgium | 5,383,184 | 5,070,592 | -312,592 |
| France | 2,121,221 | 3,406,841 | +1,285,620 |
| China | 1,155,952 | 3,807,964 | +2,652,012 |
| Germany | 2,638,703 | 1,781,042 | -857,661 |
| Spain | 961,488 | 1,092,002 | +130,514 |
| Romania | 514,020 | 770,646 | +256,626 |
| South Korea | 411,281 | 296,155 | -115,126 |
| Turkey | 304,727 | 113,196 | -191,531 |
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 | 12 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 65,560,455 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,714,542 |
| Air transport | 12,030,381 |
| Other | 5,611,350 |
| 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) | 35,461,567 | 30,098,888 | -5,362,679 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,376,016 | 13,338,526 | -37,490 |
| Air transport | 6,141,290 | 5,889,091 | -252,199 |
| Other | 2,602,458 | 3,008,892 | +406,434 |
| Road transport | 36,791 | 4,004 | -32,787 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 49,972,147 |
| Southampton | 22,235,619 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,315,248 |
| Oxford Airport | 9,622,032 |
| 000 | 5,611,350 |
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 | 27,105,655 | 22,866,492 | -4,239,163 |
| Southampton | 11,846,617 | 10,389,002 | -1,457,615 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,457,976 | 4,857,272 | -600,704 |
| Oxford Airport | 5,010,922 | 4,611,110 | -399,812 |
| 000 | 2,602,458 | 3,008,892 | +406,434 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,202,894 | 1,577,483 | +374,589 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,936,964 | +1,936,964 |
| Dover | 972,750 | 315,047 | -657,703 |
| Felixstowe | 518,574 | 629,085 | +110,511 |
| London | 609,601 | 370,292 | -239,309 |
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 | 57 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
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+ | 53 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 6,292,284 |
| Germany | 3,547,727 |
| Ireland | 3,221,759 |
| United States | 1,645,974 |
| Romania | 1,400,006 |
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 | 3,422,089 | 2,870,195 | -551,894 |
| Germany | 1,919,751 | 1,627,976 | -291,775 |
| Ireland | 1,887,070 | 1,334,689 | -552,381 |
| United States | 1,227,167 | 418,807 | -808,360 |
| Romania | 1,398,199 | 1,807 | -1,396,392 |
| Latvia | 361,993 | 177,978 | -184,015 |
| Denmark | 209,051 | 90,347 | -118,704 |
| Switzerland | 82,552 | 146,585 | +64,033 |
| United Arab Emirates | 87,367 | 134,792 | +47,425 |
| Spain | 63,844 | 142,012 | +78,168 |
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 |
| China | 1,619 |
| XI | 200 |
| Poland | 125 |
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 | 1,949 | 412 | -1,537 |
| China | 1,389 | 230 | -1,159 |
| XI | 113 | 87 | -26 |
| Poland | 125 | 0 | -125 |
| France | 32 | 60 | +28 |
| 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) | 13,742,721 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,637,324 |
| Air transport | 2,034,044 |
| Road transport | 24,716 |
| Other | 19,699 |
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) | 8,000,158 | 5,742,563 | -2,257,595 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,555,032 | 1,082,292 | -1,472,740 |
| Air transport | 1,296,878 | 737,166 | -559,712 |
| Road transport | 24,716 | 0 | -24,716 |
| Other | 16,173 | 3,526 | -12,647 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,862,439 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,733,510 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,968,649 |
| Holyhead | 1,783,210 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,003,367 |
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 | 5,760,316 | 4,102,123 | -1,658,193 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,776,123 | 957,387 | -818,736 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,362,990 | 605,659 | -757,331 |
| Holyhead | 1,036,293 | 746,917 | -289,376 |
| East Midlands Airport | 630,376 | 372,991 | -257,385 |
| ZLC | 323,271 | 104,228 | -219,043 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 132,274 | 140,462 | +8,188 |
| London Stansted Airport | 156,881 | 99,722 | -57,159 |
| London Gateway Port | 219,922 | 27,243 | -192,679 |
| Felixstowe | 119,784 | 120,264 | +480 |
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