Import/export HS code 87087050: Aluminium wheels and parts
Wheels and wheel parts made from aluminium
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 122,524,583 |
| Italy | 103,031,354 |
| Taiwan | 78,763,566 |
| Poland | 73,426,054 |
| China | 66,528,207 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 68,203,964 | 54,320,619 | -13,883,345 |
| Italy | 55,877,626 | 47,153,728 | -8,723,898 |
| Taiwan | 47,914,455 | 30,849,111 | -17,065,344 |
| Poland | 39,339,200 | 34,086,854 | -5,252,346 |
| China | 33,269,186 | 33,259,021 | -10,165 |
| Turkey | 32,934,939 | 27,684,808 | -5,250,131 |
| Morocco | 30,950,196 | 26,941,704 | -4,008,492 |
| Czechia | 20,922,424 | 19,510,034 | -1,412,390 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 12,906,914 | 13,199,961 | +293,047 |
| South Korea | 12,479,565 | 9,870,256 | -2,609,309 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 106,661,084 |
| Germany | 86,520,059 |
| Poland | 83,926,995 |
| Taiwan | 82,443,393 |
| China | 68,616,856 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 58,324,215 | 48,336,869 | -9,987,346 |
| Germany | 49,160,881 | 37,359,178 | -11,801,703 |
| Poland | 44,568,761 | 39,358,234 | -5,210,527 |
| Taiwan | 49,083,591 | 33,359,802 | -15,723,789 |
| China | 34,109,976 | 34,506,880 | +396,904 |
| Turkey | 36,259,987 | 30,296,911 | -5,963,076 |
| Morocco | 32,348,117 | 28,063,405 | -4,284,712 |
| South Korea | 25,405,654 | 22,559,440 | -2,846,214 |
| Czechia | 23,025,077 | 21,744,994 | -1,280,083 |
| Hungary | 7,538,838 | 8,208,875 | +670,037 |
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 | 37 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 35 |
| West Midlands | 30 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 28 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 26 |
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 | 28 | 29 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 28 | 21 | -7 |
| West Midlands | 22 | 23 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 23 | 19 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 16 | 22 | +6 |
| Essex | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
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) | 259,301,294 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 228,995,995 |
| Rail transport | 90,666,132 |
| Other | 76,869,089 |
| Air transport | 36,242,242 |
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) | 140,471,158 | 118,830,136 | -21,641,022 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,878,631 | 114,117,364 | -761,267 |
| Rail transport | 50,683,747 | 39,982,385 | -10,701,362 |
| Other | 49,603,037 | 27,266,052 | -22,336,985 |
| Air transport | 18,797,645 | 17,444,597 | -1,353,048 |
| Road transport | 7,331,894 | 5,000,960 | -2,330,934 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 134,786,551 |
| Felixstowe | 115,651,696 |
| NGO | 90,666,132 |
| 000 | 76,869,089 |
| Southampton | 54,731,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 71,929,527 | 62,857,024 | -9,072,503 |
| Felixstowe | 57,665,670 | 57,986,026 | +320,356 |
| NGO | 50,683,747 | 39,982,385 | -10,701,362 |
| 000 | 49,603,037 | 27,266,052 | -22,336,985 |
| Southampton | 26,380,279 | 28,351,490 | +1,971,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,380,949 | 12,707,509 | -9,673,440 |
| Eurotunnel | 20,299,647 | 13,561,084 | -6,738,563 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,811,431 | 18,019,727 | +6,208,296 |
| Oxford Airport | 9,341,793 | 10,206,019 | +864,226 |
| Harwich | 11,107,726 | 8,034,574 | -3,073,152 |
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 | 221 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 52 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 100 |
| 2025-10 | 112 |
| 2025-09 | 110 |
| 2025-08 | 104 |
| 2025-07 | 96 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED | 118 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 118 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 116 |
| THE WHEELWORX WHEELS AND TYRES LTD | 103 |
| BMW (UK) MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 102 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 101 |
| SIXONETWO LIMITED | 98 |
| MCLAREN AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 95 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 94 |
| CO-ORDSPORT LIMITED | 93 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 189 |
| 54m+ | 108 |
| 0-1m | 79 |
| 15m-54m | 45 |
| Other | 38 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 12,885,490 |
| Netherlands | 12,340,100 |
| India | 7,370,457 |
| Germany | 7,163,250 |
| Switzerland | 6,801,021 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,701,507 | 5,183,983 | -2,517,524 |
| Netherlands | 7,667,966 | 4,672,134 | -2,995,832 |
| India | 3,864,647 | 3,505,810 | -358,837 |
| Germany | 3,990,497 | 3,172,753 | -817,744 |
| Switzerland | 4,774,527 | 2,026,494 | -2,748,033 |
| France | 2,751,761 | 2,035,961 | -715,800 |
| Ireland | 2,194,542 | 2,362,579 | +168,037 |
| Italy | 2,723,299 | 1,739,556 | -983,743 |
| Japan | 1,620,518 | 2,031,938 | +411,420 |
| Poland | 1,763,344 | 1,410,907 | -352,437 |
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 | 2,184,083 |
| China | 1,145,353 |
| Taiwan | 1,129,538 |
| Ireland | 212,924 |
| XU | 74,383 |
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 | 1,054,541 | 1,129,542 | +75,001 |
| China | 349,061 | 796,292 | +447,231 |
| Taiwan | 696,203 | 433,335 | -262,868 |
| Ireland | 30,798 | 182,126 | +151,328 |
| XU | 35,474 | 38,909 | +3,435 |
| Hungary | 8,515 | 8,253 | -262 |
| Italy | 0 | 13,070 | +13,070 |
| Germany | 4,847 | 7,580 | +2,733 |
| Austria | 1,756 | 630 | -1,126 |
| Poland | 596 | 1,607 | +1,011 |
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) | 40,139,063 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,426,572 |
| Air transport | 24,845,956 |
| Other | 4,797,064 |
| Road transport | 132,426 |
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) | 24,155,612 | 15,983,451 | -8,172,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,034,030 | 10,392,542 | -6,641,488 |
| Air transport | 13,109,268 | 11,736,688 | -1,372,580 |
| Other | 2,182,583 | 2,614,481 | +431,898 |
| Road transport | 128,609 | 3,817 | -124,792 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,359,212 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,965,662 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,457,928 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,716,616 |
| Southampton | 7,352,763 |
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 | 16,214,742 | 12,144,470 | -4,070,272 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,111,177 | 4,854,485 | -256,692 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,187,839 | 4,270,089 | -917,750 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,412,447 | 4,304,169 | -108,278 |
| Southampton | 4,535,357 | 2,817,406 | -1,717,951 |
| Dover | 4,852,052 | 1,125,130 | -3,726,922 |
| 000 | 2,182,583 | 2,614,481 | +431,898 |
| Felixstowe | 3,599,980 | 1,090,494 | -2,509,486 |
| ZLC | 1,756,553 | 1,852,751 | +96,198 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,246,412 | 895,817 | -1,350,595 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87087050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wheels and wheel parts made from aluminium