Import/export HS code 87088035: Shock absorbers
Parts of suspension systems designed to absorb shocks and vibrations
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 189,039,704 |
| Netherlands | 46,911,569 |
| Romania | 45,259,710 |
| Poland | 42,215,024 |
| China | 32,795,368 |
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 | 106,248,393 | 82,791,311 | -23,457,082 |
| Netherlands | 24,965,443 | 21,946,126 | -3,019,317 |
| Romania | 26,022,553 | 19,237,157 | -6,785,396 |
| Poland | 25,311,171 | 16,903,853 | -8,407,318 |
| China | 18,937,594 | 13,857,774 | -5,079,820 |
| Belgium | 16,854,283 | 13,087,429 | -3,766,854 |
| Czechia | 10,651,472 | 8,741,958 | -1,909,514 |
| Spain | 8,750,308 | 4,880,957 | -3,869,351 |
| Mexico | 5,217,725 | 6,129,193 | +911,468 |
| Italy | 3,244,273 | 3,441,912 | +197,639 |
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 | 169,297,109 |
| Czechia | 53,314,375 |
| Romania | 50,691,695 |
| Poland | 49,173,017 |
| China | 40,215,067 |
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 | 95,916,799 | 73,380,310 | -22,536,489 |
| Czechia | 28,224,541 | 25,089,834 | -3,134,707 |
| Romania | 28,699,277 | 21,992,418 | -6,706,859 |
| Poland | 29,799,767 | 19,373,250 | -10,426,517 |
| China | 22,305,774 | 17,909,293 | -4,396,481 |
| Spain | 17,155,139 | 12,268,972 | -4,886,167 |
| Mexico | 5,681,865 | 6,743,466 | +1,061,601 |
| Belgium | 6,139,894 | 4,809,119 | -1,330,775 |
| Turkey | 3,538,476 | 2,954,076 | -584,400 |
| Netherlands | 2,705,011 | 2,534,957 | -170,054 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 46 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 44 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 40 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 26 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 22 |
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 | 32 | 34 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 37 | 32 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 29 | 25 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 | 20 | +5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Essex | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 15 | +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) | 263,079,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 61,135,450 |
| Rail transport | 54,298,949 |
| Air transport | 49,720,736 |
| Other | 30,194,571 |
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) | 141,674,640 | 121,405,333 | -20,269,307 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,240,469 | 33,894,981 | +6,654,512 |
| Rail transport | 36,702,211 | 17,596,738 | -19,105,473 |
| Air transport | 28,900,331 | 20,820,405 | -8,079,926 |
| Other | 20,769,437 | 9,425,134 | -11,344,303 |
| Road transport | 3,100,106 | 934,698 | -2,165,408 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 107,556,518 |
| NGO | 54,298,949 |
| Felixstowe | 47,076,163 |
| Harwich | 43,912,769 |
| 000 | 30,194,571 |
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 | 63,719,408 | 43,837,110 | -19,882,298 |
| NGO | 36,702,211 | 17,596,738 | -19,105,473 |
| Felixstowe | 33,554,797 | 13,521,366 | -20,033,431 |
| Harwich | 7,106,051 | 36,806,718 | +29,700,667 |
| 000 | 20,769,437 | 9,425,134 | -11,344,303 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,315,264 | 6,872,101 | -8,443,163 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,851,224 | 10,074,851 | -1,776,373 |
| Oxford Airport | 12,140,136 | 6,058,419 | -6,081,717 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,344,894 | 7,601,279 | -1,743,615 |
| Southampton | 9,027,208 | 5,914,267 | -3,112,941 |
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 | 244 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 57 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 26 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 146 |
| 2025-11 | 140 |
| 2025-10 | 150 |
| 2025-09 | 146 |
| 2025-08 | 138 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AUTOMINT LIMITED | 108 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 103 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 103 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LOGISTICS NV | 103 |
| APEX PERFORMANCE PARTS LIMITED | 101 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 97 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 93 |
| ZF SERVICES UK LIMITED | 88 |
| CONTINENTAL DIRECT UK LIMITED | 87 |
| UNIPART GROUP LIMITED | 86 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 180 |
| 54m+ | 156 |
| 0-1m | 90 |
| 15m-54m | 43 |
| Other | 43 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 61,422,146 |
| United States | 23,331,490 |
| China | 6,212,425 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,355,958 |
| Germany | 5,225,367 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 28,532,706 | 32,889,440 | +4,356,734 |
| United States | 13,023,650 | 10,307,840 | -2,715,810 |
| China | 4,019,856 | 2,192,569 | -1,827,287 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,815,183 | 2,540,775 | -274,408 |
| Germany | 2,110,062 | 3,115,305 | +1,005,243 |
| Canada | 1,830,835 | 3,149,846 | +1,319,011 |
| Ireland | 2,533,997 | 2,141,528 | -392,469 |
| France | 2,129,331 | 1,629,248 | -500,083 |
| Poland | 827,895 | 2,758,269 | +1,930,374 |
| India | 1,456,647 | 1,739,365 | +282,718 |
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 | 214,976 |
| China | 213,482 |
| Poland | 175,375 |
| Czechia | 37,048 |
| Spain | 21,495 |
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 | 101,603 | 113,373 | +11,770 |
| China | 116,655 | 96,827 | -19,828 |
| Poland | 99,459 | 75,916 | -23,543 |
| Czechia | 19,842 | 17,206 | -2,636 |
| Spain | 12,639 | 8,856 | -3,783 |
| XI | 3,670 | 16,459 | +12,789 |
| Turkey | 9,076 | 8,415 | -661 |
| Italy | 6,753 | 5,078 | -1,675 |
| Japan | 4,639 | 1,782 | -2,857 |
| Netherlands | 3,746 | 1,279 | -2,467 |
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) | 79,190,241 |
| Air transport | 40,902,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,337,781 |
| Other | 912,267 |
| Road transport | 139,043 |
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) | 36,799,022 | 42,391,219 | +5,592,197 |
| Air transport | 21,603,864 | 19,298,808 | -2,305,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,674,572 | 12,663,209 | -3,011,363 |
| Other | 491,747 | 420,520 | -71,227 |
| Road transport | 137,826 | 1,217 | -136,609 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,166,663 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,182,764 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,853,982 |
| Southampton | 9,571,227 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,076,041 |
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 | 30,631,185 | 39,535,478 | +8,904,293 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,782,512 | 8,400,252 | +617,740 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,933,529 | 4,920,453 | -3,013,076 |
| Southampton | 5,448,390 | 4,122,837 | -1,325,553 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,611,987 | 3,464,054 | -1,147,933 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,328,928 | 4,109,678 | +780,750 |
| ZLC | 1,621,629 | 2,660,470 | +1,038,841 |
| Dover | 3,358,187 | 550,203 | -2,807,984 |
| Holyhead | 1,470,034 | 1,418,810 | -51,224 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,696,093 | 1,164,319 | -531,774 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87088035
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Parts of suspension systems designed to absorb shocks and vibrations