Import/export HS code 87088091: Forged steel suspension parts
Suspension components made from closed-die forged steel
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,263,317 |
| Germany | 3,245,419 |
| Turkey | 1,959,963 |
| Spain | 1,831,622 |
| Poland | 1,319,313 |
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 | 11,648,734 | 2,614,583 | -9,034,151 |
| Germany | 1,557,507 | 1,687,912 | +130,405 |
| Turkey | 870,547 | 1,089,416 | +218,869 |
| Spain | 950,707 | 880,915 | -69,792 |
| Poland | 1,128,155 | 191,158 | -936,997 |
| Belgium | 765,106 | 371,437 | -393,669 |
| China | 35,167 | 98,531 | +63,364 |
| Sweden | 45,966 | 46,003 | +37 |
| Czechia | 27,391 | 31,502 | +4,111 |
| Estonia | 26,230 | 18,779 | -7,451 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 14,078,817 |
| Turkey | 3,446,523 |
| Germany | 2,805,749 |
| Spain | 1,922,831 |
| Poland | 892,570 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 11,572,351 | 2,506,466 | -9,065,885 |
| Turkey | 1,814,598 | 1,631,925 | -182,673 |
| Germany | 1,499,941 | 1,305,808 | -194,133 |
| Spain | 1,035,568 | 887,263 | -148,305 |
| Poland | 891,060 | 1,510 | -889,550 |
| China | 69,146 | 297,867 | +228,721 |
| Mexico | 34,850 | 252,787 | +217,937 |
| Slovakia | 84,493 | 127,378 | +42,885 |
| United Kingdom | 35,427 | 51,834 | +16,407 |
| Sweden | 27,773 | 43,002 | +15,229 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +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) | 21,848,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,992,351 |
| Air transport | 452,279 |
| Road transport | 38,598 |
| Other | 28,970 |
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) | 16,172,577 | 5,676,274 | -10,496,303 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 764,247 | 1,228,104 | +463,857 |
| Air transport | 144,616 | 307,663 | +163,047 |
| Road transport | 38,598 | 0 | -38,598 |
| Other | 11,768 | 17,202 | +5,434 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,593,824 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,936,177 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,682,920 |
| Felixstowe | 1,623,553 |
| Killingholme | 1,032,551 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 11,313,967 | 2,279,857 | -9,034,110 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,767,941 | 1,168,236 | -599,705 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,372,196 | 1,310,724 | -61,472 |
| Felixstowe | 787,576 | 835,977 | +48,401 |
| Killingholme | 1,002,424 | 30,127 | -972,297 |
| Dover | 411,953 | 477,069 | +65,116 |
| Thamesport | 96,349 | 392,255 | +295,906 |
| East Midlands Airport | 71,885 | 181,699 | +109,814 |
| Hull | 69,492 | 108,307 | +38,815 |
| Poole | 23,229 | 116,140 | +92,911 |
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 | 33 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 92 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET UK LIMITED | 73 |
| FAI AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 60 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| BROSE LIMITED | 45 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 43 |
| IBC VEHICLES LIMITED | 39 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 37 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 35 |
| RTG AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 2,326,153 |
| Germany | 1,126,383 |
| Sweden | 1,027,879 |
| United States | 497,889 |
| Poland | 289,302 |
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 | 966,712 | 1,359,441 | +392,729 |
| Germany | 415,706 | 710,677 | +294,971 |
| Sweden | 467,603 | 560,276 | +92,673 |
| United States | 246,509 | 251,380 | +4,871 |
| Poland | 164,618 | 124,684 | -39,934 |
| Spain | 113,278 | 90,784 | -22,494 |
| Australia | 157,244 | 41,006 | -116,238 |
| Ireland | 96,819 | 73,712 | -23,107 |
| France | 28,836 | 134,101 | +105,265 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,735 | 128,174 | +112,439 |
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 | 24,186 |
| China | 9,332 |
| Turkey | 858 |
| Germany | 801 |
| Taiwan | 78 |
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 | 22,582 | 1,604 | -20,978 |
| China | 5,546 | 3,786 | -1,760 |
| Turkey | 711 | 147 | -564 |
| Germany | 801 | 0 | -801 |
| Taiwan | 78 | 0 | -78 |
| Malaysia | 50 | 0 | -50 |
| India | 0 | 44 | +44 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,227,921 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,807,767 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 902,657 |
| Other | 55,841 |
| Road transport | 3,861 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,913,202 | 2,314,719 | +401,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 669,484 | 1,138,283 | +468,799 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 523,986 | 378,671 | -145,315 |
| Other | 39,965 | 15,876 | -24,089 |
| Road transport | 3,861 | 0 | -3,861 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 2,579,538 |
| East Midlands Airport | 964,825 |
| Immingham Docks | 789,887 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 767,756 |
| ZLC | 385,406 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 955,667 | 1,623,871 | +668,204 |
| East Midlands Airport | 662,415 | 302,410 | -360,005 |
| Immingham Docks | 201,480 | 588,407 | +386,927 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 316,584 | 451,172 | +134,588 |
| ZLC | 172,965 | 212,441 | +39,476 |
| Felixstowe | 142,296 | 189,677 | +47,381 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,674 | 152,555 | +105,881 |
| Southampton | 164,893 | 15,037 | -149,856 |
| Harwich | 118,055 | 51,502 | -66,553 |
| London Gateway Port | 100,102 | 36,165 | -63,937 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87088091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Suspension components made from closed-die forged steel