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 | 15,742,248 |
| Germany | 3,439,025 |
| Turkey | 2,025,404 |
| Spain | 1,840,580 |
| Poland | 1,678,335 |
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 | 12,785,007 | 2,957,241 | -9,827,766 |
| Germany | 1,521,961 | 1,917,064 | +395,103 |
| Turkey | 940,314 | 1,085,090 | +144,776 |
| Spain | 963,432 | 877,148 | -86,284 |
| Poland | 1,489,452 | 188,883 | -1,300,569 |
| Belgium | 782,941 | 416,905 | -366,036 |
| China | 36,779 | 98,531 | +61,752 |
| Sweden | 43,778 | 39,621 | -4,157 |
| Czechia | 22,956 | 35,937 | +12,981 |
| Estonia | 22,931 | 21,745 | -1,186 |
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 | 15,665,471 |
| Turkey | 3,645,395 |
| Germany | 3,022,341 |
| Spain | 1,936,402 |
| Poland | 1,173,676 |
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 | 12,718,968 | 2,946,503 | -9,772,465 |
| Turkey | 1,983,847 | 1,661,548 | -322,299 |
| Germany | 1,510,421 | 1,511,920 | +1,499 |
| Spain | 1,019,154 | 917,248 | -101,906 |
| Poland | 1,172,166 | 1,510 | -1,170,656 |
| Mexico | 2,175 | 271,753 | +269,578 |
| China | 65,788 | 186,712 | +120,924 |
| Slovakia | 85,665 | 124,618 | +38,953 |
| United Kingdom | 40,163 | 51,834 | +11,671 |
| Sweden | 25,585 | 36,620 | +11,035 |
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 | 7 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 24,097,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,916,482 |
| Air transport | 438,613 |
| Road transport | 39,992 |
| Other | 29,473 |
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) | 18,115,963 | 5,981,729 | -12,134,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 376,897 | 1,539,585 | +1,162,688 |
| Air transport | 143,246 | 295,367 | +152,121 |
| Road transport | 39,992 | 0 | -39,992 |
| Other | 11,840 | 17,633 | +5,793 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,174,309 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,919,813 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,684,490 |
| Felixstowe | 1,720,589 |
| Killingholme | 1,313,657 |
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 | 12,820,382 | 2,353,927 | -10,466,455 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,544,110 | 1,375,703 | -168,407 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,191,307 | 1,493,183 | +301,876 |
| Felixstowe | 873,235 | 847,354 | -25,881 |
| Killingholme | 1,157,000 | 156,657 | -1,000,343 |
| Dover | 666,495 | 471,463 | -195,032 |
| Thamesport | 79,160 | 377,160 | +298,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 79,817 | 164,507 | +84,690 |
| Hull | 80,367 | 108,307 | +27,940 |
| 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 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 91 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET UK LIMITED | 72 |
| FAI AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 60 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| BROSE LIMITED | 44 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 42 |
| IBC VEHICLES LIMITED | 39 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 37 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 34 |
| 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 | 26 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | 2,273,984 |
| Germany | 1,088,146 |
| Sweden | 972,896 |
| United States | 526,473 |
| Poland | 338,729 |
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 | 921,083 | 1,352,901 | +431,818 |
| Germany | 351,658 | 736,488 | +384,830 |
| Sweden | 421,917 | 550,979 | +129,062 |
| United States | 264,887 | 261,586 | -3,301 |
| Poland | 224,739 | 113,990 | -110,749 |
| Spain | 122,648 | 90,546 | -32,102 |
| Australia | 158,981 | 29,571 | -129,410 |
| Ireland | 102,286 | 66,765 | -35,521 |
| France | 25,009 | 139,876 | +114,867 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,936 | 88,063 | +69,127 |
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 | 24,225 |
| XU | 22,106 |
| China | 9,951 |
| Turkey | 979 |
| Germany | 801 |
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 | 22,621 | 1,604 | -21,017 |
| XU | 10,727 | 11,379 | +652 |
| China | 5,604 | 4,347 | -1,257 |
| Turkey | 746 | 233 | -513 |
| Germany | 801 | 0 | -801 |
| Malaysia | 81 | 0 | -81 |
| Taiwan | 78 | 0 | -78 |
| 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 | 4,161,330 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,750,235 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 918,320 |
| Other | 58,312 |
| Road transport | 5,598 |
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 | 1,901,893 | 2,259,437 | +357,544 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 604,586 | 1,145,649 | +541,063 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 561,320 | 357,000 | -204,320 |
| Other | 40,705 | 17,607 | -23,098 |
| Road transport | 5,598 | 0 | -5,598 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 2,548,884 |
| East Midlands Airport | 968,967 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 762,609 |
| Immingham Docks | 749,876 |
| ZLC | 343,569 |
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 | 926,086 | 1,622,798 | +696,712 |
| East Midlands Airport | 675,919 | 293,048 | -382,871 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 251,692 | 510,917 | +259,225 |
| Immingham Docks | 143,698 | 606,178 | +462,480 |
| ZLC | 174,191 | 169,378 | -4,813 |
| Felixstowe | 143,503 | 143,442 | -61 |
| Harwich | 182,491 | 51,502 | -130,989 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,352 | 145,372 | +88,020 |
| Southampton | 166,100 | 15,037 | -151,063 |
| London Gateway Port | 100,102 | 23,791 | -76,311 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87088091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Suspension components made from closed-die forged steel