Import/export HS code 871631: Tanker trailers for liquids
Trailers and semi-trailers designed to transport liquids, such as fuel or water
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 31,740,097 |
| France | 16,086,392 |
| Germany | 13,825,062 |
| Netherlands | 8,828,449 |
| South Africa | 6,302,594 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 17,520,280 | 14,219,817 | -3,300,463 |
| France | 10,758,000 | 5,328,392 | -5,429,608 |
| Germany | 3,226,505 | 10,598,557 | +7,372,052 |
| Netherlands | 4,478,988 | 4,349,461 | -129,527 |
| South Africa | 3,887,932 | 2,414,662 | -1,473,270 |
| Italy | 1,920,387 | 2,631,047 | +710,660 |
| Spain | 3,376,736 | 1,154,501 | -2,222,235 |
| Ireland | 2,156,723 | 1,018,576 | -1,138,147 |
| Turkey | 1,154,062 | 1,479,881 | +325,819 |
| Czechia | 842,860 | 1,333,102 | +490,242 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 30,408,690 |
| France | 16,412,153 |
| Germany | 13,917,195 |
| Netherlands | 7,978,894 |
| South Africa | 6,302,594 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 16,720,456 | 13,688,234 | -3,032,222 |
| France | 10,895,455 | 5,516,698 | -5,378,757 |
| Germany | 3,267,480 | 10,649,715 | +7,382,235 |
| Netherlands | 4,237,645 | 3,741,249 | -496,396 |
| South Africa | 3,887,932 | 2,414,662 | -1,473,270 |
| Spain | 3,327,219 | 1,226,472 | -2,100,747 |
| Italy | 1,816,068 | 2,533,729 | +717,661 |
| Turkey | 1,229,829 | 1,819,768 | +589,939 |
| Czechia | 703,585 | 1,333,102 | +629,517 |
| Sweden | 279,550 | 489,500 | +209,950 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Suffolk | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Suffolk | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 0 | 2 | +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) | 67,770,758 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,666,224 |
| Other | 4,575,099 |
| Air transport | 10,311 |
| Road transport | 8,619 |
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) | 36,363,574 | 31,407,184 | -4,956,390 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,398,567 | 12,267,657 | +1,869,090 |
| Other | 3,085,610 | 1,489,489 | -1,596,121 |
| Air transport | 10,311 | 0 | -10,311 |
| Road transport | 0 | 8,619 | +8,619 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 54,668,909 |
| Killingholme | 11,510,348 |
| Portsmouth | 6,979,578 |
| London | 4,968,279 |
| 000 | 4,575,099 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 28,243,709 | 26,425,200 | -1,818,509 |
| Killingholme | 5,853,275 | 5,657,073 | -196,202 |
| Portsmouth | 4,225,378 | 2,754,200 | -1,471,178 |
| London | 1,861,699 | 3,106,580 | +1,244,881 |
| 000 | 3,085,610 | 1,489,489 | -1,596,121 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,117,023 | 1,297,075 | -819,948 |
| Hull | 703,585 | 1,333,102 | +629,517 |
| Dover | 1,275,413 | 389,550 | -885,863 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 479,617 | 780,963 | +301,346 |
| ZLC | 514,445 | 698,918 | +184,473 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 4 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 11,707,051 |
| Netherlands | 4,958,492 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 2,837,669 |
| South Africa | 2,357,093 |
| NA | 2,022,100 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,034,685 | 5,672,366 | -362,319 |
| Netherlands | 2,656,728 | 2,301,764 | -354,964 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 1,238,520 | 1,599,149 | +360,629 |
| South Africa | 1,053,817 | 1,303,276 | +249,459 |
| NA | 964,850 | 1,057,250 | +92,400 |
| Zambia | 529,734 | 1,221,800 | +692,066 |
| Germany | 728,223 | 781,353 | +53,130 |
| Guyana | 1,062,512 | 49,000 | -1,013,512 |
| Kenya | 651,000 | 253,500 | -397,500 |
| Mozambique | 599,750 | 145,500 | -454,250 |
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 | 8,507,656 |
| Nicaragua | 677,916 |
| Ireland | 250,803 |
| Netherlands | 62,740 |
| XU | 54,682 |
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 | 4,594,802 | 3,912,854 | -681,948 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 677,916 | +677,916 |
| Ireland | 168,380 | 82,423 | -85,957 |
| Netherlands | 58,808 | 3,932 | -54,876 |
| XU | 7,318 | 47,364 | +40,046 |
| France | 23,965 | 0 | -23,965 |
| Sweden | 3,087 | 10,284 | +7,197 |
| Italy | 8,506 | 1,388 | -7,118 |
| Germany | 3,299 | 0 | -3,299 |
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) | 14,195,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,302,647 |
| Other | 9,604,326 |
| Air transport | 61,867 |
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) | 5,861,718 | 8,333,841 | +2,472,123 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,585,490 | 3,717,157 | -3,868,333 |
| Other | 4,868,165 | 4,736,161 | -132,004 |
| Air transport | 61,867 | 0 | -61,867 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,121,598 |
| 000 | 9,604,326 |
| Southampton | 3,115,666 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,564,705 |
| Hull | 2,021,762 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,385,891 | 4,735,707 | -650,184 |
| 000 | 4,868,165 | 4,736,161 | -132,004 |
| Southampton | 1,483,363 | 1,632,303 | +148,940 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,840,531 | 724,174 | -1,116,357 |
| Hull | 1,421,875 | 599,887 | -821,988 |
| Medway | 442,650 | 1,350,200 | +907,550 |
| Harwich | 125,866 | 782,464 | +656,598 |
| Holyhead | 393,941 | 419,837 | +25,896 |
| Liverpool Docks | 260,182 | 510,714 | +250,532 |
| London | 382,216 | 173,860 | -208,356 |
Quick facts
HS code: 871631
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Trailers and semi-trailers designed to transport liquids, such as fuel or water