Import/export HS code 871640: Various trailers and semi-trailers
Includes all other types of trailers and semi-trailers not listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 19,015,911 |
| Poland | 13,631,296 |
| Netherlands | 11,162,608 |
| China | 10,323,902 |
| Ireland | 4,667,171 |
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 | 6,756,909 | 12,259,002 | +5,502,093 |
| Poland | 6,358,864 | 7,272,432 | +913,568 |
| Netherlands | 8,102,897 | 3,059,711 | -5,043,186 |
| China | 5,521,597 | 4,802,305 | -719,292 |
| Ireland | 2,871,992 | 1,795,179 | -1,076,813 |
| Turkey | 3,235,706 | 1,041,871 | -2,193,835 |
| United States | 1,437,233 | 2,389,621 | +952,388 |
| Germany | 1,672,443 | 1,600,286 | -72,157 |
| France | 1,464,866 | 1,215,167 | -249,699 |
| Spain | 569,827 | 1,286,960 | +717,133 |
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 | 19,167,885 |
| Poland | 13,817,135 |
| China | 10,938,181 |
| Netherlands | 9,602,944 |
| United States | 4,768,754 |
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 | 6,798,756 | 12,369,129 | +5,570,373 |
| Poland | 6,548,446 | 7,268,689 | +720,243 |
| China | 5,893,566 | 5,044,615 | -848,951 |
| Netherlands | 6,723,350 | 2,879,594 | -3,843,756 |
| United States | 1,775,131 | 2,993,623 | +1,218,492 |
| Turkey | 3,291,515 | 1,061,040 | -2,230,475 |
| France | 851,362 | 2,090,699 | +1,239,337 |
| Germany | 1,133,591 | 1,050,948 | -82,643 |
| Ireland | 1,441,955 | 618,145 | -823,810 |
| Spain | 490,004 | 1,114,843 | +624,839 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 |
| Essex | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Essex | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 10 | +8 |
| Northern Ireland | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
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) | 57,672,403 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,718,868 |
| Other | 3,823,237 |
| Air transport | 1,267,038 |
| Road transport | 272,741 |
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) | 27,286,491 | 30,385,912 | +3,099,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,899,494 | 8,819,374 | -2,080,120 |
| Other | 2,463,996 | 1,359,241 | -1,104,755 |
| Air transport | 300,150 | 966,888 | +666,738 |
| Road transport | 152,741 | 120,000 | -32,741 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 21,540,694 |
| Dover | 16,065,369 |
| Harwich | 5,025,879 |
| Felixstowe | 4,324,722 |
| Killingholme | 4,033,770 |
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 | 8,488,388 | 13,052,306 | +4,563,918 |
| Dover | 7,460,579 | 8,604,790 | +1,144,211 |
| Harwich | 2,343,221 | 2,682,658 | +339,437 |
| Felixstowe | 2,753,528 | 1,571,194 | -1,182,334 |
| Killingholme | 3,560,997 | 472,773 | -3,088,224 |
| 000 | 2,463,996 | 1,359,241 | -1,104,755 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,656,744 | 1,291,813 | -364,931 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,249,872 | 1,575,804 | +325,932 |
| Southampton | 1,104,302 | 1,701,380 | +597,078 |
| Hull | 2,061,582 | 589,931 | -1,471,651 |
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 | 52 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 42 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 19 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 33 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
| 2025-07 | 33 |
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 | 99 |
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 0-1m | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| Other | 22 |
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 | 57,332,188 |
| Falkland Islands | 16,456,952 |
| Germany | 16,023,311 |
| Netherlands | 9,818,416 |
| France | 7,757,354 |
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 | 30,339,055 | 26,993,133 | -3,345,922 |
| Falkland Islands | 16,290,836 | 166,116 | -16,124,720 |
| Germany | 11,361,677 | 4,661,634 | -6,700,043 |
| Netherlands | 4,981,252 | 4,837,164 | -144,088 |
| France | 4,543,658 | 3,213,696 | -1,329,962 |
| Norway | 3,053,988 | 3,751,218 | +697,230 |
| Australia | 3,331,251 | 2,724,789 | -606,462 |
| Poland | 4,599,937 | 1,435,189 | -3,164,748 |
| Sweden | 2,143,618 | 2,116,022 | -27,596 |
| United States | 2,172,943 | 1,915,319 | -257,624 |
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 | 40,825,850 |
| XU | 1,028,195 |
| Nicaragua | 349,541 |
| Germany | 111,790 |
| Netherlands | 93,082 |
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 | 21,332,617 | 19,493,233 | -1,839,384 |
| XU | 615,523 | 412,672 | -202,851 |
| Nicaragua | 113,491 | 236,050 | +122,559 |
| Germany | 51,676 | 60,114 | +8,438 |
| Netherlands | 1,585 | 91,497 | +89,912 |
| Belgium | 58,718 | 0 | -58,718 |
| Ireland | 20,062 | 35,569 | +15,507 |
| Sweden | 37,725 | 0 | -37,725 |
| France | 12,291 | 12,295 | +4 |
| Denmark | 22,728 | 0 | -22,728 |
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) | 75,745,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,433,190 |
| Other | 42,655,840 |
| Air transport | 1,090,958 |
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) | 39,778,217 | 35,967,046 | -3,811,171 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,098,961 | 13,334,229 | -21,764,732 |
| Other | 22,278,972 | 20,376,868 | -1,902,104 |
| Air transport | 546,777 | 544,181 | -2,596 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 42,655,840 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,195,590 |
| Southampton | 24,791,618 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,329,394 |
| Heysham | 10,154,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 22,278,972 | 20,376,868 | -1,902,104 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,764,398 | 11,431,192 | -4,333,206 |
| Southampton | 19,854,074 | 4,937,544 | -14,916,530 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,126,017 | 6,203,377 | -2,922,640 |
| Heysham | 4,336,633 | 5,817,629 | +1,480,996 |
| London | 4,669,043 | 3,546,868 | -1,122,175 |
| Holyhead | 4,545,516 | 2,368,601 | -2,176,915 |
| Harwich | 4,202,465 | 2,150,484 | -2,051,981 |
| Felixstowe | 2,555,688 | 3,608,841 | +1,053,153 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,902,016 | 2,130,165 | -771,851 |
Quick facts
HS code: 871640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all other types of trailers and semi-trailers not listed elsewhere