Import/export HS code 7302: Railway track materials made of iron or steel
Includes rails, sleepers, fish-plates, and other parts used to build or fix railway tracks
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 31,120,131 |
| Germany | 16,851,838 |
| France | 12,989,383 |
| Australia | 8,805,771 |
| China | 6,266,252 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 7,416,589 | 23,703,542 | +16,286,953 |
| Germany | 10,724,586 | 6,127,252 | -4,597,334 |
| France | 6,940,005 | 6,049,378 | -890,627 |
| Australia | 3,973,266 | 4,832,505 | +859,239 |
| China | 2,948,427 | 3,317,825 | +369,398 |
| Spain | 2,418,228 | 2,240,505 | -177,723 |
| Switzerland | 2,449,487 | 1,951,640 | -497,847 |
| Luxembourg | 892,486 | 998,233 | +105,747 |
| India | 664,813 | 628,541 | -36,272 |
| Sweden | 744,163 | 474,210 | -269,953 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 29,909,649 |
| Germany | 18,812,410 |
| France | 13,196,495 |
| Australia | 8,791,854 |
| China | 6,611,211 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 9,238,394 | 20,671,255 | +11,432,861 |
| Germany | 9,738,846 | 9,073,564 | -665,282 |
| France | 6,900,597 | 6,295,898 | -604,699 |
| Australia | 3,964,785 | 4,827,069 | +862,284 |
| China | 3,152,984 | 3,458,227 | +305,243 |
| Spain | 2,498,154 | 2,056,610 | -441,544 |
| Switzerland | 2,063,800 | 1,824,780 | -239,020 |
| Luxembourg | 912,850 | 1,162,088 | +249,238 |
| India | 641,679 | 628,541 | -13,138 |
| Sweden | 743,888 | 392,726 | -351,162 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 1 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 7 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -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) | 43,339,905 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,420,444 |
| Rail transport | 10,186,101 |
| Air transport | 1,268,201 |
| Road transport | 880,617 |
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) | 24,787,299 | 18,552,606 | -6,234,693 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,011,837 | 23,408,607 | +6,396,770 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 10,186,101 | +10,186,101 |
| Air transport | 465,152 | 803,049 | +337,897 |
| Road transport | 535,442 | 345,175 | -190,267 |
| Other | 2,528 | 1,071 | -1,457 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Goole | 21,247,570 |
| Dover | 20,907,728 |
| Felixstowe | 13,878,162 |
| ELW | 10,186,101 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,818,485 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goole | 7,908,818 | 13,338,752 | +5,429,934 |
| Dover | 11,937,338 | 8,970,390 | -2,966,948 |
| Felixstowe | 6,701,303 | 7,176,859 | +475,556 |
| ELW | 0 | 10,186,101 | +10,186,101 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,235,064 | 2,583,421 | -651,643 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,120,190 | 2,388,906 | -731,284 |
| ZLC | 2,443,296 | 2,102,244 | -341,052 |
| Harwich | 2,125,548 | 120,768 | -2,004,780 |
| Hull | 1,133,635 | 757,744 | -375,891 |
| Portsmouth | 1,114,382 | 517,375 | -597,007 |
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 | 20 |
| Civil engineering | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
| 2025-07 | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 64 |
| 1m-15m | 37 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 33,601,919 |
| Belgium | 17,067,413 |
| Sweden | 15,557,428 |
| Norway | 11,808,521 |
| Ireland | 9,389,783 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,997,804 | 26,604,115 | +19,606,311 |
| Belgium | 12,982,750 | 4,084,663 | -8,898,087 |
| Sweden | 7,769,649 | 7,787,779 | +18,130 |
| Norway | 4,302,134 | 7,506,387 | +3,204,253 |
| Ireland | 4,221,381 | 5,168,402 | +947,021 |
| Egypt | 3,910,084 | 3,937,627 | +27,543 |
| United States | 3,492,095 | 3,536,880 | +44,785 |
| Germany | 3,705,604 | 2,304,238 | -1,401,366 |
| Finland | 2,182,969 | 3,784,511 | +1,601,542 |
| Pakistan | 360,130 | 5,588,977 | +5,228,847 |
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 | 7,250 |
| XU | 345 |
| Ireland | 161 |
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 | 358 | 6,892 | +6,534 |
| XU | 123 | 222 | +99 |
| Ireland | 134 | 27 | -107 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 87,235,970 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 66,342,072 |
| Rail transport | 6,349,400 |
| Air transport | 4,568,173 |
| Road transport | 22,558 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,689,200 | 50,546,770 | +13,857,570 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,116,015 | 37,226,057 | +8,110,042 |
| Rail transport | 4,042,807 | 2,306,593 | -1,736,214 |
| Air transport | 2,105,084 | 2,463,089 | +358,005 |
| Road transport | 22,558 | 0 | -22,558 |
| Other | 615 | 7,141 | +6,526 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 49,806,794 |
| Goole | 29,912,938 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,913,172 |
| Middlesbrough | 12,336,545 |
| Southampton | 10,499,681 |
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 | 25,788,567 | 24,018,227 | -1,770,340 |
| Goole | 9,057,609 | 20,855,329 | +11,797,720 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,967,232 | 7,945,940 | -7,021,292 |
| Middlesbrough | 2,532,587 | 9,803,958 | +7,271,371 |
| Southampton | 4,615,485 | 5,884,196 | +1,268,711 |
| Felixstowe | 2,555,413 | 4,316,506 | +1,761,093 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,483,587 | 3,508,829 | +1,025,242 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,370,801 | 3,088,009 | +1,717,208 |
| Holyhead | 1,566,243 | 2,602,843 | +1,036,600 |
| Dover | 1,534,832 | 1,447,613 | -87,219 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7302
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes rails, sleepers, fish-plates, and other parts used to build or fix railway tracks