Import/export HS code 73021010: Conductive rails with non-ferrous metal parts
Rails designed to conduct electricity, often used in electric trains
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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 | 1,940,176 |
| Netherlands | 346,816 |
| Ireland | 307,926 |
| Spain | 48,661 |
| Poland | 44,495 |
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 | 1,750,013 | 190,163 | -1,559,850 |
| Netherlands | 227,209 | 119,607 | -107,602 |
| Ireland | 161,898 | 146,028 | -15,870 |
| Spain | 48,661 | 0 | -48,661 |
| Poland | 22,009 | 22,486 | +477 |
| China | 23,783 | 0 | -23,783 |
| Italy | 0 | 20,000 | +20,000 |
| Austria | 13,135 | 0 | -13,135 |
| Belgium | 11,194 | 0 | -11,194 |
| United States | 9,333 | 1,511 | -7,822 |
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 | 1,937,433 |
| Czechia | 345,668 |
| Ireland | 307,926 |
| Spain | 48,661 |
| China | 27,127 |
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 | 1,747,270 | 190,163 | -1,557,107 |
| Czechia | 227,209 | 118,459 | -108,750 |
| Ireland | 161,898 | 146,028 | -15,870 |
| Spain | 48,661 | 0 | -48,661 |
| China | 27,127 | 0 | -27,127 |
| Poland | 0 | 22,486 | +22,486 |
| Luxembourg | 22,009 | 0 | -22,009 |
| Italy | 0 | 20,000 | +20,000 |
| Austria | 13,135 | 0 | -13,135 |
| United States | 9,333 | 1,511 | -7,822 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -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) | 2,217,023 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 533,166 |
| Air transport | 36,067 |
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) | 1,914,238 | 302,785 | -1,611,453 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 349,305 | 183,861 | -165,444 |
| Air transport | 10,539 | 25,528 | +14,989 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 1,168,920 |
| Dover | 777,745 |
| Immingham Docks | 351,122 |
| Liverpool Docks | 98,508 |
| Ayr Harbour | 93,882 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 978,757 | 190,163 | -788,594 |
| Dover | 774,600 | 3,145 | -771,455 |
| Immingham Docks | 232,663 | 118,459 | -114,204 |
| Liverpool Docks | 40,063 | 58,445 | +18,382 |
| Ayr Harbour | 28,480 | 65,402 | +36,922 |
| Holyhead | 61,276 | 22,181 | -39,095 |
| Poole | 48,661 | 0 | -48,661 |
| Hull | 22,009 | 22,486 | +477 |
| Heysham | 32,079 | 0 | -32,079 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 20,000 | +20,000 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Specialised construction activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 3 |
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+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 499,336 |
| France | 304,421 |
| Ireland | 198,967 |
| United States | 130,225 |
| Austria | 96,800 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 197,561 | 301,775 | +104,214 |
| France | 153,806 | 150,615 | -3,191 |
| Ireland | 83,228 | 115,739 | +32,511 |
| United States | 77,651 | 52,574 | -25,077 |
| Austria | 0 | 96,800 | +96,800 |
| Spain | 52,481 | 23,086 | -29,395 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 58,164 | +58,164 |
| Norway | 0 | 54,262 | +54,262 |
| Czechia | 33,213 | 0 | -33,213 |
| Indonesia | 31,649 | 0 | -31,649 |
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) | 1,172,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 373,186 |
| Air transport | 80,227 |
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) | 421,259 | 751,068 | +329,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 232,521 | 140,665 | -91,856 |
| Air transport | 53,640 | 26,587 | -27,053 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 586,811 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 471,763 |
| Heysham | 178,046 |
| Goole | 96,800 |
| Southampton | 85,953 |
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 | 230,774 | 356,037 | +125,263 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 192,471 | 279,292 | +86,821 |
| Heysham | 62,503 | 115,543 | +53,040 |
| Goole | 0 | 96,800 | +96,800 |
| Southampton | 83,979 | 1,974 | -82,005 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,550 | 28,287 | +9,737 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,797 | 22,508 | +711 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,067 | 13,800 | -5,267 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,643 | 1,140 | -20,503 |
| London | 13,640 | 0 | -13,640 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73021010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rails designed to conduct electricity, often used in electric trains