Import/export HS code 860721: Air brakes and their parts
Braking systems and components that use air pressure for 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 35,376,723 |
| Spain | 6,561,781 |
| France | 5,451,247 |
| Italy | 3,296,543 |
| Hungary | 2,187,521 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 21,051,049 | 14,325,674 | -6,725,375 |
| Spain | 4,160,328 | 2,401,453 | -1,758,875 |
| France | 3,069,568 | 2,381,679 | -687,889 |
| Italy | 2,178,074 | 1,118,469 | -1,059,605 |
| Hungary | 1,111,843 | 1,075,678 | -36,165 |
| United States | 751,322 | 824,058 | +72,736 |
| Netherlands | 950,210 | 609,495 | -340,715 |
| Poland | 677,215 | 93,619 | -583,596 |
| Sweden | 134,134 | 577,257 | +443,123 |
| Singapore | 240,782 | 375,057 | +134,275 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 37,353,049 |
| Spain | 7,051,281 |
| Italy | 5,320,137 |
| France | 2,595,299 |
| Hungary | 1,930,460 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 22,662,449 | 14,690,600 | -7,971,849 |
| Spain | 4,403,122 | 2,648,159 | -1,754,963 |
| Italy | 3,073,450 | 2,246,687 | -826,763 |
| France | 1,422,450 | 1,172,849 | -249,601 |
| Hungary | 873,697 | 1,056,763 | +183,066 |
| United States | 629,339 | 603,857 | -25,482 |
| Czechia | 646,836 | 320,611 | -326,225 |
| United Kingdom | 448,370 | 448,684 | +314 |
| Sweden | 103,384 | 596,926 | +493,542 |
| Brazil | 231,215 | 236,550 | +5,335 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| South Yorkshire | 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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 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) | 43,824,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,783,788 |
| Air transport | 5,530,669 |
| Rail transport | 79,023 |
| Other | 25,713 |
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) | 27,007,418 | 16,817,394 | -10,190,024 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,725,424 | 5,058,364 | -667,060 |
| Air transport | 2,681,009 | 2,849,660 | +168,651 |
| Rail transport | 79,023 | 0 | -79,023 |
| Other | 1,718 | 23,995 | +22,277 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 25,019,285 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,822,843 |
| Thamesport | 8,765,294 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,836,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,671,986 |
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 | 12,560,616 | 12,458,669 | -101,947 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,696,221 | 1,126,622 | -8,569,599 |
| Thamesport | 4,765,193 | 4,000,101 | -765,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,462,749 | 1,373,290 | -1,089,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 632,313 | 1,039,673 | +407,360 |
| East Midlands Airport | 711,066 | 929,278 | +218,212 |
| London | 301,059 | 1,013,527 | +712,468 |
| London Stansted Airport | 776,912 | 276,184 | -500,728 |
| Southampton | 552,172 | 396,548 | -155,624 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 424,060 | 478,535 | +54,475 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 12 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Civil engineering | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
| 2025-07 | 14 |
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+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,117,208 |
| Germany | 2,337,549 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,992,684 |
| Hungary | 1,740,410 |
| Austria | 1,244,921 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,432,859 | 1,684,349 | -1,748,510 |
| Germany | 1,450,719 | 886,830 | -563,889 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 576,838 | 1,415,846 | +839,008 |
| Hungary | 1,203,897 | 536,513 | -667,384 |
| Austria | 617,122 | 627,799 | +10,677 |
| Ireland | 239,962 | 784,467 | +544,505 |
| Italy | 590,101 | 398,840 | -191,261 |
| Australia | 422,889 | 463,431 | +40,542 |
| China | 346,246 | 495,561 | +149,315 |
| Denmark | 372,188 | 324,768 | -47,420 |
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 | 16,095 |
| Germany | 4,637 |
| XU | 4,048 |
| Ireland | 2,269 |
| Spain | 701 |
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 | 0 | 16,095 | +16,095 |
| Germany | 2,365 | 2,272 | -93 |
| XU | 907 | 3,141 | +2,234 |
| Ireland | 805 | 1,464 | +659 |
| Spain | 0 | 701 | +701 |
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) | 14,148,517 |
| Air transport | 5,582,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,797,246 |
| Other | 27,750 |
| Road transport | 19,138 |
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) | 8,096,060 | 6,052,457 | -2,043,603 |
| Air transport | 2,119,232 | 3,463,596 | +1,344,364 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,897,492 | 899,754 | -997,738 |
| Other | 4,077 | 23,673 | +19,596 |
| Road transport | 19,138 | 0 | -19,138 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,271,575 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,804,402 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,293,186 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,213,092 |
| London Gateway Port | 957,141 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,472,232 | 4,799,343 | -2,672,889 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 779,276 | 2,025,126 | +1,245,850 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,134,748 | 1,158,438 | +23,690 |
| Immingham Docks | 778,680 | 434,412 | -344,268 |
| London Gateway Port | 494,321 | 462,820 | -31,501 |
| Holyhead | 146,822 | 693,049 | +546,227 |
| Southampton | 343,247 | 267,229 | -76,018 |
| Felixstowe | 422,467 | 70,409 | -352,058 |
| ZLC | 134,299 | 166,845 | +32,546 |
| Liverpool Docks | 183,604 | 104,502 | -79,102 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 860721
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Braking systems and components that use air pressure for trains