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 | 35,410,353 |
| Spain | 6,343,202 |
| France | 5,355,105 |
| Italy | 3,116,496 |
| Hungary | 2,173,024 |
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 | 20,392,787 | 15,017,566 | -5,375,221 |
| Spain | 3,787,286 | 2,555,916 | -1,231,370 |
| France | 3,398,241 | 1,956,864 | -1,441,377 |
| Italy | 1,947,476 | 1,169,020 | -778,456 |
| Hungary | 1,084,280 | 1,088,744 | +4,464 |
| United States | 805,783 | 828,822 | +23,039 |
| Netherlands | 759,895 | 615,669 | -144,226 |
| Poland | 664,669 | 94,632 | -570,037 |
| Sweden | 153,620 | 587,521 | +433,901 |
| Singapore | 211,036 | 404,755 | +193,719 |
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 | 37,167,235 |
| Spain | 6,837,220 |
| Italy | 5,131,803 |
| France | 2,541,337 |
| Hungary | 1,914,015 |
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 | 21,724,962 | 15,442,273 | -6,282,689 |
| Spain | 4,071,365 | 2,765,855 | -1,305,510 |
| Italy | 3,185,612 | 1,946,191 | -1,239,421 |
| France | 1,453,776 | 1,087,561 | -366,215 |
| Hungary | 851,367 | 1,062,648 | +211,281 |
| United States | 675,059 | 651,697 | -23,362 |
| Czechia | 679,114 | 301,154 | -377,960 |
| United Kingdom | 378,593 | 469,950 | +91,357 |
| Sweden | 146,984 | 580,338 | +433,354 |
| Brazil | 235,352 | 232,413 | -2,939 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 43,493,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,514,443 |
| Air transport | 5,553,003 |
| Rail transport | 79,023 |
| Other | 24,647 |
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) | 26,469,941 | 17,023,143 | -9,446,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,271,949 | 5,242,494 | -29,455 |
| Air transport | 2,511,123 | 3,041,880 | +530,757 |
| Rail transport | 79,023 | 0 | -79,023 |
| Other | 652 | 23,995 | +23,343 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 25,771,672 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,119,732 |
| Thamesport | 8,403,895 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,656,223 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,696,048 |
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 | 12,931,624 | 12,840,048 | -91,576 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,167,414 | 952,318 | -8,215,096 |
| Thamesport | 4,257,443 | 4,146,452 | -110,991 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,233,713 | 1,422,510 | -811,203 |
| East Midlands Airport | 688,647 | 1,007,401 | +318,754 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 577,642 | 1,098,512 | +520,870 |
| London | 316,574 | 992,292 | +675,718 |
| Southampton | 624,225 | 399,147 | -225,078 |
| London Stansted Airport | 742,282 | 276,184 | -466,098 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 447,386 | 473,067 | +25,681 |
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 | 15 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 7 |
| Civil engineering | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
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 | 16 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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 | 5,146,822 |
| Germany | 2,149,544 |
| Singapore | 1,995,765 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,951,744 |
| Hungary | 1,719,198 |
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 | 3,295,094 | 1,851,728 | -1,443,366 |
| Germany | 1,343,260 | 806,284 | -536,976 |
| Singapore | 201,482 | 1,794,283 | +1,592,801 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 602,132 | 1,349,612 | +747,480 |
| Hungary | 1,154,205 | 564,993 | -589,212 |
| Austria | 598,924 | 599,401 | +477 |
| Ireland | 282,803 | 751,705 | +468,902 |
| Italy | 644,931 | 338,294 | -306,637 |
| China | 350,083 | 620,378 | +270,295 |
| Australia | 411,365 | 465,052 | +53,687 |
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 | 3,789 |
| Ireland | 2,146 |
| 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 | 1,934 | 1,855 | -79 |
| Ireland | 494 | 1,652 | +1,158 |
| 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) | 14,151,451 |
| Air transport | 6,918,754 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,602,274 |
| Other | 26,779 |
| Road transport | 13,409 |
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) | 8,078,997 | 6,072,454 | -2,006,543 |
| Air transport | 2,143,498 | 4,775,256 | +2,631,758 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,581,370 | 1,020,904 | -560,466 |
| Other | 3,861 | 22,918 | +19,057 |
| Road transport | 13,409 | 0 | -13,409 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,230,584 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,137,631 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,292,596 |
| Immingham Docks | 982,413 |
| London Gateway Port | 953,892 |
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 | 7,382,228 | 4,848,356 | -2,533,872 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 835,068 | 3,302,563 | +2,467,495 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,093,902 | 1,198,694 | +104,792 |
| Immingham Docks | 546,745 | 435,668 | -111,077 |
| London Gateway Port | 491,072 | 462,820 | -28,252 |
| Holyhead | 172,836 | 693,835 | +520,999 |
| Felixstowe | 422,467 | 191,559 | -230,908 |
| Southampton | 293,361 | 267,229 | -26,132 |
| ZLC | 131,890 | 166,812 | +34,922 |
| 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