Import/export HS code 86072190: Various air brakes
Air brakes made from materials other than cast iron or steel
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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 | 13,475,148 |
| Spain | 6,547,313 |
| France | 3,846,180 |
| United States | 1,419,288 |
| Netherlands | 1,401,429 |
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 | 7,382,877 | 6,092,271 | -1,290,606 |
| Spain | 4,155,782 | 2,391,531 | -1,764,251 |
| France | 2,166,582 | 1,679,598 | -486,984 |
| United States | 666,200 | 753,088 | +86,888 |
| Netherlands | 853,270 | 548,159 | -305,111 |
| Hungary | 750,435 | 492,733 | -257,702 |
| Italy | 119,160 | 917,040 | +797,880 |
| Singapore | 240,782 | 375,057 | +134,275 |
| Poland | 303,284 | 58,446 | -244,838 |
| Austria | 210,755 | 85,199 | -125,556 |
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 | 14,785,277 |
| Spain | 6,972,362 |
| Italy | 2,744,798 |
| France | 1,623,949 |
| Hungary | 1,187,931 |
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 | 8,571,203 | 6,214,074 | -2,357,129 |
| Spain | 4,403,122 | 2,569,240 | -1,833,882 |
| Italy | 1,023,438 | 1,721,360 | +697,922 |
| France | 791,858 | 832,091 | +40,233 |
| Hungary | 586,382 | 601,549 | +15,167 |
| United States | 545,989 | 538,902 | -7,087 |
| United Kingdom | 382,737 | 405,442 | +22,705 |
| Brazil | 231,215 | 236,550 | +5,335 |
| Czechia | 137,673 | 215,761 | +78,088 |
| Poland | 286,201 | 35,529 | -250,672 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 18,177,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,053,996 |
| Air transport | 4,459,538 |
| Rail transport | 79,023 |
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) | 10,246,810 | 7,930,832 | -2,315,978 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,929,924 | 4,124,072 | -805,852 |
| Air transport | 2,318,448 | 2,141,090 | -177,358 |
| Rail transport | 79,023 | 0 | -79,023 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,780,726 |
| Thamesport | 7,371,329 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,372,234 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,577,238 |
| London | 1,288,053 |
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 | 4,741,080 | 5,039,646 | +298,566 |
| Thamesport | 4,026,222 | 3,345,107 | -681,115 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,497,057 | 875,177 | -1,621,880 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 601,418 | 975,820 | +374,402 |
| London | 276,205 | 1,011,848 | +735,643 |
| East Midlands Airport | 543,575 | 529,394 | -14,181 |
| Immingham Docks | 960,592 | 38,030 | -922,562 |
| Southampton | 537,898 | 393,682 | -144,216 |
| London Stansted Airport | 776,912 | 153,430 | -623,482 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 424,060 | 449,101 | +25,041 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 7 |
| Civil engineering | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
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+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| 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 | 5,113,189 |
| Germany | 2,070,934 |
| Hungary | 1,737,157 |
| Austria | 1,244,921 |
| Ireland | 1,002,133 |
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 | 3,428,840 | 1,684,349 | -1,744,491 |
| Germany | 1,208,943 | 861,991 | -346,952 |
| Hungary | 1,200,644 | 536,513 | -664,131 |
| Austria | 617,122 | 627,799 | +10,677 |
| Ireland | 230,708 | 771,425 | +540,717 |
| Italy | 588,833 | 369,805 | -219,028 |
| China | 346,246 | 479,307 | +133,061 |
| Australia | 397,709 | 382,235 | -15,474 |
| Denmark | 372,188 | 324,768 | -47,420 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 238,824 | 448,054 | +209,230 |
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) | 13,707,428 |
| Air transport | 3,881,800 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,673,854 |
| Road transport | 17,870 |
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) | 7,751,819 | 5,955,609 | -1,796,210 |
| Air transport | 1,642,977 | 2,238,823 | +595,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,786,351 | 887,503 | -898,848 |
| Road transport | 17,870 | 0 | -17,870 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,845,927 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,592,452 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,213,092 |
| East Midlands Airport | 903,346 |
| London Gateway Port | 877,301 |
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 | 7,141,906 | 4,704,021 | -2,437,885 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 761,350 | 1,831,102 | +1,069,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 778,680 | 434,412 | -344,268 |
| East Midlands Airport | 681,015 | 222,331 | -458,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 414,481 | 462,820 | +48,339 |
| Holyhead | 146,822 | 693,049 | +546,227 |
| Southampton | 343,247 | 267,229 | -76,018 |
| Felixstowe | 422,467 | 70,409 | -352,058 |
| ZLC | 130,495 | 154,845 | +24,350 |
| Liverpool Docks | 152,303 | 92,251 | -60,052 |
Quick facts
HS code: 86072190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Air brakes made from materials other than cast iron or steel