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 | 13,539,545 |
| Spain | 6,327,282 |
| France | 3,786,961 |
| United States | 1,485,110 |
| Hungary | 1,244,194 |
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 | 7,116,839 | 6,422,706 | -694,133 |
| Spain | 3,787,258 | 2,540,024 | -1,247,234 |
| France | 2,254,462 | 1,532,499 | -721,963 |
| United States | 737,119 | 747,991 | +10,872 |
| Hungary | 729,851 | 514,343 | -215,508 |
| Netherlands | 663,472 | 554,333 | -109,139 |
| Italy | 80,998 | 967,591 | +886,593 |
| Singapore | 211,036 | 404,755 | +193,719 |
| Poland | 303,284 | 58,446 | -244,838 |
| Czechia | 130,915 | 165,347 | +34,432 |
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 | 14,678,748 |
| Spain | 6,752,331 |
| Italy | 2,693,109 |
| France | 1,606,361 |
| United States | 1,191,466 |
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 | 8,081,731 | 6,597,017 | -1,484,714 |
| Spain | 4,071,365 | 2,680,966 | -1,390,399 |
| Italy | 1,093,153 | 1,599,956 | +506,803 |
| France | 760,934 | 845,427 | +84,493 |
| United States | 608,167 | 583,299 | -24,868 |
| Hungary | 572,772 | 617,818 | +45,046 |
| United Kingdom | 338,864 | 427,779 | +88,915 |
| Brazil | 235,352 | 232,413 | -2,939 |
| Czechia | 168,210 | 193,930 | +25,720 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 18,072,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,862,946 |
| Air transport | 4,470,760 |
| 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) | 9,992,794 | 8,079,780 | -1,913,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,524,830 | 4,338,116 | -186,714 |
| Air transport | 2,177,669 | 2,293,091 | +115,422 |
| 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 | 10,216,458 |
| Thamesport | 7,071,767 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,227,490 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,570,664 |
| London | 1,282,333 |
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 | 4,935,906 | 5,280,552 | +344,646 |
| Thamesport | 3,550,395 | 3,521,372 | -29,023 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,419,923 | 807,567 | -1,612,356 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 546,747 | 1,023,917 | +477,170 |
| London | 291,720 | 990,613 | +698,893 |
| East Midlands Airport | 532,896 | 579,843 | +46,947 |
| Southampton | 617,822 | 396,281 | -221,541 |
| London Stansted Airport | 742,282 | 153,430 | -588,852 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 421,188 | 469,831 | +48,643 |
| Immingham Docks | 765,724 | 38,030 | -727,694 |
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 | 14 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 13 |
| Civil engineering | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
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 | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | 5,142,803 |
| Singapore | 1,991,376 |
| Germany | 1,885,328 |
| Hungary | 1,718,193 |
| Austria | 1,198,325 |
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 | 3,291,075 | 1,851,728 | -1,439,347 |
| Singapore | 201,482 | 1,789,894 | +1,588,412 |
| Germany | 1,102,152 | 783,176 | -318,976 |
| Hungary | 1,153,200 | 564,993 | -588,207 |
| Austria | 598,924 | 599,401 | +477 |
| Ireland | 278,942 | 739,418 | +460,476 |
| China | 350,083 | 603,097 | +253,014 |
| Italy | 643,663 | 309,259 | -334,404 |
| Australia | 394,460 | 383,856 | -10,604 |
| Denmark | 329,667 | 333,492 | +3,825 |
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) | 13,707,416 |
| Air transport | 5,242,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,478,882 |
| Road transport | 12,141 |
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) | 7,738,458 | 5,968,958 | -1,769,500 |
| Air transport | 1,656,342 | 3,586,391 | +1,930,049 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,470,229 | 1,008,653 | -461,576 |
| Road transport | 12,141 | 0 | -12,141 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,801,990 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,928,540 |
| Immingham Docks | 982,413 |
| East Midlands Airport | 928,191 |
| London Gateway Port | 874,052 |
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 | 7,055,604 | 4,746,386 | -2,309,218 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 786,806 | 3,141,734 | +2,354,928 |
| Immingham Docks | 546,745 | 435,668 | -111,077 |
| East Midlands Airport | 665,604 | 262,587 | -403,017 |
| London Gateway Port | 411,232 | 462,820 | +51,588 |
| Holyhead | 172,836 | 693,835 | +520,999 |
| Felixstowe | 422,467 | 191,559 | -230,908 |
| Southampton | 293,361 | 267,229 | -26,132 |
| ZLC | 128,086 | 151,525 | +23,439 |
| 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