Import/export HS code 87085055: Forged steel axles
Axles made from closed-die forged steel
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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 | 32,224,082 |
| Japan | 21,727,589 |
| South Korea | 19,128,034 |
| Belgium | 10,468,626 |
| Netherlands | 6,190,647 |
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 | 18,785,951 | 13,438,131 | -5,347,820 |
| Japan | 12,545,789 | 9,181,800 | -3,363,989 |
| South Korea | 12,283,419 | 6,844,615 | -5,438,804 |
| Belgium | 3,685,270 | 6,783,356 | +3,098,086 |
| Netherlands | 3,130,926 | 3,059,721 | -71,205 |
| China | 2,116,339 | 4,006,740 | +1,890,401 |
| Italy | 2,357,840 | 580,916 | -1,776,924 |
| Spain | 2,241,135 | 249,483 | -1,991,652 |
| India | 548,181 | 1,239,254 | +691,073 |
| Turkey | 425,861 | 439,069 | +13,208 |
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 | 27,886,372 |
| Japan | 21,486,981 |
| South Korea | 19,778,422 |
| Poland | 8,730,797 |
| Germany | 7,130,966 |
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 | 16,243,862 | 11,642,510 | -4,601,352 |
| Japan | 12,604,323 | 8,882,658 | -3,721,665 |
| South Korea | 12,514,247 | 7,264,175 | -5,250,072 |
| Poland | 2,704,271 | 6,026,526 | +3,322,255 |
| Germany | 3,394,437 | 3,736,529 | +342,092 |
| China | 2,267,006 | 4,513,733 | +2,246,727 |
| Spain | 4,421,200 | 741,297 | -3,679,903 |
| Italy | 3,253,978 | 1,618,043 | -1,635,935 |
| India | 554,725 | 1,239,254 | +684,529 |
| United States | 745,741 | 164,496 | -581,245 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 54,127,629 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,323,932 |
| Other | 12,361,954 |
| Air transport | 2,635,611 |
| Road transport | 108,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,956,459 | 26,171,170 | -1,785,289 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 23,229,331 | 14,094,601 | -9,134,730 |
| Other | 6,680,456 | 5,681,498 | -998,958 |
| Air transport | 2,116,330 | 519,281 | -1,597,049 |
| Road transport | 0 | 108,500 | +108,500 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 42,652,080 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,744,983 |
| Dover | 13,715,034 |
| 000 | 12,361,954 |
| 499 | 4,239,418 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 25,288,656 | 17,363,424 | -7,925,232 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,516,289 | 3,228,694 | -8,287,595 |
| Dover | 5,989,309 | 7,725,725 | +1,736,416 |
| 000 | 6,680,456 | 5,681,498 | -998,958 |
| 499 | 0 | 4,239,418 | +4,239,418 |
| Felixstowe | 2,152,126 | 1,572,630 | -579,496 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,098,574 | 1,864,751 | +766,177 |
| Tyne | 65,724 | 2,118,487 | +2,052,763 |
| Poole | 1,711,209 | 153,970 | -1,557,239 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,585,214 | 82,424 | -1,502,790 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
| 2025-07 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NSK BEARINGS EUROPE LIMITED | 111 |
| DANA UK AXLE LIMITED | 91 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 76 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 72 |
| MOBIS PARTS EUROPE N.V. | 55 |
| NTN BEARINGS (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| PRM NEWAGE LIMITED | 45 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 44 |
| FAI AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 43 |
| IBC VEHICLES LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,998,362 |
| United States | 1,309,512 |
| France | 489,036 |
| Ireland | 257,568 |
| Netherlands | 217,332 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 961,613 | 1,036,749 | +75,136 |
| United States | 688,349 | 621,163 | -67,186 |
| France | 144,300 | 344,736 | +200,436 |
| Ireland | 166,894 | 90,674 | -76,220 |
| Netherlands | 62,541 | 154,791 | +92,250 |
| South Africa | 175,798 | 15,220 | -160,578 |
| Italy | 77,299 | 77,173 | -126 |
| Spain | 40,951 | 95,714 | +54,763 |
| Mexico | 36,723 | 49,295 | +12,572 |
| Poland | 38,636 | 42,870 | +4,234 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 23,117 |
| XI | 19,024 |
| XU | 1,755 |
| China | 1,223 |
| Germany | 229 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 6,063 | 17,054 | +10,991 |
| XI | 10,037 | 8,987 | -1,050 |
| XU | 1,310 | 445 | -865 |
| China | 692 | 531 | -161 |
| Germany | 229 | 0 | -229 |
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) | 3,095,022 |
| Air transport | 1,665,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 941,172 |
| Other | 45,348 |
| Road transport | 14,342 |
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) | 1,385,230 | 1,709,792 | +324,562 |
| Air transport | 843,877 | 821,872 | -22,005 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 555,948 | 385,224 | -170,724 |
| Other | 18,331 | 27,017 | +8,686 |
| Road transport | 14,342 | 0 | -14,342 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,564,006 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 704,190 |
| East Midlands Airport | 343,238 |
| London Stansted Airport | 323,739 |
| Southampton | 309,948 |
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 | 1,149,581 | 1,414,425 | +264,844 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 412,310 | 291,880 | -120,430 |
| East Midlands Airport | 174,506 | 168,732 | -5,774 |
| London Stansted Airport | 122,049 | 201,690 | +79,641 |
| Southampton | 35,417 | 274,531 | +239,114 |
| ZLC | 145,216 | 159,570 | +14,354 |
| London Gateway Port | 195,894 | 93,330 | -102,564 |
| Holyhead | 153,076 | 71,050 | -82,026 |
| Dover | 65,804 | 85,033 | +19,229 |
| Liverpool Docks | 125,930 | 3,669 | -122,261 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87085055
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Axles made from closed-die forged steel