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 | 31,767,644 |
| Japan | 21,684,884 |
| South Korea | 18,806,548 |
| Belgium | 11,522,592 |
| China | 6,866,196 |
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 | 18,678,418 | 13,089,226 | -5,589,192 |
| Japan | 11,823,276 | 9,861,608 | -1,961,668 |
| South Korea | 12,264,248 | 6,542,300 | -5,721,948 |
| Belgium | 3,893,711 | 7,628,881 | +3,735,170 |
| China | 2,059,590 | 4,806,606 | +2,747,016 |
| Netherlands | 3,283,746 | 2,916,310 | -367,436 |
| Italy | 2,152,819 | 599,237 | -1,553,582 |
| Spain | 2,094,504 | 245,861 | -1,848,643 |
| India | 577,599 | 1,287,824 | +710,225 |
| Turkey | 483,024 | 345,288 | -137,736 |
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 | 27,967,870 |
| Japan | 21,443,225 |
| South Korea | 19,473,774 |
| Poland | 9,115,799 |
| China | 7,505,804 |
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 | 15,833,694 | 12,134,176 | -3,699,518 |
| Japan | 11,883,127 | 9,560,098 | -2,323,029 |
| South Korea | 12,503,660 | 6,970,114 | -5,533,546 |
| Poland | 2,608,017 | 6,507,782 | +3,899,765 |
| China | 2,202,335 | 5,303,469 | +3,101,134 |
| Germany | 3,537,941 | 3,618,706 | +80,765 |
| Spain | 4,644,509 | 371,528 | -4,272,981 |
| Italy | 3,339,889 | 1,507,681 | -1,832,208 |
| India | 584,143 | 1,287,824 | +703,681 |
| Turkey | 484,595 | 364,357 | -120,238 |
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 | 14 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 12 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| 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) | 55,637,118 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,556,804 |
| Other | 12,341,928 |
| Air transport | 2,212,355 |
| Road transport | 120,632 |
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) | 27,241,624 | 28,395,494 | +1,153,870 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,785,978 | 13,770,826 | -9,015,152 |
| Other | 7,047,318 | 5,294,610 | -1,752,708 |
| Air transport | 1,706,328 | 506,027 | -1,200,301 |
| Road transport | 0 | 120,632 | +120,632 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 42,330,604 |
| Dover | 14,039,876 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,769,439 |
| 000 | 12,341,928 |
| 499 | 5,328,946 |
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 | 24,521,341 | 17,809,263 | -6,712,078 |
| Dover | 5,891,781 | 8,148,095 | +2,256,314 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,020,441 | 2,748,998 | -8,271,443 |
| 000 | 7,047,318 | 5,294,610 | -1,752,708 |
| 499 | 0 | 5,328,946 | +5,328,946 |
| Felixstowe | 2,289,684 | 1,332,958 | -956,726 |
| Tyne | 65,724 | 2,976,356 | +2,910,632 |
| Eurotunnel | 982,408 | 1,943,197 | +960,789 |
| Poole | 1,865,179 | 0 | -1,865,179 |
| Portsmouth | 1,364,820 | 184,499 | -1,180,321 |
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 | 44 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 15 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 23 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NSK BEARINGS EUROPE LIMITED | 112 |
| DANA UK AXLE LIMITED | 92 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 77 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 73 |
| MOBIS PARTS EUROPE N.V. | 55 |
| NTN BEARINGS (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| PRM NEWAGE LIMITED | 46 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 45 |
| FAI AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED | 43 |
| DANA SPICER EUROPE 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 | 30 |
| Other | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 1,966,731 |
| United States | 1,270,518 |
| France | 540,297 |
| Ireland | 255,795 |
| 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 | 970,630 | 996,101 | +25,471 |
| United States | 664,428 | 606,090 | -58,338 |
| France | 140,934 | 399,363 | +258,429 |
| Ireland | 172,218 | 83,577 | -88,641 |
| Netherlands | 63,874 | 153,458 | +89,584 |
| South Africa | 175,798 | 15,220 | -160,578 |
| Italy | 84,178 | 80,301 | -3,877 |
| Spain | 45,911 | 100,491 | +54,580 |
| Mexico | 36,723 | 49,295 | +12,572 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,829 | 67,279 | +64,450 |
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 | 23,073 |
| XI | 18,877 |
| China | 1,111 |
| Germany | 184 |
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 | 7,467 | 15,606 | +8,139 |
| XI | 10,287 | 8,590 | -1,697 |
| China | 580 | 531 | -49 |
| Germany | 184 | 0 | -184 |
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) | 3,106,376 |
| Air transport | 1,628,680 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 916,533 |
| Other | 45,000 |
| Road transport | 8,168 |
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) | 1,388,767 | 1,717,609 | +328,842 |
| Air transport | 834,371 | 794,309 | -40,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 527,342 | 389,191 | -138,151 |
| Other | 19,828 | 25,172 | +5,344 |
| Road transport | 8,168 | 0 | -8,168 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,579,581 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 677,494 |
| East Midlands Airport | 339,986 |
| London Stansted Airport | 319,129 |
| Southampton | 312,948 |
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 | 1,143,468 | 1,436,113 | +292,645 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 395,969 | 281,525 | -114,444 |
| East Midlands Airport | 167,488 | 172,498 | +5,010 |
| London Stansted Airport | 119,981 | 199,148 | +79,167 |
| Southampton | 35,417 | 277,531 | +242,114 |
| ZLC | 156,163 | 141,138 | -15,025 |
| London Gateway Port | 190,965 | 94,297 | -96,668 |
| Holyhead | 157,908 | 66,725 | -91,183 |
| Dover | 68,223 | 81,354 | +13,131 |
| Liverpool Docks | 119,280 | 3,669 | -115,611 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87085055
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Axles made from closed-die forged steel