Import/export HS code 87087091: Iron or steel wheel centres
Wheel centres made from iron or steel, cast in one piece
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,250,244 |
| China | 2,043,563 |
| Spain | 1,299,815 |
| Ireland | 394,198 |
| Italy | 351,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,321,036 | 929,208 | -391,828 |
| China | 919,213 | 1,124,350 | +205,137 |
| Spain | 607,833 | 691,982 | +84,149 |
| Ireland | 206,774 | 187,424 | -19,350 |
| Italy | 86,251 | 265,199 | +178,948 |
| Belgium | 262,262 | 79,529 | -182,733 |
| Taiwan | 279,680 | 50,497 | -229,183 |
| United States | 240,641 | 44,971 | -195,670 |
| South Africa | 147,641 | 133,291 | -14,350 |
| Turkey | 232,819 | 46,992 | -185,827 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,455,858 |
| China | 2,196,074 |
| Spain | 1,313,800 |
| Italy | 362,149 |
| Turkey | 298,488 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,515,039 | 940,819 | -574,220 |
| China | 1,049,404 | 1,146,670 | +97,266 |
| Spain | 607,831 | 705,969 | +98,138 |
| Italy | 97,582 | 264,567 | +166,985 |
| Turkey | 248,775 | 49,713 | -199,062 |
| South Africa | 147,641 | 133,291 | -14,350 |
| United States | 247,149 | 20,889 | -226,260 |
| Japan | 67,070 | 192,679 | +125,609 |
| France | 168,468 | 55,918 | -112,550 |
| Taiwan | 168,926 | 44,300 | -124,626 |
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 | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 4 | +3 |
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) | 3,860,252 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,602,658 |
| Air transport | 667,285 |
| Other | 629,721 |
| Road transport | 71,200 |
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) | 2,223,520 | 1,636,732 | -586,788 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,979,767 | 1,622,891 | -356,876 |
| Air transport | 273,035 | 394,250 | +121,215 |
| Other | 266,253 | 363,468 | +97,215 |
| Road transport | 2,157 | 69,043 | +66,886 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,033,138 |
| Felixstowe | 1,521,024 |
| London | 799,169 |
| Southampton | 746,462 |
| 000 | 629,721 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,231,792 | 801,346 | -430,446 |
| Felixstowe | 785,038 | 735,986 | -49,052 |
| London | 442,930 | 356,239 | -86,691 |
| Southampton | 375,225 | 371,237 | -3,988 |
| 000 | 266,253 | 363,468 | +97,215 |
| Dover | 270,634 | 342,387 | +71,753 |
| London Gateway Port | 248,917 | 342,721 | +93,804 |
| Eurotunnel | 114,906 | 196,117 | +81,211 |
| Killingholme | 275,490 | 0 | -275,490 |
| Birmingham Airport | 66,260 | 177,736 | +111,476 |
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 | 61 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 974,094 |
| United States | 209,566 |
| Finland | 199,034 |
| Netherlands | 175,973 |
| France | 173,045 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 498,299 | 475,795 | -22,504 |
| United States | 141,992 | 67,574 | -74,418 |
| Finland | 84,803 | 114,231 | +29,428 |
| Netherlands | 113,370 | 62,603 | -50,767 |
| France | 124,915 | 48,130 | -76,785 |
| Ireland | 60,761 | 108,004 | +47,243 |
| Norway | 83,026 | 78,687 | -4,339 |
| Thailand | 92,004 | 0 | -92,004 |
| Indonesia | 80,524 | 0 | -80,524 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 78,168 | 1,282 | -76,886 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 73,327 |
| China | 7,140 |
| Taiwan | 2,032 |
| Ireland | 345 |
| Italy | 335 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 38,888 | 34,439 | -4,449 |
| China | 4,649 | 2,491 | -2,158 |
| Taiwan | 1,370 | 662 | -708 |
| Ireland | 345 | 0 | -345 |
| Italy | 335 | 0 | -335 |
| India | 133 | 0 | -133 |
| France | 0 | 127 | +127 |
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) | 1,674,780 |
| Air transport | 972,848 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 220,245 |
| Other | 86,267 |
| Road transport | 1,940 |
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) | 796,868 | 877,912 | +81,044 |
| Air transport | 711,232 | 261,616 | -449,616 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 213,476 | 6,769 | -206,707 |
| Other | 46,316 | 39,951 | -6,365 |
| Road transport | 1,940 | 0 | -1,940 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,258,754 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 419,730 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 357,321 |
| East Midlands Airport | 268,267 |
| ZLC | 184,764 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 590,306 | 668,448 | +78,142 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 383,544 | 36,186 | -347,358 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 264,191 | 93,130 | -171,061 |
| East Midlands Airport | 178,862 | 89,405 | -89,457 |
| ZLC | 93,613 | 91,151 | -2,462 |
| London Stansted Airport | 51,130 | 44,874 | -6,256 |
| 000 | 46,316 | 39,951 | -6,365 |
| Felixstowe | 27,132 | 39,913 | +12,781 |
| Holyhead | 3,659 | 58,759 | +55,100 |
| Hull | 54,531 | 0 | -54,531 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87087091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wheel centres made from iron or steel, cast in one piece