Import/export HS code 87089499: Various steering parts
Steering components not made from forged steel, including aftermarket parts
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 122,218,540 |
| Netherlands | 53,942,886 |
| Hungary | 23,394,305 |
| Turkey | 22,733,656 |
| China | 21,250,434 |
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 | 69,326,366 | 52,892,174 | -16,434,192 |
| Netherlands | 21,588,816 | 32,354,070 | +10,765,254 |
| Hungary | 22,985,858 | 408,447 | -22,577,411 |
| Turkey | 11,864,175 | 10,869,481 | -994,694 |
| China | 11,123,049 | 10,127,385 | -995,664 |
| France | 9,192,703 | 6,937,230 | -2,255,473 |
| Liechtenstein | 1,944,005 | 1,239,775 | -704,230 |
| Japan | 962,620 | 2,005,575 | +1,042,955 |
| United States | 1,648,333 | 1,180,215 | -468,118 |
| Italy | 1,411,536 | 1,196,684 | -214,852 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 71,041,622 |
| Germany | 68,628,491 |
| Japan | 47,768,134 |
| Turkey | 24,931,515 |
| China | 22,570,812 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 43,731,868 | 27,309,754 | -16,422,114 |
| Germany | 45,185,892 | 23,442,599 | -21,743,293 |
| Japan | 20,219,538 | 27,548,596 | +7,329,058 |
| Turkey | 13,212,914 | 11,718,601 | -1,494,313 |
| China | 11,874,569 | 10,696,243 | -1,178,326 |
| Mexico | 7,923,687 | 5,748,596 | -2,175,091 |
| France | 829,379 | 4,048,342 | +3,218,963 |
| Thailand | 2,292,185 | 2,376,402 | +84,217 |
| Czechia | 1,551,942 | 3,093,515 | +1,541,573 |
| Liechtenstein | 2,586,315 | 1,744,547 | -841,768 |
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 | 44 |
| West Midlands | 35 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 26 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 25 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 25 |
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 | 33 | 33 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 30 | 23 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Essex | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
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) | 202,915,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,109,673 |
| Air transport | 13,653,455 |
| Other | 12,003,758 |
| Road transport | 9,788,313 |
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) | 109,672,535 | 93,242,816 | -16,429,719 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,988,366 | 20,121,307 | +1,132,941 |
| Air transport | 7,563,382 | 6,090,073 | -1,473,309 |
| Other | 7,827,722 | 4,176,036 | -3,651,686 |
| Road transport | 9,483,061 | 305,252 | -9,177,809 |
| Rail transport | 5,991,973 | 1,701,181 | -4,290,792 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 78,824,651 |
| Dover | 65,082,209 |
| London | 30,933,580 |
| Hull | 22,421,272 |
| 499 | 13,110,879 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 51,430,208 | 27,394,443 | -24,035,765 |
| Dover | 43,236,215 | 21,845,994 | -21,390,221 |
| London | 7,894,138 | 23,039,442 | +15,145,304 |
| Hull | 2,996,853 | 19,424,419 | +16,427,566 |
| 499 | 9,219,733 | 3,891,146 | -5,328,587 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,942,841 | 5,831,282 | -1,111,559 |
| 000 | 7,827,722 | 4,176,036 | -3,651,686 |
| NGO | 5,991,973 | 1,701,181 | -4,290,792 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,323,084 | 2,919,778 | -403,306 |
| Southampton | 1,862,857 | 3,041,586 | +1,178,729 |
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 | 183 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 56 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 50 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 26 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 95 |
| 2025-11 | 110 |
| 2025-10 | 106 |
| 2025-09 | 101 |
| 2025-08 | 105 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FERDINAND BILSTEIN UK LIMITED | 120 |
| FIRST LINE LIMITED | 120 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 119 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 118 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 117 |
| ZF AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED | 106 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 105 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 103 |
| TRUPART LIMITED | 96 |
| JTEKT AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED | 94 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 171 |
| 54m+ | 141 |
| 0-1m | 58 |
| 15m-54m | 55 |
| Other | 33 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 42,720,857 |
| China | 17,400,052 |
| Germany | 10,637,190 |
| United States | 6,632,554 |
| France | 4,515,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 23,677,556 | 19,043,301 | -4,634,255 |
| China | 11,572,766 | 5,827,286 | -5,745,480 |
| Germany | 9,775,287 | 861,903 | -8,913,384 |
| United States | 4,660,953 | 1,971,601 | -2,689,352 |
| France | 2,393,822 | 2,121,645 | -272,177 |
| Austria | 3,874,282 | 50,056 | -3,824,226 |
| Ireland | 1,415,426 | 1,097,207 | -318,219 |
| Slovakia | 1,298,680 | 21,980 | -1,276,700 |
| Italy | 669,177 | 587,397 | -81,780 |
| Canada | 752,940 | 355,815 | -397,125 |
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 | 32,106 |
| China | 27,686 |
| Germany | 16,107 |
| Netherlands | 10,897 |
| Sweden | 4,616 |
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 | 14,906 | 17,200 | +2,294 |
| China | 12,252 | 15,434 | +3,182 |
| Germany | 9,413 | 6,694 | -2,719 |
| Netherlands | 1,847 | 9,050 | +7,203 |
| Sweden | 2,127 | 2,489 | +362 |
| Ireland | 2,788 | 603 | -2,185 |
| Italy | 2,513 | 476 | -2,037 |
| XI | 1,032 | 1,848 | +816 |
| Belgium | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Taiwan | 1,021 | 1,179 | +158 |
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) | 66,994,659 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,059,477 |
| Air transport | 10,189,835 |
| Other | 179,749 |
| Road transport | 37,911 |
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) | 42,618,657 | 24,376,002 | -18,242,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,111,018 | 8,948,459 | -7,162,559 |
| Air transport | 6,868,971 | 3,320,864 | -3,548,107 |
| Other | 111,937 | 67,812 | -44,125 |
| Road transport | 37,911 | 0 | -37,911 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 62,854,964 |
| Felixstowe | 15,261,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,991,136 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,057,611 |
| Southampton | 3,930,614 |
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 | 40,240,233 | 22,614,731 | -17,625,502 |
| Felixstowe | 11,314,668 | 3,946,508 | -7,368,160 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,570,681 | 1,420,455 | -2,150,226 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,672,681 | 2,384,930 | +712,249 |
| Southampton | 2,164,101 | 1,766,513 | -397,588 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,091,786 | 833,725 | -1,258,061 |
| Holyhead | 1,057,092 | 968,359 | -88,733 |
| Dover | 1,130,761 | 605,617 | -525,144 |
| London Stansted Airport | 495,051 | 383,531 | -111,520 |
| ZLC | 382,734 | 438,689 | +55,955 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87089499
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steering components not made from forged steel, including aftermarket parts