Import/export HS code 87149420: Motorcycle brakes
Brake systems for motorcycles, ensuring safe stopping
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 4,876,278 |
| Netherlands | 3,006,691 |
| Taiwan | 1,734,878 |
| Germany | 923,300 |
| Singapore | 740,095 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,796,900 | 2,079,378 | -717,522 |
| Netherlands | 2,154,881 | 851,810 | -1,303,071 |
| Taiwan | 621,672 | 1,113,206 | +491,534 |
| Germany | 458,255 | 465,045 | +6,790 |
| Singapore | 217,518 | 522,577 | +305,059 |
| China | 104,593 | 144,579 | +39,986 |
| Italy | 70,252 | 88,391 | +18,139 |
| Ireland | 798 | 120,586 | +119,788 |
| Switzerland | 26,254 | 81,461 | +55,207 |
| Turkey | 0 | 40,064 | +40,064 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 6,163,421 |
| Taiwan | 2,873,029 |
| China | 1,924,845 |
| Malaysia | 498,792 |
| Germany | 306,759 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,469,238 | 2,694,183 | -775,055 |
| Taiwan | 1,020,138 | 1,852,891 | +832,753 |
| China | 1,441,415 | 483,430 | -957,985 |
| Malaysia | 243,375 | 255,417 | +12,042 |
| Germany | 232,391 | 74,368 | -158,023 |
| Switzerland | 26,254 | 75,425 | +49,171 |
| Italy | 31,419 | 11,071 | -20,348 |
| Ireland | 3,482 | 36,901 | +33,419 |
| Turkey | 0 | 40,064 | +40,064 |
| United Kingdom | 3,379 | 24,036 | +20,657 |
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 | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 3 | 2 | -1 |
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) | 3,696,626 |
| Other | 3,392,240 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,889,259 |
| Air transport | 2,159,679 |
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) | 2,430,111 | 1,266,515 | -1,163,596 |
| Other | 2,448,586 | 943,654 | -1,504,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 785,985 | 2,103,274 | +1,317,289 |
| Air transport | 854,292 | 1,305,387 | +451,095 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,392,240 |
| Felixstowe | 1,489,871 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,179,449 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,061,932 |
| Harwich | 937,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,448,586 | 943,654 | -1,504,932 |
| Felixstowe | 341,042 | 1,148,829 | +807,787 |
| Immingham Docks | 769,084 | 410,365 | -358,719 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 523,736 | 538,196 | +14,460 |
| Harwich | 836,771 | 101,020 | -735,751 |
| 499 | 0 | 800,534 | +800,534 |
| Dover | 370,002 | 313,299 | -56,703 |
| Southampton | 315,500 | 274,552 | -40,948 |
| Manchester Airport | 240,949 | 293,513 | +52,564 |
| Purfleet | 274,476 | 183,921 | -90,555 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 117 |
| ZYRO LIMITED | 88 |
| BROMPTON BICYCLE LIMITED | 78 |
| UPGRADE BIKES LIMITED | 78 |
| PLANET X LTD | 71 |
| ACCELL UK & IRELAND LTD | 69 |
| W REALISATIONS 2023 LIMITED | 62 |
| CYCLESPORT NORTH LIMITED | 58 |
| MERLIN CYCLES LIMITED | 49 |
| ISON DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,539,533 |
| United States | 853,606 |
| Iraq | 712,785 |
| Canada | 133,681 |
| Australia | 128,034 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,354,422 | 1,185,111 | -169,311 |
| United States | 404,559 | 449,047 | +44,488 |
| Iraq | 0 | 712,785 | +712,785 |
| Canada | 87,162 | 46,519 | -40,643 |
| Australia | 49,273 | 78,761 | +29,488 |
| Andorra | 58,084 | 57,845 | -239 |
| Taiwan | 67,302 | 41,147 | -26,155 |
| Germany | 72,504 | 35,693 | -36,811 |
| Japan | 13,361 | 69,876 | +56,515 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 69,884 | 0 | -69,884 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 3,079 |
| China | 1,872 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 718 | 2,361 | +1,643 |
| China | 885 | 987 | +102 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,021,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 969,750 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 440,506 |
| Other | 4,951 |
| Road transport | 3,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,454,261 | 2,567,381 | +1,113,120 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 734,523 | 235,227 | -499,296 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 290,113 | 150,393 | -139,720 |
| Other | 1,603 | 3,348 | +1,745 |
| Road transport | 3,056 | 0 | -3,056 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,112,233 |
| ZLC | 1,127,195 |
| Hull | 548,084 |
| London Stansted Airport | 403,634 |
| Liverpool Docks | 320,232 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 819,496 | 1,292,737 | +473,241 |
| ZLC | 252,637 | 874,558 | +621,921 |
| Hull | 548,084 | 0 | -548,084 |
| London Stansted Airport | 163,755 | 239,879 | +76,124 |
| Liverpool Docks | 156,867 | 163,365 | +6,498 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 159,955 | 98,753 | -61,202 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,604 | 119,531 | -1,073 |
| Manchester Airport | 61,474 | 54,207 | -7,267 |
| Immingham Docks | 115,669 | 0 | -115,669 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,781 | 64,503 | +22,722 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87149420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brake systems for motorcycles, ensuring safe stopping