Import/export HS code 7302: Railway track materials made of iron or steel
Includes rails, sleepers, fish-plates, and other parts used to build or fix railway tracks
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 34,042,069 |
| Germany | 14,054,078 |
| France | 13,537,995 |
| Australia | 9,710,399 |
| China | 6,194,386 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 20,621,875 | 13,420,194 | -7,201,681 |
| Germany | 7,488,795 | 6,565,283 | -923,512 |
| France | 6,778,920 | 6,759,075 | -19,845 |
| Australia | 5,036,266 | 4,674,133 | -362,133 |
| China | 3,017,631 | 3,176,755 | +159,124 |
| Spain | 1,856,204 | 2,757,915 | +901,711 |
| Switzerland | 2,569,487 | 1,543,756 | -1,025,731 |
| Luxembourg | 1,256,142 | 525,390 | -730,752 |
| India | 689,109 | 770,272 | +81,163 |
| Sweden | 464,805 | 908,329 | +443,524 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 31,875,191 |
| Germany | 16,197,876 |
| France | 14,227,509 |
| Australia | 9,691,948 |
| China | 6,463,148 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 22,249,031 | 9,626,160 | -12,622,871 |
| Germany | 6,093,301 | 10,104,575 | +4,011,274 |
| France | 6,735,569 | 7,491,940 | +756,371 |
| Australia | 5,031,433 | 4,660,515 | -370,918 |
| China | 3,213,683 | 3,249,465 | +35,782 |
| Spain | 1,961,517 | 2,802,293 | +840,776 |
| Switzerland | 2,262,751 | 1,660,533 | -602,218 |
| Luxembourg | 1,420,570 | 620,300 | -800,270 |
| India | 690,685 | 767,759 | +77,074 |
| Czechia | 455,571 | 605,016 | +149,445 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 8 | +7 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,528,080 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,222,022 |
| Rail transport | 13,272,798 |
| Air transport | 1,218,504 |
| Road transport | 670,150 |
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) | 20,916,444 | 21,611,636 | +695,192 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,213,722 | 15,008,300 | -10,205,422 |
| Rail transport | 5,556,056 | 7,716,742 | +2,160,686 |
| Air transport | 465,545 | 752,959 | +287,414 |
| Road transport | 516,434 | 153,716 | -362,718 |
| Other | 1,995 | 1,366 | -629 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,401,297 |
| Goole | 20,484,030 |
| Felixstowe | 14,587,568 |
| ELW | 13,272,798 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,659,944 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 9,782,707 | 11,618,590 | +1,835,883 |
| Goole | 14,739,836 | 5,744,194 | -8,995,642 |
| Felixstowe | 7,707,131 | 6,880,437 | -826,694 |
| ELW | 5,556,056 | 7,716,742 | +2,160,686 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,797,643 | 2,862,301 | +64,658 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,533,787 | 2,957,879 | +424,092 |
| ZLC | 2,729,016 | 1,665,994 | -1,063,022 |
| Hull | 1,137,067 | 395,723 | -741,344 |
| London Gateway Port | 269,897 | 1,234,724 | +964,827 |
| Killingholme | 1,148,406 | 91,925 | -1,056,481 |
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
|
17 |
|
Civil engineering
|
10 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
10 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 15 |
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PANDROL UK LIMITED | 96 |
| TRACKWORK LIMITED | 55 |
| STRAIL (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| VOSSLOH SWITCH SYSTEMS UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 52 |
| NETWORK RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE LIMITED | 46 |
| TIFLEX LIMITED | 46 |
| DIRECT TRACK SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 36 |
| COOPER & TURNER LIMITED | 36 |
| WILCOMATIC LIMITED | 30 |
| AGGREKO UK LIMITED | 29 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 52,251,919 |
| Sweden | 18,927,928 |
| Norway | 12,882,805 |
| Ireland | 12,013,019 |
| Belgium | 11,875,983 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 13,042,014 | 39,209,905 | +26,167,891 |
| Sweden | 8,878,725 | 10,049,203 | +1,170,478 |
| Norway | 6,722,491 | 6,160,314 | -562,177 |
| Ireland | 6,743,565 | 5,269,454 | -1,474,111 |
| Belgium | 6,211,838 | 5,664,145 | -547,693 |
| United States | 3,822,282 | 3,998,447 | +176,165 |
| Pakistan | 4,553,742 | 1,063,616 | -3,490,126 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,808,691 | 2,728,735 | -79,956 |
| Spain | 2,498,512 | 2,617,913 | +119,401 |
| Germany | 2,740,424 | 2,291,737 | -448,687 |
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 | 6,892 |
| Ireland | 156 |
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 | 1,227 | 5,665 | +4,438 |
| Ireland | 110 | 46 | -64 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,261,889 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,236,046 |
| Rail transport | 9,288,070 |
| Air transport | 4,159,860 |
| Other | 7,393 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,458,248 | 54,803,641 | +20,345,393 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,942,286 | 37,293,760 | -2,648,526 |
| Rail transport | 4,977,608 | 4,310,462 | -667,146 |
| Air transport | 1,956,713 | 2,203,147 | +246,434 |
| Other | 1,460 | 5,933 | +4,473 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 46,869,297 |
| Middlesbrough | 27,866,659 |
| Goole | 27,812,423 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,170,406 |
| Southampton | 11,694,886 |
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 | 25,242,080 | 21,627,217 | -3,614,863 |
| Middlesbrough | 921,321 | 26,945,338 | +26,024,017 |
| Goole | 14,959,369 | 12,853,054 | -2,106,315 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,712,321 | 10,458,085 | -1,254,236 |
| Southampton | 5,481,074 | 6,213,812 | +732,738 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,028,568 | 3,226,931 | -801,637 |
| Felixstowe | 3,697,451 | 3,093,485 | -603,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,489,775 | 3,387,855 | +898,080 |
| Holyhead | 3,203,831 | 1,923,760 | -1,280,071 |
| SCP | 1,641,870 | 2,115,509 | +473,639 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 7302
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes rails, sleepers, fish-plates, and other parts used to build or fix railway tracks