Import/export HS code 73021010: Conductive rails with non-ferrous metal parts
Rails designed to conduct electricity, often used in electric trains
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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 | 1,225,929 |
| Ireland | 396,282 |
| Netherlands | 346,816 |
| Spain | 48,661 |
| Poland | 44,495 |
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 | 1,225,929 | 0 | -1,225,929 |
| Ireland | 150,820 | 245,462 | +94,642 |
| Netherlands | 277,815 | 69,001 | -208,814 |
| Spain | 48,661 | 0 | -48,661 |
| Poland | 44,495 | 0 | -44,495 |
| China | 23,783 | 0 | -23,783 |
| Italy | 0 | 20,000 | +20,000 |
| Germany | 7,452 | 4,325 | -3,127 |
| United States | 5,004 | 1,511 | -3,493 |
| Switzerland | 6,365 | 0 | -6,365 |
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 | 1,223,186 |
| Czechia | 345,668 |
| Ireland | 266,924 |
| Spain | 178,019 |
| China | 27,127 |
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 | 1,223,186 | 0 | -1,223,186 |
| Czechia | 276,667 | 69,001 | -207,666 |
| Ireland | 150,820 | 116,104 | -34,716 |
| Spain | 48,661 | 129,358 | +80,697 |
| China | 27,127 | 0 | -27,127 |
| Poland | 22,486 | 0 | -22,486 |
| Luxembourg | 22,009 | 0 | -22,009 |
| Italy | 0 | 20,000 | +20,000 |
| Germany | 9,436 | 4,325 | -5,111 |
| United States | 5,004 | 1,511 | -3,493 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,573,704 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 534,676 |
| Air transport | 31,738 |
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) | 1,409,166 | 164,538 | -1,244,628 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 378,520 | 156,156 | -222,364 |
| Air transport | 10,227 | 21,511 | +11,284 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 782,070 |
| Portsmouth | 454,673 |
| Immingham Docks | 351,122 |
| Liverpool Docks | 124,611 |
| Holyhead | 123,957 |
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 | 775,839 | 6,231 | -769,608 |
| Portsmouth | 454,673 | 0 | -454,673 |
| Immingham Docks | 282,121 | 69,001 | -213,120 |
| Liverpool Docks | 47,806 | 76,805 | +28,999 |
| Holyhead | 42,455 | 81,502 | +39,047 |
| Ayr Harbour | 28,480 | 87,155 | +58,675 |
| Poole | 48,661 | 0 | -48,661 |
| Hull | 44,495 | 0 | -44,495 |
| Heysham | 32,079 | 0 | -32,079 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 20,000 | +20,000 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Specialised construction activities | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Civil engineering | 1 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 1 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
| 2024-12 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | 471,042 |
| France | 381,221 |
| Ireland | 324,781 |
| United States | 111,006 |
| Austria | 98,200 |
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 | 300,600 | 170,442 | -130,158 |
| France | 216,737 | 164,484 | -52,253 |
| Ireland | 107,986 | 216,795 | +108,809 |
| United States | 60,458 | 50,548 | -9,910 |
| Austria | 0 | 98,200 | +98,200 |
| Azerbaijan | 0 | 58,164 | +58,164 |
| Norway | 0 | 54,262 | +54,262 |
| Germany | 10,565 | 41,672 | +31,107 |
| Indonesia | 31,649 | 0 | -31,649 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 25,050 | +25,050 |
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) | 1,405,145 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 249,035 |
| Air transport | 83,496 |
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) | 643,213 | 761,932 | +118,719 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,344 | 138,691 | +28,347 |
| Air transport | 28,053 | 55,443 | +27,390 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 543,635 |
| Immingham Docks | 525,304 |
| Heysham | 280,559 |
| Goole | 96,800 |
| Southampton | 85,953 |
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 | 223,202 | 320,433 | +97,231 |
| Immingham Docks | 300,600 | 224,704 | -75,896 |
| Heysham | 87,261 | 193,298 | +106,037 |
| Goole | 0 | 96,800 | +96,800 |
| Southampton | 85,953 | 0 | -85,953 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,550 | 47,324 | +28,774 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,281 | 47,558 | +35,277 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,869 | 4,822 | -9,047 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 13,800 | +13,800 |
| London | 13,640 | 0 | -13,640 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73021010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rails designed to conduct electricity, often used in electric trains