Import/export HS code 73021028: Lightweight steel rails (less than 36 kg/m)
Rails for lighter train traffic or smaller railways
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 492,090 |
| Poland | 83,356 |
| China | 55,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 226,834 | 265,256 | +38,422 |
| Poland | 0 | 83,356 | +83,356 |
| China | 55,239 | 0 | -55,239 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 492,090 |
| Poland | 83,356 |
| China | 55,239 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 226,834 | 265,256 | +38,422 |
| Poland | 0 | 83,356 | +83,356 |
| China | 55,239 | 0 | -55,239 |
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) | 575,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,239 |
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) | 226,834 | 348,612 | +121,778 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 55,239 | 0 | -55,239 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 293,714 |
| Portsmouth | 137,291 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,716 |
| Felixstowe | 55,239 |
| Harwich | 42,692 |
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 | 79,466 | 214,248 | +134,782 |
| Portsmouth | 45,619 | 91,672 | +46,053 |
| Eurotunnel | 94,716 | 0 | -94,716 |
| Felixstowe | 55,239 | 0 | -55,239 |
| Harwich | 0 | 42,692 | +42,692 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,033 | 0 | -7,033 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BALFOUR BEATTY RAIL PROJECTS LIMITED | 4 |
| KRONES UK LIMITED | 1 |
| BALFOUR BEATTY PLC | 1 |
| PITCHFORD STEELSTOCK LIMITED | 1 |
| KRONOSPAN LIMITED | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 10,488 |
| Ireland | 8,043 |
| Germany | 4,478 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 2,992 |
| Romania | 1,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 10,488 | 0 | -10,488 |
| Ireland | 8,043 | 0 | -8,043 |
| Germany | 4,478 | 0 | -4,478 |
| Brunei Darussalam | 0 | 2,992 | +2,992 |
| Romania | 0 | 1,600 | +1,600 |
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) | 24,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,992 |
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) | 23,009 | 1,600 | -21,409 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 2,992 | +2,992 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 10,488 |
| Fishguard | 8,043 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,078 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,992 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth | 10,488 | 0 | -10,488 |
| Fishguard | 8,043 | 0 | -8,043 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,478 | 1,600 | -2,878 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,992 | +2,992 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73021028
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rails for lighter train traffic or smaller railways