Import/export HS code 84089021: Rail traction engines
Engines used to power trains and other rail vehicles
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 53,324,520 |
| Ireland | 6,901,199 |
| Spain | 1,703,668 |
| United States | 674,988 |
| Belgium | 36,635 |
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 | 32,163,250 | 21,161,270 | -11,001,980 |
| Ireland | 4,182,609 | 2,718,590 | -1,464,019 |
| Spain | 494,984 | 1,208,684 | +713,700 |
| United States | 652,372 | 22,616 | -629,756 |
| Belgium | 36,635 | 0 | -36,635 |
| India | 6,983 | 0 | -6,983 |
| Denmark | 2,803 | 0 | -2,803 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,930 | +1,930 |
| Slovenia | 1,728 | 0 | -1,728 |
| Czechia | 1,208 | 0 | -1,208 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 53,305,998 |
| United Kingdom | 4,036,023 |
| Ireland | 3,426,422 |
| Spain | 1,212,052 |
| United States | 660,515 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 32,144,728 | 21,161,270 | -10,983,458 |
| United Kingdom | 2,408,029 | 1,627,994 | -780,035 |
| Ireland | 1,882,943 | 1,543,479 | -339,464 |
| Spain | 456,251 | 755,801 | +299,550 |
| United States | 637,899 | 22,616 | -615,283 |
| India | 9,786 | 0 | -9,786 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,930 | +1,930 |
| Slovenia | 1,728 | 0 | -1,728 |
| Czechia | 1,208 | 0 | -1,208 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| South Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 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) | 61,992,559 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 572,083 |
| Air transport | 91,020 |
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) | 36,975,204 | 25,017,355 | -11,957,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 550,660 | 21,423 | -529,237 |
| Air transport | 16,708 | 74,312 | +57,604 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 48,231,521 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,768,323 |
| Holyhead | 3,414,575 |
| Hull | 1,525,057 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,329,234 |
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 | 28,735,294 | 19,496,227 | -9,239,067 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,246,901 | 521,422 | -2,725,479 |
| Holyhead | 1,195,984 | 2,218,591 | +1,022,607 |
| Hull | 879,389 | 645,668 | -233,721 |
| Eurotunnel | 469,492 | 859,742 | +390,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,260,322 | 34,220 | -1,226,102 |
| Killingholme | 696,832 | 301,350 | -395,482 |
| Harwich | 337,263 | 348,074 | +10,811 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 302,505 | 307,640 | +5,135 |
| Southampton | 392,096 | 0 | -392,096 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 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+ | 11 |
| 1m-15m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 16,146,114 |
| Spain | 8,437,113 |
| Ireland | 7,030,538 |
| United States | 2,106,882 |
| Poland | 1,753,403 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,576,782 | 6,569,332 | -3,007,450 |
| Spain | 4,785,703 | 3,651,410 | -1,134,293 |
| Ireland | 4,090,478 | 2,940,060 | -1,150,418 |
| United States | 697,457 | 1,409,425 | +711,968 |
| Poland | 1,064,281 | 689,122 | -375,159 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 414,332 | 1,304,965 | +890,633 |
| Belgium | 127,318 | 0 | -127,318 |
| Falkland Islands | 120,735 | 0 | -120,735 |
| Senegal | 119,852 | 0 | -119,852 |
| Ukraine | 105,236 | 0 | -105,236 |
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) | 33,275,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,148,610 |
| Air transport | 485,113 |
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) | 19,429,853 | 13,846,007 | -5,583,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,371,345 | 2,777,265 | +1,405,920 |
| Air transport | 433,097 | 52,016 | -381,081 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,471,967 |
| Dover | 10,198,301 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,778,836 |
| Holyhead | 4,177,429 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,565,566 |
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 | 7,818,779 | 5,653,188 | -2,165,591 |
| Dover | 5,945,708 | 4,252,593 | -1,693,115 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,108,543 | 1,670,293 | -1,438,250 |
| Holyhead | 1,521,737 | 2,655,692 | +1,133,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,240,928 | 324,638 | -916,290 |
| Southampton | 327,901 | 695,564 | +367,663 |
| Poole | 0 | 675,528 | +675,528 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 662,776 | +662,776 |
| Portsmouth | 339,348 | 0 | -339,348 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 310,275 | 6,132 | -304,143 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84089021
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Engines used to power trains and other rail vehicles