Import/export HS code 8604: Railway or tramway maintenance vehicles
Special vehicles used for railway or tramway repairs and upkeep, like cranes, workshops, and track inspection vehicles. These can be self-propelled or not
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 23,608,789 |
| United States | 13,256,986 |
| France | 7,656,162 |
| Germany | 2,297,060 |
| Netherlands | 513,906 |
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 | 4,757,414 | 18,851,375 | +14,093,961 |
| United States | 291,109 | 12,965,877 | +12,674,768 |
| France | 3,805,871 | 3,850,291 | +44,420 |
| Germany | 2,131,006 | 166,054 | -1,964,952 |
| Netherlands | 513,906 | 0 | -513,906 |
| Australia | 283,725 | 1,456 | -282,269 |
| Sweden | 244,268 | 0 | -244,268 |
| Ireland | 14,000 | 0 | -14,000 |
| China | 12,215 | 358 | -11,857 |
| Italy | 7,918 | 0 | -7,918 |
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 | 23,608,789 |
| United States | 13,255,838 |
| Switzerland | 6,591,085 |
| India | 1,090,260 |
| Germany | 1,057,027 |
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 | 4,757,414 | 18,851,375 | +14,093,961 |
| United States | 291,109 | 12,964,729 | +12,673,620 |
| Switzerland | 2,746,157 | 3,844,928 | +1,098,771 |
| India | 1,086,561 | 3,699 | -1,082,862 |
| Germany | 1,040,123 | 16,904 | -1,023,219 |
| Italy | 914,580 | 0 | -914,580 |
| Netherlands | 493,097 | 0 | -493,097 |
| Sweden | 244,268 | 121,404 | -122,864 |
| Australia | 283,725 | 1,456 | -282,269 |
| France | 150,098 | 1,664 | -148,434 |
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 | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| West of England | 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) | 25,932,276 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,148,203 |
| Rail transport | 7,497,747 |
| Air transport | 327,098 |
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) | 6,912,353 | 19,019,923 | +12,107,570 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,183,116 | 12,965,087 | +11,781,971 |
| Rail transport | 3,652,819 | 3,844,928 | +192,109 |
| Air transport | 320,795 | 6,303 | -314,492 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,617,243 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,246,708 |
| NGO | 4,751,590 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,747,821 |
| Dover | 1,285,517 |
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 / Eurotunnel | 4,765,868 | 18,851,375 | +14,085,507 |
| Liverpool Docks | 291,109 | 12,955,599 | +12,664,490 |
| NGO | 906,662 | 3,844,928 | +2,938,266 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,746,157 | 1,664 | -2,744,493 |
| Dover | 1,121,228 | 164,289 | -956,939 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,197,097 | 0 | -1,197,097 |
| Killingholme | 547,921 | 0 | -547,921 |
| Manchester Airport | 283,725 | 0 | -283,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 138,380 | 0 | -138,380 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,241 | 1,456 | -28,785 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Civil engineering | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2024-11 | 3 |
| 2024-07 | 4 |
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 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 14,292,185 |
| France | 9,147,808 |
| Germany | 8,101,948 |
| Italy | 3,217,130 |
| Canada | 788,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 405,600 | 13,886,585 | +13,480,985 |
| France | 4,825,610 | 4,322,198 | -503,412 |
| Germany | 4,444,822 | 3,657,126 | -787,696 |
| Italy | 561,438 | 2,655,692 | +2,094,254 |
| Canada | 468,954 | 319,677 | -149,277 |
| Portugal | 579,806 | 0 | -579,806 |
| Netherlands | 481,555 | 3,444 | -478,111 |
| Qatar | 337,057 | 31,617 | -305,440 |
| Australia | 179,336 | 65,857 | -113,479 |
| Turkey | 0 | 189,000 | +189,000 |
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) | 25,119,261 |
| Rail transport | 10,685,584 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,406,350 |
| Air transport | 337,576 |
| Road transport | 1,800 |
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) | 6,614,722 | 18,504,539 | +11,889,817 |
| Rail transport | 4,133,360 | 6,552,224 | +2,418,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,673,781 | 732,569 | -941,212 |
| Air transport | 103,981 | 233,595 | +129,614 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,800 | +1,800 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,809,500 |
| NGO | 8,035,584 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,016,606 |
| Liverpool Docks | 824,776 |
| London Gateway Port | 560,465 |
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 | 4,207,129 | 17,602,371 | +13,395,242 |
| NGO | 4,133,360 | 3,902,224 | -231,136 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,534,962 | 3,481,644 | +946,682 |
| Liverpool Docks | 466,557 | 358,219 | -108,338 |
| London Gateway Port | 483,775 | 76,690 | -407,085 |
| Tyne | 449,000 | 0 | -449,000 |
| Southampton | 137,883 | 156,778 | +18,895 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,909 | 162,419 | +111,510 |
| Harwich | 0 | 100,000 | +100,000 |
| Manchester Airport | 22,812 | 44,040 | +21,228 |
Quick facts
HS code: 8604
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Special vehicles used for railway or tramway repairs and upkeep, like cranes, workshops, and track inspection vehicles. These can be self-propelled or not