Import/export HS code 860721: Air brakes and their parts
Braking systems and components that use air pressure for trains
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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 | 36,987,447 |
| Spain | 5,583,288 |
| France | 5,227,196 |
| Italy | 3,957,951 |
| Hungary | 2,214,674 |
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 | 18,542,535 | 18,444,912 | -97,623 |
| Spain | 2,890,964 | 2,692,324 | -198,640 |
| France | 3,598,168 | 1,629,028 | -1,969,140 |
| Italy | 1,487,443 | 2,470,508 | +983,065 |
| Hungary | 989,441 | 1,225,233 | +235,792 |
| United States | 822,052 | 881,800 | +59,748 |
| Netherlands | 714,086 | 643,008 | -71,078 |
| Sweden | 118,817 | 696,955 | +578,138 |
| Singapore | 271,626 | 402,857 | +131,231 |
| Czechia | 299,554 | 190,518 | -109,036 |
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 | 38,499,759 |
| Spain | 6,087,434 |
| Italy | 5,830,917 |
| France | 2,630,315 |
| Hungary | 2,056,653 |
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 | 19,762,556 | 18,737,203 | -1,025,353 |
| Spain | 3,272,411 | 2,815,023 | -457,388 |
| Italy | 2,822,474 | 3,008,443 | +185,969 |
| France | 1,408,783 | 1,221,532 | -187,251 |
| Hungary | 901,865 | 1,154,788 | +252,923 |
| United States | 659,601 | 733,974 | +74,373 |
| United Kingdom | 346,396 | 740,981 | +394,585 |
| Sweden | 122,501 | 691,324 | +568,823 |
| Czechia | 410,474 | 288,937 | -121,537 |
| Brazil | 248,885 | 197,858 | -51,027 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| South Yorkshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 44,073,621 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,872,354 |
| Air transport | 6,146,109 |
| Rail transport | 79,023 |
| Other | 24,765 |
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) | 23,281,618 | 20,792,003 | -2,489,615 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,852,837 | 6,019,517 | +1,166,680 |
| Air transport | 2,625,850 | 3,520,259 | +894,409 |
| Rail transport | 79,023 | 0 | -79,023 |
| Other | 23,922 | 843 | -23,079 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 31,020,412 |
| Thamesport | 8,477,787 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,068,465 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,494,560 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,044,109 |
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 | 14,536,850 | 16,483,562 | +1,946,712 |
| Thamesport | 3,906,744 | 4,571,043 | +664,299 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,810,853 | 1,257,612 | -3,553,241 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,026,583 | 1,467,977 | -558,606 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 647,904 | 1,396,205 | +748,301 |
| East Midlands Airport | 641,563 | 1,252,189 | +610,626 |
| London | 594,237 | 806,453 | +212,216 |
| Southampton | 582,884 | 443,741 | -139,143 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 482,965 | 525,392 | +42,427 |
| London Stansted Airport | 824,292 | 156,927 | -667,365 |
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 | 17 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Civil engineering | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
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+ | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 4,671,135 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,073,873 |
| Singapore | 2,035,999 |
| Germany | 1,980,876 |
| Hungary | 1,644,308 |
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 | 2,550,390 | 2,120,745 | -429,645 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,200,328 | 873,545 | -326,783 |
| Singapore | 347,209 | 1,688,790 | +1,341,581 |
| Germany | 1,181,819 | 799,057 | -382,762 |
| Hungary | 900,384 | 743,924 | -156,460 |
| Ireland | 517,298 | 679,570 | +162,272 |
| Austria | 613,777 | 449,395 | -164,382 |
| Italy | 666,974 | 346,741 | -320,233 |
| Australia | 492,865 | 401,908 | -90,957 |
| China | 212,414 | 638,413 | +425,999 |
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 | 16,635 |
| Germany | 2,903 |
| Ireland | 2,726 |
| Spain | 701 |
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 | 16,095 | 540 | -15,555 |
| Germany | 2,465 | 438 | -2,027 |
| Ireland | 776 | 1,950 | +1,174 |
| Spain | 340 | 361 | +21 |
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) | 13,611,557 |
| Air transport | 7,191,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,360,720 |
| Other | 27,147 |
| Road transport | 1,268 |
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) | 7,489,249 | 6,122,308 | -1,366,941 |
| Air transport | 2,895,614 | 4,296,227 | +1,400,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,341,162 | 1,019,558 | -321,604 |
| Other | 23,599 | 3,548 | -20,051 |
| Road transport | 1,268 | 0 | -1,268 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,351,200 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,187,322 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,381,206 |
| Holyhead | 1,051,145 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,032,362 |
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 | 6,332,161 | 5,019,039 | -1,313,122 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,247,145 | 2,940,177 | +1,693,032 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,360,811 | 1,020,395 | -340,416 |
| Holyhead | 404,184 | 646,961 | +242,777 |
| Immingham Docks | 675,299 | 357,063 | -318,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 443,401 | 478,638 | +35,237 |
| Southampton | 302,336 | 292,344 | -9,992 |
| Felixstowe | 349,663 | 184,585 | -165,078 |
| ZLC | 196,990 | 231,027 | +34,037 |
| Liverpool Docks | 200,488 | 62,223 | -138,265 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 860721
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Braking systems and components that use air pressure for trains