Import/export HS code 86072190: Various air brakes
Air brakes made from materials other than cast iron or steel
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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 | 13,557,164 |
| Spain | 5,559,277 |
| France | 3,673,341 |
| Italy | 1,938,609 |
| United States | 1,529,545 |
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 | 6,203,690 | 7,353,474 | +1,149,784 |
| Spain | 2,889,257 | 2,670,020 | -219,237 |
| France | 2,393,542 | 1,279,799 | -1,113,743 |
| Italy | 14,993 | 1,923,616 | +1,908,623 |
| United States | 729,618 | 799,927 | +70,309 |
| Hungary | 641,138 | 649,785 | +8,647 |
| Netherlands | 629,296 | 604,941 | -24,355 |
| Singapore | 271,626 | 402,857 | +131,231 |
| Poland | 330,339 | 31,391 | -298,948 |
| India | 75,234 | 277,925 | +202,691 |
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 | 14,502,923 |
| Spain | 5,994,454 |
| Italy | 3,440,788 |
| France | 1,682,332 |
| Hungary | 1,346,480 |
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 | 7,116,309 | 7,386,614 | +270,305 |
| Spain | 3,200,384 | 2,794,070 | -406,314 |
| Italy | 1,012,388 | 2,428,400 | +1,416,012 |
| France | 811,480 | 870,852 | +59,372 |
| Hungary | 584,162 | 762,318 | +178,156 |
| United States | 568,939 | 664,534 | +95,595 |
| United Kingdom | 324,303 | 694,297 | +369,994 |
| Brazil | 248,885 | 197,858 | -51,027 |
| Czechia | 254,583 | 189,422 | -65,161 |
| India | 44,270 | 341,421 | +297,151 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 17,751,663 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,047,163 |
| Air transport | 4,931,775 |
| Rail transport | 79,023 |
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) | 8,361,350 | 9,390,313 | +1,028,963 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,235,477 | 4,811,686 | +576,209 |
| Air transport | 2,259,196 | 2,672,579 | +413,383 |
| Rail transport | 79,023 | 0 | -79,023 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,574,648 |
| Thamesport | 7,173,617 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,198,030 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,898,574 |
| London | 1,286,834 |
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 | 5,107,064 | 6,467,584 | +1,360,520 |
| Thamesport | 3,321,205 | 3,852,412 | +531,207 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,134,576 | 1,063,454 | -71,122 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 581,669 | 1,316,905 | +735,236 |
| London | 584,596 | 702,238 | +117,642 |
| East Midlands Airport | 525,361 | 678,320 | +152,959 |
| Southampton | 576,481 | 440,875 | -135,606 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 456,767 | 522,156 | +65,389 |
| London Stansted Airport | 774,125 | 84,340 | -689,785 |
| Harwich | 448,004 | 406,869 | -41,135 |
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 | 16 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Civil engineering | 7 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 17 |
| 2026-02 | 16 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 20 |
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+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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 | 4,667,196 |
| Singapore | 2,030,639 |
| Germany | 1,879,451 |
| Hungary | 1,641,315 |
| Ireland | 1,179,432 |
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 | 2,549,112 | 2,118,084 | -431,028 |
| Singapore | 347,209 | 1,683,430 | +1,336,221 |
| Germany | 1,125,219 | 754,232 | -370,987 |
| Hungary | 900,384 | 740,931 | -159,453 |
| Ireland | 504,330 | 675,102 | +170,772 |
| Austria | 613,777 | 448,449 | -165,328 |
| Italy | 665,706 | 317,706 | -348,000 |
| China | 210,421 | 621,074 | +410,653 |
| Australia | 448,503 | 330,310 | -118,193 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 395,282 | 372,785 | -22,497 |
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) | 13,342,696 |
| Air transport | 5,364,714 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,237,328 |
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) | 7,338,583 | 6,004,113 | -1,334,470 |
| Air transport | 1,983,037 | 3,381,677 | +1,398,640 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,217,770 | 1,019,558 | -198,212 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,099,750 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,975,209 |
| Holyhead | 1,051,145 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,030,392 |
| East Midlands Airport | 973,369 |
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 | 6,195,410 | 4,904,340 | -1,291,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,099,786 | 2,875,423 | +1,775,637 |
| Holyhead | 404,184 | 646,961 | +242,777 |
| Immingham Docks | 675,299 | 355,093 | -320,206 |
| East Midlands Airport | 611,405 | 361,964 | -249,441 |
| London Gateway Port | 363,561 | 478,638 | +115,077 |
| Southampton | 302,336 | 292,344 | -9,992 |
| Felixstowe | 349,663 | 184,585 | -165,078 |
| ZLC | 194,235 | 110,039 | -84,196 |
| Liverpool Docks | 156,936 | 62,223 | -94,713 |
Quick facts
HS code: 86072190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Air brakes made from materials other than cast iron or steel