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 | 12,112,139 |
| Spain | 5,397,558 |
| France | 3,493,984 |
| United States | 1,359,300 |
| Hungary | 1,220,966 |
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 | 6,607,305 | 5,504,834 | -1,102,471 |
| Spain | 3,402,549 | 1,995,009 | -1,407,540 |
| France | 2,339,101 | 1,154,883 | -1,184,218 |
| United States | 723,768 | 635,532 | -88,236 |
| Hungary | 779,505 | 441,461 | -338,044 |
| Netherlands | 664,892 | 477,975 | -186,917 |
| Italy | 9,914 | 967,591 | +957,677 |
| Singapore | 208,518 | 350,884 | +142,366 |
| Poland | 330,339 | 31,391 | -298,948 |
| Czechia | 168,315 | 78,488 | -89,827 |
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 | 13,276,522 |
| Spain | 5,825,261 |
| Italy | 2,348,225 |
| France | 1,496,576 |
| Hungary | 1,167,258 |
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 | 7,619,737 | 5,656,785 | -1,962,952 |
| Spain | 3,706,202 | 2,119,059 | -1,587,143 |
| Italy | 1,021,989 | 1,326,236 | +304,247 |
| France | 747,427 | 749,149 | +1,722 |
| Hungary | 626,950 | 540,308 | -86,642 |
| United States | 552,024 | 515,489 | -36,535 |
| United Kingdom | 321,230 | 380,236 | +59,006 |
| Brazil | 259,950 | 178,133 | -81,817 |
| Czechia | 263,945 | 96,008 | -167,937 |
| Poland | 314,555 | 7,175 | -307,380 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| 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 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| 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) | 16,120,524 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,894,189 |
| Air transport | 4,153,750 |
| 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) | 9,246,158 | 6,874,366 | -2,371,792 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,424,859 | 3,469,330 | -955,529 |
| Air transport | 2,153,541 | 2,000,209 | -153,332 |
| 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 | 9,607,762 |
| Thamesport | 6,340,867 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,361,680 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,459,090 |
| London | 1,199,577 |
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 | 4,999,414 | 4,608,348 | -391,066 |
| Thamesport | 3,511,391 | 2,829,476 | -681,915 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,670,589 | 691,091 | -979,498 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 552,856 | 906,234 | +353,378 |
| London | 505,253 | 694,324 | +189,071 |
| East Midlands Airport | 518,070 | 537,268 | +19,198 |
| Southampton | 559,566 | 341,688 | -217,878 |
| London Stansted Airport | 717,120 | 147,624 | -569,496 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 460,587 | 370,776 | -89,811 |
| Harwich | 409,864 | 310,145 | -99,719 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 13 |
| Civil engineering | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 16 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
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+ | 34 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 4,704,720 |
| Singapore | 1,956,677 |
| Germany | 1,791,809 |
| Hungary | 1,414,536 |
| Austria | 1,028,910 |
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 | 3,028,019 | 1,676,701 | -1,351,318 |
| Singapore | 333,400 | 1,623,277 | +1,289,877 |
| Germany | 1,193,638 | 598,171 | -595,467 |
| Hungary | 962,771 | 451,765 | -511,006 |
| Austria | 561,347 | 467,563 | -93,784 |
| Ireland | 394,207 | 594,746 | +200,539 |
| Italy | 660,670 | 272,212 | -388,458 |
| China | 193,578 | 587,496 | +393,918 |
| Australia | 454,887 | 312,741 | -142,146 |
| India | 561,695 | 73,695 | -488,000 |
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) | 12,574,330 |
| Air transport | 4,910,444 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,070,965 |
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) | 7,673,664 | 4,900,666 | -2,772,998 |
| Air transport | 1,880,138 | 3,030,306 | +1,150,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,165,399 | 905,566 | -259,833 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,687,153 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,706,787 |
| Immingham Docks | 904,583 |
| Holyhead | 861,911 |
| East Midlands Airport | 841,482 |
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 | 6,705,566 | 3,981,587 | -2,723,979 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 980,690 | 2,726,097 | +1,745,407 |
| Immingham Docks | 631,493 | 273,090 | -358,403 |
| Holyhead | 302,483 | 559,428 | +256,945 |
| East Midlands Airport | 664,268 | 177,214 | -487,054 |
| London Gateway Port | 333,324 | 391,274 | +57,950 |
| Felixstowe | 422,467 | 191,559 | -230,908 |
| Southampton | 178,236 | 267,229 | +88,993 |
| ZLC | 152,393 | 101,450 | -50,943 |
| Liverpool Docks | 156,936 | 60,710 | -96,226 |
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