Import/export HS code 860730: Hooks, coupling devices, and buffers
Connecting and shock-absorbing parts for railway vehicles
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 5,274,040 |
| China | 5,125,492 |
| Germany | 4,271,452 |
| Sweden | 3,953,994 |
| India | 2,372,190 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 3,116,045 | 2,157,995 | -958,050 |
| China | 2,864,972 | 2,260,520 | -604,452 |
| Germany | 1,965,739 | 2,305,713 | +339,974 |
| Sweden | 1,791,132 | 2,162,862 | +371,730 |
| India | 1,684,760 | 687,430 | -997,330 |
| Ireland | 1,115,558 | 610,635 | -504,923 |
| Spain | 1,098,595 | 570,214 | -528,381 |
| Netherlands | 178,939 | 716,957 | +538,018 |
| France | 340,958 | 152,567 | -188,391 |
| Austria | 207,445 | 124,794 | -82,651 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 6,288,223 |
| Germany | 5,012,918 |
| China | 4,942,492 |
| Sweden | 3,360,709 |
| India | 2,378,238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 3,352,504 | 2,935,719 | -416,785 |
| Germany | 2,568,190 | 2,444,728 | -123,462 |
| China | 2,631,056 | 2,311,436 | -319,620 |
| Sweden | 1,895,113 | 1,465,596 | -429,517 |
| India | 1,710,497 | 667,741 | -1,042,756 |
| Spain | 1,058,186 | 555,552 | -502,634 |
| Japan | 434,095 | 637,253 | +203,158 |
| United Kingdom | 226,456 | 323,661 | +97,205 |
| Czechia | 74,064 | 298,832 | +224,768 |
| France | 201,457 | 169,740 | -31,717 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| South Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 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) | 10,053,608 |
| Air transport | 8,568,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,558,193 |
| Other | 295,950 |
| Rail transport | 29,233 |
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) | 4,961,154 | 5,092,454 | +131,300 |
| Air transport | 4,691,156 | 3,877,187 | -813,969 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,213,035 | 3,345,158 | -1,867,877 |
| Other | 183,074 | 112,876 | -70,198 |
| Rail transport | 29,233 | 0 | -29,233 |
| Road transport | 4,862 | 0 | -4,862 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 6,181,592 |
| Dover | 4,468,485 |
| Felixstowe | 4,322,374 |
| London | 1,855,726 |
| Thamesport | 1,772,242 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 3,435,961 | 2,745,631 | -690,330 |
| Dover | 2,205,408 | 2,263,077 | +57,669 |
| Felixstowe | 2,641,575 | 1,680,799 | -960,776 |
| London | 1,059,536 | 796,190 | -263,346 |
| Thamesport | 868,993 | 903,249 | +34,256 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 568,035 | 931,314 | +363,279 |
| East Midlands Airport | 975,516 | 447,166 | -528,350 |
| Holyhead | 476,666 | 497,759 | +21,093 |
| London Gateway Port | 841,312 | 105,383 | -735,929 |
| Harwich | 672,700 | 212,424 | -460,276 |
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 | 13 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 9 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
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+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 13,282,554 |
| France | 8,429,973 |
| Germany | 5,198,913 |
| Belgium | 4,691,373 |
| China | 4,108,167 |
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 | 12,865,860 | 416,694 | -12,449,166 |
| France | 3,658,440 | 4,771,533 | +1,113,093 |
| Germany | 2,498,144 | 2,700,769 | +202,625 |
| Belgium | 1,705,611 | 2,985,762 | +1,280,151 |
| China | 1,869,440 | 2,238,727 | +369,287 |
| Canada | 2,090,170 | 1,666,766 | -423,404 |
| Ireland | 1,830,163 | 1,455,305 | -374,858 |
| Poland | 1,567,698 | 1,633,449 | +65,751 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,303,880 | 90,979 | -2,212,901 |
| India | 926,642 | 851,300 | -75,342 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Canada | 337 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 337 | 0 | -337 |
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) | 42,792,627 |
| Air transport | 9,160,755 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,123,318 |
| Other | 337 |
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) | 25,728,591 | 17,064,036 | -8,664,555 |
| Air transport | 6,180,229 | 2,980,526 | -3,199,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,824,390 | 3,298,928 | -525,462 |
| Other | 337 | 0 | -337 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,430,354 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,296,446 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,297,913 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,462,505 |
| Heysham | 1,647,364 |
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 | 22,732,283 | 14,698,071 | -8,034,212 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,117,200 | 2,179,246 | -2,937,954 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,161,265 | 1,136,648 | -1,024,617 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,346,802 | 1,115,703 | -231,099 |
| Heysham | 807,524 | 839,840 | +32,316 |
| Immingham Docks | 662,466 | 663,910 | +1,444 |
| Holyhead | 873,464 | 243,599 | -629,865 |
| Felixstowe | 63,503 | 1,015,530 | +952,027 |
| East Midlands Airport | 503,650 | 308,279 | -195,371 |
| Southampton | 319,606 | 402,405 | +82,799 |
Quick facts
HS code: 860730
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Connecting and shock-absorbing parts for railway vehicles