Import/export HS code 87085055: Forged steel axles
Axles made from closed-die forged steel
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 28,848,915 |
| Japan | 20,983,215 |
| South Korea | 17,941,064 |
| Belgium | 15,623,352 |
| China | 10,085,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 18,276,084 | 10,572,831 | -7,703,253 |
| Japan | 10,401,360 | 10,581,855 | +180,495 |
| South Korea | 11,155,527 | 6,785,537 | -4,369,990 |
| Belgium | 5,115,597 | 10,507,755 | +5,392,158 |
| China | 2,418,958 | 7,666,648 | +5,247,690 |
| Netherlands | 4,366,469 | 866,225 | -3,500,244 |
| India | 690,385 | 1,549,162 | +858,777 |
| Germany | 413,284 | 1,103,289 | +690,005 |
| Italy | 686,511 | 775,114 | +88,603 |
| Spain | 593,670 | 309,951 | -283,719 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 28,826,529 |
| Japan | 20,757,397 |
| South Korea | 18,858,998 |
| China | 10,711,707 |
| Poland | 10,090,475 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 15,099,759 | 13,726,770 | -1,372,989 |
| Japan | 10,089,451 | 10,667,946 | +578,495 |
| South Korea | 11,580,523 | 7,278,475 | -4,302,048 |
| China | 2,937,379 | 7,774,328 | +4,836,949 |
| Poland | 4,170,392 | 5,920,083 | +1,749,691 |
| Germany | 4,716,574 | 2,135,316 | -2,581,258 |
| Italy | 2,491,253 | 1,202,635 | -1,288,618 |
| Spain | 2,245,810 | 408,569 | -1,837,241 |
| India | 690,385 | 1,549,162 | +858,777 |
| United States | 157,628 | 673,215 | +515,587 |
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 | 13 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
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 | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,792,743 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,652,725 |
| Other | 10,352,470 |
| Air transport | 1,096,738 |
| Road transport | 186,918 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,518,676 | 38,274,067 | +12,755,391 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,440,633 | 12,212,092 | -7,228,541 |
| Other | 9,367,902 | 984,568 | -8,383,334 |
| Air transport | 628,373 | 468,365 | -160,008 |
| Road transport | 0 | 186,918 | +186,918 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 40,547,082 |
| Dover | 14,869,284 |
| 499 | 10,641,478 |
| 000 | 10,352,470 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,213,948 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 22,938,672 | 17,608,410 | -5,330,262 |
| Dover | 6,882,670 | 7,986,614 | +1,103,944 |
| 499 | 0 | 10,641,478 | +10,641,478 |
| 000 | 9,367,902 | 984,568 | -8,383,334 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,858,353 | 1,355,595 | -7,502,758 |
| Tyne | 30,145 | 6,718,036 | +6,687,891 |
| Felixstowe | 1,976,225 | 1,361,175 | -615,050 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,180,542 | 2,005,630 | +825,088 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 1,142,953 | +1,142,953 |
| Portsmouth | 828,993 | 213,051 | -615,942 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
44 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
11 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 28 |
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NSK BEARINGS EUROPE LIMITED | 117 |
| DANA UK AXLE LIMITED | 94 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 82 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 78 |
| MOBIS PARTS EUROPE N.V. | 55 |
| NTN BEARINGS (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 50 |
| PRM NEWAGE LIMITED | 50 |
| DANA SPICER EUROPE LIMITED | 44 |
| BAILEY MORRIS LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| Other | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,571,793 |
| United States | 1,065,643 |
| France | 581,321 |
| Netherlands | 224,109 |
| Ireland | 199,781 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 799,307 | 772,486 | -26,821 |
| United States | 637,957 | 427,686 | -210,271 |
| France | 318,571 | 262,750 | -55,821 |
| Netherlands | 105,280 | 118,829 | +13,549 |
| Ireland | 121,434 | 78,347 | -43,087 |
| South Africa | 168,747 | 15,220 | -153,527 |
| Spain | 89,231 | 87,315 | -1,916 |
| Italy | 79,088 | 45,534 | -33,554 |
| Poland | 49,580 | 60,752 | +11,172 |
| Mexico | 82,459 | 935 | -81,524 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 17,351 |
| XI | 14,456 |
| China | 1,254 |
| Germany | 31 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 17,282 | 69 | -17,213 |
| XI | 9,356 | 5,100 | -4,256 |
| China | 519 | 735 | +216 |
| Germany | 0 | 31 | +31 |
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) | 2,779,602 |
| Air transport | 1,516,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 727,318 |
| Other | 34,847 |
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) | 1,440,590 | 1,339,012 | -101,578 |
| Air transport | 964,461 | 551,935 | -412,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 413,047 | 314,271 | -98,776 |
| Other | 28,467 | 6,380 | -22,087 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,258,950 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 621,571 |
| Southampton | 348,642 |
| East Midlands Airport | 312,406 |
| ZLC | 287,869 |
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 | 1,193,198 | 1,065,752 | -127,446 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 466,585 | 154,986 | -311,599 |
| Southampton | 126,714 | 221,928 | +95,214 |
| East Midlands Airport | 138,387 | 174,019 | +35,632 |
| ZLC | 145,146 | 142,723 | -2,423 |
| London Stansted Airport | 212,400 | 71,475 | -140,925 |
| London Gateway Port | 189,949 | 54,126 | -135,823 |
| Dover | 102,844 | 71,890 | -30,954 |
| Holyhead | 111,624 | 58,202 | -53,422 |
| Middlesbrough | 19,090 | 108,121 | +89,031 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87085055
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Axles made from closed-die forged steel