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 | 31,212,597 |
| Japan | 22,958,172 |
| South Korea | 19,317,217 |
| Belgium | 16,024,400 |
| China | 10,024,745 |
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 | 19,210,608 | 12,001,989 | -7,208,619 |
| Japan | 11,338,026 | 11,620,146 | +282,120 |
| South Korea | 11,822,086 | 7,495,131 | -4,326,955 |
| Belgium | 5,201,669 | 10,822,731 | +5,621,062 |
| China | 2,220,253 | 7,804,492 | +5,584,239 |
| Netherlands | 4,458,855 | 1,739,691 | -2,719,164 |
| India | 473,415 | 1,713,270 | +1,239,855 |
| Italy | 867,710 | 756,317 | -111,393 |
| Germany | 407,569 | 1,117,066 | +709,497 |
| Spain | 1,020,162 | 279,453 | -740,709 |
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 | 30,191,483 |
| Japan | 22,735,374 |
| South Korea | 20,190,295 |
| China | 10,668,718 |
| Poland | 10,139,522 |
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 | 15,933,597 | 14,257,886 | -1,675,711 |
| Japan | 11,021,458 | 11,713,916 | +692,458 |
| South Korea | 12,207,040 | 7,983,255 | -4,223,785 |
| China | 2,753,050 | 7,915,668 | +5,162,618 |
| Poland | 3,487,459 | 6,652,063 | +3,164,604 |
| Germany | 4,812,810 | 3,014,830 | -1,797,980 |
| Italy | 2,763,973 | 1,383,697 | -1,380,276 |
| Spain | 3,605,298 | 384,574 | -3,220,724 |
| India | 473,415 | 1,713,270 | +1,239,855 |
| Turkey | 504,158 | 224,808 | -279,350 |
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 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 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) | 66,302,221 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,358,965 |
| Other | 12,377,313 |
| Air transport | 1,137,710 |
| Road transport | 179,590 |
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) | 26,713,786 | 39,588,435 | +12,874,649 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,033,353 | 13,325,612 | -7,707,741 |
| Other | 9,527,769 | 2,849,544 | -6,678,225 |
| Air transport | 647,726 | 489,984 | -157,742 |
| Road transport | 0 | 179,590 | +179,590 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 44,362,457 |
| Dover | 15,453,182 |
| 000 | 12,377,313 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,234,979 |
| 499 | 9,902,768 |
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 | 24,360,311 | 20,002,146 | -4,358,165 |
| Dover | 6,356,590 | 9,096,592 | +2,740,002 |
| 000 | 9,527,769 | 2,849,544 | -6,678,225 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,837,180 | 1,397,799 | -8,439,381 |
| 499 | 0 | 9,902,768 | +9,902,768 |
| Tyne | 30,145 | 5,991,948 | +5,961,803 |
| Felixstowe | 1,980,364 | 1,667,556 | -312,808 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,022,351 | 2,006,904 | +984,553 |
| Portsmouth | 1,228,416 | 227,219 | -1,001,197 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,778 | 968,261 | +891,483 |
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 | 46 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-12 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NSK BEARINGS EUROPE LIMITED | 116 |
| DANA UK AXLE LIMITED | 94 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 81 |
| VAUXHALL MOTORS LIMITED | 77 |
| MOBIS PARTS EUROPE N.V. | 55 |
| NTN BEARINGS (UK) LIMITED | 51 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 49 |
| PRM NEWAGE LIMITED | 49 |
| DANA SPICER EUROPE LIMITED | 43 |
| BAILEY MORRIS LIMITED | 43 |
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 | 34 |
| Other | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 1,885,109 |
| United States | 1,112,953 |
| France | 578,591 |
| Netherlands | 229,791 |
| Ireland | 225,626 |
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 | 982,247 | 902,862 | -79,385 |
| United States | 584,757 | 528,196 | -56,561 |
| France | 294,779 | 283,812 | -10,967 |
| Netherlands | 85,784 | 144,007 | +58,223 |
| Ireland | 155,255 | 70,371 | -84,884 |
| South Africa | 175,798 | 15,220 | -160,578 |
| Spain | 76,968 | 91,997 | +15,029 |
| Italy | 92,307 | 48,491 | -43,816 |
| Poland | 39,720 | 64,486 | +24,766 |
| Mexico | 84,401 | 935 | -83,466 |
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 | 22,984 |
| XI | 15,804 |
| China | 1,254 |
| Germany | 131 |
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 | 22,915 | 69 | -22,846 |
| XI | 10,704 | 5,100 | -5,604 |
| China | 519 | 735 | +216 |
| Germany | 100 | 31 | -69 |
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) | 3,118,651 |
| Air transport | 1,586,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 756,498 |
| Other | 41,928 |
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) | 1,610,530 | 1,508,121 | -102,409 |
| Air transport | 940,099 | 645,969 | -294,130 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 402,434 | 354,064 | -48,370 |
| Other | 35,548 | 6,380 | -29,168 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,565,764 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 652,824 |
| Southampton | 351,094 |
| East Midlands Airport | 343,375 |
| ZLC | 296,163 |
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 | 1,352,731 | 1,213,033 | -139,698 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 443,076 | 209,748 | -233,328 |
| Southampton | 104,609 | 246,485 | +141,876 |
| East Midlands Airport | 141,180 | 202,195 | +61,015 |
| ZLC | 147,779 | 148,384 | +605 |
| London Stansted Airport | 206,121 | 84,707 | -121,414 |
| London Gateway Port | 192,944 | 64,721 | -128,223 |
| Holyhead | 146,614 | 47,982 | -98,632 |
| Dover | 82,753 | 97,533 | +14,780 |
| Middlesbrough | 10,664 | 110,632 | +99,968 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87085055
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Axles made from closed-die forged steel