Import/export HS code 87089491: Forged steel steering parts
Steering components made from closed-die forged 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,422,506 |
| Germany | 1,398,790 |
| China | 415,976 |
| Spain | 395,924 |
| Italy | 263,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 720,038 | 702,468 | -17,570 |
| Germany | 799,437 | 599,353 | -200,084 |
| China | 238,256 | 177,720 | -60,536 |
| Spain | 268,513 | 127,411 | -141,102 |
| Italy | 57,279 | 206,230 | +148,951 |
| Poland | 170,673 | 76,239 | -94,434 |
| Belgium | 144,480 | 81,566 | -62,914 |
| Netherlands | 42,327 | 159,838 | +117,511 |
| India | 78,707 | 39,295 | -39,412 |
| Pakistan | 21,433 | 23,966 | +2,533 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 2,381,152 |
| China | 1,066,852 |
| Spain | 485,775 |
| Italy | 263,043 |
| Netherlands | 195,544 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 1,296,015 | 1,085,137 | -210,878 |
| China | 610,692 | 456,160 | -154,532 |
| Spain | 357,353 | 128,422 | -228,931 |
| Italy | 56,700 | 206,343 | +149,643 |
| Netherlands | 37,096 | 158,448 | +121,352 |
| India | 92,778 | 51,645 | -41,133 |
| France | 56,962 | 29,129 | -27,833 |
| Pakistan | 21,433 | 23,966 | +2,533 |
| United States | 35,957 | 2,821 | -33,136 |
| United Kingdom | 15,469 | 3,549 | -11,920 |
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 | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 2,761,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,241,586 |
| Air transport | 762,756 |
| Other | 82,487 |
| Road transport | 10,732 |
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) | 1,720,720 | 1,041,105 | -679,615 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 647,343 | 594,243 | -53,100 |
| Air transport | 226,956 | 535,800 | +308,844 |
| Other | 40,689 | 41,798 | +1,109 |
| Road transport | 6,077 | 4,655 | -1,422 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,641,704 |
| Felixstowe | 1,334,768 |
| East Midlands Airport | 336,218 |
| Immingham Docks | 243,882 |
| Southampton | 208,774 |
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 | 906,739 | 734,965 | -171,774 |
| Felixstowe | 756,823 | 577,945 | -178,878 |
| East Midlands Airport | 65,225 | 270,993 | +205,768 |
| Immingham Docks | 153,726 | 90,156 | -63,570 |
| Southampton | 161,975 | 46,799 | -115,176 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 63,453 | 137,103 | +73,650 |
| Birmingham Airport | 70,244 | 90,982 | +20,738 |
| Thamesport | 49,368 | 92,483 | +43,115 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,972 | 6,684 | -87,288 |
| Portsmouth | 88,707 | 0 | -88,707 |
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
|
32 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
9 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
5 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 83 |
| FEDERAL-MOGUL AFTERMARKET UK LIMITED | 79 |
| AGRILINE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 69 |
| ZF AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED | 54 |
| HERTH+BUSS UK LTD | 52 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| TVH U.K. LIMITED | 41 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 28 |
| PEUGEOT MOTOR COMPANY PLC | 27 |
| SPAREX LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 362,731 |
| United States | 263,427 |
| Netherlands | 72,046 |
| Germany | 56,441 |
| Poland | 48,105 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 153,998 | 208,733 | +54,735 |
| United States | 160,292 | 103,135 | -57,157 |
| Netherlands | 65,074 | 6,972 | -58,102 |
| Germany | 43,453 | 12,988 | -30,465 |
| Poland | 10,470 | 37,635 | +27,165 |
| Italy | 17,980 | 12,796 | -5,184 |
| China | 16,527 | 13,701 | -2,826 |
| Canada | 0 | 26,768 | +26,768 |
| Japan | 14,883 | 9,684 | -5,199 |
| South Korea | 22,662 | 0 | -22,662 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 16,382 |
| Spain | 8,965 |
| Germany | 4,778 |
| Japan | 724 |
| Italy | 627 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 9,726 | 6,656 | -3,070 |
| Spain | 4,860 | 4,105 | -755 |
| Germany | 2,431 | 2,347 | -84 |
| Japan | 396 | 328 | -68 |
| Italy | 187 | 440 | +253 |
| Taiwan | 366 | 198 | -168 |
| Czechia | 35 | 78 | +43 |
| Thailand | 0 | 13 | +13 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 530,296 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 466,954 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,084 |
| Other | 33,003 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 294,666 | 235,630 | -59,036 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 232,212 | 234,742 | +2,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 64,075 | 37,009 | -27,066 |
| Other | 18,369 | 14,634 | -3,735 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 305,819 |
| Holyhead | 235,273 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,972 |
| Liverpool Docks | 114,950 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 97,203 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 174,940 | 130,879 | -44,061 |
| Holyhead | 49,265 | 186,008 | +136,743 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,329 | 40,643 | -39,686 |
| Liverpool Docks | 80,091 | 34,859 | -45,232 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,616 | 72,587 | +47,971 |
| London Stansted Airport | 60,843 | 8,241 | -52,602 |
| ZLC | 31,318 | 21,648 | -9,670 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,505 | 2,997 | -34,508 |
| 000 | 18,369 | 14,634 | -3,735 |
| Southampton | 18,333 | 0 | -18,333 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87089491
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steering components made from closed-die forged steel