Import/export HS code 87089499: Various steering parts
Steering components not made from forged steel, including aftermarket parts
Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
- 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 | 115,924,674 |
| Netherlands | 59,800,309 |
| Turkey | 23,380,095 |
| China | 21,807,464 |
| France | 16,496,179 |
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 | 74,097,532 | 41,827,142 | -32,270,390 |
| Netherlands | 26,992,478 | 32,807,831 | +5,815,353 |
| Turkey | 11,537,094 | 11,843,001 | +305,907 |
| China | 11,032,650 | 10,774,814 | -257,836 |
| France | 9,121,184 | 7,374,995 | -1,746,189 |
| Hungary | 12,419,137 | 405,663 | -12,013,474 |
| Japan | 1,326,879 | 2,191,119 | +864,240 |
| Liechtenstein | 1,750,400 | 1,298,965 | -451,435 |
| United States | 1,435,792 | 1,227,798 | -207,994 |
| Italy | 1,312,865 | 1,004,598 | -308,267 |
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 | 61,608,053 |
| Hungary | 60,723,188 |
| Japan | 53,993,402 |
| Turkey | 25,406,607 |
| China | 23,489,716 |
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 | 38,417,492 | 23,190,561 | -15,226,931 |
| Hungary | 44,590,770 | 16,132,418 | -28,458,352 |
| Japan | 22,093,124 | 31,900,278 | +9,807,154 |
| Turkey | 12,718,601 | 12,688,006 | -30,595 |
| China | 11,719,680 | 11,770,036 | +50,356 |
| Mexico | 7,734,414 | 6,413,208 | -1,321,206 |
| Czechia | 2,628,556 | 2,519,422 | -109,134 |
| France | 4,130,839 | 722,939 | -3,407,900 |
| Thailand | 2,232,252 | 2,528,877 | +296,625 |
| Liechtenstein | 2,433,422 | 1,648,885 | -784,537 |
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 | 42 |
| West Midlands | 32 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 28 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 27 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 27 |
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 | 30 | 36 | +6 |
| West Midlands | 28 | 24 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 19 | 21 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 22 | +8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 | 17 | -3 |
| Essex | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 10 | +2 |
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) | 198,016,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,682,651 |
| Air transport | 14,577,484 |
| Other | 10,093,086 |
| Rail transport | 8,122,135 |
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) | 114,751,004 | 83,265,390 | -31,485,614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,145,649 | 23,537,002 | +5,391,353 |
| Air transport | 8,043,938 | 6,533,546 | -1,510,392 |
| Other | 7,835,725 | 2,257,361 | -5,578,364 |
| Rail transport | 6,507,206 | 1,614,929 | -4,892,277 |
| Road transport | 2,977,013 | 393,750 | -2,583,263 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 73,162,991 |
| Dover | 59,781,263 |
| London | 29,601,800 |
| Hull | 27,641,918 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,399,187 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 47,782,810 | 25,380,181 | -22,402,629 |
| Dover | 39,287,043 | 20,494,220 | -18,792,823 |
| London | 14,815,902 | 14,785,898 | -30,004 |
| Hull | 7,963,273 | 19,678,645 | +11,715,372 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,275,228 | 7,123,959 | -1,151,269 |
| 000 | 7,835,725 | 2,257,361 | -5,578,364 |
| 499 | 2,766,296 | 6,604,747 | +3,838,451 |
| NGO | 6,507,206 | 1,604,939 | -4,902,267 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,153,800 | 3,388,920 | +235,120 |
| Southampton | 2,038,438 | 3,142,243 | +1,103,805 |
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 | 186 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 56 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 46 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 25 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 23 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 112 |
| 2026-03 | 110 |
| 2026-02 | 112 |
| 2026-01 | 95 |
| 2025-12 | 95 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FERDINAND BILSTEIN UK LIMITED | 124 |
| FIRST LINE LIMITED | 124 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 123 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 122 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 121 |
| ZF AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED | 110 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 109 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 106 |
| JTEKT AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED | 98 |
| TRUPART LIMITED | 96 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 177 |
| 54m+ | 134 |
| 0-1m | 61 |
| 15m-54m | 51 |
| Other | 33 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 36,438,651 |
| China | 14,326,779 |
| Germany | 5,787,734 |
| United States | 5,730,804 |
| France | 4,326,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 23,060,291 | 13,378,360 | -9,681,931 |
| China | 9,929,709 | 4,397,070 | -5,532,639 |
| Germany | 5,064,954 | 722,780 | -4,342,174 |
| United States | 3,872,044 | 1,858,760 | -2,013,284 |
| France | 1,943,428 | 2,382,820 | +439,392 |
| Ireland | 1,290,438 | 1,301,230 | +10,792 |
| Italy | 557,580 | 680,673 | +123,093 |
| Australia | 430,523 | 591,838 | +161,315 |
| Canada | 609,366 | 366,645 | -242,721 |
| United Arab Emirates | 396,645 | 480,804 | +84,159 |
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 | 37,059 |
| China | 30,067 |
| Netherlands | 18,356 |
| Germany | 17,365 |
| Sweden | 4,294 |
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 | 15,000 | 22,059 | +7,059 |
| China | 13,334 | 16,733 | +3,399 |
| Netherlands | 1,578 | 16,778 | +15,200 |
| Germany | 8,640 | 8,725 | +85 |
| Sweden | 1,196 | 3,098 | +1,902 |
| Ireland | 2,609 | 603 | -2,006 |
| XI | 1,032 | 1,961 | +929 |
| Italy | 2,509 | 393 | -2,116 |
| Belgium | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Taiwan | 856 | 1,473 | +617 |
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) | 51,216,912 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,220,623 |
| Air transport | 8,548,152 |
| Other | 174,054 |
| Road transport | 11,053 |
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) | 32,362,501 | 18,854,411 | -13,508,090 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,380,174 | 7,840,449 | -6,539,725 |
| Air transport | 4,816,947 | 3,731,205 | -1,085,742 |
| Other | 86,040 | 88,014 | +1,974 |
| Road transport | 11,053 | 0 | -11,053 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,195,839 |
| Felixstowe | 12,269,236 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,059,697 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,013,405 |
| Southampton | 3,953,281 |
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 | 30,048,489 | 17,147,350 | -12,901,139 |
| Felixstowe | 9,192,583 | 3,076,653 | -6,115,930 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,688,505 | 2,371,192 | +682,687 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,367,934 | 1,645,471 | -722,463 |
| Southampton | 2,570,158 | 1,383,123 | -1,187,035 |
| Holyhead | 966,671 | 1,161,904 | +195,233 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,164,732 | 908,239 | -256,493 |
| Dover | 1,062,352 | 497,740 | -564,612 |
| ZLC | 438,939 | 441,441 | +2,502 |
| Liverpool Docks | 380,676 | 478,019 | +97,343 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87089499
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steering components not made from forged steel, including aftermarket parts