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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 116,158,348 |
| Netherlands | 51,921,008 |
| Turkey | 21,444,082 |
| China | 20,921,729 |
| Hungary | 20,128,414 |
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 | 70,387,802 | 45,770,546 | -24,617,256 |
| Netherlands | 23,067,165 | 28,853,843 | +5,786,678 |
| Turkey | 11,569,255 | 9,874,827 | -1,694,428 |
| China | 11,718,893 | 9,202,836 | -2,516,057 |
| Hungary | 19,752,743 | 375,671 | -19,377,072 |
| France | 9,283,773 | 6,016,147 | -3,267,626 |
| Liechtenstein | 2,034,901 | 1,096,686 | -938,215 |
| Japan | 1,128,528 | 1,819,987 | +691,459 |
| United States | 1,519,044 | 1,062,599 | -456,445 |
| Italy | 1,332,346 | 1,029,197 | -303,149 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Hungary | 67,770,963 |
| Germany | 62,710,299 |
| Japan | 46,079,695 |
| Turkey | 23,418,879 |
| China | 22,204,636 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 44,633,226 | 23,137,737 | -21,495,489 |
| Germany | 42,008,383 | 20,701,916 | -21,306,467 |
| Japan | 21,113,906 | 24,965,789 | +3,851,883 |
| Turkey | 12,794,202 | 10,624,677 | -2,169,525 |
| China | 12,508,460 | 9,696,176 | -2,812,284 |
| Mexico | 7,935,033 | 4,949,614 | -2,985,419 |
| France | 1,721,331 | 3,125,476 | +1,404,145 |
| Czechia | 1,636,540 | 2,918,973 | +1,282,433 |
| Thailand | 2,183,211 | 2,165,876 | -17,335 |
| Liechtenstein | 2,796,036 | 1,446,333 | -1,349,703 |
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 | 41 |
| West Midlands | 35 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 25 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 25 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 24 |
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 | 32 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 30 | 23 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 17 | 19 | +2 |
| Essex | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 11 | -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) | 192,826,374 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,118,690 |
| Air transport | 13,019,624 |
| Other | 11,927,254 |
| Rail transport | 7,632,547 |
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) | 111,138,508 | 81,687,866 | -29,450,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,352,706 | 18,765,984 | +413,278 |
| Air transport | 7,689,516 | 5,330,108 | -2,359,408 |
| Other | 8,621,735 | 3,305,519 | -5,316,216 |
| Rail transport | 6,095,377 | 1,537,170 | -4,558,207 |
| Road transport | 7,065,406 | 293,921 | -6,771,485 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 73,938,895 |
| Dover | 60,851,374 |
| London | 30,439,531 |
| Hull | 22,156,256 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,519,596 |
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 | 49,311,549 | 24,627,346 | -24,684,203 |
| Dover | 41,306,414 | 19,544,960 | -21,761,454 |
| London | 11,621,497 | 18,818,034 | +7,196,537 |
| Hull | 4,493,954 | 17,662,302 | +13,168,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,572,486 | 4,947,110 | -2,625,376 |
| 000 | 8,621,735 | 3,305,519 | -5,316,216 |
| 499 | 6,806,639 | 3,891,146 | -2,915,493 |
| NGO | 6,095,377 | 1,537,170 | -4,558,207 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,192,981 | 2,607,813 | -585,168 |
| Southampton | 1,888,516 | 2,895,066 | +1,006,550 |
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 | 182 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 56 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 49 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 26 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 22 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 95 |
| 2025-11 | 110 |
| 2025-10 | 106 |
| 2025-09 | 101 |
| 2025-08 | 105 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FERDINAND BILSTEIN UK LIMITED | 120 |
| FIRST LINE LIMITED | 120 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 119 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 118 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 117 |
| ZF AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED | 106 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 105 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 103 |
| TRUPART LIMITED | 96 |
| JTEKT AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED | 94 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 166 |
| 54m+ | 140 |
| 0-1m | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 55 |
| 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 | 40,998,175 |
| China | 15,679,514 |
| Germany | 8,538,868 |
| United States | 6,003,399 |
| France | 4,220,444 |
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 | 24,914,381 | 16,083,794 | -8,830,587 |
| China | 10,397,829 | 5,281,685 | -5,116,144 |
| Germany | 7,693,783 | 845,085 | -6,848,698 |
| United States | 4,201,611 | 1,801,788 | -2,399,823 |
| France | 2,259,709 | 1,960,735 | -298,974 |
| Ireland | 1,387,601 | 1,014,015 | -373,586 |
| Italy | 623,226 | 561,961 | -61,265 |
| Canada | 711,679 | 313,964 | -397,715 |
| Spain | 522,952 | 316,546 | -206,406 |
| Australia | 461,914 | 361,440 | -100,474 |
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 | 29,970 |
| China | 26,555 |
| Germany | 15,808 |
| Netherlands | 10,018 |
| Sweden | 4,616 |
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 | 14,647 | 15,323 | +676 |
| China | 12,292 | 14,263 | +1,971 |
| Germany | 9,405 | 6,403 | -3,002 |
| Netherlands | 968 | 9,050 | +8,082 |
| Sweden | 2,385 | 2,231 | -154 |
| Ireland | 2,609 | 603 | -2,006 |
| Italy | 2,513 | 476 | -2,037 |
| XI | 1,032 | 1,848 | +816 |
| Belgium | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Taiwan | 1,014 | 966 | -48 |
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) | 58,423,378 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,940,889 |
| Air transport | 9,196,242 |
| Other | 163,547 |
| Road transport | 15,243 |
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) | 37,511,105 | 20,912,273 | -16,598,832 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,821,115 | 8,119,774 | -6,701,341 |
| Air transport | 6,145,204 | 3,051,038 | -3,094,166 |
| Other | 100,135 | 63,412 | -36,723 |
| Road transport | 15,243 | 0 | -15,243 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,481,569 |
| Felixstowe | 13,608,025 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,354,192 |
| Southampton | 3,831,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,785,181 |
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 | 35,094,095 | 19,387,474 | -15,706,621 |
| Felixstowe | 10,003,784 | 3,604,241 | -6,399,543 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,019,820 | 1,334,372 | -1,685,448 |
| Southampton | 2,396,826 | 1,434,821 | -962,005 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,492,967 | 2,292,214 | +799,247 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,867,635 | 767,177 | -1,100,458 |
| Holyhead | 1,040,061 | 895,458 | -144,603 |
| Dover | 1,157,509 | 473,604 | -683,905 |
| London Stansted Airport | 475,550 | 349,445 | -126,105 |
| ZLC | 390,731 | 399,325 | +8,594 |
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