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 | 110,322,680 |
| Netherlands | 50,372,255 |
| Turkey | 20,341,114 |
| China | 19,534,840 |
| Hungary | 17,182,233 |
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 | 71,537,580 | 38,785,100 | -32,752,480 |
| Netherlands | 24,760,879 | 25,611,376 | +850,497 |
| Turkey | 11,596,177 | 8,744,937 | -2,851,240 |
| China | 11,370,958 | 8,163,882 | -3,207,076 |
| Hungary | 16,817,803 | 364,430 | -16,453,373 |
| France | 9,274,742 | 5,324,611 | -3,950,131 |
| Liechtenstein | 2,139,265 | 899,061 | -1,240,204 |
| Japan | 1,256,387 | 1,588,398 | +332,011 |
| United States | 1,426,264 | 960,355 | -465,909 |
| Italy | 1,305,110 | 890,766 | -414,344 |
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 | 64,905,090 |
| Germany | 56,900,627 |
| Japan | 44,742,729 |
| Turkey | 22,184,793 |
| China | 20,791,525 |
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 | 45,243,964 | 19,661,126 | -25,582,838 |
| Germany | 39,529,259 | 17,371,368 | -22,157,891 |
| Japan | 21,227,917 | 23,514,812 | +2,286,895 |
| Turkey | 12,780,141 | 9,404,652 | -3,375,489 |
| China | 12,134,077 | 8,657,448 | -3,476,629 |
| Mexico | 7,849,577 | 4,425,087 | -3,424,490 |
| France | 3,579,919 | 1,240,371 | -2,339,548 |
| Czechia | 1,703,030 | 2,745,546 | +1,042,516 |
| Thailand | 2,193,114 | 1,944,508 | -248,606 |
| Liechtenstein | 2,880,493 | 1,180,951 | -1,699,542 |
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 | 39 |
| West Midlands | 32 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 24 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 24 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | 30 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 28 | 23 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 | 14 | -6 |
| Essex | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 | 13 | +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) | 184,093,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,085,748 |
| Air transport | 12,550,737 |
| Other | 10,893,863 |
| Rail transport | 7,317,566 |
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) | 113,460,506 | 70,633,185 | -42,827,321 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,979,994 | 17,105,754 | -874,240 |
| Air transport | 7,968,993 | 4,581,744 | -3,387,249 |
| Other | 8,285,195 | 2,608,668 | -5,676,527 |
| Rail transport | 6,002,538 | 1,315,028 | -4,687,510 |
| Road transport | 5,008,737 | 292,967 | -4,715,770 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 69,908,880 |
| Dover | 56,427,824 |
| London | 29,736,151 |
| Hull | 21,952,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,356,199 |
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 | 49,623,999 | 20,284,881 | -29,339,118 |
| Dover | 39,925,833 | 16,501,991 | -23,423,842 |
| London | 12,455,633 | 17,280,518 | +4,824,885 |
| Hull | 6,302,070 | 15,650,044 | +9,347,974 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,162,990 | 4,193,209 | -3,969,781 |
| 000 | 8,285,195 | 2,608,668 | -5,676,527 |
| 499 | 4,767,101 | 3,889,872 | -877,229 |
| NGO | 6,002,538 | 1,315,028 | -4,687,510 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,253,260 | 2,385,301 | -867,959 |
| Southampton | 1,815,696 | 2,790,109 | +974,413 |
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 | 178 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 54 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 49 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 25 |
| 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 | 160 |
| 54m+ | 134 |
| 0-1m | 57 |
| 15m-54m | 55 |
| Other | 32 |
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 | 38,402,834 |
| China | 14,571,340 |
| Germany | 7,503,229 |
| United States | 5,537,157 |
| France | 3,889,943 |
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 | 24,375,017 | 14,027,817 | -10,347,200 |
| China | 10,163,978 | 4,407,362 | -5,756,616 |
| Germany | 6,831,743 | 671,486 | -6,160,257 |
| United States | 3,975,758 | 1,561,399 | -2,414,359 |
| France | 2,079,015 | 1,810,928 | -268,087 |
| Ireland | 1,347,978 | 917,621 | -430,357 |
| Italy | 583,354 | 514,054 | -69,300 |
| Canada | 656,321 | 266,777 | -389,544 |
| Spain | 508,355 | 293,179 | -215,176 |
| Australia | 442,569 | 347,730 | -94,839 |
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 | 28,091 |
| China | 25,682 |
| Germany | 14,628 |
| 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 | 14,017 | 14,074 | +57 |
| China | 12,878 | 12,804 | -74 |
| Germany | 8,481 | 6,147 | -2,334 |
| Netherlands | 968 | 9,050 | +8,082 |
| Sweden | 2,385 | 2,231 | -154 |
| Ireland | 2,609 | 603 | -2,006 |
| XI | 1,032 | 1,848 | +816 |
| Italy | 2,291 | 462 | -1,829 |
| Belgium | 2,500 | 0 | -2,500 |
| Taiwan | 934 | 934 | +0 |
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) | 53,782,577 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,362,090 |
| Air transport | 8,398,947 |
| Other | 152,913 |
| Road transport | 12,178 |
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) | 35,435,533 | 18,347,044 | -17,088,489 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,382,960 | 6,979,130 | -7,403,830 |
| Air transport | 5,701,643 | 2,697,304 | -3,004,339 |
| Other | 93,525 | 59,388 | -34,137 |
| Road transport | 12,178 | 0 | -12,178 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 50,063,559 |
| Felixstowe | 12,391,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,973,360 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,682,728 |
| Southampton | 3,664,024 |
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 | 33,069,997 | 16,993,562 | -16,076,435 |
| Felixstowe | 9,525,490 | 2,866,172 | -6,659,318 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,835,144 | 1,138,216 | -1,696,928 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,514,711 | 2,168,017 | +653,306 |
| Southampton | 2,419,386 | 1,244,638 | -1,174,748 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,577,005 | 711,656 | -865,349 |
| Holyhead | 1,008,880 | 817,728 | -191,152 |
| Dover | 1,112,981 | 399,106 | -713,875 |
| London Stansted Airport | 450,036 | 337,240 | -112,796 |
| ZLC | 423,933 | 337,336 | -86,597 |
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