Import/export HS code 87149420: Motorcycle brakes
Brake systems for motorcycles, ensuring safe stopping
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 4,595,232 |
| Netherlands | 2,749,211 |
| Taiwan | 1,690,447 |
| Germany | 889,966 |
| Singapore | 725,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,670,676 | 1,924,556 | -746,120 |
| Netherlands | 1,959,872 | 789,339 | -1,170,533 |
| Taiwan | 592,856 | 1,097,591 | +504,735 |
| Germany | 465,411 | 424,555 | -40,856 |
| Singapore | 298,882 | 427,082 | +128,200 |
| China | 84,782 | 144,579 | +59,797 |
| Italy | 71,373 | 87,257 | +15,884 |
| Ireland | 4,056 | 117,294 | +113,238 |
| Switzerland | 50,150 | 57,565 | +7,415 |
| Turkey | 0 | 40,064 | +40,064 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 5,685,058 |
| Taiwan | 2,768,676 |
| China | 1,904,316 |
| Malaysia | 484,661 |
| Germany | 275,434 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,227,866 | 2,457,192 | -770,674 |
| Taiwan | 977,610 | 1,791,066 | +813,456 |
| China | 1,477,106 | 427,210 | -1,049,896 |
| Malaysia | 246,674 | 237,987 | -8,687 |
| Germany | 204,443 | 70,991 | -133,452 |
| Switzerland | 48,495 | 53,184 | +4,689 |
| Italy | 31,419 | 11,071 | -20,348 |
| Ireland | 3,482 | 36,901 | +33,419 |
| Turkey | 0 | 40,064 | +40,064 |
| United Kingdom | 27,415 | 0 | -27,415 |
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 | 6 |
| Inner London - East | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
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 | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West of England | 2 | 2 | +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) | 3,417,198 |
| Other | 3,055,608 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,865,858 |
| Air transport | 2,148,856 |
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) | 2,247,528 | 1,169,670 | -1,077,858 |
| Other | 2,242,477 | 813,131 | -1,429,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 893,888 | 1,971,970 | +1,078,082 |
| Air transport | 909,784 | 1,239,072 | +329,288 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 3,055,608 |
| Felixstowe | 1,470,243 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,056,385 |
| Immingham Docks | 958,086 |
| Harwich | 937,791 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,242,477 | 813,131 | -1,429,346 |
| Felixstowe | 339,837 | 1,130,406 | +790,569 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 558,068 | 498,317 | -59,751 |
| Immingham Docks | 556,372 | 401,714 | -154,658 |
| Harwich | 882,491 | 55,300 | -827,191 |
| 499 | 0 | 800,534 | +800,534 |
| Dover | 381,611 | 278,925 | -102,686 |
| Southampton | 380,734 | 192,998 | -187,736 |
| Manchester Airport | 240,949 | 293,513 | +52,564 |
| Purfleet | 274,476 | 183,921 | -90,555 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| H YOUNG (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 117 |
| ZYRO LIMITED | 88 |
| BROMPTON BICYCLE LIMITED | 78 |
| UPGRADE BIKES LIMITED | 78 |
| PLANET X LTD | 71 |
| ACCELL UK & IRELAND LTD | 69 |
| W REALISATIONS 2023 LIMITED | 62 |
| CYCLESPORT NORTH LIMITED | 58 |
| MERLIN CYCLES LIMITED | 49 |
| ISON DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,404,688 |
| United States | 829,821 |
| Iraq | 712,785 |
| Australia | 128,034 |
| Andorra | 115,929 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,280,406 | 1,124,282 | -156,124 |
| United States | 402,327 | 427,494 | +25,167 |
| Iraq | 0 | 712,785 | +712,785 |
| Australia | 50,637 | 77,397 | +26,760 |
| Andorra | 68,685 | 47,244 | -21,441 |
| Canada | 75,892 | 39,137 | -36,755 |
| Germany | 66,949 | 33,132 | -33,817 |
| Taiwan | 51,159 | 41,147 | -10,012 |
| Japan | 13,361 | 69,876 | +56,515 |
| China, Macao Special Administrative Region | 69,884 | 0 | -69,884 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 3,079 |
| China | 1,868 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 2,078 | 1,001 | -1,077 |
| China | 945 | 923 | -22 |
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 | 3,968,972 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 821,534 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 435,047 |
| Other | 4,947 |
| Road transport | 1,106 |
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 | 1,505,400 | 2,463,572 | +958,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 602,576 | 218,958 | -383,618 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 302,152 | 132,895 | -169,257 |
| Other | 3,023 | 1,924 | -1,099 |
| Road transport | 1,106 | 0 | -1,106 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,105,686 |
| ZLC | 1,099,185 |
| Hull | 433,815 |
| London Stansted Airport | 397,210 |
| Liverpool Docks | 306,861 |
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 | 880,344 | 1,225,342 | +344,998 |
| ZLC | 227,578 | 871,607 | +644,029 |
| Hull | 433,815 | 0 | -433,815 |
| London Stansted Airport | 176,566 | 220,644 | +44,078 |
| Liverpool Docks | 143,496 | 163,365 | +19,869 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 151,729 | 93,340 | -58,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 130,623 | 106,369 | -24,254 |
| Manchester Airport | 63,042 | 52,639 | -10,403 |
| London Gateway Port | 58,050 | 48,234 | -9,816 |
| Immingham Docks | 95,093 | 0 | -95,093 |
Quick facts
HS code: 87149420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Brake systems for motorcycles, ensuring safe stopping