Import/export HS code 732181: Gas or multi-fuel heating appliances
Heating devices like gas heaters or those using mixed fuels
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 26,414,271 |
| Netherlands | 5,524,638 |
| Ireland | 2,623,551 |
| Turkey | 1,103,060 |
| Taiwan | 815,999 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 13,230,158 | 13,184,113 | -46,045 |
| Netherlands | 3,036,773 | 2,487,865 | -548,908 |
| Ireland | 1,986,015 | 637,536 | -1,348,479 |
| Turkey | 955,391 | 147,669 | -807,722 |
| Taiwan | 386,687 | 429,312 | +42,625 |
| France | 61,825 | 630,512 | +568,687 |
| Portugal | 276,972 | 202,616 | -74,356 |
| Sweden | 212,627 | 230,062 | +17,435 |
| Denmark | 195,476 | 149,572 | -45,904 |
| Belgium | 126,885 | 175,484 | +48,599 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 27,194,999 |
| Netherlands | 5,648,135 |
| Ireland | 2,457,358 |
| Turkey | 1,103,060 |
| Taiwan | 644,697 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 13,709,319 | 13,485,680 | -223,639 |
| Netherlands | 2,963,044 | 2,685,091 | -277,953 |
| Ireland | 1,934,812 | 522,546 | -1,412,266 |
| Turkey | 955,391 | 147,669 | -807,722 |
| Taiwan | 321,164 | 323,533 | +2,369 |
| Estonia | 205,286 | 214,483 | +9,197 |
| Latvia | 0 | 358,547 | +358,547 |
| Poland | 128,333 | 150,601 | +22,268 |
| Denmark | 109,777 | 132,182 | +22,405 |
| Belgium | 116,210 | 117,714 | +1,504 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 | 8 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,461,523 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,926,046 |
| Other | 600,524 |
| Air transport | 524,646 |
| Road transport | 31,867 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,167,462 | 14,294,061 | -873,401 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,775,469 | 4,150,577 | -1,624,892 |
| Other | 306,809 | 293,715 | -13,094 |
| Air transport | 283,184 | 241,462 | -41,722 |
| Road transport | 12,058 | 19,809 | +7,751 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,621,052 |
| Southampton | 10,181,694 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,022,389 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,927,952 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,695,570 |
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 | 7,672,598 | 5,948,454 | -1,724,144 |
| Southampton | 5,977,783 | 4,203,911 | -1,773,872 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,006,201 | 2,016,188 | +9,987 |
| London Gateway Port | 202,028 | 2,725,924 | +2,523,896 |
| Eurotunnel | 930,757 | 764,813 | -165,944 |
| Dover | 710,997 | 805,289 | +94,292 |
| Heysham | 1,315,822 | 41,333 | -1,274,489 |
| Belfast Port | 634,910 | 651,934 | +17,024 |
| Holyhead | 487,083 | 504,539 | +17,456 |
| Liverpool Docks | 446,906 | 298,971 | -147,935 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 70 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 58 |
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
| 2025-07 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MH STAR UK LTD | 75 |
| BUY IT DIRECT LTD | 63 |
| KMS DISTRIBUTIONS LIMITED | 61 |
| PENMAN ESTATES LIMITED | 45 |
| BE MODERN HOLDINGS LIMITED | 45 |
| BONNINGTON PLASTICS LIMITED | 44 |
| GLEN DIMPLEX UK LIMITED | 41 |
| LIFESTYLE APPLIANCES LIMITED | 39 |
| LYON EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 39 |
| COSTCO WHOLESALE UK LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| Other | 17 |
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 | 3,415,638 |
| Netherlands | 965,375 |
| Australia | 564,509 |
| Denmark | 530,432 |
| Norway | 488,446 |
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 | 1,840,261 | 1,575,377 | -264,884 |
| Netherlands | 557,157 | 408,218 | -148,939 |
| Australia | 420,166 | 144,343 | -275,823 |
| Denmark | 182,701 | 347,731 | +165,030 |
| Norway | 219,649 | 268,797 | +49,148 |
| Spain | 159,988 | 247,026 | +87,038 |
| United States | 65,854 | 90,806 | +24,952 |
| France | 96,384 | 58,245 | -38,139 |
| Slovenia | 113,584 | 3,310 | -110,274 |
| Belgium | 2,303 | 111,964 | +109,661 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 260,186 |
| China | 96,539 |
| Switzerland | 67,880 |
| Portugal | 63,695 |
| Ireland | 35,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 98,354 | 161,832 | +63,478 |
| China | 70,739 | 25,800 | -44,939 |
| Switzerland | 40,921 | 26,959 | -13,962 |
| Portugal | 15,561 | 48,134 | +32,573 |
| Ireland | 34,600 | 595 | -34,005 |
| Italy | 11,327 | 23,804 | +12,477 |
| XI | 769 | 3,103 | +2,334 |
| Viet Nam | 2,389 | 0 | -2,389 |
| Taiwan | 221 | 242 | +21 |
| Slovakia | 196 | 89 | -107 |
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) | 5,480,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,352,673 |
| Other | 565,635 |
| Air transport | 262,177 |
| Road transport | 4,263 |
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) | 2,825,029 | 2,655,683 | -169,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 919,872 | 432,801 | -487,071 |
| Other | 275,077 | 290,558 | +15,481 |
| Air transport | 131,100 | 131,077 | -23 |
| Road transport | 4,263 | 0 | -4,263 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,664,047 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,055,909 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 977,633 |
| Harwich | 723,998 |
| 000 | 565,635 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,062,322 | 601,725 | -460,597 |
| Immingham Docks | 433,863 | 622,046 | +188,183 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 543,589 | 434,044 | -109,545 |
| Harwich | 379,478 | 344,520 | -34,958 |
| 000 | 275,077 | 290,558 | +15,481 |
| Southampton | 449,848 | 45,833 | -404,015 |
| Liverpool Docks | 198,045 | 269,888 | +71,843 |
| Milford | 158,359 | 248,636 | +90,277 |
| Felixstowe | 141,481 | 172,466 | +30,985 |
| Portsmouth | 44,453 | 140,860 | +96,407 |
Quick facts
HS code: 732181
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heating devices like gas heaters or those using mixed fuels