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 | 26,749,712 |
| Netherlands | 5,439,614 |
| Ireland | 2,568,854 |
| Turkey | 1,004,623 |
| Taiwan | 875,467 |
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 | 13,473,201 | 13,276,511 | -196,690 |
| Netherlands | 2,962,793 | 2,476,821 | -485,972 |
| Ireland | 1,913,969 | 654,885 | -1,259,084 |
| Turkey | 860,623 | 144,000 | -716,623 |
| Taiwan | 386,687 | 488,780 | +102,093 |
| France | 48,142 | 641,457 | +593,315 |
| Portugal | 276,972 | 235,928 | -41,044 |
| Sweden | 228,098 | 266,647 | +38,549 |
| Denmark | 199,810 | 157,834 | -41,976 |
| Belgium | 100,010 | 178,389 | +78,379 |
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 | 27,494,524 |
| Netherlands | 5,601,989 |
| Ireland | 2,391,898 |
| Turkey | 1,004,623 |
| Taiwan | 707,566 |
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 | 13,925,902 | 13,568,622 | -357,280 |
| Netherlands | 2,920,868 | 2,681,121 | -239,747 |
| Ireland | 1,856,350 | 535,548 | -1,320,802 |
| Turkey | 860,623 | 144,000 | -716,623 |
| Taiwan | 320,160 | 387,406 | +67,246 |
| Estonia | 218,416 | 251,716 | +33,300 |
| Latvia | 0 | 358,547 | +358,547 |
| Poland | 121,376 | 148,860 | +27,484 |
| Denmark | 114,111 | 137,726 | +23,615 |
| Belgium | 89,335 | 117,374 | +28,039 |
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 | 11 |
| 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 | 7 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 29,801,341 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,745,796 |
| Other | 643,581 |
| Air transport | 526,026 |
| 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) | 15,310,136 | 14,491,205 | -818,931 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,591,899 | 4,153,897 | -1,438,002 |
| Other | 306,995 | 336,586 | +29,591 |
| Air transport | 286,883 | 239,143 | -47,740 |
| 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 | 13,439,968 |
| Southampton | 9,926,859 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,112,687 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,578,750 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,633,674 |
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 | 7,893,515 | 5,546,453 | -2,347,062 |
| Southampton | 5,791,067 | 4,135,792 | -1,655,275 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,997,330 | 2,115,357 | +118,027 |
| London Gateway Port | 296,425 | 3,282,325 | +2,985,900 |
| Eurotunnel | 905,912 | 727,762 | -178,150 |
| Dover | 678,004 | 786,735 | +108,731 |
| Belfast Port | 628,400 | 688,896 | +60,496 |
| Heysham | 1,245,234 | 17,766 | -1,227,468 |
| Holyhead | 458,694 | 580,532 | +121,838 |
| Liverpool Docks | 465,002 | 271,062 | -193,940 |
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 | 72 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 56 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MH STAR UK LTD | 76 |
| BUY IT DIRECT LTD | 64 |
| KMS DISTRIBUTIONS LIMITED | 61 |
| PENMAN ESTATES LIMITED | 45 |
| BE MODERN HOLDINGS LIMITED | 45 |
| BONNINGTON PLASTICS LIMITED | 44 |
| GLEN DIMPLEX UK LIMITED | 41 |
| LYON EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 40 |
| ROBEYS LTD | 39 |
| LIFESTYLE APPLIANCES 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 | 70 |
| 0-1m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| Other | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
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 | 3,395,276 |
| Netherlands | 991,078 |
| Australia | 564,509 |
| Denmark | 551,264 |
| Norway | 455,637 |
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 | 1,859,357 | 1,535,919 | -323,438 |
| Netherlands | 591,791 | 399,287 | -192,504 |
| Australia | 420,166 | 144,343 | -275,823 |
| Denmark | 213,334 | 337,930 | +124,596 |
| Norway | 186,840 | 268,797 | +81,957 |
| Spain | 181,341 | 222,493 | +41,152 |
| France | 85,562 | 59,318 | -26,244 |
| United States | 47,358 | 89,337 | +41,979 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 91,202 |
| Switzerland | 69,671 |
| Portugal | 64,489 |
| Ireland | 34,996 |
| Italy | 33,211 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 77,022 | 14,180 | -62,842 |
| Switzerland | 40,868 | 28,803 | -12,065 |
| Portugal | 28,771 | 35,718 | +6,947 |
| Ireland | 34,996 | 0 | -34,996 |
| Italy | 16,450 | 16,761 | +311 |
| XI | 293 | 3,103 | +2,810 |
| Viet Nam | 2,384 | 0 | -2,384 |
| Taiwan | 463 | 0 | -463 |
| Slovakia | 164 | 89 | -75 |
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) | 5,508,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,267,220 |
| Other | 561,027 |
| Air transport | 252,549 |
| Road transport | 4,170 |
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) | 2,909,545 | 2,599,211 | -310,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 842,459 | 424,761 | -417,698 |
| Other | 306,151 | 254,876 | -51,275 |
| Air transport | 120,078 | 132,471 | +12,393 |
| Road transport | 2,870 | 1,300 | -1,570 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,639,850 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,037,595 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 986,762 |
| Harwich | 743,097 |
| 000 | 561,027 |
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 | 989,635 | 650,215 | -339,420 |
| Immingham Docks | 425,350 | 612,245 | +186,895 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 543,151 | 443,611 | -99,540 |
| Harwich | 419,057 | 324,040 | -95,017 |
| 000 | 306,151 | 254,876 | -51,275 |
| Southampton | 449,848 | 45,833 | -404,015 |
| Liverpool Docks | 222,810 | 242,369 | +19,559 |
| Milford | 160,615 | 246,380 | +85,765 |
| Felixstowe | 122,811 | 172,466 | +49,655 |
| Portsmouth | 67,447 | 117,866 | +50,419 |
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