Import/export HS code 840220: Superheated water boilers
Boilers that produce superheated water, often used in industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,672,587 |
| Germany | 1,749,332 |
| Switzerland | 741,138 |
| Italy | 738,510 |
| Turkey | 630,539 |
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 | 1,362,815 | 1,309,772 | -53,043 |
| Germany | 1,000,389 | 748,943 | -251,446 |
| Switzerland | 390,338 | 350,800 | -39,538 |
| Italy | 526,140 | 212,370 | -313,770 |
| Turkey | 630,539 | 0 | -630,539 |
| Netherlands | 28,920 | 402,720 | +373,800 |
| Portugal | 0 | 355,783 | +355,783 |
| Brazil | 0 | 136,000 | +136,000 |
| United States | 82,997 | 46,326 | -36,671 |
| Canada | 43,782 | 0 | -43,782 |
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 | 2,684,106 |
| Germany | 2,066,470 |
| Italy | 1,133,422 |
| Turkey | 630,539 |
| Portugal | 355,783 |
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 | 1,370,339 | 1,313,767 | -56,572 |
| Germany | 918,261 | 1,148,209 | +229,948 |
| Italy | 650,005 | 483,417 | -166,588 |
| Turkey | 630,539 | 0 | -630,539 |
| Portugal | 0 | 355,783 | +355,783 |
| United Kingdom | 177,906 | 136,000 | -41,906 |
| Romania | 86,972 | 80,986 | -5,986 |
| United States | 83,601 | 46,326 | -37,275 |
| Austria | 68,428 | 0 | -68,428 |
| Canada | 43,782 | 0 | -43,782 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 3,942,037 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,503,814 |
| Air transport | 344,343 |
| Other | 12,729 |
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) | 1,889,283 | 2,052,754 | +163,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,040,321 | 1,463,493 | -576,828 |
| Air transport | 266,680 | 77,663 | -189,017 |
| Other | 8,208 | 4,521 | -3,687 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 1,365,022 |
| Felixstowe | 928,177 |
| London Gateway Port | 926,401 |
| Southampton | 925,526 |
| Belfast Port | 630,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet | 557,318 | 807,704 | +250,386 |
| Felixstowe | 607,740 | 320,437 | -287,303 |
| London Gateway Port | 169,596 | 756,805 | +587,209 |
| Southampton | 560,801 | 364,725 | -196,076 |
| Belfast Port | 630,539 | 0 | -630,539 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 540,728 | 36,014 | -504,714 |
| ZLC | 260,900 | 314,786 | +53,886 |
| Eurotunnel | 58,811 | 420,131 | +361,320 |
| Dover | 280,856 | 141,284 | -139,572 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,782 | 279,696 | +264,914 |
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 | 16 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 675,134 |
| France | 332,152 |
| Ireland | 271,214 |
| Saudi Arabia | 90,951 |
| Bahrain | 22,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 669,184 | 5,950 | -663,234 |
| France | 90,799 | 241,353 | +150,554 |
| Ireland | 113,720 | 157,494 | +43,774 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,052 | 86,899 | +82,847 |
| Bahrain | 22,000 | 0 | -22,000 |
| Spain | 1,720 | 13,700 | +11,980 |
| New Zealand | 11,768 | 0 | -11,768 |
| India | 9,240 | 0 | -9,240 |
| Australia | 5,764 | 3,145 | -2,619 |
| Canada | 8,606 | 0 | -8,606 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 790,789 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 639,346 |
| Air transport | 66,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 697,102 | 93,687 | -603,415 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 207,624 | 431,722 | +224,098 |
| Air transport | 46,635 | 20,139 | -26,496 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 753,241 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 346,366 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,898 |
| Heysham | 89,844 |
| Holyhead | 80,629 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 652,500 | 100,741 | -551,759 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,904 | 252,462 | +158,558 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,206 | 89,692 | +64,486 |
| Heysham | 62,321 | 27,523 | -34,798 |
| Holyhead | 51,399 | 29,230 | -22,169 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,320 | 2,900 | -20,420 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,752 | 16,197 | +9,445 |
| Southampton | 9,768 | 3,995 | -5,773 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 13,200 | +13,200 |
| Felixstowe | 9,628 | 0 | -9,628 |
Quick facts
HS code: 840220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Boilers that produce superheated water, often used in industrial processes