Import/export HS code 84178030: Ceramic firing ovens
Ovens and furnaces used for firing and hardening ceramic products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,386,475 |
| Italy | 893,398 |
| Turkey | 113,872 |
| China | 108,876 |
| South Korea | 81,874 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 839,384 | 547,091 | -292,293 |
| Italy | 608,578 | 284,820 | -323,758 |
| Turkey | 63,263 | 50,609 | -12,654 |
| China | 56,436 | 52,440 | -3,996 |
| South Korea | 76,712 | 5,162 | -71,550 |
| Canada | 27,287 | 7,001 | -20,286 |
| Austria | 27,367 | 0 | -27,367 |
| France | 14,066 | 0 | -14,066 |
| Germany | 8,616 | 2,179 | -6,437 |
| Latvia | 7,250 | 0 | -7,250 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,420,763 |
| Italy | 893,398 |
| Turkey | 116,145 |
| China | 114,486 |
| South Korea | 81,874 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 866,671 | 554,092 | -312,579 |
| Italy | 608,578 | 284,820 | -323,758 |
| Turkey | 65,536 | 50,609 | -14,927 |
| China | 59,867 | 54,619 | -5,248 |
| South Korea | 76,712 | 5,162 | -71,550 |
| Austria | 27,367 | 0 | -27,367 |
| France | 11,471 | 0 | -11,471 |
| United Kingdom | 7,250 | 0 | -7,250 |
| Germany | 5,797 | 0 | -5,797 |
| Portugal | 1,514 | 0 | -1,514 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 1,137,027 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 913,063 |
| Air transport | 517,047 |
| Road transport | 113,872 |
| Other | 3,141 |
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) | 571,117 | 565,910 | -5,207 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 627,299 | 285,764 | -341,535 |
| Air transport | 469,084 | 47,963 | -421,121 |
| Road transport | 63,263 | 50,609 | -12,654 |
| Other | 3,141 | 0 | -3,141 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 773,037 |
| Dover | 741,641 |
| Belfast Airport | 441,087 |
| Liverpool Docks | 202,352 |
| ZLC | 113,872 |
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 | 312,690 | 460,347 | +147,657 |
| Dover | 516,007 | 225,634 | -290,373 |
| Belfast Airport | 441,087 | 0 | -441,087 |
| Liverpool Docks | 126,752 | 75,600 | -51,152 |
| ZLC | 63,263 | 50,609 | -12,654 |
| Eurotunnel | 111,253 | 0 | -111,253 |
| Belfast Port | 76,712 | 0 | -76,712 |
| London | 11,837 | 59,186 | +47,349 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,642 | 24,801 | +2,159 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,478 | 31,346 | +17,868 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 4 |
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 | 8 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 459,171 |
| Germany | 300,825 |
| Australia | 182,335 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 158,400 |
| Ireland | 153,059 |
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 | 0 | 459,171 | +459,171 |
| Germany | 3,371 | 297,454 | +294,083 |
| Australia | 146,884 | 35,451 | -111,433 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 158,400 | +158,400 |
| Ireland | 77,629 | 75,430 | -2,199 |
| Kuwait | 95,022 | 31,456 | -63,566 |
| Saudi Arabia | 27,696 | 65,007 | +37,311 |
| France | 82,207 | 3,973 | -78,234 |
| United Arab Emirates | 58,663 | 3,675 | -54,988 |
| Spain | 58,023 | 3,195 | -54,828 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,838 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,886 | 3,952 | -934 |
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) | 948,355 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 648,498 |
| Air transport | 405,545 |
| Other | 8,838 |
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) | 112,072 | 836,283 | +724,211 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 333,963 | 314,535 | -19,428 |
| Air transport | 329,017 | 76,528 | -252,489 |
| Other | 4,886 | 3,952 | -934 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 775,232 |
| London Gateway Port | 334,169 |
| Southampton | 210,279 |
| East Midlands Airport | 202,546 |
| Holyhead | 126,972 |
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 | 9,552 | 765,680 | +756,128 |
| London Gateway Port | 72,650 | 261,519 | +188,869 |
| Southampton | 166,086 | 44,193 | -121,893 |
| East Midlands Airport | 156,779 | 45,767 | -111,012 |
| Holyhead | 58,012 | 68,960 | +10,948 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,699 | 11,296 | -76,403 |
| Manchester Airport | 71,443 | 19,465 | -51,978 |
| Portsmouth | 81,702 | 0 | -81,702 |
| Felixstowe | 41,102 | 5,285 | -35,817 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,731 | 0 | -14,731 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84178030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ovens and furnaces used for firing and hardening ceramic products