Import/export HS code 84178030: Ceramic firing ovens
Ovens and furnaces used for firing and hardening ceramic products
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- 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 | 1,681,567 |
| Italy | 738,143 |
| 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 | 965,363 | 716,204 | -249,159 |
| Italy | 527,378 | 210,765 | -316,613 |
| Turkey | 63,263 | 50,609 | -12,654 |
| China | 56,436 | 52,440 | -3,996 |
| South Korea | 81,874 | 0 | -81,874 |
| Canada | 27,287 | 7,001 | -20,286 |
| Austria | 27,367 | 0 | -27,367 |
| France | 11,471 | 0 | -11,471 |
| Germany | 6,343 | 2,179 | -4,164 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,752 | 0 | -1,752 |
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 | 1,609,467 |
| Italy | 738,143 |
| China | 220,874 |
| Turkey | 113,872 |
| 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 | 992,650 | 616,817 | -375,833 |
| Italy | 527,378 | 210,765 | -316,613 |
| China | 59,867 | 161,007 | +101,140 |
| Turkey | 63,263 | 50,609 | -12,654 |
| South Korea | 81,874 | 0 | -81,874 |
| Austria | 27,367 | 0 | -27,367 |
| France | 11,471 | 0 | -11,471 |
| Germany | 3,202 | 0 | -3,202 |
| Portugal | 1,514 | 0 | -1,514 |
| Iraq | 944 | 0 | -944 |
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 | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Wales | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,243,415 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 750,558 |
| Air transport | 700,883 |
| 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) | 702,258 | 541,157 | -161,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 539,793 | 210,765 | -329,028 |
| Air transport | 464,216 | 236,667 | -227,549 |
| 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 | 879,425 |
| Belfast Airport | 629,791 |
| Dover | 584,136 |
| 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 | 420,005 | 459,420 | +39,415 |
| Belfast Airport | 441,087 | 188,704 | -252,383 |
| Dover | 373,371 | 210,765 | -162,606 |
| Liverpool Docks | 145,416 | 56,936 | -88,480 |
| ZLC | 63,263 | 50,609 | -12,654 |
| Eurotunnel | 106,253 | 0 | -106,253 |
| Belfast Port | 76,712 | 0 | -76,712 |
| London | 71,023 | 0 | -71,023 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Scientific research and development | 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+ | 5 |
| 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 | 301,767 |
| Australia | 201,120 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 158,400 |
| Ireland | 132,877 |
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 | 7,768 | 293,999 | +286,231 |
| Australia | 146,884 | 54,236 | -92,648 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 0 | 158,400 | +158,400 |
| Ireland | 62,114 | 70,763 | +8,649 |
| 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) | 926,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 678,224 |
| Air transport | 392,495 |
| 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) | 109,610 | 816,920 | +707,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 332,240 | 345,984 | +13,744 |
| Air transport | 336,422 | 56,073 | -280,349 |
| 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 | 773,589 |
| London Gateway Port | 346,833 |
| Southampton | 227,341 |
| East Midlands Airport | 189,496 |
| Holyhead | 114,154 |
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 | 22,605 | 750,984 | +728,379 |
| London Gateway Port | 72,650 | 274,183 | +201,533 |
| Southampton | 164,363 | 62,978 | -101,385 |
| East Midlands Airport | 147,184 | 42,312 | -104,872 |
| Holyhead | 49,861 | 64,293 | +14,432 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,699 | 11,296 | -76,403 |
| Manchester Airport | 88,443 | 2,465 | -85,978 |
| Portsmouth | 81,702 | 0 | -81,702 |
| Felixstowe | 41,102 | 5,285 | -35,817 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 13,096 | 0 | -13,096 |
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