Import/export HS code 841912: Solar water heaters
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 620,280 |
| Austria | 109,590 |
| Ireland | 89,216 |
| United States | 32,643 |
| China | 24,425 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 347,281 | 272,999 | -74,282 |
| Austria | 54,909 | 54,681 | -228 |
| Ireland | 88,942 | 274 | -88,668 |
| United States | 31,459 | 1,184 | -30,275 |
| China | 13,770 | 10,655 | -3,115 |
| Greece | 12,779 | 0 | -12,779 |
| France | 8,609 | 0 | -8,609 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 8,365 | +8,365 |
| Portugal | 0 | 2,598 | +2,598 |
| Italy | 0 | 98 | +98 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 608,139 |
| Austria | 105,725 |
| Ireland | 88,942 |
| United States | 28,616 |
| China | 27,951 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 344,185 | 263,954 | -80,231 |
| Austria | 51,044 | 54,681 | +3,637 |
| Ireland | 88,942 | 0 | -88,942 |
| United States | 27,432 | 1,184 | -26,248 |
| China | 14,679 | 13,272 | -1,407 |
| France | 9,651 | 5,365 | -4,286 |
| Greece | 12,779 | 0 | -12,779 |
| Netherlands | 1,145 | 8,365 | +7,220 |
| Afghanistan | 4,027 | 0 | -4,027 |
| Italy | 3,865 | 0 | -3,865 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 836,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,539 |
| Air transport | 23,321 |
| Other | 372 |
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) | 499,769 | 336,602 | -163,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,700 | 11,839 | -24,861 |
| Air transport | 21,280 | 2,041 | -19,239 |
| Other | 0 | 372 | +372 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 564,513 |
| Holyhead | 73,993 |
| Purfleet | 63,694 |
| Eurotunnel | 56,688 |
| Felixstowe | 54,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 325,740 | 238,773 | -86,967 |
| Holyhead | 73,993 | 0 | -73,993 |
| Purfleet | 44,632 | 19,062 | -25,570 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,539 | 49,149 | +41,610 |
| Felixstowe | 36,175 | 17,881 | -18,294 |
| Harwich | 21,013 | 8,365 | -12,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,226 | 0 | -19,226 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,949 | 0 | -14,949 |
| Thamesport | 8,609 | 0 | -8,609 |
| London | 0 | 4,431 | +4,431 |
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 | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
| 2025-06 | 3 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 117,281 |
| Malta | 42,858 |
| Netherlands | 41,893 |
| United States | 34,911 |
| Poland | 10,901 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 0 | 117,281 | +117,281 |
| Malta | 37,019 | 5,839 | -31,180 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 41,893 | +41,893 |
| United States | 15,306 | 19,605 | +4,299 |
| Poland | 10,901 | 0 | -10,901 |
| Canada | 10,000 | 0 | -10,000 |
| China | 9,877 | 0 | -9,877 |
| Germany | 0 | 5,732 | +5,732 |
| Norway | 4,849 | 0 | -4,849 |
| France | 4,080 | 0 | -4,080 |
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) | 173,835 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,765 |
| Air transport | 36,882 |
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) | 8,929 | 164,906 | +155,977 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,964 | 21,801 | -36,163 |
| Air transport | 28,323 | 8,559 | -19,764 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,093 |
| Southampton | 45,195 |
| Felixstowe | 43,717 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,451 |
| Liverpool Docks | 30,550 |
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 | 4,080 | 123,013 | +118,933 |
| Southampton | 45,195 | 0 | -45,195 |
| Felixstowe | 1,824 | 41,893 | +40,069 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,892 | 8,559 | -15,333 |
| Liverpool Docks | 10,945 | 19,605 | +8,660 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,849 | 0 | -4,849 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,184 | 0 | -3,184 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,196 | +2,196 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,247 | 0 | -1,247 |
Quick facts
HS code: 841912
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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