Import/export HS code 84209180: Various cylinders
Cylinders made of materials other than cast iron
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.
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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 | 4,216,968 |
| Spain | 1,786,954 |
| France | 1,724,262 |
| Italy | 1,066,063 |
| Austria | 837,007 |
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 | 2,118,188 | 2,098,780 | -19,408 |
| Spain | 870,691 | 916,263 | +45,572 |
| France | 901,526 | 822,736 | -78,790 |
| Italy | 584,909 | 481,154 | -103,755 |
| Austria | 406,419 | 430,588 | +24,169 |
| Netherlands | 317,924 | 92,542 | -225,382 |
| Sweden | 110,347 | 120,222 | +9,875 |
| Norway | 202,903 | 0 | -202,903 |
| Denmark | 69,529 | 80,291 | +10,762 |
| United States | 75,871 | 57,360 | -18,511 |
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 | 5,232,869 |
| Spain | 1,884,486 |
| Italy | 1,712,800 |
| United Kingdom | 763,935 |
| Austria | 448,433 |
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 | 2,890,540 | 2,342,329 | -548,211 |
| Spain | 917,392 | 967,094 | +49,702 |
| Italy | 903,525 | 809,275 | -94,250 |
| United Kingdom | 620,251 | 143,684 | -476,567 |
| Austria | 49,850 | 398,583 | +348,733 |
| Greece | 0 | 239,418 | +239,418 |
| Sweden | 103,134 | 114,980 | +11,846 |
| United States | 84,960 | 57,360 | -27,600 |
| China | 40,675 | 78,895 | +38,220 |
| Switzerland | 29,366 | 73,252 | +43,886 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Lancashire | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 1 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
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) | 8,564,636 |
| Air transport | 1,559,572 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,096,301 |
| Other | 52,934 |
| Road transport | 17,950 |
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) | 4,520,193 | 4,044,443 | -475,750 |
| Air transport | 728,131 | 831,441 | +103,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 573,575 | 522,726 | -50,849 |
| Other | 3,977 | 48,957 | +44,980 |
| Road transport | 11,216 | 6,734 | -4,482 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,934,662 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,508,504 |
| Portsmouth | 1,237,723 |
| Immingham Docks | 500,806 |
| East Midlands Airport | 497,604 |
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 | 2,266,796 | 1,667,866 | -598,930 |
| Eurotunnel | 625,505 | 882,999 | +257,494 |
| Portsmouth | 643,987 | 593,736 | -50,251 |
| Immingham Docks | 229,851 | 270,955 | +41,104 |
| East Midlands Airport | 255,020 | 242,584 | -12,436 |
| Felixstowe | 121,152 | 358,766 | +237,614 |
| Harwich | 160,035 | 307,546 | +147,511 |
| Killingholme | 443,671 | 0 | -443,671 |
| Birmingham Airport | 138,730 | 187,544 | +48,814 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 134,137 | 169,914 | +35,777 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 29 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 24 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Other manufacturing | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 21 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
| 2025-07 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HARRIER FLUID POWER LIMITED | 46 |
| BOBST MANCHESTER LTD | 43 |
| ESSITY UK LIMITED | 42 |
| WEPA UK LTD | 37 |
| KAMPF MACHINERY UK LIMITED | 36 |
| SOFIDEL UK LIMITED | 36 |
| C & C HYDRAULICS LIMITED | 31 |
| ISHIDA EUROPE LTD. | 25 |
| KIMBERLY-CLARK EUROPE LIMITED | 23 |
| MULTIVAC U.K. LIMITED | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 82 |
| 1m-15m | 46 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,379,003 |
| Austria | 383,688 |
| Italy | 214,308 |
| France | 69,762 |
| Netherlands | 63,624 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 940,807 | 1,438,196 | +497,389 |
| Austria | 335,627 | 48,061 | -287,566 |
| Italy | 164,095 | 50,213 | -113,882 |
| France | 67,838 | 1,924 | -65,914 |
| Netherlands | 35,000 | 28,624 | -6,376 |
| India | 31,202 | 8,861 | -22,341 |
| United States | 5,714 | 34,325 | +28,611 |
| Singapore | 14,485 | 24,926 | +10,441 |
| Sri Lanka | 0 | 31,600 | +31,600 |
| Greece | 6,965 | 21,571 | +14,606 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 1,469 |
| Spain | 156 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 276 | 1,193 | +917 |
| Spain | 156 | 0 | -156 |
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) | 2,818,226 |
| Air transport | 518,752 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,338 |
| Other | 1,625 |
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) | 1,561,654 | 1,256,572 | -305,082 |
| Air transport | 88,980 | 429,772 | +340,792 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,006 | 66,332 | -2,674 |
| Other | 432 | 1,193 | +761 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,885,469 |
| Immingham Docks | 422,804 |
| Felixstowe | 401,993 |
| ZLC | 323,997 |
| London Gateway Port | 108,361 |
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 | 1,137,365 | 748,104 | -389,261 |
| Immingham Docks | 391,954 | 30,850 | -361,104 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 401,993 | +401,993 |
| ZLC | 4,916 | 319,081 | +314,165 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,029 | 66,332 | +24,303 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,344 | 57,156 | +28,812 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,272 | 16,851 | -21,421 |
| Dover | 13,764 | 39,045 | +25,281 |
| Hull | 20,656 | 20,000 | -656 |
| Bristol Airport | 10,155 | 24,654 | +14,499 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84209180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cylinders made of materials other than cast iron