Import/export HS code 84813091: Check valves made of cast iron or steel
Durable non-return valves made from cast iron or steel, ideal for industrial use
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 | 27,750,560 |
| China | 17,570,439 |
| Germany | 8,761,725 |
| Italy | 4,866,074 |
| Netherlands | 4,657,061 |
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 | 14,717,695 | 13,032,865 | -1,684,830 |
| China | 9,870,338 | 7,700,101 | -2,170,237 |
| Germany | 5,014,067 | 3,747,658 | -1,266,409 |
| Italy | 2,337,168 | 2,528,906 | +191,738 |
| Netherlands | 2,855,451 | 1,801,610 | -1,053,841 |
| France | 2,068,276 | 1,606,919 | -461,357 |
| Poland | 1,812,225 | 763,574 | -1,048,651 |
| Norway | 1,330,087 | 1,218,369 | -111,718 |
| Canada | 661,280 | 728,313 | +67,033 |
| Belgium | 705,737 | 485,995 | -219,742 |
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 | 31,370,601 |
| China | 18,883,091 |
| Germany | 7,142,075 |
| France | 4,987,645 |
| Italy | 4,290,403 |
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 | 16,158,053 | 15,212,548 | -945,505 |
| China | 10,623,544 | 8,259,547 | -2,363,997 |
| Germany | 4,331,898 | 2,810,177 | -1,521,721 |
| France | 3,403,851 | 1,583,794 | -1,820,057 |
| Italy | 2,143,593 | 2,146,810 | +3,217 |
| Poland | 2,498,740 | 1,050,840 | -1,447,900 |
| Norway | 1,130,590 | 1,090,478 | -40,112 |
| Netherlands | 604,937 | 1,002,628 | +397,691 |
| Canada | 821,809 | 531,691 | -290,118 |
| United Kingdom | 589,522 | 497,584 | -91,938 |
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 | 50 |
| Inner London - West | 43 |
| West Midlands | 37 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 35 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 34 |
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 | 35 | 37 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 25 | 36 | +11 |
| West Midlands | 29 | 25 | -4 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 25 | 27 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 28 | 19 | -9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 28 | 23 | -5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 23 | 24 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 | 24 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 21 | 15 | -6 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 35,452,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,434,991 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,785,363 |
| Other | 2,075,870 |
| Road transport | 201,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 18,092,580 | 17,359,482 | -733,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,300,237 | 10,134,754 | -3,165,483 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,124,537 | 8,660,826 | -3,463,711 |
| Other | 1,452,644 | 623,226 | -829,418 |
| Road transport | 64,326 | 137,424 | +73,098 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,782,230 |
| Southampton | 12,073,972 |
| Dover | 8,548,237 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,939,346 |
| Felixstowe | 4,873,873 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,334,604 | 8,447,626 | -886,978 |
| Southampton | 6,530,637 | 5,543,335 | -987,302 |
| Dover | 5,004,878 | 3,543,359 | -1,461,519 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,577,642 | 3,361,704 | -215,938 |
| Felixstowe | 2,723,733 | 2,150,140 | -573,593 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,452,875 | 2,064,815 | -388,060 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,846,634 | 1,601,389 | -245,245 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,329,627 | 1,192,268 | -137,359 |
| 000 | 1,452,644 | 623,226 | -829,418 |
| Poole | 1,399,896 | 573,854 | -826,042 |
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 | 197 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 115 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 57 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 41 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 36 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 130 |
| 2025-11 | 126 |
| 2025-10 | 151 |
| 2025-09 | 124 |
| 2025-08 | 138 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RAPIDROP GLOBAL LIMITED | 119 |
| GKN AEROSPACE SERVICES LIMITED | 116 |
| CRANE LIMITED | 113 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 111 |
| LEE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 111 |
| XYLEM DEWATERING SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 98 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 93 |
| KOMATSU UK LIMITED | 92 |
| GREEN FLUID SYSTEMS LIMITED | 84 |
| LONDON TOPCO LIMITED | 78 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 296 |
| 1m-15m | 258 |
| 15m-54m | 77 |
| Other | 63 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
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 | 25,015,864 |
| Qatar | 16,103,366 |
| India | 14,043,663 |
| Norway | 11,276,203 |
| China | 7,771,829 |
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 | 9,985,615 | 15,030,249 | +5,044,634 |
| Qatar | 15,186,541 | 916,825 | -14,269,716 |
| India | 7,128,067 | 6,915,596 | -212,471 |
| Norway | 3,808,734 | 7,467,469 | +3,658,735 |
| China | 5,883,652 | 1,888,177 | -3,995,475 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,648,815 | 4,111,234 | +2,462,419 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,906,121 | 2,172,067 | -734,054 |
| Canada | 2,682,573 | 2,341,490 | -341,083 |
| Ireland | 2,549,020 | 1,987,685 | -561,335 |
| Kazakhstan | 3,510,872 | 713,558 | -2,797,314 |
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 | 7,609 |
| Italy | 3,836 |
| France | 1,217 |
| XI | 872 |
| Georgia | 541 |
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 | 6,602 | 1,007 | -5,595 |
| Italy | 1,592 | 2,244 | +652 |
| France | 0 | 1,217 | +1,217 |
| XI | 698 | 174 | -524 |
| Georgia | 541 | 0 | -541 |
| China | 35 | 248 | +213 |
| Denmark | 116 | 98 | -18 |
| United States | 40 | 0 | -40 |
| Ireland | 24 | 0 | -24 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 67,816,555 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,213,106 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,226,845 |
| Road transport | 149,973 |
| Other | 33,012 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 38,858,264 | 28,958,291 | -9,899,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,661,026 | 25,552,080 | -9,108,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,190,470 | 15,036,375 | +4,845,905 |
| Road transport | 148,596 | 1,377 | -147,219 |
| Other | 16,789 | 16,223 | -566 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,707,526 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,308,178 |
| Southampton | 15,725,204 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,121,805 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,966,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,835,980 | 14,871,546 | -6,964,434 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,801,604 | 6,506,574 | -12,295,030 |
| Southampton | 5,626,264 | 10,098,940 | +4,472,676 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,252,408 | 6,869,397 | +616,989 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,133,676 | 5,832,914 | -1,300,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,277,792 | 6,703,571 | +3,425,779 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,145,382 | 2,932,519 | -212,863 |
| ZLC | 2,858,797 | 1,610,039 | -1,248,758 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,447,326 | 1,792,105 | -655,221 |
| Belfast Port | 952,499 | 2,549,726 | +1,597,227 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84813091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable non-return valves made from cast iron or steel, ideal for industrial use