Import/export HS code 848180: Various types of valves
Includes mixing valves, thermostatic valves, and other specialized valves for specific uses
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 743,844,024 |
| Germany | 658,280,162 |
| United States | 541,251,379 |
| Italy | 409,465,441 |
| France | 239,384,434 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 399,138,737 | 344,705,287 | -54,433,450 |
| Germany | 328,815,598 | 329,464,564 | +648,966 |
| United States | 274,542,921 | 266,708,458 | -7,834,463 |
| Italy | 215,162,426 | 194,303,015 | -20,859,411 |
| France | 129,489,719 | 109,894,715 | -19,595,004 |
| Netherlands | 86,906,684 | 70,631,470 | -16,275,214 |
| Spain | 65,901,649 | 52,527,821 | -13,373,828 |
| Denmark | 34,366,568 | 32,887,139 | -1,479,429 |
| Belgium | 33,727,252 | 17,076,740 | -16,650,512 |
| Ireland | 25,214,416 | 22,583,178 | -2,631,238 |
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 | 817,639,958 |
| China | 815,302,168 |
| Germany | 439,959,272 |
| Italy | 401,506,964 |
| France | 190,100,636 |
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 | 418,426,063 | 399,213,895 | -19,212,168 |
| China | 435,117,786 | 380,184,382 | -54,933,404 |
| Germany | 227,653,846 | 212,305,426 | -15,348,420 |
| Italy | 213,146,654 | 188,360,310 | -24,786,344 |
| France | 100,412,841 | 89,687,795 | -10,725,046 |
| United Kingdom | 67,035,244 | 61,128,401 | -5,906,843 |
| Spain | 49,492,518 | 34,332,048 | -15,160,470 |
| Netherlands | 42,196,762 | 33,099,820 | -9,096,942 |
| Hungary | 25,609,655 | 29,856,192 | +4,246,537 |
| Portugal | 25,720,220 | 28,314,501 | +2,594,281 |
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 | 407 |
| Inner London - West | 320 |
| West Midlands | 290 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 284 |
| Greater Manchester | 268 |
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 | 322 | 302 | -20 |
| Inner London - West | 229 | 230 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 234 | 201 | -33 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 223 | 215 | -8 |
| Greater Manchester | 202 | 217 | +15 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 185 | 182 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 177 | 181 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 168 | 181 | +13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 176 | 162 | -14 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 162 | 160 | -2 |
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 | 1,345,541,220 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,173,101,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,051,657,434 |
| Other | 87,468,214 |
| Road transport | 17,749,684 |
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 | 689,106,190 | 656,435,030 | -32,671,160 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 614,774,547 | 558,327,414 | -56,447,133 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 575,572,219 | 476,085,215 | -99,487,004 |
| Other | 53,466,140 | 34,002,074 | -19,464,066 |
| Road transport | 9,278,577 | 8,471,107 | -807,470 |
| Rail transport | 10,257,141 | 2,624,354 | -7,632,787 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 556,624,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 459,491,047 |
| Felixstowe | 439,717,980 |
| East Midlands Airport | 328,733,862 |
| London Stansted Airport | 262,409,782 |
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 | 280,333,816 | 276,290,846 | -4,042,970 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 246,487,585 | 213,003,462 | -33,484,123 |
| Felixstowe | 257,894,969 | 181,823,011 | -76,071,958 |
| East Midlands Airport | 160,940,788 | 167,793,074 | +6,852,286 |
| London Stansted Airport | 132,558,278 | 129,851,504 | -2,706,774 |
| Eurotunnel | 124,705,623 | 124,820,722 | +115,099 |
| Southampton | 110,299,341 | 88,582,821 | -21,716,520 |
| London | 92,134,149 | 74,271,718 | -17,862,431 |
| Birmingham Airport | 70,836,732 | 77,588,437 | +6,751,705 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,692,001 | 68,653,598 | +30,961,597 |
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 | 1430 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 643 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 477 |
| Other manufacturing | 358 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 348 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1495 |
| 2025-11 | 1577 |
| 2025-10 | 1672 |
| 2025-09 | 1583 |
| 2025-08 | 1555 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRANE LIMITED | 120 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 120 |
| EATON LIMITED | 120 |
| KOHLER MIRA LIMITED | 120 |
| NORCROS GROUP (HOLDINGS) LIMITED | 120 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 120 |
| TRAVIS PERKINS PLC | 120 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 120 |
| AEROTRON LIMITED | 120 |
| STAFFORDSHIRE HYDRAULIC SERVICES LIMITED | 120 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2664 |
| 54m+ | 1780 |
| 0-1m | 789 |
| 15m-54m | 577 |
| Other | 410 |
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 | 447,278,469 |
| Germany | 213,346,108 |
| Norway | 175,962,143 |
| Ireland | 156,438,965 |
| France | 134,253,151 |
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 | 254,267,660 | 193,010,809 | -61,256,851 |
| Germany | 102,013,717 | 111,332,391 | +9,318,674 |
| Norway | 80,426,954 | 95,535,189 | +15,108,235 |
| Ireland | 79,592,436 | 76,846,529 | -2,745,907 |
| France | 71,294,434 | 62,958,717 | -8,335,717 |
| China | 60,778,728 | 53,870,284 | -6,908,444 |
| United Arab Emirates | 55,795,433 | 57,483,275 | +1,687,842 |
| Italy | 50,621,189 | 53,116,555 | +2,495,366 |
| Saudi Arabia | 59,871,292 | 43,546,646 | -16,324,646 |
| Netherlands | 49,967,578 | 52,609,446 | +2,641,868 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 12,563,398 |
| China | 7,838,412 |
| Germany | 658,950 |
| Lithuania | 404,433 |
| Ireland | 257,853 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 11,201,521 | 1,361,877 | -9,839,644 |
| China | 3,660,684 | 4,177,728 | +517,044 |
| Germany | 444,031 | 214,919 | -229,112 |
| Lithuania | 141,201 | 263,232 | +122,031 |
| Ireland | 98,918 | 158,935 | +60,017 |
| France | 117,841 | 135,396 | +17,555 |
| Italy | 123,877 | 108,297 | -15,580 |
| India | 138,195 | 34,547 | -103,648 |
| Sweden | 59,783 | 39,902 | -19,881 |
| Netherlands | 37,328 | 31,819 | -5,509 |
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 | 1,463,586,651 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 766,061,835 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 651,541,207 |
| Other | 26,472,751 |
| Road transport | 2,802,889 |
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 | 775,960,155 | 687,626,496 | -88,333,659 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 410,663,579 | 355,398,256 | -55,265,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 316,770,203 | 334,771,004 | +18,000,801 |
| Other | 17,636,639 | 8,836,112 | -8,800,527 |
| Road transport | 2,712,375 | 90,514 | -2,621,861 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,625 | +5,625 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 710,280,353 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 441,043,069 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 235,307,003 |
| London Gateway Port | 226,293,974 |
| London Stansted Airport | 224,992,599 |
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 | 387,212,741 | 323,067,612 | -64,145,129 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 216,951,843 | 224,091,226 | +7,139,383 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 128,597,694 | 106,709,309 | -21,888,385 |
| London Gateway Port | 126,104,714 | 100,189,260 | -25,915,454 |
| London Stansted Airport | 109,634,679 | 115,357,920 | +5,723,241 |
| East Midlands Airport | 117,499,880 | 98,491,329 | -19,008,551 |
| Southampton | 50,059,210 | 58,525,876 | +8,466,666 |
| ZLC | 53,778,258 | 52,495,695 | -1,282,563 |
| Manchester Airport | 43,445,117 | 38,286,910 | -5,158,207 |
| Holyhead | 32,867,478 | 33,973,699 | +1,106,221 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 84818011 – Mixing valves
- 84818019 – Various mixing valves
- 84818031 – Thermostatic valves
- 84818039 – Various thermostatic valves
- 84818040 – Valves for tires and inner tubes
- 84818051 – Temperature regulators
- 84818059 – Various temperature regulators
- 84818061 – Valves made of cast iron
- 84818063 – Valves made of steel
- 84818069 – Various valves
- 84818071 – Cast iron valves
- 84818073 – Steel valves
- 84818079 – Various valves
- 84818081 – Ball and plug valves
- 84818085 – Butterfly valves
- 84818087 – Diaphragm valves
- 84818099 – Various specialized valves
Quick facts
HS code: 848180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes mixing valves, thermostatic valves, and other specialized valves for specific uses