Import/export HS code 84818061: Valves made of cast iron
Durable valves made from cast iron, suitable for heavy-duty 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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,636,645 |
| Spain | 4,375,868 |
| Denmark | 2,346,807 |
| France | 1,433,459 |
| Netherlands | 1,082,667 |
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 | 3,784,941 | 2,851,704 | -933,237 |
| Spain | 2,590,831 | 1,785,037 | -805,794 |
| Denmark | 1,586,128 | 760,679 | -825,449 |
| France | 832,744 | 600,715 | -232,029 |
| Netherlands | 590,847 | 491,820 | -99,027 |
| Italy | 585,645 | 481,288 | -104,357 |
| Germany | 509,170 | 384,026 | -125,144 |
| Poland | 298,576 | 240,470 | -58,106 |
| Singapore | 299,560 | 72,163 | -227,397 |
| Sweden | 247,484 | 120,958 | -126,526 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,754,883 |
| Spain | 4,987,995 |
| Denmark | 2,405,301 |
| France | 1,005,368 |
| Italy | 737,588 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,180,322 | 3,574,561 | -1,605,761 |
| Spain | 2,858,170 | 2,129,825 | -728,345 |
| Denmark | 1,636,336 | 768,965 | -867,371 |
| France | 493,705 | 511,663 | +17,958 |
| Italy | 302,157 | 435,431 | +133,274 |
| Germany | 325,002 | 193,061 | -131,941 |
| United States | 178,461 | 233,169 | +54,708 |
| Sweden | 184,003 | 96,232 | -87,771 |
| Thailand | 208,768 | 60,005 | -148,763 |
| Turkey | 137,150 | 75,597 | -61,553 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -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) | 11,953,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,153,229 |
| Air transport | 1,699,635 |
| Other | 363,866 |
| Road transport | 58,521 |
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) | 6,989,754 | 4,963,994 | -2,025,760 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,450,045 | 2,703,184 | -1,746,861 |
| Air transport | 752,428 | 947,207 | +194,779 |
| Other | 128,978 | 234,888 | +105,910 |
| Road transport | 36,028 | 22,493 | -13,535 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,964,801 |
| Felixstowe | 3,817,143 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,460,615 |
| Southampton | 1,401,195 |
| Belfast Port | 1,218,089 |
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 | 2,062,784 | 1,902,017 | -160,767 |
| Felixstowe | 2,329,381 | 1,487,762 | -841,619 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,735,125 | 725,490 | -1,009,635 |
| Southampton | 903,413 | 497,782 | -405,631 |
| Belfast Port | 609,705 | 608,384 | -1,321 |
| London | 610,084 | 561,463 | -48,621 |
| Eurotunnel | 893,120 | 247,728 | -645,392 |
| Newhaven | 528,232 | 464,126 | -64,106 |
| Portsmouth | 510,526 | 236,836 | -273,690 |
| Thamesport | 222,731 | 240,242 | +17,511 |
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 | 56 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 28 |
| 2025-08 | 24 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRANE LIMITED | 116 |
| RAPIDROP GLOBAL LIMITED | 112 |
| T-T PUMPS LIMITED | 91 |
| HYDRECO HYDRAULICS LIMITED | 75 |
| SAINT-GOBAIN CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTS UK LIMITED | 70 |
| LEENGATE VALVES LIMITED | 59 |
| AVK UK LIMITED | 48 |
| RADIUS SYSTEMS LIMITED | 46 |
| BONOMI (UK) LIMITED | 46 |
| GLENFIELD INVICTA LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 70 |
| 54m+ | 60 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | 10,713,770 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,355,764 |
| Ireland | 1,706,641 |
| Brazil | 1,276,437 |
| Greece | 650,460 |
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 | 10,589,751 | 124,019 | -10,465,732 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 912,988 | 1,442,776 | +529,788 |
| Ireland | 1,023,975 | 682,666 | -341,309 |
| Brazil | 9,270 | 1,267,167 | +1,257,897 |
| Greece | 71,020 | 579,440 | +508,420 |
| Saudi Arabia | 168,768 | 395,109 | +226,341 |
| Egypt | 353,018 | 128,968 | -224,050 |
| Peru | 19,964 | 425,254 | +405,290 |
| Germany | 140,117 | 193,957 | +53,840 |
| Netherlands | 179,031 | 76,966 | -102,065 |
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 | 22,518 |
| Italy | 550 |
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 | 0 | 22,518 | +22,518 |
| Italy | 550 | 0 | -550 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,759,101 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,288,152 |
| Air transport | 2,614,874 |
| Other | 28,288 |
| Road transport | 4,451 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,030,620 | 3,728,481 | -8,302,139 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,571,005 | 1,717,147 | +146,142 |
| Air transport | 1,314,955 | 1,299,919 | -15,036 |
| Other | 5,770 | 22,518 | +16,748 |
| Road transport | 4,451 | 0 | -4,451 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 13,505,559 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,170,335 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,095,986 |
| Southampton | 1,028,087 |
| Holyhead | 792,888 |
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 Gateway Port | 10,940,555 | 2,565,004 | -8,375,551 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 546,558 | 623,777 | +77,219 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 246,564 | 849,422 | +602,858 |
| Southampton | 616,498 | 411,589 | -204,909 |
| Holyhead | 465,509 | 327,379 | -138,130 |
| Felixstowe | 278,759 | 478,230 | +199,471 |
| Heysham | 407,622 | 316,046 | -91,576 |
| Manchester Airport | 292,783 | 385,546 | +92,763 |
| East Midlands Airport | 180,810 | 80,723 | -100,087 |
| Liverpool Docks | 125,898 | 105,167 | -20,731 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84818061
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Durable valves made from cast iron, suitable for heavy-duty industrial use