Import/export HS code 84818071: Cast iron valves
Valves specifically made from cast iron, known for their durability and strength
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- 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 | 2,062,810 |
| China | 1,014,518 |
| Netherlands | 963,610 |
| Denmark | 942,966 |
| Luxembourg | 718,356 |
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 | 984,680 | 1,078,130 | +93,450 |
| China | 542,558 | 471,960 | -70,598 |
| Netherlands | 521,482 | 442,128 | -79,354 |
| Denmark | 495,559 | 447,407 | -48,152 |
| Luxembourg | 331,952 | 386,404 | +54,452 |
| Italy | 298,629 | 256,081 | -42,548 |
| Poland | 283,043 | 271,179 | -11,864 |
| Turkey | 24,941 | 124,240 | +99,299 |
| Sweden | 42,649 | 80,908 | +38,259 |
| France | 74,007 | 39,677 | -34,330 |
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 | 1,917,319 |
| China | 1,630,131 |
| Netherlands | 820,982 |
| Slovenia | 749,122 |
| United States | 748,170 |
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 | 952,985 | 964,334 | +11,349 |
| China | 808,282 | 821,849 | +13,567 |
| Netherlands | 500,860 | 320,122 | -180,738 |
| Slovenia | 433,365 | 315,757 | -117,608 |
| United States | 304,158 | 444,012 | +139,854 |
| Poland | 310,765 | 333,080 | +22,315 |
| Italy | 322,686 | 276,269 | -46,417 |
| Turkey | 62,703 | 75,599 | +12,896 |
| Luxembourg | 27,422 | 78,479 | +51,057 |
| Denmark | 16,649 | 78,850 | +62,201 |
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 |
| Merseyside | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 4,837,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,448,361 |
| Air transport | 1,427,693 |
| Other | 18,448 |
| Road transport | 13,267 |
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) | 2,384,168 | 2,452,958 | +68,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 755,908 | 692,453 | -63,455 |
| Air transport | 689,891 | 737,802 | +47,911 |
| Other | 7,345 | 11,103 | +3,758 |
| Road transport | 13,267 | 0 | -13,267 |
| Rail transport | 3,056 | 0 | -3,056 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,367,628 |
| Felixstowe | 1,540,836 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,151,281 |
| Birmingham Airport | 733,863 |
| East Midlands Airport | 274,834 |
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 | 1,229,513 | 1,138,115 | -91,398 |
| Felixstowe | 861,513 | 679,323 | -182,190 |
| Eurotunnel | 572,092 | 579,189 | +7,097 |
| Birmingham Airport | 349,586 | 384,277 | +34,691 |
| East Midlands Airport | 142,427 | 132,407 | -10,020 |
| Thamesport | 123,600 | 142,694 | +19,094 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,412 | 173,125 | +132,713 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 78,794 | 118,351 | +39,557 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,168 | 120,429 | +56,261 |
| London | 128,337 | 42,541 | -85,796 |
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 | 35 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
| 2025-07 | 26 |
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+ | 54 |
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,861,310 |
| United States | 1,183,921 |
| Germany | 1,175,704 |
| Ireland | 1,085,403 |
| Spain | 892,424 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,024,802 | 836,508 | -188,294 |
| United States | 833,277 | 350,644 | -482,633 |
| Germany | 512,626 | 663,078 | +150,452 |
| Ireland | 703,336 | 382,067 | -321,269 |
| Spain | 463,924 | 428,500 | -35,424 |
| France | 298,388 | 355,587 | +57,199 |
| Poland | 273,744 | 353,926 | +80,182 |
| Netherlands | 119,293 | 455,307 | +336,014 |
| Belgium | 329,285 | 239,109 | -90,176 |
| Denmark | 311,623 | 216,383 | -95,240 |
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) | 8,776,857 |
| Air transport | 3,619,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,614,386 |
| Road transport | 7,051 |
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) | 4,441,649 | 4,335,208 | -106,441 |
| Air transport | 2,333,511 | 1,286,298 | -1,047,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 844,472 | 769,914 | -74,558 |
| Road transport | 7,051 | 0 | -7,051 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,051,257 |
| ZLC | 1,547,397 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,123,002 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 994,886 |
| Holyhead | 738,231 |
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 | 3,499,760 | 3,551,497 | +51,737 |
| ZLC | 1,049,894 | 497,503 | -552,391 |
| London Gateway Port | 562,416 | 560,586 | -1,830 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 406,288 | 588,598 | +182,310 |
| Holyhead | 449,519 | 288,712 | -160,807 |
| London Stansted Airport | 439,699 | 105,723 | -333,976 |
| Tyne | 900 | 414,177 | +413,277 |
| East Midlands Airport | 300,724 | 89,153 | -211,571 |
| Liverpool Docks | 227,500 | 75,625 | -151,875 |
| Dover | 129,873 | 63,864 | -66,009 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84818071
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Valves specifically made from cast iron, known for their durability and strength