Import/export HS code 84831025: Open-die forged steel shafts
Transmission shafts made from open-die forged steel, known for strength and used in industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,517,034 |
| India | 6,781,281 |
| Japan | 5,174,412 |
| Austria | 1,329,194 |
| Germany | 1,310,842 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,727,505 | 6,789,529 | -1,937,976 |
| India | 3,502,428 | 3,278,853 | -223,575 |
| Japan | 2,713,049 | 2,461,363 | -251,686 |
| Austria | 892,080 | 437,114 | -454,966 |
| Germany | 849,883 | 460,959 | -388,924 |
| France | 298,503 | 54,832 | -243,671 |
| Spain | 188,604 | 96,431 | -92,173 |
| Italy | 34,237 | 196,350 | +162,113 |
| United States | 131,577 | 59,087 | -72,490 |
| Turkey | 116,522 | 54,396 | -62,126 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 15,034,467 |
| India | 6,816,914 |
| Japan | 5,302,112 |
| Germany | 1,682,279 |
| Austria | 1,140,402 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 8,271,393 | 6,763,074 | -1,508,319 |
| India | 3,502,428 | 3,314,486 | -187,942 |
| Japan | 2,827,039 | 2,475,073 | -351,966 |
| Germany | 1,237,754 | 444,525 | -793,229 |
| Austria | 696,430 | 443,972 | -252,458 |
| United Kingdom | 432,516 | 1,089 | -431,427 |
| Spain | 193,003 | 105,406 | -87,597 |
| France | 157,407 | 108,418 | -48,989 |
| Italy | 39,211 | 202,897 | +163,686 |
| United States | 203,395 | 17,678 | -185,717 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -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) | 18,047,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,658,283 |
| Other | 5,035,369 |
| Air transport | 1,210,222 |
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) | 10,277,055 | 7,770,614 | -2,506,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,326,066 | 4,332,217 | +1,006,151 |
| Other | 3,468,266 | 1,567,103 | -1,901,163 |
| Air transport | 780,340 | 429,882 | -350,458 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 14,876,252 |
| Southampton | 5,200,143 |
| 000 | 5,035,369 |
| 499 | 1,712,107 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,249,395 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 8,113,178 | 6,763,074 | -1,350,104 |
| Southampton | 2,739,521 | 2,460,622 | -278,899 |
| 000 | 3,468,266 | 1,567,103 | -1,901,163 |
| 499 | 0 | 1,712,107 | +1,712,107 |
| Eurotunnel | 751,243 | 498,152 | -253,091 |
| Dover | 538,234 | 495,858 | -42,376 |
| Killingholme | 647,784 | 0 | -647,784 |
| East Midlands Airport | 296,678 | 250,962 | -45,716 |
| Thamesport | 352,383 | 35,400 | -316,983 |
| Birmingham Airport | 230,142 | 15,751 | -214,391 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
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+ | 40 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 612,600 |
| France | 327,822 |
| Portugal | 294,295 |
| United States | 218,174 |
| Netherlands | 187,235 |
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 | 373,546 | 239,054 | -134,492 |
| France | 152,714 | 175,108 | +22,394 |
| Portugal | 264,350 | 29,945 | -234,405 |
| United States | 145,705 | 72,469 | -73,236 |
| Netherlands | 122,577 | 64,658 | -57,919 |
| China | 136,136 | 15,311 | -120,825 |
| Turkey | 13,663 | 119,855 | +106,192 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 114,500 | +114,500 |
| New Zealand | 105,700 | 0 | -105,700 |
| United Arab Emirates | 46,192 | 47,094 | +902 |
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 | 4,132 |
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 | 4,132 | +4,132 |
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 | 1,942,985 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 599,585 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 308,879 |
| Other | 4,132 |
| Road transport | 2,336 |
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 | 1,134,602 | 808,383 | -326,219 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 338,630 | 260,955 | -77,675 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 232,193 | 76,686 | -155,507 |
| Other | 0 | 4,132 | +4,132 |
| Road transport | 2,336 | 0 | -2,336 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 705,143 |
| ZLC | 703,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 539,927 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 360,416 |
| Manchester Airport | 114,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 512,620 | 192,523 | -320,097 |
| ZLC | 416,235 | 286,844 | -129,391 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 313,353 | 226,574 | -86,779 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 174,931 | 185,485 | +10,554 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 114,500 | +114,500 |
| Southampton | 105,179 | 4,990 | -100,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 66,760 | 32,798 | -33,962 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,781 | 49,334 | +13,553 |
| London Stansted Airport | 16,912 | 29,031 | +12,119 |
| Felixstowe | 23,114 | 9,165 | -13,949 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84831025
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Transmission shafts made from open-die forged steel, known for strength and used in industrial applications