Import/export HS code 84831050: Articulated shafts
Flexible transmission shafts that allow movement, commonly used in vehicles and industrial equipment
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 13,064,012 |
| Germany | 7,451,279 |
| United States | 7,012,382 |
| Netherlands | 3,288,493 |
| Canada | 1,365,368 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 9,858,509 | 3,205,503 | -6,653,006 |
| Germany | 3,700,809 | 3,750,470 | +49,661 |
| United States | 3,439,777 | 3,572,605 | +132,828 |
| Netherlands | 1,668,966 | 1,619,527 | -49,439 |
| Canada | 856,689 | 508,679 | -348,010 |
| China | 479,418 | 302,033 | -177,385 |
| France | 250,428 | 516,490 | +266,062 |
| Hungary | 376,739 | 315,477 | -61,262 |
| Belgium | 243,011 | 248,930 | +5,919 |
| Ireland | 152,445 | 122,782 | -29,663 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,565,893 |
| Germany | 8,275,634 |
| United States | 6,760,788 |
| Poland | 1,446,760 |
| China | 1,368,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 6,596,927 | 1,968,966 | -4,627,961 |
| Germany | 3,964,462 | 4,311,172 | +346,710 |
| United States | 3,444,584 | 3,316,204 | -128,380 |
| Poland | 777,927 | 668,833 | -109,094 |
| China | 916,900 | 451,429 | -465,471 |
| United Kingdom | 333,129 | 597,809 | +264,680 |
| Hungary | 339,753 | 306,665 | -33,088 |
| India | 298,222 | 211,809 | -86,413 |
| Sweden | 188,206 | 184,512 | -3,694 |
| Canada | 160,817 | 202,705 | +41,888 |
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 | 35 |
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| Greater Manchester | 24 |
| West Midlands | 23 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 |
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 | 23 | 26 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 11 | +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) | 14,858,745 |
| Air transport | 12,512,199 |
| Other | 6,542,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,078,906 |
| Road transport | 16,141 |
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) | 9,795,978 | 5,062,767 | -4,733,211 |
| Air transport | 6,178,512 | 6,333,687 | +155,175 |
| Other | 4,549,974 | 1,992,768 | -2,557,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,485,993 | 1,592,913 | +106,920 |
| Road transport | 6,075 | 10,066 | +3,991 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 6,542,742 |
| Dover | 5,377,781 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,372,837 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,890,193 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,711,714 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 4,549,974 | 1,992,768 | -2,557,206 |
| Dover | 4,061,731 | 1,316,050 | -2,745,681 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,032,220 | 2,340,617 | +308,397 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,672,995 | 1,217,198 | -1,455,797 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,732,098 | 1,979,616 | +247,518 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,543,582 | 951,382 | -592,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 741,103 | 813,724 | +72,621 |
| Harwich | 902,459 | 496,827 | -405,632 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 528,279 | 835,960 | +307,681 |
| Felixstowe | 785,887 | 390,097 | -395,790 |
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 | 90 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 67 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 44 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 70 |
| 2025-10 | 83 |
| 2025-09 | 96 |
| 2025-08 | 85 |
| 2025-07 | 96 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FERDINAND BILSTEIN UK LIMITED | 117 |
| ITT INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 56 |
| FLOWSERVE GB LIMITED | 53 |
| H+S AVIATION LIMITED | 50 |
| HS AVIATION LIMITED | 50 |
| MOOG WOLVERHAMPTON LIMITED | 50 |
| BAILEY MORRIS LIMITED | 48 |
| MAN TRUCK AND BUS UK LIMITED | 47 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 47 |
| PRATT & WHITNEY CANADA (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 226 |
| 1m-15m | 131 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
| Other | 33 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
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 | 5,028,310 |
| France | 2,163,458 |
| Germany | 1,273,747 |
| China | 952,763 |
| Japan | 653,641 |
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 | 2,780,807 | 2,247,503 | -533,304 |
| France | 1,163,233 | 1,000,225 | -163,008 |
| Germany | 441,029 | 832,718 | +391,689 |
| China | 320,588 | 632,175 | +311,587 |
| Japan | 594,182 | 59,459 | -534,723 |
| Belgium | 248,598 | 376,706 | +128,108 |
| Spain | 453,822 | 104,409 | -349,413 |
| Singapore | 202,744 | 346,001 | +143,257 |
| Turkey | 245,911 | 270,446 | +24,535 |
| Ireland | 260,258 | 194,668 | -65,590 |
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 | 57,892 |
| XU | 6,909 |
| India | 3,667 |
| China | 2,844 |
| Germany | 1,466 |
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 | 37,857 | 20,035 | -17,822 |
| XU | 1,132 | 5,777 | +4,645 |
| India | 2,115 | 1,552 | -563 |
| China | 1,282 | 1,562 | +280 |
| Germany | 870 | 596 | -274 |
| United States | 0 | 738 | +738 |
| Belgium | 734 | 0 | -734 |
| Italy | 0 | 676 | +676 |
| Brazil | 564 | 0 | -564 |
| Ireland | 439 | 0 | -439 |
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 | 10,503,486 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,032,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,975,799 |
| Other | 76,251 |
| Road transport | 15,714 |
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 | 5,709,508 | 4,793,978 | -915,530 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,142,022 | 2,890,619 | +748,597 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,389,361 | 586,438 | -802,923 |
| Other | 45,134 | 31,117 | -14,017 |
| Road transport | 15,714 | 0 | -15,714 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,504,440 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,705,682 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,369,755 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,550,619 |
| London Gateway Port | 956,811 |
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 | 2,128,003 | 2,376,437 | +248,434 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,646,998 | 2,058,684 | +411,686 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,793,863 | 1,575,892 | -217,971 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,141,057 | 409,562 | -731,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 719,575 | 237,236 | -482,339 |
| ZLC | 373,174 | 319,978 | -53,196 |
| Immingham Docks | 193,402 | 337,512 | +144,110 |
| Southampton | 232,003 | 105,394 | -126,609 |
| Dover | 56,992 | 270,704 | +213,712 |
| Liverpool Docks | 132,861 | 141,112 | +8,251 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84831050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flexible transmission shafts that allow movement, commonly used in vehicles and industrial equipment