Import/export HS code 84879051: Cast steel machinery parts
Parts for machines made of cast steel, offering high durability and toughness
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,986,887 |
| China | 2,319,576 |
| India | 1,672,678 |
| Japan | 1,381,872 |
| Netherlands | 778,579 |
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 | 827,394 | 2,159,493 | +1,332,099 |
| China | 1,228,382 | 1,091,194 | -137,188 |
| India | 589,845 | 1,082,833 | +492,988 |
| Japan | 795,213 | 586,659 | -208,554 |
| Netherlands | 189,621 | 588,958 | +399,337 |
| Spain | 263,933 | 397,696 | +133,763 |
| Taiwan | 344,962 | 312,624 | -32,338 |
| Norway | 426,962 | 138,677 | -288,285 |
| United States | 268,458 | 204,349 | -64,109 |
| Turkey | 205,535 | 211,097 | +5,562 |
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 | 2,792,594 |
| China | 2,203,717 |
| India | 1,673,967 |
| Japan | 1,379,964 |
| United Kingdom | 726,152 |
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 | 788,654 | 2,003,940 | +1,215,286 |
| China | 1,111,785 | 1,091,932 | -19,853 |
| India | 609,212 | 1,064,755 | +455,543 |
| Japan | 792,712 | 587,252 | -205,460 |
| United Kingdom | 329,094 | 397,058 | +67,964 |
| Spain | 187,444 | 397,696 | +210,252 |
| Taiwan | 344,962 | 197,040 | -147,922 |
| United States | 296,002 | 204,889 | -91,113 |
| Turkey | 201,438 | 211,097 | +9,659 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 293,273 | 98,909 | -194,364 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Essex | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,095,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,808,765 |
| Air transport | 2,196,568 |
| Other | 26,403 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,804,517 | 3,290,658 | -513,859 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,053,278 | 2,755,487 | +1,702,209 |
| Air transport | 1,005,245 | 1,191,323 | +186,078 |
| Other | 7,699 | 18,704 | +11,005 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,617,779 |
| Southampton | 1,844,613 |
| Dover | 1,211,568 |
| London | 1,170,695 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,021,687 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,452,410 | 1,165,369 | -287,041 |
| Southampton | 1,127,537 | 717,076 | -410,461 |
| Dover | 238,672 | 972,896 | +734,224 |
| London | 445,237 | 725,458 | +280,221 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 388,045 | 633,642 | +245,597 |
| Thamesport | 476,304 | 342,614 | -133,690 |
| East Midlands Airport | 297,057 | 256,267 | -40,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 231,346 | 320,057 | +88,711 |
| Killingholme | 10,263 | 429,240 | +418,977 |
| Eurotunnel | 176,577 | 252,193 | +75,616 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 10 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
| 2025-07 | 17 |
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+ | 62 |
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| Other | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 10,125,593 |
| Germany | 2,638,243 |
| Norway | 1,674,779 |
| France | 1,242,294 |
| India | 635,981 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 6,021,640 | 4,103,953 | -1,917,687 |
| Germany | 867,905 | 1,770,338 | +902,433 |
| Norway | 427,188 | 1,247,591 | +820,403 |
| France | 634,922 | 607,372 | -27,550 |
| India | 116,134 | 519,847 | +403,713 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 161,280 | 328,428 | +167,148 |
| United States | 109,377 | 327,872 | +218,495 |
| Singapore | 108,200 | 270,990 | +162,790 |
| China | 104,957 | 255,605 | +150,648 |
| Spain | 62,544 | 245,657 | +183,113 |
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 | 61,644 |
| Netherlands | 3,879 |
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 | 16,081 | 45,563 | +29,482 |
| Netherlands | 1,768 | 2,111 | +343 |
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) | 10,513,624 |
| Air transport | 8,871,287 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,421,920 |
| Other | 65,523 |
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) | 5,694,371 | 4,819,253 | -875,118 |
| Air transport | 4,022,360 | 4,848,927 | +826,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 386,061 | 1,035,859 | +649,798 |
| Other | 17,849 | 47,674 | +29,825 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,805,585 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,008,740 |
| Southampton | 3,070,486 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,480,286 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,298,616 |
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 | 4,450,163 | 1,355,422 | -3,094,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,344,482 | 2,664,258 | +319,776 |
| Southampton | 775,281 | 2,295,205 | +1,519,924 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 760,628 | 1,719,658 | +959,030 |
| Immingham Docks | 109,857 | 1,188,759 | +1,078,902 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 226,879 | 588,037 | +361,158 |
| Manchester Airport | 619,764 | 93,046 | -526,718 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 152,587 | 191,234 | +38,647 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 277,696 | 32,240 | -245,456 |
| London | 83,977 | 127,915 | +43,938 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84879051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Parts for machines made of cast steel, offering high durability and toughness