Import/export HS code 851431: Electron beam furnaces
Furnaces that use electron beams to heat or treat materials
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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 | 110,622 |
| China | 110,315 |
| United States | 104,308 |
| Austria | 77,781 |
| Germany | 72,158 |
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 | 63,426 | 47,196 | -16,230 |
| China | 1,787 | 108,528 | +106,741 |
| United States | 57,647 | 46,661 | -10,986 |
| Austria | 33,247 | 44,534 | +11,287 |
| Germany | 25,408 | 46,750 | +21,342 |
| South Korea | 57,528 | 0 | -57,528 |
| France | 25,980 | 12,292 | -13,688 |
| Turkey | 14,546 | 0 | -14,546 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 10,245 | +10,245 |
| India | 1,421 | 7,127 | +5,706 |
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 | 174,640 |
| United States | 124,901 |
| Germany | 91,037 |
| Austria | 77,781 |
| South Korea | 60,418 |
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 | 66,112 | 108,528 | +42,416 |
| United States | 57,647 | 67,254 | +9,607 |
| Germany | 44,287 | 46,750 | +2,463 |
| Austria | 33,247 | 44,534 | +11,287 |
| South Korea | 57,528 | 2,890 | -54,638 |
| Italy | 0 | 47,196 | +47,196 |
| Turkey | 14,546 | 0 | -14,546 |
| India | 1,421 | 7,127 | +5,706 |
| France | 8,020 | 0 | -8,020 |
| Switzerland | 4,481 | 0 | -4,481 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 0 | -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) | 263,178 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 224,016 |
| Air transport | 129,947 |
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) | 130,008 | 133,170 | +3,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 127,833 | 96,183 | -31,650 |
| Air transport | 33,542 | 96,405 | +62,863 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 159,807 |
| Felixstowe | 117,499 |
| London Stansted Airport | 90,748 |
| Southampton | 57,528 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,220 |
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 | 62,437 | 97,370 | +34,933 |
| Felixstowe | 5,881 | 111,618 | +105,737 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,256 | 60,492 | +30,236 |
| Southampton | 57,528 | 0 | -57,528 |
| Liverpool Docks | 54,220 | 0 | -54,220 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,065 | 0 | -35,065 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,960 | 12,292 | -5,668 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 23,344 | +23,344 |
| ZLC | 14,546 | 0 | -14,546 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 10,591 | +10,591 |
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 | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 1 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2024-11 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 126,794 |
| Netherlands | 106,461 |
| Libya | 62,740 |
| United States | 52,385 |
| Italy | 42,573 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 126,794 | 0 | -126,794 |
| Netherlands | 106,461 | 0 | -106,461 |
| Libya | 0 | 62,740 | +62,740 |
| United States | 19,735 | 32,650 | +12,915 |
| Italy | 0 | 42,573 | +42,573 |
| Ireland | 7,806 | 24,000 | +16,194 |
| Germany | 30,923 | 0 | -30,923 |
| Romania | 19,706 | 0 | -19,706 |
| Singapore | 2,638 | 14,542 | +11,904 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 16,100 | +16,100 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 409 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 409 | 0 | -409 |
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) | 193,759 |
| Air transport | 188,819 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 179,933 |
| Other | 409 |
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) | 131,019 | 62,740 | -68,279 |
| Air transport | 109,428 | 79,391 | -30,037 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 106,749 | 73,184 | -33,565 |
| Other | 409 | 0 | -409 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 126,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 112,573 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,082 |
| East Midlands Airport | 67,720 |
| Felixstowe | 62,740 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 126,794 | 0 | -126,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 103,491 | 9,082 | -94,409 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,030 | 52,052 | +23,022 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,553 | 10,167 | -47,386 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 62,740 | +62,740 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,483 | 40,102 | +35,619 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,735 | 0 | -19,735 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 16,480 | +16,480 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 16,100 | +16,100 |
| Heysham | 0 | 7,520 | +7,520 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 851431
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Furnaces that use electron beams to heat or treat materials