Import/export HS code 732181: Gas or multi-fuel heating appliances
Heating devices like gas heaters or those using mixed fuels
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 25,232,505 |
| Netherlands | 5,192,584 |
| Ireland | 2,433,828 |
| Turkey | 994,835 |
| Taiwan | 875,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 13,630,287 | 11,602,218 | -2,028,069 |
| Netherlands | 2,901,379 | 2,291,205 | -610,174 |
| Ireland | 1,821,904 | 611,924 | -1,209,980 |
| Turkey | 881,448 | 113,387 | -768,061 |
| Taiwan | 480,455 | 395,012 | -85,443 |
| France | 42,552 | 641,457 | +598,905 |
| Portugal | 276,972 | 235,928 | -41,044 |
| Sweden | 185,946 | 261,427 | +75,481 |
| Denmark | 206,013 | 133,958 | -72,055 |
| Belgium | 117,019 | 154,160 | +37,141 |
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 | 25,952,545 |
| Netherlands | 5,354,959 |
| Ireland | 2,264,826 |
| Turkey | 994,835 |
| Taiwan | 705,007 |
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 | 14,156,610 | 11,795,935 | -2,360,675 |
| Netherlands | 2,857,812 | 2,497,147 | -360,665 |
| Ireland | 1,767,452 | 497,374 | -1,270,078 |
| Turkey | 881,448 | 113,387 | -768,061 |
| Taiwan | 318,605 | 386,402 | +67,797 |
| Estonia | 179,151 | 246,496 | +67,345 |
| Latvia | 0 | 358,547 | +358,547 |
| Poland | 120,750 | 144,766 | +24,016 |
| Denmark | 118,761 | 115,403 | -3,358 |
| Belgium | 98,181 | 101,308 | +3,127 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 14 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,182,292 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,329,783 |
| Other | 640,104 |
| Air transport | 520,666 |
| Road transport | 31,867 |
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) | 15,711,013 | 12,471,279 | -3,239,734 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,427,060 | 3,902,723 | -1,524,337 |
| Other | 307,871 | 332,233 | +24,362 |
| Air transport | 291,245 | 229,421 | -61,824 |
| Road transport | 12,058 | 19,809 | +7,751 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,548,336 |
| Southampton | 9,361,998 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,913,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,578,750 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,534,265 |
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 | 7,919,496 | 4,628,840 | -3,290,656 |
| Southampton | 6,121,698 | 3,240,300 | -2,881,398 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,942,746 | 1,970,493 | +27,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 304,964 | 3,273,786 | +2,968,822 |
| Eurotunnel | 876,084 | 658,181 | -217,903 |
| Dover | 683,306 | 776,713 | +93,407 |
| Belfast Port | 592,395 | 636,234 | +43,839 |
| Heysham | 1,140,086 | 17,766 | -1,122,320 |
| Holyhead | 484,500 | 541,354 | +56,854 |
| Liverpool Docks | 502,326 | 220,987 | -281,339 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 72 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 55 |
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 6 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 19 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 23 |
| 2025-08 | 22 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MH STAR UK LTD | 76 |
| BUY IT DIRECT LTD | 64 |
| KMS DISTRIBUTIONS LIMITED | 61 |
| PENMAN ESTATES LIMITED | 45 |
| BE MODERN HOLDINGS LIMITED | 45 |
| BONNINGTON PLASTICS LIMITED | 44 |
| GLEN DIMPLEX UK LIMITED | 41 |
| LYON EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 40 |
| ROBEYS LTD | 39 |
| LIFESTYLE APPLIANCES LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 0-1m | 41 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,245,118 |
| Netherlands | 971,178 |
| Australia | 564,509 |
| Denmark | 525,884 |
| Norway | 455,637 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,819,364 | 1,425,754 | -393,610 |
| Netherlands | 612,249 | 358,929 | -253,320 |
| Australia | 420,166 | 144,343 | -275,823 |
| Denmark | 219,288 | 306,596 | +87,308 |
| Norway | 186,840 | 268,797 | +81,957 |
| Spain | 194,787 | 197,961 | +3,174 |
| France | 90,304 | 53,183 | -37,121 |
| United States | 36,290 | 89,337 | +53,047 |
| Slovenia | 116,894 | 0 | -116,894 |
| Belgium | 2,303 | 111,964 | +109,661 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 87,412 |
| Portugal | 64,269 |
| Switzerland | 59,349 |
| Ireland | 33,057 |
| Italy | 32,401 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 73,523 | 13,889 | -59,634 |
| Portugal | 32,835 | 31,434 | -1,401 |
| Switzerland | 36,518 | 22,831 | -13,687 |
| Ireland | 33,057 | 0 | -33,057 |
| Italy | 24,754 | 7,647 | -17,107 |
| XI | 293 | 3,103 | +2,810 |
| Viet Nam | 2,331 | 0 | -2,331 |
| Taiwan | 463 | 0 | -463 |
| Slovakia | 164 | 89 | -75 |
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) | 5,339,960 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,212,721 |
| Other | 532,085 |
| Air transport | 198,840 |
| Road transport | 4,170 |
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) | 2,918,293 | 2,421,667 | -496,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 791,928 | 420,793 | -371,135 |
| Other | 317,244 | 214,841 | -102,403 |
| Air transport | 72,369 | 126,471 | +54,102 |
| Road transport | 2,870 | 1,300 | -1,570 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,529,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,012,215 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 933,184 |
| Harwich | 731,747 |
| 000 | 532,085 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 906,225 | 622,964 | -283,261 |
| Immingham Docks | 431,304 | 580,911 | +149,607 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 504,359 | 428,825 | -75,534 |
| Harwich | 441,385 | 290,362 | -151,023 |
| 000 | 317,244 | 214,841 | -102,403 |
| Southampton | 449,848 | 45,833 | -404,015 |
| Liverpool Docks | 230,631 | 229,991 | -640 |
| Milford | 193,880 | 213,115 | +19,235 |
| Felixstowe | 123,690 | 165,786 | +42,096 |
| Portsmouth | 88,383 | 96,930 | +8,547 |
Quick facts
HS code: 732181
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heating devices like gas heaters or those using mixed fuels