Import/export HS code 830220: Castors
Wheeled metal castors used for moving furniture, carts, and other objects easily
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 23,484,681 |
| Canada | 11,674,913 |
| Germany | 4,628,539 |
| United States | 3,439,216 |
| France | 3,178,113 |
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 | 12,865,209 | 10,619,472 | -2,245,737 |
| Canada | 4,957,079 | 6,717,834 | +1,760,755 |
| Germany | 2,206,458 | 2,422,081 | +215,623 |
| United States | 1,151,408 | 2,287,808 | +1,136,400 |
| France | 1,505,339 | 1,672,774 | +167,435 |
| Ireland | 2,790,182 | 127,823 | -2,662,359 |
| Italy | 1,062,925 | 1,307,360 | +244,435 |
| Netherlands | 1,096,033 | 1,208,149 | +112,116 |
| Sweden | 378,916 | 1,488,140 | +1,109,224 |
| India | 866,290 | 787,202 | -79,088 |
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 | 25,267,173 |
| Canada | 11,326,449 |
| United States | 6,437,915 |
| Germany | 4,537,581 |
| France | 3,190,681 |
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 | 13,550,944 | 11,716,229 | -1,834,715 |
| Canada | 4,827,211 | 6,499,238 | +1,672,027 |
| United States | 4,203,384 | 2,234,531 | -1,968,853 |
| Germany | 2,243,088 | 2,294,493 | +51,405 |
| France | 1,488,934 | 1,701,747 | +212,813 |
| Italy | 1,123,397 | 1,270,503 | +147,106 |
| Sweden | 382,778 | 1,484,572 | +1,101,794 |
| India | 832,463 | 749,519 | -82,944 |
| Netherlands | 706,723 | 760,236 | +53,513 |
| Taiwan | 376,326 | 231,619 | -144,707 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 51 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 38 |
| Greater Manchester | 31 |
| West Yorkshire | 29 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 28 |
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 | 37 | 33 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 | 28 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 23 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 24 | 16 | -8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 | 22 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Essex | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 12 | -3 |
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) | 40,584,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,965,055 |
| Air transport | 7,568,762 |
| Road transport | 1,033,945 |
| Other | 247,120 |
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) | 20,429,579 | 20,154,768 | -274,811 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,875,549 | 5,089,506 | -2,786,043 |
| Air transport | 3,014,201 | 4,554,561 | +1,540,360 |
| Road transport | 533,333 | 500,612 | -32,721 |
| Other | 135,015 | 112,105 | -22,910 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 18,348,349 |
| Felixstowe | 12,494,708 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,518,187 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,829,021 |
| Dover | 3,280,826 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 9,665,001 | 8,683,348 | -981,653 |
| Felixstowe | 7,060,757 | 5,433,951 | -1,626,806 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,926,893 | 3,591,294 | +1,664,401 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,745,973 | 2,083,048 | +337,075 |
| Dover | 1,849,328 | 1,431,498 | -417,830 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 620,507 | 2,379,313 | +1,758,806 |
| Milford | 2,630,670 | 0 | -2,630,670 |
| Immingham Docks | 526,771 | 2,016,764 | +1,489,993 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,197,828 | 1,069,998 | -127,830 |
| London | 1,325,301 | 610,554 | -714,747 |
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
|
164 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
61 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
49 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
47 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
34 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 94 |
| 2026-04 | 94 |
| 2026-03 | 113 |
| 2026-02 | 98 |
| 2026-01 | 93 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HERMAN MILLER LIMITED | 125 |
| PENN ELCOM LIMITED | 122 |
| SELECT HARDWARE LIMITED | 115 |
| RITTAL-C S M LIMITED | 114 |
| CLOCKWORK COMPONENTS LIMITED | 114 |
| HOME DECOR GB LIMITED | 113 |
| BIL GROUP LIMITED | 107 |
| COLSON UK LIMITED | 107 |
| MAXIM INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 95 |
| HAFELE U.K. LIMITED | 94 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 215 |
| 54m+ | 211 |
| 15m-54m | 76 |
| 0-1m | 52 |
| Other | 40 |
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 | 2,750,169 |
| Ireland | 2,215,941 |
| France | 1,602,798 |
| United States | 1,436,001 |
| Spain | 1,216,542 |
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 | 1,489,148 | 1,261,021 | -228,127 |
| Ireland | 762,317 | 1,453,624 | +691,307 |
| France | 943,693 | 659,105 | -284,588 |
| United States | 592,354 | 843,647 | +251,293 |
| Spain | 636,488 | 580,054 | -56,434 |
| Estonia | 380,229 | 704,978 | +324,749 |
| Netherlands | 590,719 | 489,277 | -101,442 |
| Canada | 727,304 | 135,521 | -591,783 |
| China | 396,060 | 249,233 | -146,827 |
| United Arab Emirates | 339,593 | 174,750 | -164,843 |
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 | 25,633 |
| XI | 12,769 |
| Ireland | 7,529 |
| Germany | 2,837 |
| Viet Nam | 1,428 |
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 | 14,824 | 10,809 | -4,015 |
| XI | 8,533 | 4,236 | -4,297 |
| Ireland | 6,515 | 1,014 | -5,501 |
| Germany | 1,002 | 1,835 | +833 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 1,428 | +1,428 |
| United States | 677 | 0 | -677 |
| Austria | 195 | 0 | -195 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 65 | +65 |
| France | 0 | 47 | +47 |
| Turkey | 12 | 31 | +19 |
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) | 12,183,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,327,707 |
| Air transport | 2,694,390 |
| Other | 57,808 |
| Road transport | 2,071 |
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) | 6,053,127 | 6,130,383 | +77,256 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,892,947 | 1,434,760 | -458,187 |
| Air transport | 1,669,036 | 1,025,354 | -643,682 |
| Other | 36,879 | 20,929 | -15,950 |
| Road transport | 2,071 | 0 | -2,071 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,728,282 |
| Holyhead | 1,883,829 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,700,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,376,460 |
| Immingham Docks | 940,807 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,629,660 | 4,098,622 | -531,038 |
| Holyhead | 519,397 | 1,364,432 | +845,035 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,052,801 | 647,861 | -404,940 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 817,849 | 558,611 | -259,238 |
| Immingham Docks | 508,425 | 432,382 | -76,043 |
| London Gateway Port | 562,222 | 200,597 | -361,625 |
| East Midlands Airport | 319,460 | 168,986 | -150,474 |
| Felixstowe | 143,907 | 287,686 | +143,779 |
| Southampton | 172,213 | 249,308 | +77,095 |
| ZLC | 271,897 | 129,125 | -142,772 |
Quick facts
HS code: 830220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wheeled metal castors used for moving furniture, carts, and other objects easily