Import/export HS code 831190: Various welding materials
Other metal products used for soldering, brazing, or welding, not listed above
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 | 3,648,509 |
| United States | 1,232,558 |
| Japan | 998,956 |
| Thailand | 923,085 |
| Italy | 778,961 |
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 | 2,302,205 | 1,346,304 | -955,901 |
| United States | 685,698 | 546,860 | -138,838 |
| Japan | 499,714 | 499,242 | -472 |
| Thailand | 6,231 | 916,854 | +910,623 |
| Italy | 384,955 | 394,006 | +9,051 |
| France | 333,131 | 174,899 | -158,232 |
| Canada | 172,210 | 188,132 | +15,922 |
| Spain | 38,976 | 292,646 | +253,670 |
| Netherlands | 143,189 | 156,664 | +13,475 |
| Germany | 198,172 | 100,371 | -97,801 |
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 | 3,972,549 |
| United States | 1,426,337 |
| Japan | 1,034,408 |
| United Kingdom | 991,079 |
| France | 525,577 |
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 | 2,487,504 | 1,485,045 | -1,002,459 |
| United States | 773,026 | 653,311 | -119,715 |
| Japan | 523,989 | 510,419 | -13,570 |
| United Kingdom | 41,116 | 949,963 | +908,847 |
| France | 339,799 | 185,778 | -154,021 |
| Italy | 211,103 | 313,685 | +102,582 |
| Germany | 240,933 | 184,652 | -56,281 |
| Canada | 211,012 | 171,241 | -39,771 |
| Sweden | 80,351 | 159,345 | +78,994 |
| Spain | 38,976 | 186,777 | +147,801 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Inner London - West | 17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
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 | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 6 | -9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 7 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 5 | -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) | 6,342,483 |
| Air transport | 3,081,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,709,379 |
| Other | 411,132 |
| Road transport | 12,829 |
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) | 3,323,578 | 3,018,905 | -304,673 |
| Air transport | 1,702,596 | 1,379,377 | -323,219 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 880,338 | 829,041 | -51,297 |
| Other | 154,932 | 256,200 | +101,268 |
| Road transport | 10,346 | 2,483 | -7,863 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,370,133 |
| Southampton | 1,462,068 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,231,850 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,054,009 |
| London Stansted Airport | 941,744 |
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 | 1,658,805 | 711,328 | -947,477 |
| Southampton | 879,676 | 582,392 | -297,284 |
| East Midlands Airport | 775,725 | 456,125 | -319,600 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 101,300 | 952,709 | +851,409 |
| London Stansted Airport | 456,621 | 485,123 | +28,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 205,334 | 524,331 | +318,997 |
| Dover | 206,429 | 290,863 | +84,434 |
| Immingham Docks | 156,665 | 314,923 | +158,258 |
| 000 | 154,932 | 256,200 | +101,268 |
| Birmingham Airport | 169,962 | 170,171 | +209 |
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 | 64 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 22 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 34 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 34 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 37 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KEARSLEY AIRWAYS LIMITED | 76 |
| ALMIT LIMITED | 74 |
| TGA INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 56 |
| PARWELD LIMITED | 54 |
| LINCOLN ELECTRIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
| APAC GROUP LIMITED | 51 |
| SPECIALISED WELDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 50 |
| TEMPLE4 LIMITED | 48 |
| GYS LIMITED | 46 |
| VBC GROUP LTD | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 97 |
| 1m-15m | 78 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,401,886 |
| France | 6,335,735 |
| Czechia | 5,677,593 |
| Germany | 5,085,064 |
| Spain | 2,691,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,653,704 | 2,748,182 | -905,522 |
| France | 3,786,078 | 2,549,657 | -1,236,421 |
| Czechia | 3,234,523 | 2,443,070 | -791,453 |
| Germany | 3,249,316 | 1,835,748 | -1,413,568 |
| Spain | 1,447,368 | 1,243,736 | -203,632 |
| Turkey | 1,379,884 | 1,169,650 | -210,234 |
| Italy | 847,318 | 505,267 | -342,051 |
| Brazil | 816,044 | 507,956 | -308,088 |
| United States | 564,610 | 655,860 | +91,250 |
| Sweden | 697,070 | 504,472 | -192,598 |
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 | 119,541 |
| China | 17,137 |
| Italy | 16,215 |
| Ireland | 2,362 |
| Germany | 1,384 |
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 | 71,735 | 47,806 | -23,929 |
| China | 6,650 | 10,487 | +3,837 |
| Italy | 7,951 | 8,264 | +313 |
| Ireland | 1,294 | 1,068 | -226 |
| Germany | 1,198 | 186 | -1,012 |
| Turkey | 440 | 185 | -255 |
| United States | 0 | 360 | +360 |
| Poland | 0 | 248 | +248 |
| Finland | 0 | 182 | +182 |
| Estonia | 0 | 98 | +98 |
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) | 32,178,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,226,686 |
| Air transport | 5,357,689 |
| Other | 159,499 |
| Road transport | 7,265 |
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) | 17,413,775 | 14,765,199 | -2,648,576 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,554,449 | 1,672,237 | -2,882,212 |
| Air transport | 2,885,521 | 2,472,168 | -413,353 |
| Other | 89,692 | 69,807 | -19,885 |
| Road transport | 7,265 | 0 | -7,265 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,453,109 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,368,417 |
| Dover | 2,640,135 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,183,900 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,821,916 |
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 | 15,171,275 | 12,281,834 | -2,889,441 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,217,084 | 151,333 | -3,065,751 |
| Dover | 1,428,089 | 1,212,046 | -216,043 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,055,308 | 1,128,592 | +73,284 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,182,138 | 639,778 | -542,360 |
| Tyne | 9,591 | 1,687,653 | +1,678,062 |
| Southampton | 1,123,589 | 27,580 | -1,096,009 |
| Holyhead | 706,803 | 171,431 | -535,372 |
| ZLC | 269,839 | 219,410 | -50,429 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 58,247 | 427,585 | +369,338 |
Quick facts
HS code: 831190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other metal products used for soldering, brazing, or welding, not listed above