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 | 4,103,506 |
| United States | 1,532,541 |
| Japan | 968,639 |
| Thailand | 923,085 |
| Italy | 880,992 |
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 | 2,294,425 | 1,809,081 | -485,344 |
| United States | 808,094 | 724,447 | -83,647 |
| Japan | 487,358 | 481,281 | -6,077 |
| Thailand | 6,231 | 916,854 | +910,623 |
| Italy | 389,419 | 491,573 | +102,154 |
| Spain | 44,091 | 610,961 | +566,870 |
| France | 300,972 | 268,218 | -32,754 |
| Canada | 232,331 | 237,276 | +4,945 |
| Germany | 190,948 | 188,628 | -2,320 |
| Netherlands | 146,765 | 171,888 | +25,123 |
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 | 4,455,852 |
| United States | 1,713,897 |
| Japan | 1,003,534 |
| United Kingdom | 996,633 |
| Italy | 624,709 |
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 | 2,475,690 | 1,980,162 | -495,528 |
| United States | 901,322 | 812,575 | -88,747 |
| Japan | 500,230 | 503,304 | +3,074 |
| United Kingdom | 38,243 | 958,390 | +920,147 |
| Italy | 248,459 | 376,250 | +127,791 |
| France | 323,585 | 254,448 | -69,137 |
| Germany | 237,373 | 214,032 | -23,341 |
| Canada | 221,342 | 218,866 | -2,476 |
| Spain | 44,091 | 337,752 | +293,661 |
| Belgium | 60,697 | 172,158 | +111,461 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 23 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 7 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Essex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 6 | +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) | 6,517,758 |
| Air transport | 3,742,984 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,006,308 |
| Other | 623,553 |
| Road transport | 13,718 |
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) | 3,098,905 | 3,418,853 | +319,948 |
| Air transport | 1,817,671 | 1,925,313 | +107,642 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 934,394 | 1,071,914 | +137,520 |
| Other | 96,415 | 527,138 | +430,723 |
| Road transport | 11,827 | 1,891 | -9,936 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,516,977 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,501,656 |
| Southampton | 1,356,924 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,095,430 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,039,265 |
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 | 1,519,603 | 997,374 | -522,229 |
| East Midlands Airport | 802,467 | 699,189 | -103,278 |
| Southampton | 811,378 | 545,546 | -265,832 |
| London Stansted Airport | 544,439 | 550,991 | +6,552 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 68,220 | 971,045 | +902,825 |
| London Gateway Port | 269,728 | 642,228 | +372,500 |
| Dover | 192,323 | 493,912 | +301,589 |
| 000 | 96,415 | 527,138 | +430,723 |
| Immingham Docks | 215,470 | 328,148 | +112,678 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,714 | 238,222 | +58,508 |
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
|
62 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
25 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
23 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
20 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 34 |
| 2026-04 | 32 |
| 2026-03 | 41 |
| 2026-02 | 32 |
| 2026-01 | 34 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KEARSLEY AIRWAYS LIMITED | 78 |
| ALMIT LIMITED | 75 |
| TGA INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 56 |
| APAC GROUP LIMITED | 54 |
| PARWELD LIMITED | 54 |
| LINCOLN ELECTRIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 53 |
| SPECIALISED WELDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 52 |
| TEMPLE4 LIMITED | 52 |
| GYS LIMITED | 47 |
| WILHELMSEN SHIPS SERVICE LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 98 |
| 1m-15m | 83 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 20 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 6,908,822 |
| Czechia | 6,549,670 |
| Germany | 4,989,093 |
| China | 4,442,538 |
| Turkey | 3,107,295 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,597,820 | 3,311,002 | -286,818 |
| Czechia | 3,264,031 | 3,285,639 | +21,608 |
| Germany | 2,633,554 | 2,355,539 | -278,015 |
| China | 2,124,185 | 2,318,353 | +194,168 |
| Turkey | 1,507,816 | 1,599,479 | +91,663 |
| Spain | 1,390,922 | 1,486,500 | +95,578 |
| Italy | 808,746 | 868,218 | +59,472 |
| United States | 623,644 | 932,682 | +309,038 |
| Brazil | 1,240,769 | 111,414 | -1,129,355 |
| Hungary | 716,335 | 534,385 | -181,950 |
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 | 277,203 |
| China | 26,763 |
| Italy | 18,088 |
| Ireland | 2,770 |
| Germany | 846 |
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 | 80,057 | 197,146 | +117,089 |
| China | 9,142 | 17,621 | +8,479 |
| Italy | 10,700 | 7,388 | -3,312 |
| Ireland | 2,294 | 476 | -1,818 |
| Germany | 846 | 0 | -846 |
| Turkey | 412 | 336 | -76 |
| 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) | 34,962,243 |
| Air transport | 6,717,982 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,240,960 |
| Other | 328,772 |
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) | 18,257,002 | 16,705,241 | -1,551,761 |
| Air transport | 2,903,366 | 3,814,616 | +911,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,555,465 | 1,685,495 | -869,970 |
| Other | 103,813 | 224,959 | +121,146 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,417,380 |
| Dover | 3,416,611 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,598,989 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,126,100 |
| Tyne | 1,705,132 |
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 | 15,903,741 | 13,513,639 | -2,390,102 |
| Dover | 1,697,999 | 1,718,612 | +20,613 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,101,755 | 1,497,234 | +395,479 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,154,971 | 971,129 | -183,842 |
| Tyne | 20,211 | 1,684,921 | +1,664,710 |
| Southampton | 1,139,278 | 24,056 | -1,115,222 |
| London Gateway Port | 777,247 | 268,129 | -509,118 |
| Holyhead | 497,313 | 360,908 | -136,405 |
| Manchester Airport | 143,894 | 633,182 | +489,288 |
| ZLC | 261,852 | 315,853 | +54,001 |
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