Import/export HS code 84021910: Firetube boilers
Boilers where hot gases pass through tubes surrounded by water, used for steam generation
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,917,216 |
| Italy | 2,601,308 |
| Belgium | 2,106,907 |
| France | 1,628,025 |
| Netherlands | 1,481,148 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,347,173 | 3,570,043 | +1,222,870 |
| Italy | 1,724,844 | 876,464 | -848,380 |
| Belgium | 954,375 | 1,152,532 | +198,157 |
| France | 995,725 | 632,300 | -363,425 |
| Netherlands | 371,970 | 1,109,178 | +737,208 |
| China | 1,121,540 | 24,427 | -1,097,113 |
| Bulgaria | 100,512 | 38,315 | -62,197 |
| Spain | 121,295 | 0 | -121,295 |
| Denmark | 115,252 | 0 | -115,252 |
| Austria | 0 | 83,030 | +83,030 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,918,017 |
| Italy | 2,598,457 |
| Belgium | 2,172,582 |
| France | 1,301,015 |
| China | 1,145,967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,281,953 | 4,636,064 | +2,354,111 |
| Italy | 1,710,169 | 888,288 | -821,881 |
| Belgium | 1,377,329 | 795,253 | -582,076 |
| France | 529,617 | 771,398 | +241,781 |
| China | 1,121,540 | 24,427 | -1,097,113 |
| Netherlands | 371,970 | 113,267 | -258,703 |
| Sweden | 0 | 134,374 | +134,374 |
| Austria | 0 | 123,218 | +123,218 |
| India | 121,295 | 0 | -121,295 |
| Denmark | 115,252 | 0 | -115,252 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +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) | 12,795,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,448,490 |
| Air transport | 165,635 |
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) | 6,212,244 | 6,582,855 | +370,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,623,176 | 825,314 | -797,862 |
| Air transport | 30,687 | 134,948 | +104,261 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,150,599 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,275,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,200,326 |
| Killingholme | 1,441,659 |
| WEY | 1,121,540 |
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 | 1,679,436 | 2,471,163 | +791,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,149,877 | 1,125,928 | -1,023,949 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 358,385 | 2,841,941 | +2,483,556 |
| Killingholme | 853,526 | 588,133 | -265,393 |
| WEY | 1,121,540 | 0 | -1,121,540 |
| Harwich | 823,719 | 71,122 | -752,597 |
| Eurotunnel | 601,775 | 48,907 | -552,868 |
| Portsmouth | 189,627 | 0 | -189,627 |
| GSY | 0 | 156,483 | +156,483 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 0 | 126,298 | +126,298 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOSCH THERMOTECHNOLOGY LTD | 17 |
| BABCOCK WANSON UK LIMITED | 13 |
| HOVAL LIMITED | 4 |
| ATLAS COPCO LIMITED | 3 |
| BRITISH SUGAR PLC | 3 |
| E.M. COLE (FARMS) LIMITED | 3 |
| 2G ENERGY LTD. | 2 |
| HAYGROVE LIMITED | 2 |
| CLARKE ENERGY LIMITED | 2 |
| IKM TESTING UK LIMITED | 1 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,288,561 |
| Bangladesh | 975,767 |
| Egypt | 720,052 |
| Australia | 348,984 |
| Netherlands | 307,783 |
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 | 1,816,152 | 4,472,409 | +2,656,257 |
| Bangladesh | 975,767 | 0 | -975,767 |
| Egypt | 0 | 720,052 | +720,052 |
| Australia | 3,958 | 345,026 | +341,068 |
| Netherlands | 217,609 | 90,174 | -127,435 |
| Nigeria | 162,432 | 36,981 | -125,451 |
| Morocco | 0 | 130,650 | +130,650 |
| Israel | 55,500 | 55,500 | +0 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 107,304 | +107,304 |
| United States | 3,695 | 33,275 | +29,580 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 238,009 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 238,009 | +238,009 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 4,469,439 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,400,035 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,343,247 |
| Air transport | 67,064 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 556,916 | 3,912,523 | +3,355,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,052,846 | 1,347,189 | -705,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 629,398 | 713,849 | +84,451 |
| Air transport | 7,653 | 59,411 | +51,758 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,469,439 |
| Felixstowe | 1,189,808 |
| Holyhead | 1,070,270 |
| London Gateway Port | 928,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 505,160 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 556,916 | 3,912,523 | +3,355,607 |
| Felixstowe | 975,767 | 214,041 | -761,726 |
| Holyhead | 535,384 | 534,886 | -498 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 928,426 | +928,426 |
| Liverpool Docks | 456,010 | 49,150 | -406,860 |
| Harwich | 217,609 | 68,876 | -148,733 |
| London | 162,432 | 36,981 | -125,451 |
| Ayr Harbour | 148,822 | 0 | -148,822 |
| Heysham | 119,020 | 15,000 | -104,020 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,630 | 68,287 | +10,657 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84021910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Boilers where hot gases pass through tubes surrounded by water, used for steam generation