Import/export HS code 84021990: Various types of boilers
Boilers not classified elsewhere, used for steam or vapor production
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,326,130 |
| Italy | 3,225,978 |
| Switzerland | 1,217,267 |
| Belgium | 867,405 |
| China | 703,503 |
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 | 1,015,417 | 2,310,713 | +1,295,296 |
| Italy | 2,604,990 | 620,988 | -1,984,002 |
| Switzerland | 578,081 | 639,186 | +61,105 |
| Belgium | 431,820 | 435,585 | +3,765 |
| China | 192,876 | 510,627 | +317,751 |
| Turkey | 580,938 | 0 | -580,938 |
| Norway | 580,231 | 0 | -580,231 |
| United States | 140,686 | 225,771 | +85,085 |
| Sweden | 198,717 | 142,862 | -55,855 |
| Netherlands | 308,409 | 9,123 | -299,286 |
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 | 3,159,382 |
| Italy | 2,878,047 |
| Belgium | 1,086,047 |
| China | 742,666 |
| United Kingdom | 681,693 |
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 | 844,321 | 2,315,061 | +1,470,740 |
| Italy | 2,241,912 | 636,135 | -1,605,777 |
| Belgium | 650,462 | 435,585 | -214,877 |
| China | 206,749 | 535,917 | +329,168 |
| United Kingdom | 680,218 | 1,475 | -678,743 |
| Finland | 360,116 | 271,376 | -88,740 |
| Norway | 580,231 | 0 | -580,231 |
| Poland | 231,969 | 224,130 | -7,839 |
| Switzerland | 291,053 | 132,705 | -158,348 |
| Albania | 378,953 | 0 | -378,953 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Outer London - South | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 6,863,011 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,110,417 |
| Air transport | 758,702 |
| Road transport | 393,158 |
| Other | 6,247 |
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) | 3,388,708 | 3,474,303 | +85,595 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,046,030 | 1,064,387 | -1,981,643 |
| Air transport | 369,213 | 389,489 | +20,276 |
| Road transport | 215,256 | 177,902 | -37,354 |
| Other | 3,881 | 2,366 | -1,515 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,064,534 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,303,266 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,166,514 |
| ZLC | 908,129 |
| London | 896,356 |
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 | 1,942,702 | 1,121,832 | -820,870 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 187,895 | 1,115,371 | +927,476 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,003,890 | 162,624 | -841,266 |
| ZLC | 383,245 | 524,884 | +141,639 |
| London | 578,513 | 317,843 | -260,670 |
| Eurotunnel | 296,290 | 483,638 | +187,348 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 588,595 | 0 | -588,595 |
| Killingholme | 580,408 | 0 | -580,408 |
| Felixstowe | 258,651 | 194,891 | -63,760 |
| Southampton | 115,136 | 185,498 | +70,362 |
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 | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 28 |
| Specialised construction activities | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SELECTA U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| C.P. HART & SONS LIMITED | 46 |
| CONDAIR LIMITED | 42 |
| A.M. ADAMS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 39 |
| BABCOCK WANSON UK LIMITED | 31 |
| SEB PROFESSIONAL UK LIMITED | 28 |
| WEST ONE BATHROOMS LIMITED | 23 |
| MMM MEDICAL EQUIPMENT UK LIMITED | 21 |
| CLAYTON THERMAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 19 |
| FINNMARK LIMITED | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 53 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Egypt | 2,942,961 |
| Bangladesh | 2,737,285 |
| United Arab Emirates | 768,333 |
| United States | 701,475 |
| Saudi Arabia | 583,208 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Egypt | 307,643 | 2,635,318 | +2,327,675 |
| Bangladesh | 1,509,489 | 1,227,796 | -281,693 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,379 | 766,954 | +765,575 |
| United States | 561,425 | 140,050 | -421,375 |
| Saudi Arabia | 118,800 | 464,408 | +345,608 |
| Ireland | 151,970 | 295,524 | +143,554 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 392,933 | 0 | -392,933 |
| Germany | 171,502 | 190,224 | +18,722 |
| Australia | 357,629 | 0 | -357,629 |
| Turkey | 0 | 265,406 | +265,406 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,234,845 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,754,336 |
| Air transport | 721,519 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,434,259 | 5,800,586 | +2,366,327 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 649,390 | 1,104,946 | +455,556 |
| Air transport | 646,258 | 75,261 | -570,997 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,161,196 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,000,128 |
| Southampton | 1,667,038 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,135,374 |
| Liverpool Docks | 432,385 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,861,324 | 1,299,872 | -561,452 |
| London Gateway Port | 506,305 | 2,493,823 | +1,987,518 |
| Southampton | 561,685 | 1,105,353 | +543,668 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 427,338 | 708,036 | +280,698 |
| Liverpool Docks | 250,487 | 181,898 | -68,589 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 65,000 | 366,302 | +301,302 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 289,228 | 24,266 | -264,962 |
| Portsmouth | 163,816 | 126,223 | -37,593 |
| East Midlands Airport | 223,615 | 7,884 | -215,731 |
| Dover | 39,948 | 165,625 | +125,677 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84021990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Boilers not classified elsewhere, used for steam or vapor production