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 | 3,683,251 |
| Italy | 3,299,234 |
| Switzerland | 1,472,821 |
| China | 1,034,160 |
| Belgium | 705,150 |
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 | 1,462,073 | 2,221,178 | +759,105 |
| Italy | 2,397,904 | 901,330 | -1,496,574 |
| Switzerland | 706,200 | 766,621 | +60,421 |
| China | 191,399 | 842,761 | +651,362 |
| Belgium | 333,321 | 371,829 | +38,508 |
| Norway | 580,231 | 0 | -580,231 |
| United States | 139,189 | 270,627 | +131,438 |
| Sweden | 235,027 | 151,797 | -83,230 |
| Bulgaria | 6,041 | 371,356 | +365,315 |
| Ireland | 119,094 | 242,937 | +123,843 |
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 | 3,793,265 |
| Italy | 3,141,803 |
| China | 1,076,703 |
| Belgium | 923,792 |
| Finland | 687,114 |
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 | 1,066,786 | 2,726,479 | +1,659,693 |
| Italy | 2,204,318 | 937,485 | -1,266,833 |
| China | 206,905 | 869,798 | +662,893 |
| Belgium | 551,963 | 371,829 | -180,134 |
| Finland | 377,812 | 309,302 | -68,510 |
| Norway | 580,231 | 0 | -580,231 |
| United Kingdom | 101,921 | 360,794 | +258,873 |
| Switzerland | 377,849 | 80,280 | -297,569 |
| Poland | 456,099 | 0 | -456,099 |
| United States | 139,189 | 269,152 | +129,963 |
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 | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - South | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 7,619,238 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,857,307 |
| Air transport | 1,299,342 |
| Road transport | 364,072 |
| Other | 238,256 |
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) | 3,737,121 | 3,882,117 | +144,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,386,116 | 1,471,191 | -914,925 |
| Air transport | 380,111 | 919,231 | +539,120 |
| Road transport | 260,183 | 103,889 | -156,294 |
| Other | 3,942 | 234,314 | +230,372 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,171,151 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,489,972 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,303,266 |
| ZLC | 1,114,277 |
| Eurotunnel | 945,908 |
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 | 2,114,391 | 1,056,760 | -1,057,631 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,035,208 | 454,764 | -580,444 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 309,723 | 993,543 | +683,820 |
| ZLC | 494,564 | 619,713 | +125,149 |
| Eurotunnel | 337,459 | 608,449 | +270,990 |
| London | 600,610 | 325,261 | -275,349 |
| Southampton | 114,159 | 395,660 | +281,501 |
| Felixstowe | 214,357 | 288,604 | +74,247 |
| Killingholme | 430,242 | 0 | -430,242 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 359,319 | +359,319 |
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 | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Specialised construction activities | 18 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 20 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 52 |
| C.P. HART & SONS LIMITED | 50 |
| CONDAIR LIMITED | 46 |
| A.M. ADAMS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 43 |
| BABCOCK WANSON UK LIMITED | 33 |
| SEB PROFESSIONAL UK LIMITED | 32 |
| WEST ONE BATHROOMS LIMITED | 27 |
| MMM MEDICAL EQUIPMENT UK LIMITED | 24 |
| FINNMARK LIMITED | 22 |
| CLAYTON THERMAL PRODUCTS 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 | 55 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 3,427,785 |
| Egypt | 2,942,961 |
| United Arab Emirates | 911,549 |
| United States | 723,002 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 1,362,989 | 2,064,796 | +701,807 |
| Egypt | 428,263 | 2,514,698 | +2,086,435 |
| United Arab Emirates | 324,790 | 586,759 | +261,969 |
| United States | 564,731 | 158,271 | -406,460 |
| Saudi Arabia | 118,800 | 464,408 | +345,608 |
| Ireland | 176,622 | 284,791 | +108,169 |
| Germany | 152,063 | 228,989 | +76,926 |
| Australia | 351,160 | 24,200 | -326,960 |
| Turkey | 0 | 265,406 | +265,406 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 256,900 | 0 | -256,900 |
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) | 9,867,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,888,677 |
| Air transport | 765,451 |
| Other | 905 |
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) | 3,526,644 | 6,340,487 | +2,813,843 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 642,247 | 1,246,430 | +604,183 |
| Air transport | 643,686 | 121,765 | -521,921 |
| Other | 0 | 905 | +905 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,916,772 |
| Felixstowe | 2,878,663 |
| Southampton | 1,623,338 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,256,869 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 497,459 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 510,474 | 3,406,298 | +2,895,824 |
| Felixstowe | 1,699,411 | 1,179,252 | -520,159 |
| Southampton | 512,685 | 1,110,653 | +597,968 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 393,859 | 863,010 | +469,151 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 388,411 | 109,048 | -279,363 |
| Liverpool Docks | 250,487 | 181,898 | -68,589 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 292,534 | 55,873 | -236,661 |
| Portsmouth | 163,816 | 126,223 | -37,593 |
| East Midlands Airport | 220,398 | 14,040 | -206,358 |
| Dover | 16,865 | 165,625 | +148,760 |
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