Import/export HS code 840220: Superheated water boilers
Boilers that produce superheated water, often used in industrial processes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,498,666 |
| Germany | 1,713,155 |
| Italy | 695,787 |
| Switzerland | 636,945 |
| Turkey | 427,202 |
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 | 1,509,823 | 988,843 | -520,980 |
| Germany | 1,388,304 | 324,851 | -1,063,453 |
| Italy | 558,035 | 137,752 | -420,283 |
| Switzerland | 333,260 | 303,685 | -29,575 |
| Turkey | 427,202 | 0 | -427,202 |
| Netherlands | 424,279 | 2,717 | -421,562 |
| Portugal | 0 | 355,783 | +355,783 |
| Brazil | 0 | 136,000 | +136,000 |
| United States | 70,791 | 31,614 | -39,177 |
| Canada | 31,389 | 0 | -31,389 |
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 | 2,510,185 |
| Germany | 2,030,293 |
| Italy | 1,012,656 |
| Turkey | 427,202 |
| Portugal | 355,783 |
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 | 1,519,109 | 991,076 | -528,033 |
| Germany | 1,704,483 | 325,810 | -1,378,673 |
| Italy | 641,972 | 370,684 | -271,288 |
| Turkey | 427,202 | 0 | -427,202 |
| Portugal | 0 | 355,783 | +355,783 |
| United Kingdom | 177,906 | 136,000 | -41,906 |
| Romania | 69,822 | 71,986 | +2,164 |
| United States | 74,708 | 31,614 | -43,094 |
| Austria | 68,428 | 0 | -68,428 |
| Hungary | 40,611 | 0 | -40,611 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 3,763,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,125,078 |
| Air transport | 293,673 |
| Other | 10,319 |
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) | 2,651,727 | 1,111,820 | -1,539,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,985,542 | 1,139,536 | -846,006 |
| Air transport | 235,258 | 58,415 | -176,843 |
| Other | 6,608 | 3,711 | -2,897 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 1,365,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 925,160 |
| Felixstowe | 870,436 |
| Southampton | 818,538 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 553,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purfleet | 1,353,932 | 11,090 | -1,342,842 |
| London Gateway Port | 281,180 | 643,980 | +362,800 |
| Felixstowe | 712,358 | 158,078 | -554,280 |
| Southampton | 501,438 | 317,100 | -184,338 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 553,109 | 0 | -553,109 |
| ZLC | 191,441 | 303,685 | +112,244 |
| Eurotunnel | 45,271 | 413,725 | +368,454 |
| Belfast Port | 427,202 | 0 | -427,202 |
| Dover | 314,632 | 85,461 | -229,171 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,478 | 278,000 | +261,522 |
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 | 14 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 663,202 |
| France | 318,425 |
| Ireland | 267,864 |
| Saudi Arabia | 90,951 |
| Bahrain | 22,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 660,052 | 3,150 | -656,902 |
| France | 112,316 | 206,109 | +93,793 |
| Ireland | 110,370 | 157,494 | +47,124 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,052 | 86,899 | +82,847 |
| Bahrain | 22,000 | 0 | -22,000 |
| Spain | 0 | 13,700 | +13,700 |
| New Zealand | 11,768 | 0 | -11,768 |
| India | 9,240 | 0 | -9,240 |
| Australia | 5,764 | 3,145 | -2,619 |
| Canada | 8,606 | 0 | -8,606 |
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) | 782,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 620,549 |
| Air transport | 62,706 |
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) | 689,238 | 93,687 | -595,551 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 231,146 | 389,403 | +158,257 |
| Air transport | 45,367 | 17,339 | -28,028 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 753,241 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 330,919 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,898 |
| Heysham | 87,611 |
| Holyhead | 79,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 652,500 | 100,741 | -551,759 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,710 | 218,209 | +105,499 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,206 | 89,692 | +64,486 |
| Heysham | 60,088 | 27,523 | -32,565 |
| Holyhead | 50,282 | 29,230 | -21,052 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 23,320 | 2,900 | -20,420 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,552 | 13,397 | +3,845 |
| Southampton | 9,768 | 3,995 | -5,773 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 13,200 | +13,200 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,858 | 1,042 | -6,816 |
Quick facts
HS code: 840220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Boilers that produce superheated water, often used in industrial processes