Import/export HS code 841710: Metal and ore treatment furnaces
Furnaces for roasting, melting, or heat-treating metals, ores, or pyrites
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,113,676 |
| United States | 936,214 |
| Belgium | 859,822 |
| China | 590,960 |
| Poland | 244,008 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 584,364 | 529,312 | -55,052 |
| United States | 11,796 | 924,418 | +912,622 |
| Belgium | 856,930 | 2,892 | -854,038 |
| China | 271,468 | 319,492 | +48,024 |
| Poland | 198,494 | 45,514 | -152,980 |
| Germany | 52,783 | 38,448 | -14,335 |
| India | 32,429 | 56,359 | +23,930 |
| Canada | 10,240 | 61,409 | +51,169 |
| Turkey | 47,963 | 3,206 | -44,757 |
| Switzerland | 33,956 | 0 | -33,956 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,112,408 |
| Belgium | 902,444 |
| United States | 777,955 |
| China | 613,076 |
| Poland | 203,485 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 573,073 | 539,335 | -33,738 |
| Belgium | 856,930 | 45,514 | -811,416 |
| United States | 15,152 | 762,803 | +747,651 |
| China | 274,704 | 338,372 | +63,668 |
| Poland | 198,494 | 4,991 | -193,503 |
| United Kingdom | 41,682 | 161,547 | +119,865 |
| India | 32,429 | 71,691 | +39,262 |
| Germany | 52,783 | 22,360 | -30,423 |
| Turkey | 47,963 | 3,206 | -44,757 |
| South Africa | 0 | 39,999 | +39,999 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
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 | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 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) | 2,316,839 |
| Air transport | 954,498 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 920,697 |
| Road transport | 51,463 |
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) | 1,704,049 | 612,790 | -1,091,259 |
| Air transport | 195,091 | 759,407 | +564,316 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 260,080 | 660,617 | +400,537 |
| Road transport | 51,463 | 0 | -51,463 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,928,642 |
| Belfast Airport | 657,705 |
| Southampton | 452,843 |
| Felixstowe | 325,669 |
| Eurotunnel | 196,568 |
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 | 1,447,255 | 481,387 | -965,868 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 657,705 | +657,705 |
| Southampton | 111,177 | 341,666 | +230,489 |
| Felixstowe | 161,239 | 164,430 | +3,191 |
| Eurotunnel | 143,870 | 52,698 | -91,172 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,540 | 149,854 | +131,314 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 51,057 | 19,803 | -31,254 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,751 | 10,342 | -45,409 |
| London | 37,971 | 25,052 | -12,919 |
| Birmingham Airport | 17,041 | 40,201 | +23,160 |
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 | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 2,243,812 |
| Italy | 1,311,654 |
| Kazakhstan | 1,243,944 |
| Rwanda | 1,225,588 |
| Turkey | 1,213,208 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,482,446 | 761,366 | -721,080 |
| Italy | 1,285,938 | 25,716 | -1,260,222 |
| Kazakhstan | 513,105 | 730,839 | +217,734 |
| Rwanda | 1,225,588 | 0 | -1,225,588 |
| Turkey | 772,263 | 440,945 | -331,318 |
| Brazil | 1,148,412 | 0 | -1,148,412 |
| Uzbekistan | 495,982 | 0 | -495,982 |
| France | 456,416 | 6,000 | -450,416 |
| Canada | 433,325 | 7,091 | -426,234 |
| Belgium | 0 | 326,182 | +326,182 |
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) | 6,793,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,671,867 |
| Air transport | 706,988 |
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) | 5,480,918 | 1,312,491 | -4,168,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,024,660 | 1,647,207 | -1,377,453 |
| Air transport | 618,694 | 88,294 | -530,400 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,053,798 |
| Felixstowe | 2,884,413 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,057,751 |
| Southampton | 1,017,318 |
| Liverpool Docks | 829,108 |
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 | 2,849,887 | 1,203,911 | -1,645,976 |
| Felixstowe | 2,803,374 | 81,039 | -2,722,335 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,555,482 | 502,269 | -1,053,213 |
| Southampton | 380,702 | 636,616 | +255,914 |
| Liverpool Docks | 736,541 | 92,567 | -643,974 |
| Immingham Docks | 49,943 | 362,685 | +312,742 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 251,757 | 50,182 | -201,575 |
| Manchester Airport | 242,654 | 6,000 | -236,654 |
| Holyhead | 112,483 | 69,821 | -42,662 |
| East Midlands Airport | 102,915 | 16,973 | -85,942 |
Quick facts
HS code: 841710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Furnaces for roasting, melting, or heat-treating metals, ores, or pyrites