Import/export HS code 84178030: Ceramic firing ovens
Ovens and furnaces used for firing and hardening ceramic products
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,170,396 |
| Italy | 477,203 |
| Romania | 126,523 |
| Turkey | 113,872 |
| South Korea | 81,874 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 542,111 | 628,285 | +86,174 |
| Italy | 295,904 | 181,299 | -114,605 |
| Romania | 0 | 126,523 | +126,523 |
| Turkey | 63,263 | 50,609 | -12,654 |
| South Korea | 81,874 | 0 | -81,874 |
| China | 44,389 | 35,606 | -8,783 |
| Canada | 12,014 | 0 | -12,014 |
| France | 0 | 10,242 | +10,242 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,179 | +2,179 |
| Iraq | 944 | 0 | -944 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,076,022 |
| Italy | 477,203 |
| China | 188,562 |
| Romania | 126,523 |
| Turkey | 113,872 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 554,125 | 521,897 | -32,228 |
| Italy | 295,904 | 181,299 | -114,605 |
| China | 44,389 | 144,173 | +99,784 |
| Romania | 0 | 126,523 | +126,523 |
| Turkey | 63,263 | 50,609 | -12,654 |
| South Korea | 81,874 | 0 | -81,874 |
| France | 0 | 10,242 | +10,242 |
| Iraq | 944 | 0 | -944 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 1 | +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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,085,937 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 604,670 |
| Air transport | 270,763 |
| Road transport | 113,872 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 665,682 | 420,255 | -245,427 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 296,848 | 307,822 | +10,974 |
| Air transport | 14,706 | 256,057 | +241,351 |
| Road transport | 63,263 | 50,609 | -12,654 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 798,573 |
| Dover | 323,921 |
| Belfast Airport | 188,704 |
| Liverpool Docks | 168,713 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 127,467 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 452,283 | 346,290 | -105,993 |
| Dover | 142,622 | 181,299 | +38,677 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 188,704 | +188,704 |
| Liverpool Docks | 106,724 | 61,989 | -44,735 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 944 | 126,523 | +125,579 |
| ZLC | 63,263 | 50,609 | -12,654 |
| Belfast Port | 76,712 | 0 | -76,712 |
| London | 71,023 | 0 | -71,023 |
| Eurotunnel | 66,690 | 0 | -66,690 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,055 | 50,736 | +45,681 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
|
Education
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
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 | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 459,171 |
| Germany | 299,637 |
| Australia | 163,618 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 158,400 |
| Ireland | 136,551 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 459,171 | 0 | -459,171 |
| Germany | 5,638 | 293,999 | +288,361 |
| Australia | 112,189 | 51,429 | -60,760 |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 158,400 | 0 | -158,400 |
| Ireland | 89,928 | 46,623 | -43,305 |
| Saudi Arabia | 19,808 | 62,429 | +42,621 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,293 | 19,952 | -19,341 |
| Kuwait | 31,456 | 0 | -31,456 |
| United Arab Emirates | 15,112 | 15,075 | -37 |
| Oman | 15,801 | 12,664 | -3,137 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,952 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,952 | 0 | -3,952 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 908,268 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 577,396 |
| Air transport | 149,062 |
| Other | 3,952 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 563,092 | 345,176 | -217,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 403,701 | 173,695 | -230,006 |
| Air transport | 115,622 | 33,440 | -82,182 |
| Other | 3,952 | 0 | -3,952 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 770,904 |
| London Gateway Port | 342,705 |
| Southampton | 209,590 |
| Holyhead | 122,714 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,148 |
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 | 477,991 | 292,913 | -185,078 |
| London Gateway Port | 235,337 | 107,368 | -127,969 |
| Southampton | 156,225 | 53,365 | -102,860 |
| Holyhead | 76,091 | 46,623 | -29,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,663 | 19,485 | -22,178 |
| East Midlands Airport | 48,082 | 8,901 | -39,181 |
| Manchester Airport | 25,877 | 5,054 | -20,823 |
| Felixstowe | 6,407 | 14,003 | +7,596 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,367 | 0 | -7,367 |
| Portsmouth | 5,732 | 0 | -5,732 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84178030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ovens and furnaces used for firing and hardening ceramic products