Import/export HS code 841912: Solar water heaters
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 702,357 |
| Austria | 125,632 |
| Ireland | 89,525 |
| China | 31,051 |
| France | 15,194 |
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 | 371,472 | 330,885 | -40,587 |
| Austria | 59,340 | 66,292 | +6,952 |
| Ireland | 89,065 | 460 | -88,605 |
| China | 10,154 | 20,897 | +10,743 |
| France | 8,609 | 6,585 | -2,024 |
| Netherlands | 8,365 | 0 | -8,365 |
| Portugal | 2,598 | 2,052 | -546 |
| United States | 2,812 | 1,184 | -1,628 |
| Italy | 0 | 98 | +98 |
| Spain | 0 | 57 | +57 |
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 | 688,150 |
| Austria | 124,929 |
| Ireland | 88,942 |
| China | 39,582 |
| France | 16,645 |
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 | 370,411 | 317,739 | -52,672 |
| Austria | 55,475 | 69,454 | +13,979 |
| Ireland | 88,942 | 0 | -88,942 |
| China | 10,152 | 29,430 | +19,278 |
| France | 8,609 | 8,036 | -573 |
| Netherlands | 8,365 | 0 | -8,365 |
| Portugal | 2,598 | 2,052 | -546 |
| Italy | 3,865 | 0 | -3,865 |
| Afghanistan | 2,812 | 0 | -2,812 |
| United States | 0 | 1,184 | +1,184 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 926,551 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 42,386 |
| Air transport | 11,250 |
| Other | 738 |
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) | 530,926 | 395,625 | -135,301 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,305 | 22,081 | +1,776 |
| Air transport | 1,061 | 10,189 | +9,128 |
| Other | 123 | 615 | +492 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 615,063 |
| Purfleet | 101,883 |
| Holyhead | 73,993 |
| Eurotunnel | 72,730 |
| Felixstowe | 21,780 |
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 | 352,875 | 262,188 | -90,687 |
| Purfleet | 63,694 | 38,189 | -25,505 |
| Holyhead | 73,993 | 0 | -73,993 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,539 | 65,191 | +57,652 |
| Felixstowe | 9,296 | 12,484 | +3,188 |
| Harwich | 8,365 | 10,702 | +2,337 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,542 | 16,002 | +14,460 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,949 | 0 | -14,949 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 9,209 | +9,209 |
| Thamesport | 8,609 | 0 | -8,609 |
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 | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Specialised construction activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of food products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 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+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 117,281 |
| Netherlands | 41,893 |
| United States | 20,852 |
| Malta | 7,663 |
| Germany | 5,732 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 60,372 | 56,909 | -3,463 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 41,893 | +41,893 |
| United States | 20,852 | 0 | -20,852 |
| Malta | 7,663 | 0 | -7,663 |
| Germany | 4,332 | 1,400 | -2,932 |
| Norway | 4,849 | 0 | -4,849 |
| Liberia | 0 | 3,000 | +3,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 2,720 | +2,720 |
| France | 2,656 | 0 | -2,656 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 0 | 2,196 | +2,196 |
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) | 172,411 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,625 |
| Air transport | 9,806 |
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) | 72,209 | 100,202 | +27,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,429 | 5,196 | -16,233 |
| Air transport | 7,086 | 2,720 | -4,366 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,669 |
| Felixstowe | 43,717 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,605 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,559 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,196 |
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 | 67,360 | 58,309 | -9,051 |
| Felixstowe | 1,824 | 41,893 | +40,069 |
| Liverpool Docks | 19,605 | 0 | -19,605 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,839 | 2,720 | -3,119 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 5,196 | +5,196 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,849 | 0 | -4,849 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,247 | 0 | -1,247 |
Quick facts
HS code: 841912
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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