Import/export HS code 84243008: Various steam machines
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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.
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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 | 64,947,113 |
| China | 57,088,785 |
| Italy | 45,132,345 |
| Netherlands | 5,448,734 |
| Belgium | 4,777,268 |
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 | 37,505,913 | 27,441,200 | -10,064,713 |
| China | 29,820,863 | 27,267,922 | -2,552,941 |
| Italy | 28,280,194 | 16,852,151 | -11,428,043 |
| Netherlands | 3,226,761 | 2,221,973 | -1,004,788 |
| Belgium | 2,633,960 | 2,143,308 | -490,652 |
| United States | 1,678,118 | 213,860 | -1,464,258 |
| Viet Nam | 936,117 | 743,014 | -193,103 |
| Austria | 425,135 | 671,398 | +246,263 |
| France | 257,889 | 732,359 | +474,470 |
| Turkey | 287,394 | 494,086 | +206,692 |
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 | 64,968,290 |
| Italy | 53,999,954 |
| Germany | 53,054,800 |
| Netherlands | 4,036,087 |
| Viet Nam | 2,873,587 |
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 | 33,813,012 | 31,155,278 | -2,657,734 |
| Italy | 32,789,161 | 21,210,793 | -11,578,368 |
| Germany | 32,085,450 | 20,969,350 | -11,116,100 |
| Netherlands | 2,333,057 | 1,703,030 | -630,027 |
| Viet Nam | 949,360 | 1,924,227 | +974,867 |
| United States | 1,719,168 | 431,424 | -1,287,744 |
| Hungary | 476,817 | 397,708 | -79,109 |
| Turkey | 287,394 | 494,086 | +206,692 |
| Czechia | 369,452 | 314,047 | -55,405 |
| Taiwan | 373,783 | 205,882 | -167,901 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 |
| Essex | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Essex | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 6 | +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) | 121,740,469 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,675,065 |
| Air transport | 2,997,252 |
| Other | 2,717,957 |
| Road transport | 106,883 |
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) | 71,961,691 | 49,778,778 | -22,182,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,899,445 | 27,775,620 | -4,123,825 |
| Air transport | 1,407,766 | 1,589,486 | +181,720 |
| Other | 1,748,119 | 969,838 | -778,281 |
| Road transport | 5,186 | 101,697 | +96,511 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Purfleet | 43,634,095 |
| Dover | 40,307,147 |
| Felixstowe | 34,062,864 |
| Southampton | 12,848,934 |
| London | 8,096,098 |
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 | 18,721,659 | 24,912,436 | +6,190,777 |
| Dover | 29,100,816 | 11,206,331 | -17,894,485 |
| Felixstowe | 20,977,173 | 13,085,691 | -7,891,482 |
| Southampton | 6,293,202 | 6,555,732 | +262,530 |
| London | 4,706,649 | 3,389,449 | -1,317,200 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,089,437 | 6,386,969 | +5,297,532 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,182,133 | 2,526,349 | -1,655,784 |
| Killingholme | 3,518,377 | 3,068,414 | -449,963 |
| Harwich | 6,043,558 | 72,107 | -5,971,451 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,992,041 | 1,994,886 | -997,155 |
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 | 81 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 57 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-11 | 32 |
| 2025-10 | 44 |
| 2025-09 | 37 |
| 2025-08 | 50 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARGOS LIMITED | 99 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 91 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 76 |
| UK HOME SHOPPING LIMITED | 68 |
| HALFORDS LIMITED | 65 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 63 |
| VAX LIMITED | 59 |
| POSITEC (UK AND IRELAND) LIMITED | 55 |
| ANDREAS STIHL LIMITED | 52 |
| NILFISK LTD. | 50 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 103 |
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 14,238,110 |
| France | 1,389,611 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,341,436 |
| Germany | 1,048,844 |
| Belgium | 986,479 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 8,085,861 | 6,152,249 | -1,933,612 |
| France | 779,777 | 609,834 | -169,943 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,238,648 | 102,788 | -1,135,860 |
| Germany | 492,006 | 556,838 | +64,832 |
| Belgium | 544,046 | 442,433 | -101,613 |
| Poland | 520,527 | 439,035 | -81,492 |
| Netherlands | 361,238 | 200,198 | -161,040 |
| Australia | 358,045 | 110,539 | -247,506 |
| United Arab Emirates | 373,080 | 42,053 | -331,027 |
| Canada | 0 | 405,652 | +405,652 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 6,675,820 |
| China | 360,480 |
| Italy | 181,915 |
| Germany | 113,785 |
| Ireland | 28,048 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 3,883,337 | 2,792,483 | -1,090,854 |
| China | 248,252 | 112,228 | -136,024 |
| Italy | 95,303 | 86,612 | -8,691 |
| Germany | 57,093 | 56,692 | -401 |
| Ireland | 14,568 | 13,480 | -1,088 |
| Netherlands | 3,038 | 0 | -3,038 |
| Malaysia | 1,037 | 1,105 | +68 |
| Taiwan | 291 | 825 | +534 |
| Switzerland | 325 | 0 | -325 |
| Canada | 115 | 0 | -115 |
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) | 13,147,160 |
| Other | 7,373,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,688,711 |
| Air transport | 1,704,462 |
| Road transport | 2,111 |
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) | 7,104,607 | 6,042,553 | -1,062,054 |
| Other | 4,306,480 | 3,067,367 | -1,239,113 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,079,771 | 1,608,940 | -1,470,831 |
| Air transport | 888,829 | 815,633 | -73,196 |
| Road transport | 2,111 | 0 | -2,111 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 7,373,847 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,758,806 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,184,271 |
| Holyhead | 2,731,443 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,815,722 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 4,306,480 | 3,067,367 | -1,239,113 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,493,044 | 2,265,762 | -227,282 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,138,230 | 2,046,041 | -92,189 |
| Holyhead | 1,473,503 | 1,257,940 | -215,563 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,460,247 | 355,475 | -1,104,772 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 656,099 | 435,440 | -220,659 |
| Southampton | 574,854 | 187,236 | -387,618 |
| Immingham Docks | 393,718 | 257,722 | -135,996 |
| Middlesbrough | 600,780 | 18,113 | -582,667 |
| Dover | 342,888 | 252,310 | -90,578 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84243008
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steam machines without a heating device