Import/export HS code 84818071: Cast iron valves
Valves specifically made from cast iron, known for their durability and strength
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 | 1,891,495 |
| China | 964,983 |
| Netherlands | 876,922 |
| Denmark | 862,151 |
| Luxembourg | 651,349 |
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 | 1,118,135 | 773,360 | -344,775 |
| China | 686,947 | 278,036 | -408,911 |
| Netherlands | 503,366 | 373,556 | -129,810 |
| Denmark | 470,977 | 391,174 | -79,803 |
| Luxembourg | 352,072 | 299,277 | -52,795 |
| Poland | 261,243 | 246,670 | -14,573 |
| Italy | 309,358 | 193,027 | -116,331 |
| Turkey | 25,131 | 116,398 | +91,267 |
| Sweden | 45,471 | 72,453 | +26,982 |
| Ireland | 48,908 | 57,691 | +8,783 |
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 | 1,756,960 |
| China | 1,528,495 |
| United States | 704,763 |
| Slovenia | 675,413 |
| Netherlands | 669,232 |
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 | 1,033,937 | 723,023 | -310,914 |
| China | 947,782 | 580,713 | -367,069 |
| United States | 362,772 | 341,991 | -20,781 |
| Slovenia | 415,650 | 259,763 | -155,887 |
| Netherlands | 387,175 | 282,057 | -105,118 |
| Poland | 272,858 | 295,322 | +22,464 |
| Italy | 337,117 | 205,920 | -131,197 |
| Turkey | 73,101 | 53,813 | -19,288 |
| Luxembourg | 53,784 | 58,711 | +4,927 |
| Denmark | 18,830 | 75,421 | +56,591 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Merseyside | 9 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 2 | -7 |
| Merseyside | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -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) | 4,308,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,352,299 |
| Air transport | 1,352,157 |
| Other | 19,509 |
| Road transport | 16,834 |
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) | 2,355,575 | 1,953,113 | -402,462 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 947,173 | 405,126 | -542,047 |
| Air transport | 705,882 | 646,275 | -59,607 |
| Other | 10,889 | 8,620 | -2,269 |
| Road transport | 10,605 | 6,229 | -4,376 |
| Rail transport | 3,056 | 0 | -3,056 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,025,394 |
| Felixstowe | 1,435,423 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,065,576 |
| Birmingham Airport | 712,535 |
| East Midlands Airport | 251,491 |
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 | 1,207,380 | 818,014 | -389,366 |
| Felixstowe | 961,685 | 473,738 | -487,947 |
| Eurotunnel | 578,859 | 486,717 | -92,142 |
| Birmingham Airport | 373,809 | 338,726 | -35,083 |
| East Midlands Airport | 126,922 | 124,569 | -2,353 |
| Thamesport | 97,758 | 129,261 | +31,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 81,254 | 127,308 | +46,054 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 96,158 | 87,684 | -8,474 |
| Immingham Docks | 74,705 | 108,644 | +33,939 |
| London | 98,044 | 36,450 | -61,594 |
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 | 34 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 15 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 20 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 22 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 47 |
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 15m-54m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,735,279 |
| Germany | 1,111,684 |
| United States | 1,107,395 |
| Ireland | 993,464 |
| Spain | 834,221 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,167,234 | 568,045 | -599,189 |
| Germany | 571,381 | 540,303 | -31,078 |
| United States | 891,975 | 215,420 | -676,555 |
| Ireland | 722,401 | 271,063 | -451,338 |
| Spain | 466,766 | 367,455 | -99,311 |
| France | 384,320 | 240,998 | -143,322 |
| Poland | 263,996 | 323,700 | +59,704 |
| Netherlands | 61,344 | 442,663 | +381,319 |
| Belgium | 285,785 | 190,492 | -95,293 |
| Denmark | 252,472 | 188,855 | -63,617 |
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) | 7,932,595 |
| Air transport | 3,503,107 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,307,319 |
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) | 4,521,883 | 3,410,712 | -1,111,171 |
| Air transport | 2,440,228 | 1,062,879 | -1,377,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 705,096 | 602,223 | -102,873 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,427,475 |
| ZLC | 1,598,434 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 997,304 |
| London Gateway Port | 953,658 |
| Holyhead | 664,716 |
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 | 3,608,808 | 2,818,667 | -790,141 |
| ZLC | 1,196,147 | 402,287 | -793,860 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 484,295 | 513,009 | +28,714 |
| London Gateway Port | 580,184 | 373,474 | -206,710 |
| Holyhead | 469,342 | 195,374 | -273,968 |
| London Stansted Airport | 398,504 | 69,205 | -329,299 |
| Tyne | 900 | 414,177 | +413,277 |
| East Midlands Airport | 275,290 | 71,395 | -203,895 |
| Liverpool Docks | 221,503 | 57,527 | -163,976 |
| Southampton | 41,639 | 91,679 | +50,040 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84818071
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Valves specifically made from cast iron, known for their durability and strength