Import/export HS code 84818071: Cast iron valves
Valves specifically made from cast iron, known for their durability and strength
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- 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 | 1,938,384 |
| China | 989,826 |
| Netherlands | 924,544 |
| Denmark | 902,592 |
| Luxembourg | 693,795 |
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 | 1,101,124 | 837,260 | -263,864 |
| China | 611,742 | 378,084 | -233,658 |
| Netherlands | 513,692 | 410,852 | -102,840 |
| Denmark | 492,128 | 410,464 | -81,664 |
| Luxembourg | 355,764 | 338,031 | -17,733 |
| Poland | 264,930 | 257,716 | -7,214 |
| Italy | 296,142 | 211,828 | -84,314 |
| Turkey | 21,921 | 119,608 | +97,687 |
| Sweden | 44,682 | 76,035 | +31,353 |
| Ireland | 32,406 | 74,193 | +41,787 |
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 | 1,799,781 |
| China | 1,590,300 |
| United States | 726,439 |
| Netherlands | 711,667 |
| Slovenia | 711,629 |
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 | 1,024,678 | 775,103 | -249,575 |
| China | 885,266 | 705,034 | -180,232 |
| United States | 340,612 | 385,827 | +45,215 |
| Netherlands | 405,053 | 306,614 | -98,439 |
| Slovenia | 432,576 | 279,053 | -153,523 |
| Poland | 268,306 | 314,607 | +46,301 |
| Italy | 321,702 | 228,592 | -93,110 |
| Turkey | 65,420 | 65,230 | -190 |
| Luxembourg | 52,887 | 62,589 | +9,702 |
| 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 |
| Merseyside | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| 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 |
| Merseyside | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 5 | +5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +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) | 4,467,801 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,429,357 |
| Air transport | 1,390,182 |
| 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) | 2,350,648 | 2,117,153 | -233,495 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 902,383 | 526,974 | -375,409 |
| Air transport | 698,365 | 691,817 | -6,548 |
| Other | 8,318 | 11,191 | +2,873 |
| 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 | 2,103,670 |
| Felixstowe | 1,490,456 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,106,017 |
| Birmingham Airport | 728,395 |
| Thamesport | 266,561 |
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 | 1,216,713 | 886,957 | -329,756 |
| Felixstowe | 921,184 | 569,272 | -351,912 |
| Eurotunnel | 583,884 | 522,133 | -61,751 |
| Birmingham Airport | 369,007 | 359,388 | -9,619 |
| Thamesport | 121,951 | 144,610 | +22,659 |
| East Midlands Airport | 128,338 | 129,680 | +1,342 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,000 | 139,562 | +70,562 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 93,218 | 93,834 | +616 |
| Immingham Docks | 64,187 | 119,162 | +54,975 |
| London | 105,702 | 36,450 | -69,252 |
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 | 13 |
| 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+ | 49 |
| 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 | 1,825,674 |
| United States | 1,193,146 |
| Germany | 1,134,125 |
| Ireland | 1,030,655 |
| Spain | 873,099 |
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 | 1,135,819 | 689,855 | -445,964 |
| United States | 887,341 | 305,805 | -581,536 |
| Germany | 525,593 | 608,532 | +82,939 |
| Ireland | 718,262 | 312,393 | -405,869 |
| Spain | 473,504 | 399,595 | -73,909 |
| France | 358,670 | 277,328 | -81,342 |
| Poland | 256,197 | 343,481 | +87,284 |
| Belgium | 298,582 | 210,311 | -88,271 |
| Netherlands | 49,671 | 456,881 | +407,210 |
| Denmark | 271,015 | 213,068 | -57,947 |
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) | 8,363,438 |
| Air transport | 3,666,720 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,457,119 |
| Road transport | 2,235 |
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) | 4,564,881 | 3,798,557 | -766,324 |
| Air transport | 2,420,475 | 1,246,245 | -1,174,230 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 809,460 | 647,659 | -161,801 |
| Road transport | 2,235 | 0 | -2,235 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,708,447 |
| ZLC | 1,607,815 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,035,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,013,586 |
| Holyhead | 701,907 |
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 | 3,535,424 | 3,173,023 | -362,401 |
| ZLC | 1,107,999 | 499,816 | -608,183 |
| London Gateway Port | 622,870 | 413,063 | -209,807 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 460,501 | 553,085 | +92,584 |
| Holyhead | 474,101 | 227,806 | -246,295 |
| London Stansted Airport | 446,530 | 100,292 | -346,238 |
| Tyne | 900 | 414,177 | +413,277 |
| East Midlands Airport | 262,749 | 83,936 | -178,813 |
| Liverpool Docks | 217,844 | 61,186 | -156,658 |
| Dover | 186,746 | 6,991 | -179,755 |
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