Import/export HS code 84818071: Cast iron valves
Valves specifically made from cast iron, known for their durability and strength
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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 | 2,103,486 |
| Netherlands | 1,324,762 |
| China | 1,014,134 |
| Denmark | 941,674 |
| Luxembourg | 706,765 |
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 | 1,200,781 | 902,705 | -298,076 |
| Netherlands | 470,843 | 853,919 | +383,076 |
| China | 620,604 | 393,530 | -227,074 |
| Denmark | 464,435 | 477,239 | +12,804 |
| Luxembourg | 347,040 | 359,725 | +12,685 |
| Poland | 230,430 | 404,339 | +173,909 |
| Italy | 304,421 | 269,423 | -34,998 |
| Turkey | 25,131 | 136,494 | +111,363 |
| Sweden | 66,212 | 80,572 | +14,360 |
| Ireland | 49,833 | 58,097 | +8,264 |
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 | 1,940,415 |
| China | 1,615,747 |
| Netherlands | 1,032,986 |
| United States | 800,672 |
| Slovenia | 763,389 |
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 | 1,100,904 | 839,511 | -261,393 |
| China | 900,710 | 715,037 | -185,673 |
| Netherlands | 350,990 | 681,996 | +331,006 |
| United States | 391,029 | 409,643 | +18,614 |
| Slovenia | 393,335 | 370,054 | -23,281 |
| Poland | 240,436 | 484,766 | +244,330 |
| Italy | 332,180 | 282,171 | -50,009 |
| Turkey | 75,998 | 78,490 | +2,492 |
| Luxembourg | 54,463 | 83,700 | +29,237 |
| Denmark | 18,830 | 79,115 | +60,285 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Merseyside | 8 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 5,027,166 |
| Air transport | 1,700,335 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,449,612 |
| Other | 19,913 |
| Road transport | 14,181 |
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) | 2,382,180 | 2,644,986 | +262,806 |
| Air transport | 727,873 | 972,462 | +244,589 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 856,508 | 593,104 | -263,404 |
| Other | 11,957 | 7,956 | -4,001 |
| Road transport | 7,952 | 6,229 | -1,723 |
| 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 | 2,221,936 |
| Felixstowe | 1,551,860 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,167,313 |
| Birmingham Airport | 992,319 |
| Immingham Docks | 424,058 |
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 | 1,171,509 | 1,050,427 | -121,082 |
| Felixstowe | 940,638 | 611,222 | -329,416 |
| Eurotunnel | 582,032 | 585,281 | +3,249 |
| Birmingham Airport | 378,018 | 614,301 | +236,283 |
| Immingham Docks | 82,335 | 341,723 | +259,388 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,803 | 255,144 | +174,341 |
| East Midlands Airport | 124,592 | 185,819 | +61,227 |
| Thamesport | 88,463 | 175,543 | +87,080 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 103,786 | 84,886 | -18,900 |
| London | 89,361 | 31,109 | -58,252 |
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 | 37 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 22 |
| 2026-03 | 23 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
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+ | 52 |
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 2,056,983 |
| Germany | 1,456,581 |
| United States | 1,134,996 |
| Ireland | 1,057,749 |
| Spain | 1,010,547 |
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 | 1,191,601 | 865,382 | -326,219 |
| Germany | 610,443 | 846,138 | +235,695 |
| United States | 888,951 | 246,045 | -642,906 |
| Ireland | 692,906 | 364,843 | -328,063 |
| Spain | 472,373 | 538,174 | +65,801 |
| Poland | 250,853 | 473,095 | +222,242 |
| France | 386,100 | 287,822 | -98,278 |
| Belgium | 277,833 | 304,999 | +27,166 |
| Netherlands | 69,109 | 473,165 | +404,056 |
| Denmark | 259,564 | 216,212 | -43,352 |
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) | 9,174,065 |
| Air transport | 4,102,929 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,446,153 |
| Road transport | 17,648 |
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) | 4,535,685 | 4,638,380 | +102,695 |
| Air transport | 2,484,637 | 1,618,292 | -866,345 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 673,666 | 772,487 | +98,821 |
| Road transport | 0 | 17,648 | +17,648 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,623,303 |
| ZLC | 1,764,801 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,412,862 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,017,853 |
| Holyhead | 722,371 |
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 | 3,645,013 | 3,978,290 | +333,277 |
| ZLC | 1,238,958 | 525,843 | -713,115 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 512,487 | 900,375 | +387,888 |
| London Gateway Port | 551,421 | 466,432 | -84,989 |
| Holyhead | 438,274 | 284,097 | -154,177 |
| London Stansted Airport | 382,783 | 92,793 | -289,990 |
| Tyne | 11,307 | 402,870 | +391,563 |
| East Midlands Airport | 264,417 | 90,716 | -173,701 |
| Liverpool Docks | 221,503 | 61,756 | -159,747 |
| Southampton | 41,639 | 99,432 | +57,793 |
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