Import/export HS code 84818073: Steel valves
Valves made from steel, offering high performance and reliability in industrial applications
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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 | 24,789,257 |
| France | 11,883,420 |
| Hungary | 7,542,068 |
| China | 6,344,733 |
| Italy | 6,209,929 |
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 | 14,634,466 | 10,154,791 | -4,479,675 |
| France | 6,336,276 | 5,547,144 | -789,132 |
| Hungary | 4,321,590 | 3,220,478 | -1,101,112 |
| China | 4,557,451 | 1,787,282 | -2,770,169 |
| Italy | 4,093,355 | 2,116,574 | -1,976,781 |
| Denmark | 2,376,309 | 2,263,764 | -112,545 |
| United States | 1,706,380 | 852,515 | -853,865 |
| Netherlands | 1,081,977 | 1,113,788 | +31,811 |
| Sweden | 652,055 | 492,122 | -159,933 |
| Ireland | 522,987 | 160,936 | -362,051 |
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 | 22,777,725 |
| France | 10,852,687 |
| Hungary | 7,679,494 |
| China | 7,058,889 |
| Italy | 6,968,931 |
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 | 13,364,844 | 9,412,881 | -3,951,963 |
| France | 5,681,079 | 5,171,608 | -509,471 |
| Hungary | 4,353,938 | 3,325,556 | -1,028,382 |
| China | 4,929,361 | 2,129,528 | -2,799,833 |
| Italy | 4,438,638 | 2,530,293 | -1,908,345 |
| United States | 2,503,177 | 1,467,001 | -1,036,176 |
| Denmark | 1,732,702 | 1,862,424 | +129,722 |
| Poland | 526,475 | 501,498 | -24,977 |
| Sweden | 542,686 | 354,658 | -188,028 |
| United Kingdom | 435,435 | 385,919 | -49,516 |
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 | 43 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 34 |
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| Greater Manchester | 28 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 25 |
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 | 33 | 33 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 | 19 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 23 | 16 | -7 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 | 22 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 14 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 | 14 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 18 | 14 | -4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 29,747,683 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,267,802 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,983,031 |
| Other | 1,680,864 |
| Road transport | 36,813 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 16,746,540 | 13,001,143 | -3,745,397 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,141,928 | 12,125,874 | -5,016,054 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,562,812 | 4,420,219 | -3,142,593 |
| Other | 873,247 | 807,617 | -65,630 |
| Road transport | 29,602 | 7,211 | -22,391 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 12,128,107 |
| Dover | 11,720,564 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,316,426 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,154,098 |
| Felixstowe | 4,728,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,108,280 | 5,019,827 | -2,088,453 |
| Dover | 7,392,622 | 4,327,942 | -3,064,680 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,901,938 | 4,414,488 | +512,550 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,306,155 | 3,847,943 | -458,212 |
| Felixstowe | 3,666,132 | 1,062,660 | -2,603,472 |
| Thamesport | 2,427,594 | 1,662,461 | -765,133 |
| London | 1,996,690 | 1,470,282 | -526,408 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,992,171 | 1,002,090 | -990,081 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,080,251 | 870,861 | -1,209,390 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,388,692 | 1,172,689 | -216,003 |
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 | 161 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 81 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 44 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 35 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 34 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 105 |
| 2025-11 | 123 |
| 2025-10 | 134 |
| 2025-09 | 117 |
| 2025-08 | 117 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MFST LIMITED | 92 |
| SPIRAX-SARCO LIMITED | 89 |
| VALVESOURCE LTD | 76 |
| DPV-UK LTD | 65 |
| TRILLIUM FLOW TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED | 60 |
| GREEN FLUID SYSTEMS LIMITED | 59 |
| MRC GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED | 58 |
| DELTA PACIFIC VALVES LTD | 52 |
| AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES LDA UK LIMITED | 51 |
| NEUMO UK LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 233 |
| 1m-15m | 219 |
| 15m-54m | 54 |
| Other | 51 |
| 0-1m | 32 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 18,515,710 |
| Germany | 8,236,136 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,180,660 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7,132,447 |
| United States | 7,029,697 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 13,854,025 | 4,661,685 | -9,192,340 |
| Germany | 3,511,896 | 4,724,240 | +1,212,344 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,970,658 | 4,210,002 | +1,239,344 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,279,085 | 2,853,362 | -1,425,723 |
| United States | 4,488,439 | 2,541,258 | -1,947,181 |
| Romania | 3,432,899 | 2,702,244 | -730,655 |
| Singapore | 2,382,081 | 2,197,083 | -184,998 |
| Italy | 1,895,600 | 1,638,568 | -257,032 |
| Norway | 2,259,505 | 1,232,661 | -1,026,844 |
| Netherlands | 2,109,912 | 823,411 | -1,286,501 |
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 | 6,094 |
| Lithuania | 5,590 |
| Germany | 490 |
| United States | 460 |
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 | 5,476 | 618 | -4,858 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 5,590 | +5,590 |
| Germany | 107 | 383 | +276 |
| United States | 460 | 0 | -460 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 58,025,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,961,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,349,525 |
| Other | 27,622 |
| Road transport | 8,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 34,166,621 | 23,858,596 | -10,308,025 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,810,398 | 9,150,994 | -3,659,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,625,188 | 7,724,337 | -4,900,851 |
| Other | 6,043 | 21,579 | +15,536 |
| Road transport | 8,887 | 0 | -8,887 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 28,462,501 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,373,414 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,160,594 |
| Felixstowe | 10,124,576 |
| ZLC | 7,601,463 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,715,627 | 10,746,874 | -6,968,753 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,402,136 | 7,971,278 | -2,430,858 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,568,030 | 5,592,564 | -975,466 |
| Felixstowe | 6,570,775 | 3,553,801 | -3,016,974 |
| ZLC | 4,232,683 | 3,368,780 | -863,903 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,514,721 | 2,232,508 | -282,213 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,302,450 | 1,520,273 | -782,177 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,626,584 | 1,121,646 | -504,938 |
| Southampton | 1,113,983 | 797,967 | -316,016 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 1,210,916 | 591,898 | -619,018 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84818073
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Valves made from steel, offering high performance and reliability in industrial applications