Import/export HS code 84818085: Butterfly valves
Valves with a rotating disc to regulate flow, commonly used in large pipelines
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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 | 30,879,435 |
| China | 29,269,668 |
| France | 15,697,112 |
| Netherlands | 12,734,746 |
| United States | 11,494,440 |
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 | 15,527,021 | 15,352,414 | -174,607 |
| China | 16,845,510 | 12,424,158 | -4,421,352 |
| France | 9,946,218 | 5,750,894 | -4,195,324 |
| Netherlands | 7,523,477 | 5,211,269 | -2,312,208 |
| United States | 6,234,645 | 5,259,795 | -974,850 |
| Italy | 3,472,404 | 5,807,952 | +2,335,548 |
| Poland | 3,155,188 | 3,139,123 | -16,065 |
| Czechia | 1,791,682 | 2,120,791 | +329,109 |
| Spain | 1,626,018 | 1,640,239 | +14,221 |
| Japan | 1,400,156 | 1,141,112 | -259,044 |
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 | 34,649,831 |
| Germany | 28,515,059 |
| United States | 20,230,914 |
| France | 13,841,129 |
| Italy | 8,344,346 |
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 | 19,974,424 | 14,675,407 | -5,299,017 |
| Germany | 14,543,352 | 13,971,707 | -571,645 |
| United States | 11,344,020 | 8,886,894 | -2,457,126 |
| France | 8,660,903 | 5,180,226 | -3,480,677 |
| Italy | 3,316,008 | 5,028,338 | +1,712,330 |
| Poland | 4,419,900 | 3,864,012 | -555,888 |
| Spain | 2,914,496 | 2,430,917 | -483,579 |
| Czechia | 2,601,209 | 2,594,973 | -6,236 |
| Netherlands | 3,044,514 | 1,864,291 | -1,180,223 |
| United Kingdom | 2,238,592 | 1,666,563 | -572,029 |
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 | 39 |
| West Midlands | 39 |
| Inner London - West | 36 |
| Greater Manchester | 34 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 31 |
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 | 30 | 23 | -7 |
| West Midlands | 29 | 25 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 22 | 27 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 27 | 22 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 22 | 25 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 24 | 23 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 22 | 16 | -6 |
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) | 55,494,953 |
| Air transport | 43,696,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,469,160 |
| Other | 6,145,043 |
| Road transport | 949,829 |
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) | 30,798,515 | 24,696,438 | -6,102,077 |
| Air transport | 24,340,294 | 19,356,097 | -4,984,197 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,808,472 | 17,660,688 | -1,147,784 |
| Other | 4,106,091 | 2,038,952 | -2,067,139 |
| Road transport | 382,111 | 567,718 | +185,607 |
| Rail transport | 122,735 | 54,012 | -68,723 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 26,825,252 |
| Felixstowe | 16,283,733 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,493,835 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,243,476 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,217,142 |
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 | 14,879,661 | 11,945,591 | -2,934,070 |
| Felixstowe | 10,231,918 | 6,051,815 | -4,180,103 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,021,733 | 4,472,102 | -2,549,631 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,340,697 | 4,902,779 | -1,437,918 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,149,090 | 5,068,052 | -81,038 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,983,975 | 3,796,821 | -187,154 |
| Southampton | 3,592,014 | 3,266,002 | -326,012 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,716,920 | 4,789,151 | +3,072,231 |
| 000 | 4,106,091 | 2,038,952 | -2,067,139 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,835,239 | 2,890,363 | +55,124 |
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 | 162 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 82 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 52 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 37 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 36 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 152 |
| 2025-11 | 156 |
| 2025-10 | 144 |
| 2025-09 | 164 |
| 2025-08 | 155 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRANE LIMITED | 118 |
| NAVIGATOR MSL LIMITED | 111 |
| RAPIDROP GLOBAL LIMITED | 102 |
| SCORE ENERGY LIMITED | 91 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 89 |
| RUBIX INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 86 |
| GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 68 |
| AERFIN LIMITED | 67 |
| LEENGATE VALVES LIMITED | 64 |
| GE AIRCRAFT ENGINE SERVICES LIMITED | 64 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 285 |
| 1m-15m | 261 |
| 15m-54m | 76 |
| 0-1m | 46 |
| Other | 44 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 18,385,151 |
| Germany | 14,722,714 |
| Netherlands | 10,124,614 |
| Algeria | 7,713,790 |
| Italy | 7,540,715 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 12,379,715 | 6,005,436 | -6,374,279 |
| Germany | 9,262,938 | 5,459,776 | -3,803,162 |
| Netherlands | 4,976,150 | 5,148,464 | +172,314 |
| Algeria | 6,887,760 | 826,030 | -6,061,730 |
| Italy | 4,276,314 | 3,264,401 | -1,011,913 |
| Ireland | 4,417,345 | 2,779,546 | -1,637,799 |
| Japan | 3,797,609 | 2,704,553 | -1,093,056 |
| China | 3,050,051 | 2,072,410 | -977,641 |
| Canada | 2,434,084 | 2,317,866 | -116,218 |
| France | 2,389,878 | 2,225,407 | -164,471 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 142,868 |
| Denmark | 14,227 |
| Germany | 2,823 |
| XI | 1,286 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 108,453 | 34,415 | -74,038 |
| Denmark | 0 | 14,227 | +14,227 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,823 | +2,823 |
| XI | 1,286 | 0 | -1,286 |
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 | 67,332,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,861,972 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,349,034 |
| Other | 161,389 |
| Road transport | 38,029 |
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 | 40,060,872 | 27,271,412 | -12,789,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,425,812 | 19,436,160 | -5,989,652 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,493,282 | 6,855,752 | -8,637,530 |
| Other | 109,924 | 51,465 | -58,459 |
| Road transport | 33,217 | 4,812 | -28,405 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,303,494 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,198,159 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,223,394 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,751,244 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,313,533 |
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 | 21,603,459 | 12,700,035 | -8,903,424 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,482,108 | 11,716,051 | -4,766,057 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,821,365 | 5,402,029 | -419,336 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,715,286 | 5,035,958 | -679,328 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,307,653 | 2,005,880 | -5,301,773 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,503,261 | 3,564,792 | -1,938,469 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,883,567 | 3,171,760 | -711,807 |
| Felixstowe | 3,679,164 | 975,044 | -2,704,120 |
| ZLC | 1,823,670 | 1,870,956 | +47,286 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,402,611 | 1,674,357 | +271,746 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84818085
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Valves with a rotating disc to regulate flow, commonly used in large pipelines