Import/export HS code 84818087: Diaphragm valves
Valves that use a flexible diaphragm to control flow, often used in sanitary applications
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | 8,773,672 |
| Switzerland | 6,218,446 |
| United States | 6,176,297 |
| Luxembourg | 2,277,160 |
| France | 1,774,195 |
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 | 4,328,733 | 4,444,939 | +116,206 |
| Switzerland | 2,618,399 | 3,600,047 | +981,648 |
| United States | 3,255,312 | 2,920,985 | -334,327 |
| Luxembourg | 1,331,396 | 945,764 | -385,632 |
| France | 687,506 | 1,086,689 | +399,183 |
| Italy | 769,053 | 983,281 | +214,228 |
| Canada | 770,953 | 604,569 | -166,384 |
| Sweden | 774,761 | 579,949 | -194,812 |
| Japan | 420,376 | 790,149 | +369,773 |
| Poland | 503,546 | 591,773 | +88,227 |
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 | 7,706,466 |
| United States | 6,762,880 |
| Switzerland | 4,382,094 |
| Italy | 3,638,286 |
| Luxembourg | 3,084,255 |
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 | 3,829,996 | 3,876,470 | +46,474 |
| United States | 3,256,528 | 3,506,352 | +249,824 |
| Switzerland | 1,661,570 | 2,720,524 | +1,058,954 |
| Italy | 1,740,912 | 1,897,374 | +156,462 |
| Luxembourg | 1,379,862 | 1,704,393 | +324,531 |
| Japan | 700,534 | 923,282 | +222,748 |
| Poland | 615,768 | 716,407 | +100,639 |
| United Kingdom | 804,500 | 376,672 | -427,828 |
| Canada | 604,453 | 538,452 | -66,001 |
| Portugal | 620,593 | 445,037 | -175,556 |
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 | 28 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 22 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 16 |
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 | 20 | 17 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 14 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 5 | -8 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 8 | +0 |
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 | 17,136,765 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,413,731 |
| Road transport | 5,758,021 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,875,719 |
| Other | 899,526 |
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 | 8,623,718 | 8,513,047 | -110,671 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,089,522 | 5,324,209 | +234,687 |
| Road transport | 2,281,061 | 3,476,960 | +1,195,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,128,704 | 1,747,015 | -381,689 |
| Other | 554,464 | 345,062 | -209,402 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 5,782,878 |
| Dover | 5,227,938 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,066,617 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,176,144 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,121,558 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 2,292,790 | 3,490,088 | +1,197,298 |
| Dover | 2,449,506 | 2,778,432 | +328,926 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,593,096 | 2,473,521 | -119,575 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,425,761 | 1,750,383 | -675,378 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,485,579 | 1,635,979 | +150,400 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,216,674 | 1,835,073 | +618,399 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,137,093 | 1,158,237 | +21,144 |
| Manchester Airport | 719,710 | 1,391,267 | +671,557 |
| Immingham Docks | 743,042 | 607,409 | -135,633 |
| Thamesport | 804,189 | 395,590 | -408,599 |
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 | 97 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 48 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 22 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 19 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 60 |
| 2026-03 | 63 |
| 2026-02 | 73 |
| 2026-01 | 66 |
| 2025-12 | 56 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CRANE PROCESS FLOW TECHNOLOGIES LTD | 113 |
| SERVOMEX GROUP LIMITED | 103 |
| SMC CORPORATION (U.K.) LIMITED | 66 |
| HYDRALECTRIC LIMITED | 52 |
| GEMU VALVES LIMITED | 52 |
| THAMES RESTEK UK LIMITED | 52 |
| WASHCO LIMITED | 51 |
| GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 51 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 51 |
| STAITECH LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 148 |
| 1m-15m | 141 |
| 15m-54m | 31 |
| Other | 25 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
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 | 11,697,723 |
| Italy | 2,284,061 |
| Netherlands | 2,215,410 |
| Ireland | 2,174,455 |
| Belgium | 1,830,216 |
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 | 6,191,061 | 5,506,662 | -684,399 |
| Italy | 1,166,512 | 1,117,549 | -48,963 |
| Netherlands | 1,144,600 | 1,070,810 | -73,790 |
| Ireland | 1,308,682 | 865,773 | -442,909 |
| Belgium | 1,143,110 | 687,106 | -456,004 |
| United Arab Emirates | 977,149 | 745,784 | -231,365 |
| Saudi Arabia | 819,633 | 875,740 | +56,107 |
| China | 593,027 | 1,042,626 | +449,599 |
| Germany | 769,134 | 812,283 | +43,149 |
| Denmark | 550,015 | 911,247 | +361,232 |
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 | 4,122 |
| China | 2,123 |
| Poland | 1,810 |
| Germany | 266 |
| France | 50 |
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 | 4,122 | 0 | -4,122 |
| China | 1,945 | 178 | -1,767 |
| Poland | 1,289 | 521 | -768 |
| Germany | 264 | 2 | -262 |
| France | 50 | 0 | -50 |
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 | 29,229,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,488,933 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,157,164 |
| Other | 390,120 |
| Road transport | 57,004 |
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 | 14,973,118 | 14,256,807 | -716,311 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,692,864 | 4,796,069 | +103,205 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,432,114 | 1,725,050 | -707,064 |
| Other | 226,560 | 163,560 | -63,000 |
| Road transport | 52,700 | 4,304 | -48,396 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,062,563 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,889,917 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,477,703 |
| ZLC | 2,444,212 |
| Harwich | 1,679,241 |
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 | 6,605,807 | 7,456,756 | +850,949 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,336,050 | 4,553,867 | -782,183 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,800,350 | 2,677,353 | -122,997 |
| ZLC | 1,167,042 | 1,277,170 | +110,128 |
| Harwich | 726,278 | 952,963 | +226,685 |
| London Gateway Port | 825,172 | 583,656 | -241,516 |
| London Stansted Airport | 901,292 | 424,792 | -476,500 |
| Manchester Airport | 949,378 | 283,479 | -665,899 |
| Immingham Docks | 313,735 | 749,133 | +435,398 |
| Southampton | 375,156 | 610,424 | +235,268 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84818087
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Valves that use a flexible diaphragm to control flow, often used in sanitary applications