Import/export HS code 84831025: Open-die forged steel shafts
Transmission shafts made from open-die forged steel, known for strength and used in industrial applications
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 15,351,073 |
| India | 7,165,681 |
| Japan | 5,424,337 |
| Germany | 1,319,652 |
| Austria | 1,231,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,435,114 | 6,915,959 | -1,519,155 |
| India | 3,727,851 | 3,437,830 | -290,021 |
| Japan | 2,816,191 | 2,608,146 | -208,045 |
| Germany | 768,362 | 551,290 | -217,072 |
| Austria | 578,330 | 653,648 | +75,318 |
| Spain | 193,515 | 408,080 | +214,565 |
| France | 290,532 | 93,506 | -197,026 |
| Italy | 30,780 | 246,681 | +215,901 |
| Turkey | 149,208 | 72,404 | -76,804 |
| Poland | 151,379 | 39,889 | -111,490 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 14,891,826 |
| India | 7,201,314 |
| Japan | 5,578,883 |
| Germany | 1,563,969 |
| Austria | 1,116,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 7,963,192 | 6,928,634 | -1,034,558 |
| India | 3,727,851 | 3,473,463 | -254,388 |
| Japan | 2,920,816 | 2,658,067 | -262,749 |
| Germany | 992,049 | 571,920 | -420,129 |
| Austria | 503,855 | 612,776 | +108,921 |
| Spain | 197,914 | 417,055 | +219,141 |
| United Kingdom | 431,042 | 1,089 | -429,953 |
| Italy | 32,295 | 299,917 | +267,622 |
| France | 217,492 | 48,333 | -169,159 |
| Turkey | 150,491 | 70,762 | -79,729 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 18,154,291 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,911,804 |
| Other | 4,393,770 |
| Air transport | 1,198,154 |
| Road transport | 50,694 |
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) | 9,651,844 | 8,502,447 | -1,149,397 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,497,101 | 5,414,703 | +1,917,602 |
| Other | 3,688,687 | 705,083 | -2,983,604 |
| Air transport | 622,020 | 576,134 | -45,886 |
| Road transport | 0 | 50,694 | +50,694 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 14,742,501 |
| Southampton | 5,449,529 |
| 000 | 4,393,770 |
| 499 | 2,736,761 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,404,475 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 7,809,986 | 6,932,515 | -877,471 |
| Southampton | 2,890,210 | 2,559,319 | -330,891 |
| 000 | 3,688,687 | 705,083 | -2,983,604 |
| 499 | 0 | 2,736,761 | +2,736,761 |
| Eurotunnel | 503,126 | 901,349 | +398,223 |
| Dover | 467,134 | 657,795 | +190,661 |
| Killingholme | 647,784 | 0 | -647,784 |
| East Midlands Airport | 265,027 | 257,359 | -7,668 |
| Thamesport | 335,332 | 34,777 | -300,555 |
| Birmingham Airport | 224,336 | 30,177 | -194,159 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
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+ | 39 |
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 488,776 |
| Portugal | 367,370 |
| France | 235,274 |
| United States | 165,662 |
| Netherlands | 155,286 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 249,430 | 239,346 | -10,084 |
| Portugal | 285,095 | 82,275 | -202,820 |
| France | 135,250 | 100,024 | -35,226 |
| United States | 92,561 | 73,101 | -19,460 |
| Netherlands | 94,416 | 60,870 | -33,546 |
| Turkey | 13,663 | 119,855 | +106,192 |
| China | 102,354 | 15,311 | -87,043 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 114,500 | +114,500 |
| United Arab Emirates | 89,460 | 18,986 | -70,474 |
| New Zealand | 105,700 | 0 | -105,700 |
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 | 4,132 |
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 | 0 | 4,132 | +4,132 |
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 | 1,628,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 688,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 299,222 |
| Other | 4,132 |
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 | 925,772 | 702,778 | -222,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 358,803 | 329,540 | -29,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 256,529 | 42,693 | -213,836 |
| Other | 0 | 4,132 | +4,132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 659,789 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 632,365 |
| ZLC | 482,717 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 307,878 |
| Manchester Airport | 114,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 519,009 | 140,780 | -378,229 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 335,238 | 297,127 | -38,111 |
| ZLC | 240,645 | 242,072 | +1,427 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 126,896 | 180,982 | +54,086 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 114,500 | +114,500 |
| Southampton | 110,169 | 0 | -110,169 |
| Immingham Docks | 70,824 | 26,415 | -44,409 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,385 | 10,400 | -68,985 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,982 | 24,444 | +1,462 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,233 | 12,022 | +7,789 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84831025
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Transmission shafts made from open-die forged steel, known for strength and used in industrial applications