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 | 14,054,916 |
| India | 7,153,280 |
| Japan | 5,078,831 |
| Germany | 1,301,721 |
| Austria | 997,495 |
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 | 7,959,705 | 6,095,211 | -1,864,494 |
| India | 3,987,852 | 3,165,428 | -822,424 |
| Japan | 2,689,191 | 2,389,640 | -299,551 |
| Germany | 832,988 | 468,733 | -364,255 |
| Austria | 376,961 | 620,534 | +243,573 |
| Spain | 33,017 | 498,216 | +465,199 |
| France | 242,043 | 93,506 | -148,537 |
| Italy | 196,419 | 83,702 | -112,717 |
| Turkey | 149,628 | 68,350 | -81,278 |
| Poland | 152,904 | 62,981 | -89,923 |
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 | 13,924,487 |
| India | 7,188,913 |
| Japan | 5,233,377 |
| Germany | 1,257,329 |
| Austria | 876,784 |
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 | 7,796,884 | 6,127,603 | -1,669,281 |
| India | 3,987,852 | 3,201,061 | -786,791 |
| Japan | 2,793,816 | 2,439,561 | -354,255 |
| Germany | 761,542 | 495,787 | -265,755 |
| Austria | 297,122 | 579,662 | +282,540 |
| Spain | 42,065 | 500,857 | +458,792 |
| United Kingdom | 432,131 | 0 | -432,131 |
| Italy | 197,684 | 136,009 | -61,675 |
| France | 172,302 | 48,333 | -123,969 |
| Turkey | 150,911 | 66,708 | -84,203 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -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) | 16,580,072 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,785,515 |
| Other | 4,103,389 |
| Air transport | 1,167,566 |
| 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) | 9,058,809 | 7,521,263 | -1,537,546 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,312,124 | 5,473,391 | +2,161,267 |
| Other | 3,950,498 | 152,891 | -3,797,607 |
| Air transport | 603,387 | 564,179 | -39,208 |
| 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 | 13,752,372 |
| Southampton | 5,104,023 |
| 000 | 4,103,389 |
| 499 | 3,026,610 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,161,763 |
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 | 7,645,505 | 6,106,867 | -1,538,638 |
| Southampton | 2,765,007 | 2,339,016 | -425,991 |
| 000 | 3,950,498 | 152,891 | -3,797,607 |
| 499 | 0 | 3,026,610 | +3,026,610 |
| Eurotunnel | 288,758 | 873,005 | +584,247 |
| Dover | 560,362 | 441,569 | -118,793 |
| East Midlands Airport | 240,313 | 260,703 | +20,390 |
| Killingholme | 356,552 | 0 | -356,552 |
| Thamesport | 288,048 | 24,848 | -263,200 |
| Birmingham Airport | 225,916 | 27,551 | -198,365 |
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
|
21 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
6 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
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+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| Other | 8 |
| 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 | 375,338 |
| Portugal | 367,370 |
| Singapore | 338,074 |
| France | 228,913 |
| Netherlands | 149,284 |
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 | 279,763 | 95,575 | -184,188 |
| Portugal | 285,095 | 82,275 | -202,820 |
| Singapore | 0 | 338,074 | +338,074 |
| France | 131,955 | 96,958 | -34,997 |
| Netherlands | 120,845 | 28,439 | -92,406 |
| United States | 93,198 | 50,054 | -43,144 |
| Turkey | 116,100 | 3,755 | -112,345 |
| China | 117,665 | 0 | -117,665 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 114,500 | +114,500 |
| United Arab Emirates | 89,460 | 18,986 | -70,474 |
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 | 1,887,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 550,918 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 292,876 |
| 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 | 1,035,885 | 851,740 | -184,145 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 355,284 | 195,634 | -159,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 238,633 | 54,243 | -184,390 |
| Other | 0 | 4,132 | +4,132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 614,821 |
| East Midlands Airport | 610,298 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 498,350 |
| ZLC | 483,651 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 206,296 | 408,525 | +202,229 |
| East Midlands Airport | 503,031 | 107,267 | -395,764 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 307,915 | 190,435 | -117,480 |
| ZLC | 282,581 | 201,070 | -81,511 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 114,500 | +114,500 |
| Southampton | 110,169 | 0 | -110,169 |
| Immingham Docks | 91,962 | 5,277 | -86,685 |
| London Gateway Port | 61,489 | 10,400 | -51,089 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,025 | 11,444 | -17,581 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,901 | 22,904 | +18,003 |
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