Import/export HS code 84831050: Articulated shafts
Flexible transmission shafts that allow movement, commonly used in vehicles and industrial equipment
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9,479,387 |
| Germany | 7,240,952 |
| United States | 6,529,659 |
| Netherlands | 3,488,446 |
| Canada | 1,067,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,947,284 | 3,532,103 | -2,415,181 |
| Germany | 3,540,488 | 3,700,464 | +159,976 |
| United States | 3,717,635 | 2,812,024 | -905,611 |
| Netherlands | 1,754,279 | 1,734,167 | -20,112 |
| Canada | 498,872 | 568,512 | +69,640 |
| France | 292,548 | 481,423 | +188,875 |
| China | 414,322 | 307,857 | -106,465 |
| Hungary | 430,541 | 246,331 | -184,210 |
| Belgium | 244,689 | 207,375 | -37,314 |
| Philippines | 147,778 | 162,237 | +14,459 |
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 | 8,502,991 |
| Italy | 6,581,649 |
| United States | 6,083,027 |
| Poland | 1,379,292 |
| China | 1,010,588 |
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 | 3,909,705 | 4,593,286 | +683,581 |
| Italy | 3,867,305 | 2,714,344 | -1,152,961 |
| United States | 3,525,973 | 2,557,054 | -968,919 |
| Poland | 751,538 | 627,754 | -123,784 |
| China | 595,388 | 415,200 | -180,188 |
| United Kingdom | 379,944 | 497,469 | +117,525 |
| Hungary | 460,390 | 395,779 | -64,611 |
| India | 234,507 | 192,824 | -41,683 |
| Sweden | 209,210 | 127,494 | -81,716 |
| Philippines | 147,778 | 162,237 | +14,459 |
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 | 34 |
| West Midlands | 28 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 26 |
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
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 | 21 | 29 | +8 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 20 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 17 | 19 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 | 8 | -5 |
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) | 12,877,244 |
| Air transport | 11,831,780 |
| Other | 4,391,161 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,205,122 |
| Road transport | 10,066 |
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) | 6,882,266 | 5,994,978 | -887,288 |
| Air transport | 6,299,060 | 5,532,720 | -766,340 |
| Other | 3,162,499 | 1,228,662 | -1,933,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,449,778 | 1,755,344 | +305,566 |
| Road transport | 3,396 | 6,670 | +3,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 4,391,161 |
| Dover | 4,228,647 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,125,866 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,769,912 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,305,086 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 3,162,499 | 1,228,662 | -1,933,837 |
| Dover | 2,099,769 | 2,128,878 | +29,109 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,533,005 | 1,592,861 | -940,144 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,792,149 | 1,977,763 | +185,614 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,094,445 | 1,210,641 | -883,804 |
| London Stansted Airport | 958,724 | 979,616 | +20,892 |
| Immingham Docks | 797,596 | 882,116 | +84,520 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 732,473 | 705,376 | -27,097 |
| Harwich | 638,480 | 538,076 | -100,404 |
| Thamesport | 545,212 | 538,184 | -7,028 |
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
|
95 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
68 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
43 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
31 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 80 |
| 2026-04 | 88 |
| 2026-03 | 78 |
| 2026-02 | 67 |
| 2026-01 | 71 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FERDINAND BILSTEIN UK LIMITED | 123 |
| FLOWSERVE GB LIMITED | 56 |
| ITT INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 56 |
| MAN TRUCK AND BUS UK LIMITED | 53 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 53 |
| MOOG WOLVERHAMPTON LIMITED | 53 |
| NETZSCH PUMPS AND SYSTEMS LIMITED | 52 |
| H+S AVIATION LIMITED | 52 |
| HS AVIATION LIMITED | 52 |
| BOMFORD TURNER LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 220 |
| 1m-15m | 137 |
| 15m-54m | 46 |
| Other | 33 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
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 | 4,365,021 |
| France | 1,759,472 |
| Germany | 1,376,869 |
| China | 1,161,607 |
| Turkey | 738,888 |
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 | 2,506,042 | 1,858,979 | -647,063 |
| France | 1,017,294 | 742,178 | -275,116 |
| Germany | 632,411 | 744,458 | +112,047 |
| China | 567,342 | 594,265 | +26,923 |
| Turkey | 193,863 | 545,025 | +351,162 |
| Philippines | 241,364 | 380,362 | +138,998 |
| Belgium | 240,163 | 303,841 | +63,678 |
| Spain | 416,105 | 94,666 | -321,439 |
| Singapore | 356,020 | 149,204 | -206,816 |
| Japan | 264,242 | 231,330 | -32,912 |
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 | 48,753 |
| India | 3,957 |
| China | 3,369 |
| United States | 1,923 |
| Germany | 1,527 |
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 | 30,272 | 18,481 | -11,791 |
| India | 2,155 | 1,802 | -353 |
| China | 1,815 | 1,554 | -261 |
| United States | 0 | 1,923 | +1,923 |
| Germany | 861 | 666 | -195 |
| Italy | 0 | 676 | +676 |
| Brazil | 564 | 0 | -564 |
| Japan | 47 | 231 | +184 |
| Ireland | 219 | 0 | -219 |
| South Korea | 0 | 140 | +140 |
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 | 10,317,583 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,054,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,184,802 |
| Other | 69,370 |
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 | 5,662,279 | 4,655,304 | -1,006,975 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,452,205 | 2,602,266 | +150,061 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 671,040 | 513,762 | -157,278 |
| Other | 40,426 | 28,944 | -11,482 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,708,425 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,661,341 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,510,622 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,149,817 |
| ZLC | 676,029 |
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 | 2,540,738 | 2,167,687 | -373,051 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,694,007 | 1,967,334 | +273,327 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,762,088 | 1,748,534 | -13,554 |
| London Stansted Airport | 841,743 | 308,074 | -533,669 |
| ZLC | 380,958 | 295,071 | -85,887 |
| Immingham Docks | 323,232 | 238,218 | -85,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 164,317 | 264,733 | +100,416 |
| Southampton | 247,072 | 114,616 | -132,456 |
| Dover | 143,233 | 172,746 | +29,513 |
| Holyhead | 85,103 | 132,639 | +47,536 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84831050
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Flexible transmission shafts that allow movement, commonly used in vehicles and industrial equipment