Import/export HS code 84831050: Articulated shafts
Flexible transmission shafts that allow movement, commonly used in vehicles and industrial equipment
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.
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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 | 11,846,863 |
| United States | 6,947,650 |
| Germany | 6,929,843 |
| Netherlands | 3,321,361 |
| Canada | 1,118,183 |
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 | 8,989,355 | 2,857,508 | -6,131,847 |
| United States | 3,762,788 | 3,184,862 | -577,926 |
| Germany | 3,396,472 | 3,533,371 | +136,899 |
| Netherlands | 1,803,455 | 1,517,906 | -285,549 |
| Canada | 811,329 | 306,854 | -504,475 |
| France | 246,686 | 517,731 | +271,045 |
| China | 481,909 | 271,000 | -210,909 |
| Hungary | 353,037 | 311,601 | -41,436 |
| Belgium | 228,884 | 223,885 | -4,999 |
| Turkey | 174,197 | 83,123 | -91,074 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 8,009,319 |
| Germany | 7,912,789 |
| United States | 6,649,637 |
| China | 1,323,352 |
| Poland | 1,246,890 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 6,154,066 | 1,855,253 | -4,298,813 |
| Germany | 3,847,730 | 4,065,059 | +217,329 |
| United States | 3,641,596 | 3,008,041 | -633,555 |
| China | 915,627 | 407,725 | -507,902 |
| Poland | 803,675 | 443,215 | -360,460 |
| United Kingdom | 298,909 | 523,500 | +224,591 |
| Hungary | 393,186 | 325,768 | -67,418 |
| India | 271,179 | 208,528 | -62,651 |
| Sweden | 200,255 | 169,926 | -30,329 |
| Canada | 146,959 | 170,815 | +23,856 |
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 | 33 |
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| West Midlands | 25 |
| Greater Manchester | 24 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 24 | 24 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 18 | 20 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 | 12 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 10 | -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) | 14,213,077 |
| Air transport | 11,641,519 |
| Other | 5,703,283 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,261,484 |
| 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) | 9,409,972 | 4,803,105 | -4,606,867 |
| Air transport | 6,398,660 | 5,242,859 | -1,155,801 |
| Other | 3,972,706 | 1,730,577 | -2,242,129 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,468,928 | 1,792,556 | +323,628 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,066 | +10,066 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 5,703,283 |
| Dover | 5,122,874 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,152,389 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,669,789 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,521,433 |
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 | 3,972,706 | 1,730,577 | -2,242,129 |
| Dover | 3,806,753 | 1,316,121 | -2,490,632 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,409,299 | 1,743,090 | -666,209 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,515,804 | 1,153,985 | -1,361,819 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,667,487 | 1,853,946 | +186,459 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,391,901 | 653,483 | -738,418 |
| Immingham Docks | 784,867 | 755,591 | -29,276 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 609,779 | 777,163 | +167,384 |
| Harwich | 788,616 | 428,122 | -360,494 |
| Felixstowe | 790,948 | 350,875 | -440,073 |
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 | 92 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 70 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 45 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 71 |
| 2025-11 | 70 |
| 2025-10 | 83 |
| 2025-09 | 96 |
| 2025-08 | 85 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FERDINAND BILSTEIN UK LIMITED | 118 |
| ITT INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 56 |
| FLOWSERVE GB LIMITED | 54 |
| H+S AVIATION LIMITED | 51 |
| HS AVIATION LIMITED | 51 |
| MOOG WOLVERHAMPTON LIMITED | 50 |
| MAN TRUCK AND BUS UK LIMITED | 48 |
| LEYLAND TRUCKS LIMITED | 48 |
| BAILEY MORRIS LIMITED | 48 |
| BOMFORD TURNER LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 226 |
| 1m-15m | 128 |
| 15m-54m | 46 |
| Other | 32 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
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 | 4,652,051 |
| France | 2,012,677 |
| Germany | 1,256,756 |
| China | 1,136,376 |
| Japan | 636,652 |
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 | 2,545,282 | 2,106,769 | -438,513 |
| France | 1,083,552 | 929,125 | -154,427 |
| Germany | 440,782 | 815,974 | +375,192 |
| China | 395,048 | 741,328 | +346,280 |
| Japan | 596,889 | 39,763 | -557,126 |
| Belgium | 229,375 | 349,232 | +119,857 |
| Spain | 461,035 | 113,350 | -347,685 |
| Singapore | 206,715 | 315,433 | +108,718 |
| Ireland | 257,602 | 187,326 | -70,276 |
| Turkey | 171,192 | 271,456 | +100,264 |
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 | 54,132 |
| India | 3,667 |
| China | 2,791 |
| Germany | 1,466 |
| United States | 738 |
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 | 32,345 | 21,787 | -10,558 |
| India | 2,579 | 1,088 | -1,491 |
| China | 1,396 | 1,395 | -1 |
| Germany | 870 | 596 | -274 |
| United States | 0 | 738 | +738 |
| Italy | 0 | 676 | +676 |
| Brazil | 564 | 0 | -564 |
| Ireland | 439 | 0 | -439 |
| Belgium | 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 | 10,184,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,684,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,690,533 |
| Other | 71,868 |
| Road transport | 5,648 |
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 | 5,568,764 | 4,615,692 | -953,072 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,988,541 | 2,695,803 | +707,262 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,106,697 | 583,836 | -522,861 |
| Other | 40,893 | 30,975 | -9,918 |
| Road transport | 5,648 | 0 | -5,648 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,437,445 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,339,760 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,288,672 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,402,852 |
| London Gateway Port | 798,994 |
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 | 2,079,392 | 2,358,053 | +278,661 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,454,156 | 1,885,604 | +431,448 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,814,973 | 1,473,699 | -341,274 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,030,727 | 372,125 | -658,602 |
| London Gateway Port | 561,938 | 237,056 | -324,882 |
| ZLC | 371,508 | 324,652 | -46,856 |
| Immingham Docks | 211,394 | 328,805 | +117,411 |
| Southampton | 251,607 | 116,524 | -135,083 |
| Dover | 56,661 | 269,684 | +213,023 |
| Liverpool Docks | 132,861 | 141,112 | +8,251 |
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