Import/export HS code 84879051: Cast steel machinery parts
Parts for machines made of cast steel, offering high durability and toughness
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,124,981 |
| India | 2,348,778 |
| China | 2,234,744 |
| Japan | 1,330,626 |
| Netherlands | 891,684 |
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 | 896,387 | 2,228,594 | +1,332,207 |
| India | 684,569 | 1,664,209 | +979,640 |
| China | 1,216,153 | 1,018,591 | -197,562 |
| Japan | 662,852 | 667,774 | +4,922 |
| Netherlands | 424,177 | 467,507 | +43,330 |
| Spain | 390,764 | 407,098 | +16,334 |
| Norway | 472,441 | 198,966 | -273,475 |
| United States | 284,231 | 330,969 | +46,738 |
| Taiwan | 234,363 | 283,602 | +49,239 |
| Turkey | 198,159 | 247,755 | +49,596 |
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 | 2,937,187 |
| India | 2,367,245 |
| China | 2,181,705 |
| Japan | 1,325,426 |
| United Kingdom | 897,734 |
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 | 839,249 | 2,097,938 | +1,258,689 |
| India | 685,078 | 1,682,167 | +997,089 |
| China | 1,187,883 | 993,822 | -194,061 |
| Japan | 658,717 | 666,709 | +7,992 |
| United Kingdom | 482,778 | 414,956 | -67,822 |
| Spain | 314,275 | 407,098 | +92,823 |
| United States | 301,775 | 342,255 | +40,480 |
| Turkey | 194,062 | 247,755 | +53,693 |
| Taiwan | 234,363 | 168,018 | -66,345 |
| Netherlands | 152,228 | 237,043 | +84,815 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Essex | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,727,437 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,227,277 |
| Air transport | 3,312,148 |
| Other | 30,505 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,825,708 | 2,901,729 | -923,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,327,418 | 2,899,859 | +1,572,441 |
| Air transport | 978,405 | 2,333,743 | +1,355,338 |
| Other | 13,225 | 17,280 | +4,055 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,391,532 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,953,078 |
| Southampton | 1,734,495 |
| Dover | 1,567,249 |
| London | 1,123,622 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,316,130 | 1,075,402 | -240,728 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 342,820 | 1,610,258 | +1,267,438 |
| Southampton | 1,025,708 | 708,787 | -316,921 |
| Dover | 284,192 | 1,283,057 | +998,865 |
| London | 659,115 | 464,507 | -194,608 |
| Thamesport | 433,904 | 263,961 | -169,943 |
| Immingham Docks | 221,539 | 359,618 | +138,079 |
| Eurotunnel | 331,416 | 200,447 | -130,969 |
| East Midlands Airport | 236,577 | 270,338 | +33,761 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 224,305 | 257,626 | +33,321 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 11 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 18 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
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+ | 65 |
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| Other | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 10,684,062 |
| Germany | 3,587,056 |
| Norway | 1,567,162 |
| France | 1,544,911 |
| India | 830,439 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 5,284,404 | 5,399,658 | +115,254 |
| Germany | 764,650 | 2,822,406 | +2,057,756 |
| Norway | 1,247,253 | 319,909 | -927,344 |
| France | 731,967 | 812,944 | +80,977 |
| India | 133,929 | 696,510 | +562,581 |
| United States | 105,342 | 709,508 | +604,166 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 373,275 | 435,252 | +61,977 |
| Netherlands | 83,274 | 453,109 | +369,835 |
| Singapore | 167,949 | 299,082 | +131,133 |
| China | 157,137 | 262,555 | +105,418 |
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 | 82,648 |
| Netherlands | 3,380 |
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 | 24,319 | 58,329 | +34,010 |
| Netherlands | 937 | 2,443 | +1,506 |
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 | 11,622,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,370,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,607,243 |
| Other | 86,028 |
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 | 3,951,179 | 7,671,550 | +3,720,371 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,824,258 | 4,546,367 | -1,277,891 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 549,943 | 2,057,300 | +1,507,357 |
| Other | 25,256 | 60,772 | +35,516 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 5,994,516 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,788,503 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,863,561 |
| Southampton | 3,060,976 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,572,496 |
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 Gateway Port | 4,059,762 | 1,934,754 | -2,125,008 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,194,638 | 3,593,865 | +1,399,227 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 937,159 | 2,926,402 | +1,989,243 |
| Southampton | 604,508 | 2,456,468 | +1,851,960 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,121,236 | 451,260 | -669,976 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 259,672 | 1,299,190 | +1,039,518 |
| Manchester Airport | 435,461 | 339,651 | -95,810 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 179,932 | 262,077 | +82,145 |
| London | 100,456 | 168,173 | +67,717 |
| Birmingham Airport | 11,904 | 251,027 | +239,123 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84879051
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Parts for machines made of cast steel, offering high durability and toughness