Import/export HS code 850120: Universal AC/DC motors
Universal motors that can operate on both AC and DC power, with a power output exceeding 37.5 watts
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 10,235,244 |
| China | 8,858,303 |
| Italy | 5,267,231 |
| France | 4,289,859 |
| Germany | 4,228,302 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 5,463,574 | 4,771,670 | -691,904 |
| China | 5,208,689 | 3,649,614 | -1,559,075 |
| Italy | 2,311,047 | 2,956,184 | +645,137 |
| France | 2,347,904 | 1,941,955 | -405,949 |
| Germany | 2,247,060 | 1,981,242 | -265,818 |
| Netherlands | 978,191 | 1,437,291 | +459,100 |
| Slovenia | 898,128 | 913,788 | +15,660 |
| Switzerland | 1,243,792 | 561,508 | -682,284 |
| Czechia | 891,722 | 471,632 | -420,090 |
| Japan | 738,118 | 496,098 | -242,020 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,630,177 |
| China | 9,306,380 |
| United Kingdom | 5,449,467 |
| Italy | 3,625,264 |
| Germany | 2,732,207 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,954,673 | 6,675,504 | -279,169 |
| China | 5,400,642 | 3,905,738 | -1,494,904 |
| United Kingdom | 2,385,679 | 3,063,788 | +678,109 |
| Italy | 1,863,023 | 1,762,241 | -100,782 |
| Germany | 1,425,253 | 1,306,954 | -118,299 |
| France | 1,509,706 | 1,175,877 | -333,829 |
| Slovenia | 1,138,188 | 1,100,763 | -37,425 |
| Switzerland | 1,025,226 | 443,855 | -581,371 |
| Czechia | 910,140 | 478,279 | -431,861 |
| Turkey | 327,664 | 247,602 | -80,062 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 41 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 35 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 35 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 30 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 30 | 25 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 | 29 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 | 26 | +6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 22 | 19 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 25 | +9 |
| Inner London - West | 16 | 20 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 17 | 8 | -9 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 26,897,009 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,071,437 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,794,808 |
| Other | 2,999,591 |
| Road transport | 723,033 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 14,450,954 | 12,446,055 | -2,004,899 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,248,030 | 4,823,407 | -424,623 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,018,328 | 4,776,480 | -241,848 |
| Other | 1,343,796 | 1,655,795 | +311,999 |
| Road transport | 250,597 | 472,436 | +221,839 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,455,481 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,039,516 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,639,449 |
| Dover | 3,840,478 |
| 000 | 2,999,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,444,597 | 6,010,884 | -433,713 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,823,976 | 2,215,540 | -1,608,436 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,497,651 | 3,141,798 | +644,147 |
| Dover | 1,834,592 | 2,005,886 | +171,294 |
| 000 | 1,343,796 | 1,655,795 | +311,999 |
| Southampton | 1,759,660 | 1,234,265 | -525,395 |
| Felixstowe | 1,835,276 | 798,031 | -1,037,245 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,543,767 | 1,084,095 | -459,672 |
| Thamesport | 1,109,335 | 1,089,855 | -19,480 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,181,258 | 758,211 | -423,047 |
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 | 132 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 84 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 56 |
| Other manufacturing | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 93 |
| 2026-03 | 91 |
| 2026-02 | 86 |
| 2026-01 | 71 |
| 2025-12 | 71 |
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+ | 237 |
| 1m-15m | 194 |
| 15m-54m | 70 |
| Other | 43 |
| 0-1m | 37 |
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 | 9,025,443 |
| Germany | 5,879,165 |
| Italy | 3,959,003 |
| Ireland | 3,239,738 |
| France | 3,011,805 |
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 | 5,227,661 | 3,797,782 | -1,429,879 |
| Germany | 3,344,431 | 2,534,734 | -809,697 |
| Italy | 3,365,965 | 593,038 | -2,772,927 |
| Ireland | 1,392,278 | 1,847,460 | +455,182 |
| France | 2,511,941 | 499,864 | -2,012,077 |
| India | 1,457,545 | 1,550,389 | +92,844 |
| Sweden | 1,345,467 | 1,430,875 | +85,408 |
| Denmark | 714,134 | 1,674,530 | +960,396 |
| Japan | 1,774,964 | 596,859 | -1,178,105 |
| Poland | 322,416 | 1,449,709 | +1,127,293 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,404,085 |
| XI | 604,263 |
| Brazil | 299,534 |
| China | 21,883 |
| Germany | 4,737 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 661,746 | 742,339 | +80,593 |
| XI | 109,703 | 494,560 | +384,857 |
| Brazil | 164,643 | 134,891 | -29,752 |
| China | 11,103 | 10,780 | -323 |
| Germany | 0 | 4,737 | +4,737 |
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 | 25,069,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,817,718 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,867,115 |
| Other | 2,374,563 |
| Road transport | 13,093 |
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 | 11,946,171 | 13,122,843 | +1,176,672 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,472,911 | 6,344,807 | -4,128,104 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,798,759 | 1,068,356 | -3,730,403 |
| Other | 971,228 | 1,403,335 | +432,107 |
| Road transport | 13,093 | 0 | -13,093 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,278,320 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,214,756 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,184,875 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,322,150 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,196,070 |
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 | 5,608,849 | 6,669,471 | +1,060,622 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,131,689 | 3,083,067 | -4,048,622 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,816,805 | 2,368,070 | -448,735 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,891,621 | 2,430,529 | +538,908 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,451,167 | 1,744,903 | +293,736 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,890,844 | 758,195 | -1,132,649 |
| ZLC | 1,217,549 | 1,406,736 | +189,187 |
| 000 | 971,228 | 1,403,335 | +432,107 |
| Dover | 1,133,788 | 387,066 | -746,722 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,252,916 | 233,602 | -1,019,314 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850120
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Universal motors that can operate on both AC and DC power, with a power output exceeding 37.5 watts