Import/export HS code 850131: Small power motors
Electric motors with a power output not exceeding 750 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 | 75,291,178 |
| Germany | 65,385,825 |
| China | 62,697,502 |
| Switzerland | 54,266,581 |
| France | 29,208,969 |
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 | 35,756,947 | 39,534,231 | +3,777,284 |
| Germany | 32,891,401 | 32,494,424 | -396,977 |
| China | 30,586,007 | 32,111,495 | +1,525,488 |
| Switzerland | 24,799,322 | 29,467,259 | +4,667,937 |
| France | 13,074,512 | 16,134,457 | +3,059,945 |
| Netherlands | 9,772,122 | 12,201,525 | +2,429,403 |
| Sweden | 9,921,006 | 11,430,249 | +1,509,243 |
| Italy | 8,683,280 | 10,899,429 | +2,216,149 |
| Spain | 9,261,264 | 8,875,952 | -385,312 |
| Denmark | 5,531,435 | 7,532,376 | +2,000,941 |
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 | 85,477,632 |
| China | 80,627,574 |
| Switzerland | 52,970,520 |
| Germany | 49,102,453 |
| France | 22,375,738 |
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 | 40,762,053 | 44,715,579 | +3,953,526 |
| China | 39,454,368 | 41,173,206 | +1,718,838 |
| Switzerland | 24,767,258 | 28,203,262 | +3,436,004 |
| Germany | 25,028,439 | 24,074,014 | -954,425 |
| France | 10,729,214 | 11,646,524 | +917,310 |
| Slovakia | 8,200,795 | 9,027,802 | +827,007 |
| Spain | 8,521,714 | 8,516,244 | -5,470 |
| Italy | 7,300,511 | 9,555,687 | +2,255,176 |
| United Kingdom | 6,298,709 | 7,540,248 | +1,241,539 |
| Sweden | 5,943,629 | 7,323,770 | +1,380,141 |
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 | 181 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 111 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 104 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 98 |
| West Midlands | 92 |
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 | 131 | 138 | +7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 79 | 82 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 70 | 78 | +8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 69 | 72 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 63 | 61 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 57 | 70 | +13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 56 | 64 | +8 |
| Inner London - West | 56 | 50 | -6 |
| West Yorkshire | 56 | 57 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 44 | 57 | +13 |
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 | 192,234,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 163,499,859 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 89,624,951 |
| Road transport | 6,268,331 |
| Other | 5,589,783 |
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 | 88,370,189 | 103,863,944 | +15,493,755 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,237,816 | 83,262,043 | +3,024,227 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,165,624 | 46,459,327 | +3,293,703 |
| Road transport | 2,858,653 | 3,409,678 | +551,025 |
| Other | 4,205,072 | 1,384,711 | -2,820,361 |
| Rail transport | 27,775 | 11,665 | -16,110 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 55,370,530 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 48,281,849 |
| Dover | 48,085,473 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,437,287 |
| Birmingham Airport | 35,145,088 |
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 Stansted Airport | 27,672,045 | 27,698,485 | +26,440 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,300,825 | 26,981,024 | +5,680,199 |
| Dover | 24,357,197 | 23,728,276 | -628,921 |
| Eurotunnel | 18,790,163 | 16,647,124 | -2,143,039 |
| Birmingham Airport | 16,124,262 | 19,020,826 | +2,896,564 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,561,858 | 18,463,342 | +2,901,484 |
| ZLC | 12,607,938 | 15,252,855 | +2,644,917 |
| Southampton | 15,657,851 | 12,167,738 | -3,490,113 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,062,200 | 13,861,635 | +799,435 |
| Felixstowe | 14,405,250 | 12,299,074 | -2,106,176 |
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 | 429 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 252 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 149 |
| Other manufacturing | 134 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 104 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 402 |
| 2026-03 | 417 |
| 2026-02 | 400 |
| 2026-01 | 343 |
| 2025-12 | 356 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SAFRAN SEATS GB LIMITED | 124 |
| PARVALUX ELECTRIC MOTORS LIMITED | 124 |
| BORGWARNER LIMITED | 123 |
| BMW HAMS HALL MOTOREN GMBH | 122 |
| MAXON MOTOR UK LTD | 120 |
| INDUSTRIAL DEVICES (GB) LIMITED | 118 |
| MUNSTER SIMMS ENGINEERING LIMITED | 118 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 114 |
| VARIAN MEDICAL SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 112 |
| C.R.D. DEVICES LTD. | 111 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 773 |
| 54m+ | 753 |
| 15m-54m | 216 |
| 0-1m | 177 |
| Other | 147 |
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 | 34,783,386 |
| France | 14,999,689 |
| Germany | 10,152,705 |
| Italy | 9,402,912 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,336,643 |
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 | 16,652,660 | 18,130,726 | +1,478,066 |
| France | 8,351,292 | 6,648,397 | -1,702,895 |
| Germany | 4,420,344 | 5,732,361 | +1,312,017 |
| Italy | 3,249,926 | 6,152,986 | +2,903,060 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,977,374 | 2,359,269 | -2,618,105 |
| Netherlands | 3,038,166 | 4,081,773 | +1,043,607 |
| China | 3,187,118 | 2,174,239 | -1,012,879 |
| Poland | 2,720,793 | 2,619,923 | -100,870 |
| Ireland | 1,794,671 | 2,705,561 | +910,890 |
| India | 1,113,135 | 2,410,895 | +1,297,760 |
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 | 84,589 |
| Germany | 24,038 |
| China | 11,241 |
| Taiwan | 11,185 |
| Lithuania | 2,553 |
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 | 2,745 | 81,844 | +79,099 |
| Germany | 11,053 | 12,985 | +1,932 |
| China | 1,783 | 9,458 | +7,675 |
| Taiwan | 9,682 | 1,503 | -8,179 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 2,553 | +2,553 |
| France | 666 | 801 | +135 |
| United States | 1,337 | 0 | -1,337 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1,240 | +1,240 |
| Italy | 0 | 865 | +865 |
| Mexico | 286 | 536 | +250 |
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 | 109,470,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 26,044,565 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,582,998 |
| Other | 146,041 |
| Road transport | 44,908 |
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 | 50,253,368 | 59,217,053 | +8,963,685 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,510,431 | 13,534,134 | +1,023,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,158,844 | 6,424,154 | +265,310 |
| Other | 30,908 | 115,133 | +84,225 |
| Road transport | 44,908 | 0 | -44,908 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,569,119 |
| London Stansted Airport | 20,715,754 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,267,949 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,634,497 |
| ZLC | 11,656,884 |
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 | 24,232,557 | 33,336,562 | +9,104,005 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,548,586 | 11,167,168 | +1,618,582 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,721,786 | 9,546,163 | +824,377 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,543,614 | 7,090,883 | -2,452,731 |
| ZLC | 5,848,470 | 5,808,414 | -40,056 |
| Southampton | 2,239,637 | 4,036,142 | +1,796,505 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,681,709 | 1,072,518 | -1,609,191 |
| Immingham Docks | 618,407 | 1,237,226 | +618,819 |
| Dover | 867,970 | 915,822 | +47,852 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,080,315 | 616,515 | -463,800 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850131
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electric motors with a power output not exceeding 750 watts