Import/export HS code 85015230: Medium-large DC motors
DC motors with a power output exceeding 7.5 kW but not exceeding 37 kW
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 21,831,883 |
| Brazil | 11,712,239 |
| China | 6,013,207 |
| Italy | 5,984,334 |
| France | 5,786,076 |
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 | 10,232,056 | 11,599,827 | +1,367,771 |
| Brazil | 5,814,235 | 5,898,004 | +83,769 |
| China | 3,777,473 | 2,235,734 | -1,541,739 |
| Italy | 2,488,208 | 3,496,126 | +1,007,918 |
| France | 2,451,716 | 3,334,360 | +882,644 |
| Netherlands | 2,530,888 | 2,243,410 | -287,478 |
| Poland | 2,436,816 | 2,022,798 | -414,018 |
| Finland | 1,290,868 | 1,914,739 | +623,871 |
| United States | 1,821,873 | 342,901 | -1,478,972 |
| Czechia | 906,922 | 852,561 | -54,361 |
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 | 18,867,788 |
| Brazil | 12,035,992 |
| China | 9,445,254 |
| Italy | 6,620,341 |
| Poland | 5,837,842 |
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 | 9,163,209 | 9,704,579 | +541,370 |
| Brazil | 5,934,605 | 6,101,387 | +166,782 |
| China | 5,150,398 | 4,294,856 | -855,542 |
| Italy | 2,882,515 | 3,737,826 | +855,311 |
| Poland | 3,510,317 | 2,327,525 | -1,182,792 |
| Czechia | 2,167,005 | 2,040,196 | -126,809 |
| Finland | 1,307,249 | 1,934,416 | +627,167 |
| United States | 2,062,819 | 586,103 | -1,476,716 |
| India | 905,213 | 1,620,882 | +715,669 |
| France | 1,046,193 | 497,927 | -548,266 |
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 | 53 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 47 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 47 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 44 |
| West Midlands | 42 |
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 | 40 | 36 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 32 | 30 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 33 | 36 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 34 | 29 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 25 | 30 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 22 | 29 | +7 |
| West Yorkshire | 25 | 27 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 | 22 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 20 | 19 | -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) | 34,198,403 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,454,739 |
| Air transport | 19,644,552 |
| Road transport | 547,158 |
| Other | 434,183 |
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) | 16,228,424 | 17,969,979 | +1,741,555 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,445,540 | 10,009,199 | -2,436,341 |
| Air transport | 9,903,213 | 9,741,339 | -161,874 |
| Road transport | 199,644 | 347,514 | +147,870 |
| Other | 221,402 | 212,781 | -8,621 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,026,929 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,537,935 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,265,400 |
| Felixstowe | 6,845,750 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,561,012 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,765,551 | 9,261,378 | +2,495,827 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,396,457 | 3,141,478 | -2,254,979 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,041,716 | 4,223,684 | +1,181,968 |
| Felixstowe | 2,957,960 | 3,887,790 | +929,830 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,675,366 | 2,885,646 | +210,280 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,094,176 | 2,231,128 | +136,952 |
| Thamesport | 2,055,674 | 1,804,624 | -251,050 |
| London | 1,869,459 | 1,397,567 | -471,892 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,381,216 | 1,415,750 | +34,534 |
| Purfleet | 1,674,543 | 1,057,682 | -616,861 |
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 | 172 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 142 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 95 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 35 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 34 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 128 |
| 2026-03 | 142 |
| 2026-02 | 132 |
| 2026-01 | 124 |
| 2025-12 | 117 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEG (UK) LTD | 124 |
| BROOK CROMPTON UK LIMITED | 122 |
| T.E.C. ELECTRIC MOTORS LIMITED | 119 |
| UNIVERSAL MOTORS UK LIMITED | 67 |
| YAMAZAKI MAZAK U.K. LIMITED | 65 |
| MICRO CLUTCH DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED | 61 |
| ABB LIMITED | 60 |
| HIDROSTAL LIMITED | 59 |
| NIDEC CONTROL TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 54 |
| FANUC UK LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 311 |
| 1m-15m | 275 |
| 15m-54m | 95 |
| Other | 56 |
| 0-1m | 48 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,692,021 |
| Ireland | 3,609,544 |
| France | 3,548,325 |
| United States | 1,965,901 |
| Italy | 1,389,873 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,449,128 | 4,242,893 | +2,793,765 |
| Ireland | 2,038,793 | 1,570,751 | -468,042 |
| France | 1,625,942 | 1,922,383 | +296,441 |
| United States | 1,264,648 | 701,253 | -563,395 |
| Italy | 718,557 | 671,316 | -47,241 |
| South Korea | 827,644 | 525,157 | -302,487 |
| Netherlands | 459,380 | 466,398 | +7,018 |
| Spain | 204,992 | 562,464 | +357,472 |
| Saudi Arabia | 485,466 | 91,697 | -393,769 |
| Egypt | 200,126 | 219,287 | +19,161 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 369,105 |
| XI | 227,350 |
| Brazil | 68,786 |
| Germany | 30,369 |
| Italy | 22,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 173,203 | 195,902 | +22,699 |
| XI | 225,342 | 2,008 | -223,334 |
| Brazil | 2,507 | 66,279 | +63,772 |
| Germany | 30,369 | 0 | -30,369 |
| Italy | 271 | 21,729 | +21,458 |
| Czechia | 5,599 | 0 | -5,599 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,600 | +1,600 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,582,034 |
| Air transport | 9,049,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,175,799 |
| Other | 1,200,569 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,003,586 | 8,578,448 | +3,574,862 |
| Air transport | 4,859,476 | 4,189,744 | -669,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,106,865 | 1,068,934 | -1,037,931 |
| Other | 698,969 | 501,600 | -197,369 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,941,378 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,541,678 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,418,076 |
| Holyhead | 1,721,837 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,712,892 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,246,942 | 6,694,436 | +3,447,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,337,562 | 2,204,116 | -133,446 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,401,889 | 1,016,187 | -385,702 |
| Holyhead | 1,097,646 | 624,191 | -473,455 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,426,612 | 286,280 | -1,140,332 |
| 000 | 698,969 | 501,600 | -197,369 |
| Liverpool Docks | 243,868 | 465,551 | +221,683 |
| Manchester Airport | 381,347 | 295,171 | -86,176 |
| Immingham Docks | 298,432 | 334,258 | +35,826 |
| ZLC | 298,924 | 330,055 | +31,131 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85015230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: DC motors with a power output exceeding 7.5 kW but not exceeding 37 kW