Import/export HS code 850163: Large generators
Generators with a power output exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 750 kVA
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 14,428,815 |
| China | 4,921,435 |
| France | 4,214,885 |
| United States | 2,025,608 |
| Poland | 1,844,378 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 9,245,792 | 5,183,023 | -4,062,769 |
| China | 2,302,144 | 2,619,291 | +317,147 |
| France | 2,145,445 | 2,069,440 | -76,005 |
| United States | 1,760,586 | 265,022 | -1,495,564 |
| Poland | 1,844,378 | 0 | -1,844,378 |
| Brazil | 430,957 | 508,301 | +77,344 |
| Germany | 355,472 | 57,743 | -297,729 |
| Spain | 1,362 | 332,256 | +330,894 |
| Thailand | 265,048 | 0 | -265,048 |
| Ireland | 196,627 | 60,817 | -135,810 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 16,381,110 |
| China | 4,998,005 |
| France | 4,424,796 |
| United States | 1,384,929 |
| Brazil | 934,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 10,959,656 | 5,421,454 | -5,538,202 |
| China | 2,347,503 | 2,650,502 | +302,999 |
| France | 3,203,734 | 1,221,062 | -1,982,672 |
| United States | 463,516 | 921,413 | +457,897 |
| Brazil | 425,777 | 508,301 | +82,524 |
| Spain | 2,855 | 332,256 | +329,401 |
| United Kingdom | 257,754 | 31,148 | -226,606 |
| Germany | 220,051 | 45,066 | -174,985 |
| Thailand | 265,048 | 0 | -265,048 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 252,136 | +252,136 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 13,195,427 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,043,575 |
| Air transport | 4,187,106 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,169,850 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 8,792,877 | 4,402,550 | -4,390,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,142,330 | 3,901,245 | -2,241,085 |
| Air transport | 2,026,454 | 2,160,652 | +134,198 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,954,360 | 1,215,490 | -738,870 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 13,195,427 |
| Southampton | 4,744,073 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,982,566 |
| Felixstowe | 2,104,978 |
| Harwich | 1,928,439 |
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 | 8,792,877 | 4,402,550 | -4,390,327 |
| Southampton | 2,782,252 | 1,961,821 | -820,431 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,403,261 | 1,579,305 | +176,044 |
| Felixstowe | 773,448 | 1,331,530 | +558,082 |
| Harwich | 1,880,183 | 48,256 | -1,831,927 |
| Dover | 1,172,839 | 648,448 | -524,391 |
| London Gateway Port | 421,896 | 69,293 | -352,603 |
| Portsmouth | 310,495 | 149,377 | -161,118 |
| London Stansted Airport | 65,884 | 353,894 | +288,010 |
| 499 | 0 | 404,595 | +404,595 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 24 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Albania | 579,162 |
| Iraq | 535,367 |
| Singapore | 526,233 |
| Turkey | 518,871 |
| United States | 489,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 305,395 | 273,767 | -31,628 |
| Iraq | 175,350 | 360,017 | +184,667 |
| Singapore | 0 | 526,233 | +526,233 |
| Turkey | 414,558 | 104,313 | -310,245 |
| United States | 325,287 | 163,735 | -161,552 |
| South Africa | 267,842 | 154,108 | -113,734 |
| Lebanon | 160,626 | 227,440 | +66,814 |
| Italy | 184,725 | 192,664 | +7,939 |
| Spain | 237,835 | 139,154 | -98,681 |
| Norway | 135,408 | 231,064 | +95,656 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 54,260 |
| India | 6,487 |
| Nicaragua | 6,477 |
| Ireland | 1,900 |
| XI | 253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 54,260 | 0 | -54,260 |
| India | 0 | 6,487 | +6,487 |
| Nicaragua | 6,477 | 0 | -6,477 |
| Ireland | 948 | 952 | +4 |
| XI | 253 | 0 | -253 |
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) | 4,494,183 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,215,973 |
| Air transport | 1,275,763 |
| Other | 120,763 |
| Road transport | 10,249 |
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) | 2,378,223 | 2,115,960 | -262,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,091,957 | 1,124,016 | +32,059 |
| Air transport | 478,379 | 797,384 | +319,005 |
| Other | 77,006 | 43,757 | -33,249 |
| Road transport | 10,249 | 0 | -10,249 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,042,086 |
| London Gateway Port | 941,532 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 794,554 |
| Immingham Docks | 787,739 |
| Felixstowe | 432,651 |
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 | 1,706,548 | 1,335,538 | -371,010 |
| London Gateway Port | 487,517 | 454,015 | -33,502 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,165 | 646,389 | +498,224 |
| Immingham Docks | 309,803 | 477,936 | +168,133 |
| Felixstowe | 124,859 | 307,792 | +182,933 |
| Portsmouth | 238,361 | 175,603 | -62,758 |
| Southampton | 110,681 | 137,617 | +26,936 |
| Belfast Port | 106,983 | 101,351 | -5,632 |
| London Stansted Airport | 137,519 | 57,998 | -79,521 |
| Dover | 167,534 | 10,180 | -157,354 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850163
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Generators with a power output exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 750 kVA