Import/export HS code 850171: Small power generators
Generators with a power output not exceeding 50 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,006,254 |
| Viet Nam | 930,587 |
| Denmark | 679,240 |
| China | 371,826 |
| Netherlands | 234,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 9,916 | 996,338 | +986,422 |
| Viet Nam | 141,270 | 789,317 | +648,047 |
| Denmark | 264,363 | 414,877 | +150,514 |
| China | 225,170 | 146,656 | -78,514 |
| Netherlands | 135,034 | 99,276 | -35,758 |
| France | 53,270 | 41,756 | -11,514 |
| Czechia | 60,438 | 0 | -60,438 |
| Belgium | 26,247 | 23,560 | -2,687 |
| Poland | 25,813 | 14,917 | -10,896 |
| Thailand | 0 | 16,290 | +16,290 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,048,310 |
| Spain | 1,003,365 |
| Viet Nam | 934,427 |
| Czechia | 198,248 |
| Malaysia | 187,302 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 532,754 | 515,556 | -17,198 |
| Spain | 8,721 | 994,644 | +985,923 |
| Viet Nam | 143,134 | 791,293 | +648,159 |
| Czechia | 81,085 | 117,163 | +36,078 |
| Malaysia | 121,457 | 65,845 | -55,612 |
| Denmark | 38,590 | 29,187 | -9,403 |
| South Africa | 26,247 | 23,560 | -2,687 |
| Thailand | 0 | 20,221 | +20,221 |
| United States | 993 | 17,563 | +16,570 |
| United Kingdom | 0 | 8,601 | +8,601 |
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 | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,535,969 |
| Air transport | 1,342,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 668,531 |
| Road transport | 7,540 |
| Other | 1,557 |
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) | 547,515 | 988,454 | +440,939 |
| Air transport | 198,325 | 1,144,668 | +946,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,100 | 458,431 | +248,331 |
| Road transport | 7,540 | 0 | -7,540 |
| Other | 974 | 583 | -391 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 792,870 |
| Felixstowe | 750,698 |
| London Stansted Airport | 582,894 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 540,308 |
| London Gateway Port | 317,517 |
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 | 348,318 | 444,552 | +96,234 |
| Felixstowe | 205,202 | 545,496 | +340,294 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,442 | 572,452 | +562,010 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 119,594 | 420,714 | +301,120 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,247 | 316,270 | +315,023 |
| Harwich | 85,838 | 57,167 | -28,671 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 106,000 | +106,000 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,093 | 13,953 | -20,140 |
| Birmingham Airport | 27,610 | 12,870 | -14,740 |
| Thamesport | 21,751 | 13,684 | -8,067 |
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 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
2 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ANKER TECHNOLOGY (UK) LTD | 43 |
| KVERNELAND GROUP UK LIMITED | 30 |
| TP-LINK UK LIMITED | 19 |
| AMAZON EU S.A R.L. | 17 |
| PROBIKE LIMITED | 10 |
| EXERTIS (UK) LTD | 10 |
| TRADE-AIR AIRLINE SUPPORT LIMITED | 9 |
| DECATHLON UK LIMITED | 9 |
| VELUX COMPANY LTD. | 5 |
| SPIRE GLOBAL UK LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 68,814 |
| Ireland | 53,317 |
| Nigeria | 35,410 |
| United States | 29,384 |
| Saudi Arabia | 26,316 |
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 | 2,933 | 65,881 | +62,948 |
| Ireland | 50,551 | 2,766 | -47,785 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 35,410 | +35,410 |
| United States | 13,750 | 15,634 | +1,884 |
| Saudi Arabia | 25,424 | 892 | -24,532 |
| Poland | 0 | 19,543 | +19,543 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 13,140 | +13,140 |
| Grenada | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
| Czechia | 0 | 11,316 | +11,316 |
| France | 11,234 | 0 | -11,234 |
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 | 271 |
| France | 82 |
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 | 216 | 55 | -161 |
| France | 0 | 82 | +82 |
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 | 172,338 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 145,785 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,140 |
| Other | 353 |
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 | 69,020 | 103,318 | +34,298 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 67,858 | 77,927 | +10,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,000 | 13,140 | +1,140 |
| Other | 216 | 137 | -79 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 80,145 |
| Holyhead | 52,964 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,138 |
| Dover | 36,085 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,984 |
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 | 19,283 | 60,862 | +41,579 |
| Holyhead | 50,335 | 2,629 | -47,706 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,590 | 30,548 | +15,958 |
| Dover | 2,933 | 33,152 | +30,219 |
| London Stansted Airport | 963 | 27,021 | +26,058 |
| Manchester Airport | 25,424 | 0 | -25,424 |
| ZLC | 18,849 | 6,527 | -12,322 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 13,140 | +13,140 |
| Portsmouth | 12,000 | 0 | -12,000 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 11,598 | +11,598 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850171
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Generators with a power output not exceeding 50 watts