Import/export HS code 850211: Small electric generators (up to 75 kVA)
Electric generators with a power output of 75 kVA or less. Ideal for small-scale power needs
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 20,252,159 |
| Spain | 12,954,542 |
| China | 12,829,648 |
| United States | 11,823,597 |
| India | 11,057,527 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 9,622,379 | 10,629,780 | +1,007,401 |
| Spain | 5,522,257 | 7,432,285 | +1,910,028 |
| China | 6,192,880 | 6,636,768 | +443,888 |
| United States | 9,804,977 | 2,018,620 | -7,786,357 |
| India | 7,393,086 | 3,664,441 | -3,728,645 |
| Germany | 3,785,304 | 2,545,598 | -1,239,706 |
| Netherlands | 3,665,750 | 1,886,197 | -1,779,553 |
| Belgium | 1,190,714 | 3,708,173 | +2,517,459 |
| France | 3,016,280 | 1,597,244 | -1,419,036 |
| Ireland | 1,206,648 | 1,608,947 | +402,299 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 19,836,666 |
| China | 14,556,993 |
| Spain | 13,194,791 |
| United States | 12,604,203 |
| India | 11,637,907 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 9,454,932 | 10,381,734 | +926,802 |
| China | 6,863,634 | 7,693,359 | +829,725 |
| Spain | 5,355,939 | 7,838,852 | +2,482,913 |
| United States | 10,076,500 | 2,527,703 | -7,548,797 |
| India | 7,620,990 | 4,016,917 | -3,604,073 |
| Netherlands | 3,158,830 | 1,557,938 | -1,600,892 |
| Germany | 2,644,460 | 1,971,504 | -672,956 |
| Belgium | 1,014,514 | 3,467,325 | +2,452,811 |
| France | 2,888,151 | 698,751 | -2,189,400 |
| Denmark | 1,419,392 | 614,113 | -805,279 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 |
| Northern Ireland | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Essex | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Northern Ireland | 4 | 10 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Essex | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -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) | 51,444,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,858,980 |
| Air transport | 4,367,796 |
| Other | 2,718,263 |
| Road transport | 413,943 |
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) | 23,441,018 | 28,003,099 | +4,562,081 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,225,789 | 14,633,191 | -12,592,598 |
| Air transport | 3,975,715 | 392,081 | -3,583,634 |
| Other | 1,840,665 | 877,598 | -963,067 |
| Road transport | 250,005 | 163,938 | -86,067 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 24,189,355 |
| Southampton | 11,590,489 |
| Felixstowe | 10,404,317 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,965,311 |
| Portsmouth | 4,739,345 |
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 | 10,796,468 | 13,392,887 | +2,596,419 |
| Southampton | 8,028,766 | 3,561,723 | -4,467,043 |
| Felixstowe | 6,982,427 | 3,421,890 | -3,560,537 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,248,808 | 1,716,503 | -6,532,305 |
| Portsmouth | 2,488,127 | 2,251,218 | -236,909 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,643,790 | 1,991,932 | -651,858 |
| Newhaven | 921,536 | 3,098,013 | +2,176,477 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,117 | 3,651,536 | +3,589,419 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,371,795 | 1,031,238 | -1,340,557 |
| 000 | 1,840,665 | 877,598 | -963,067 |
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 | 48 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
| Specialised construction activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 27 |
| 2025-09 | 42 |
| 2025-08 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CUMMINS LTD. | 97 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 79 |
| WINCH SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 72 |
| J.C.B.SALES LIMITED | 71 |
| E.P.BARRUS LIMITED | 69 |
| FISCHER PANDA U.K. LIMITED | 50 |
| GENPOWER LTD | 50 |
| STUART GROUP LIMITED | 49 |
| SDMO ENERGY LIMITED | 48 |
| ADVANCE YACHT SYSTEMS LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 13,456,462 |
| France | 3,922,585 |
| Netherlands | 3,645,372 |
| Israel | 3,568,478 |
| United States | 3,314,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,095,411 | 7,361,051 | +1,265,640 |
| France | 3,299,393 | 623,192 | -2,676,201 |
| Netherlands | 1,800,496 | 1,844,876 | +44,380 |
| Israel | 2,088,674 | 1,479,804 | -608,870 |
| United States | 2,413,088 | 901,223 | -1,511,865 |
| Ukraine | 2,048,908 | 595,932 | -1,452,976 |
| Egypt | 1,954,459 | 668,558 | -1,285,901 |
| Turkey | 699,029 | 1,100,087 | +401,058 |
| Italy | 1,070,147 | 662,738 | -407,409 |
| Bangladesh | 866,893 | 405,484 | -461,409 |
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 | 4,396,647 |
| China | 599,487 |
| Italy | 382,799 |
| Nicaragua | 236,566 |
| Ireland | 73,231 |
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 | 1,617,368 | 2,779,279 | +1,161,911 |
| China | 357,345 | 242,142 | -115,203 |
| Italy | 262,850 | 119,949 | -142,901 |
| Nicaragua | 100,361 | 136,205 | +35,844 |
| Ireland | 8,487 | 64,744 | +56,257 |
| Spain | 33,388 | 11,346 | -22,042 |
| Sweden | 0 | 14,754 | +14,754 |
| Austria | 0 | 13,552 | +13,552 |
| Bulgaria | 12,048 | 0 | -12,048 |
| France | 2,551 | 2,048 | -503 |
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) | 26,812,590 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,643,974 |
| Other | 5,980,333 |
| Air transport | 3,649,393 |
| Road transport | 10,498 |
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) | 15,036,379 | 11,776,211 | -3,260,168 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,298,977 | 7,344,997 | -5,953,980 |
| Other | 2,510,629 | 3,469,704 | +959,075 |
| Air transport | 2,162,396 | 1,486,997 | -675,399 |
| Road transport | 10,498 | 0 | -10,498 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,310,727 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,057,592 |
| 000 | 5,980,333 |
| Holyhead | 4,542,091 |
| Felixstowe | 4,521,869 |
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 | 8,119,297 | 5,191,430 | -2,927,867 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,679,685 | 2,377,907 | -3,301,778 |
| 000 | 2,510,629 | 3,469,704 | +959,075 |
| Holyhead | 2,224,815 | 2,317,276 | +92,461 |
| Felixstowe | 3,056,465 | 1,465,404 | -1,591,061 |
| Southampton | 1,618,211 | 1,491,639 | -126,572 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,239,567 | 1,762,269 | +522,702 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,501,951 | 1,420,033 | -81,918 |
| Belfast Port | 1,199,415 | 1,154,447 | -44,968 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,518,715 | 572,817 | -945,898 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 850211
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electric generators with a power output of 75 kVA or less. Ideal for small-scale power needs