Import/export HS code 850212: Medium electric generators (75 to 375 kVA)
Electric generators with a power output between 75 kVA and 375 kVA. Used for larger 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 | 22,686,032 |
| China | 20,463,699 |
| India | 18,594,156 |
| France | 14,751,160 |
| Spain | 10,927,583 |
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 | 10,572,673 | 12,113,359 | +1,540,686 |
| China | 9,187,926 | 11,275,773 | +2,087,847 |
| India | 10,723,094 | 7,871,062 | -2,852,032 |
| France | 7,562,123 | 7,189,037 | -373,086 |
| Spain | 5,284,629 | 5,642,954 | +358,325 |
| Ireland | 2,009,638 | 2,375,635 | +365,997 |
| Turkey | 2,173,816 | 1,546,581 | -627,235 |
| Netherlands | 1,744,373 | 1,144,144 | -600,229 |
| Portugal | 855,514 | 1,032,311 | +176,797 |
| Belgium | 837,338 | 1,042,756 | +205,418 |
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 | 26,128,449 |
| China | 23,695,074 |
| India | 19,453,307 |
| France | 12,212,824 |
| Spain | 10,831,147 |
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 | 12,071,170 | 14,057,279 | +1,986,109 |
| China | 9,979,906 | 13,715,168 | +3,735,262 |
| India | 11,023,563 | 8,429,744 | -2,593,819 |
| France | 6,390,960 | 5,821,864 | -569,096 |
| Spain | 5,506,038 | 5,325,109 | -180,929 |
| Turkey | 2,201,451 | 1,613,268 | -588,183 |
| United Kingdom | 1,313,600 | 717,550 | -596,050 |
| Netherlands | 1,094,408 | 687,956 | -406,452 |
| Belgium | 1,403,036 | 109,410 | -1,293,626 |
| Portugal | 666,338 | 381,201 | -285,137 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Essex | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 56,766,343 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,043,961 |
| Other | 2,792,454 |
| Road transport | 1,725,757 |
| Air transport | 628,811 |
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) | 28,396,483 | 28,369,860 | -26,623 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,386,229 | 22,657,732 | -728,497 |
| Other | 1,057,418 | 1,735,036 | +677,618 |
| Road transport | 989,605 | 736,152 | -253,453 |
| Air transport | 183,571 | 445,240 | +261,669 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 30,140,869 |
| Southampton | 17,055,691 |
| Felixstowe | 14,519,195 |
| Portsmouth | 8,756,054 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,475,983 |
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 | 14,448,582 | 15,692,287 | +1,243,705 |
| Southampton | 11,550,246 | 5,505,445 | -6,044,801 |
| Felixstowe | 8,425,504 | 6,093,691 | -2,331,813 |
| Portsmouth | 4,642,783 | 4,113,271 | -529,512 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,920 | 6,182,063 | +5,888,143 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,839,936 | 1,812,521 | -1,027,415 |
| ZLC | 1,269,988 | 1,862,982 | +592,994 |
| 000 | 1,057,418 | 1,735,036 | +677,618 |
| Newhaven | 810,402 | 1,902,530 | +1,092,128 |
| Poole | 1,459,323 | 1,211,545 | -247,778 |
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 | 23 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 13 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 12 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 12 |
| Specialised construction activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 20 |
| 2026-01 | 16 |
| 2025-12 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| POWERLINK ENERGY TECH (UK) CO LTD. | 88 |
| J.C.B.SALES LIMITED | 87 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 84 |
| AKSA INTERNATIONAL (UK) LIMITED | 70 |
| TEKSAN UK LTD | 62 |
| AGGREKO UK LIMITED | 61 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 53 |
| SDMO ENERGY LIMITED | 52 |
| FINNING (UK) LTD. | 50 |
| BGG UK 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 | 45 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 18,195,863 |
| Ukraine | 11,023,196 |
| Netherlands | 10,665,479 |
| Ireland | 9,214,579 |
| Turkey | 7,405,435 |
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 | 10,576,241 | 7,619,622 | -2,956,619 |
| Ukraine | 5,523,452 | 5,499,744 | -23,708 |
| Netherlands | 5,419,018 | 5,246,461 | -172,557 |
| Ireland | 3,599,710 | 5,614,869 | +2,015,159 |
| Turkey | 3,586,069 | 3,819,366 | +233,297 |
| Bangladesh | 2,273,275 | 3,729,741 | +1,456,466 |
| Singapore | 3,224,362 | 2,605,054 | -619,308 |
| Poland | 1,945,317 | 3,416,591 | +1,471,274 |
| Spain | 3,557,199 | 1,642,128 | -1,915,071 |
| Viet Nam | 1,619,906 | 2,388,402 | +768,496 |
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 | 4,255,344 |
| Spain | 1,022,445 |
| Nicaragua | 111,679 |
| Estonia | 107,326 |
| Italy | 54,434 |
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 | 1,983,299 | 2,272,045 | +288,746 |
| Spain | 204,409 | 818,036 | +613,627 |
| Nicaragua | 111,679 | 0 | -111,679 |
| Estonia | 0 | 107,326 | +107,326 |
| Italy | 14,947 | 39,487 | +24,540 |
| Ireland | 0 | 46,076 | +46,076 |
| China | 20,218 | 10,119 | -10,099 |
| France | 0 | 11,859 | +11,859 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,181,541 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,328,354 |
| Other | 5,641,023 |
| Air transport | 1,627,826 |
| Road transport | 65,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,141,813 | 33,039,728 | -3,102,085 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,877,400 | 32,450,954 | +3,573,554 |
| Other | 2,334,552 | 3,306,471 | +971,919 |
| Air transport | 610,720 | 1,017,106 | +406,386 |
| Road transport | 37,701 | 28,257 | -9,444 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 2,500 | +2,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 42,252,896 |
| Southampton | 28,737,227 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,703,539 |
| Felixstowe | 10,399,619 |
| 000 | 5,641,023 |
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 | 20,357,390 | 21,895,506 | +1,538,116 |
| Southampton | 14,165,720 | 14,571,507 | +405,787 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,626,429 | 10,077,110 | -2,549,319 |
| Felixstowe | 5,559,044 | 4,840,575 | -718,469 |
| 000 | 2,334,552 | 3,306,471 | +971,919 |
| London | 2,832,370 | 2,161,973 | -670,397 |
| Dover | 1,632,922 | 3,266,056 | +1,633,134 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,050,588 | 1,403,002 | -647,586 |
| Liverpool Docks | 956,606 | 1,721,382 | +764,776 |
| Belfast Port | 1,565,818 | 1,056,900 | -508,918 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850212
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electric generators with a power output between 75 kVA and 375 kVA. Used for larger power needs