Import/export HS code 85021380: Super-large electric generators (over 2,000 kVA)
Electric generators with a power output exceeding 2,000 kVA. Designed for massive power generation projects
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 137,761,217 |
| China | 122,461,694 |
| Netherlands | 53,917,379 |
| United States | 35,081,929 |
| France | 30,120,520 |
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 | 85,077,785 | 52,683,432 | -32,394,353 |
| China | 44,962,518 | 77,499,176 | +32,536,658 |
| Netherlands | 25,746,311 | 28,171,068 | +2,424,757 |
| United States | 24,346,739 | 10,735,190 | -13,611,549 |
| France | 14,908,863 | 15,211,657 | +302,794 |
| Belgium | 8,028 | 11,596,108 | +11,588,080 |
| Finland | 0 | 6,373,983 | +6,373,983 |
| Spain | 1,313,749 | 5,059,155 | +3,745,406 |
| Italy | 2,943,009 | 723,859 | -2,219,150 |
| Estonia | 1,305,736 | 2,360,543 | +1,054,807 |
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 | 130,902,037 |
| China | 111,560,348 |
| United States | 96,928,228 |
| France | 46,710,219 |
| Spain | 6,374,571 |
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 | 84,570,477 | 46,331,560 | -38,238,917 |
| China | 34,584,690 | 76,975,658 | +42,390,968 |
| United States | 58,135,468 | 38,792,760 | -19,342,708 |
| France | 14,876,741 | 31,833,478 | +16,956,737 |
| Spain | 1,315,416 | 5,059,155 | +3,743,739 |
| Finland | 0 | 6,373,983 | +6,373,983 |
| Italy | 3,670,938 | 1,091,900 | -2,579,038 |
| United Kingdom | 1,671,866 | 2,902,255 | +1,230,389 |
| Austria | 507,308 | 1,448,000 | +940,692 |
| Netherlands | 1,241,400 | 0 | -1,241,400 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 247,928,682 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 164,684,523 |
| Air transport | 1,763,612 |
| Other | 372,300 |
| Road transport | 242,327 |
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) | 132,127,604 | 115,801,078 | -16,326,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,723,882 | 94,960,641 | +25,236,759 |
| Air transport | 1,320,595 | 443,017 | -877,578 |
| Other | 195,714 | 176,586 | -19,128 |
| Road transport | 242,327 | 0 | -242,327 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 116,385,058 |
| Dover | 91,080,733 |
| Purfleet | 50,207,118 |
| Harwich | 25,018,641 |
| Portsmouth | 24,923,104 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast Port | 60,809,220 | 55,575,838 | -5,233,382 |
| Dover | 60,522,541 | 30,558,192 | -29,964,349 |
| Purfleet | 17,652,650 | 32,554,468 | +14,901,818 |
| Harwich | 17,013,267 | 8,005,374 | -9,007,893 |
| Portsmouth | 8,969,225 | 15,953,879 | +6,984,654 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,533,874 | 17,936,734 | +13,402,860 |
| Killingholme | 12,681,240 | 5,087,519 | -7,593,721 |
| Southampton | 2,526,137 | 8,905,928 | +6,379,791 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,328,975 | 8,316,470 | +5,987,495 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,920,680 | 6,653,093 | +4,732,413 |
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 | 10 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 4 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CATERPILLAR (NI) LIMITED | 66 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 38 |
| SDMO ENERGY LIMITED | 34 |
| FINNING (UK) LTD. | 20 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 18 |
| GLOBAL INFRASTRUCTURE UK LIMITED | 16 |
| HIMOINSA POWER SOLUTIONS LTD | 13 |
| GENPOWER LTD | 11 |
| DIESELEC THISTLE GENERATORS LIMITED | 8 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 87,766,112 |
| Netherlands | 87,624,681 |
| Finland | 76,355,020 |
| United Arab Emirates | 49,218,298 |
| Belgium | 36,425,691 |
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 | 59,116,533 | 28,649,579 | -30,466,954 |
| Netherlands | 25,868,159 | 61,756,522 | +35,888,363 |
| Finland | 40,493,604 | 35,861,416 | -4,632,188 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23,188,459 | 26,029,839 | +2,841,380 |
| Belgium | 0 | 36,425,691 | +36,425,691 |
| Saudi Arabia | 18,099,946 | 14,863,992 | -3,235,954 |
| Poland | 14,283,850 | 11,232,009 | -3,051,841 |
| India | 5,452,324 | 19,803,010 | +14,350,686 |
| Turkey | 6,747,287 | 16,750,073 | +10,002,786 |
| Philippines | 19,634,757 | 498,973 | -19,135,784 |
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 | 153,915,314 |
| Finland | 1,777,456 |
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 | 68,426,815 | 85,488,499 | +17,061,684 |
| Finland | 1,777,456 | 0 | -1,777,456 |
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) | 238,748,072 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 233,635,077 |
| Other | 155,692,770 |
| Air transport | 90,078 |
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) | 118,050,893 | 120,697,179 | +2,646,286 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,693,323 | 124,941,754 | +16,248,431 |
| Other | 70,204,271 | 85,488,499 | +15,284,228 |
| Air transport | 6,697 | 83,381 | +76,684 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 162,795,164 |
| 000 | 155,692,770 |
| Immingham Docks | 76,069,933 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 66,532,317 |
| Felixstowe | 51,087,014 |
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 Gateway Port | 63,959,395 | 98,835,769 | +34,876,374 |
| 000 | 70,204,271 | 85,488,499 | +15,284,228 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,665,413 | 45,404,520 | +14,739,107 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,813,798 | 25,718,519 | -15,095,279 |
| Felixstowe | 35,397,601 | 15,689,413 | -19,708,188 |
| Southampton | 15,813,473 | 19,123,978 | +3,310,505 |
| London | 16,996,143 | 7,910,626 | -9,085,517 |
| Harwich | 1,620,071 | 15,878,092 | +14,258,021 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,042,808 | 5,082,434 | -1,960,374 |
| Heysham | 1,922,135 | 7,094,670 | +5,172,535 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85021380
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electric generators with a power output exceeding 2,000 kVA. Designed for massive power generation projects