Import/export HS code 850220: Gas-powered electric generators
Electric generators powered by spark-ignition engines. Commonly used for backup or portable power
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 113,900,741 |
| Germany | 25,641,449 |
| United States | 20,722,424 |
| China | 13,644,120 |
| Netherlands | 10,218,476 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 44,003,814 | 69,896,927 | +25,893,113 |
| Germany | 15,733,172 | 9,908,277 | -5,824,895 |
| United States | 14,581,116 | 6,141,308 | -8,439,808 |
| China | 4,416,324 | 9,227,796 | +4,811,472 |
| Netherlands | 1,598,185 | 8,620,291 | +7,022,106 |
| Italy | 4,620,424 | 3,471,948 | -1,148,476 |
| Romania | 4,000,155 | 2,620,564 | -1,379,591 |
| Czechia | 2,476,242 | 3,796,448 | +1,320,206 |
| France | 321,461 | 2,271,906 | +1,950,445 |
| Ireland | 688,189 | 1,639,800 | +951,611 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 119,833,728 |
| Germany | 29,751,572 |
| United States | 22,512,396 |
| China | 14,040,412 |
| Italy | 8,162,183 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 48,437,494 | 71,396,234 | +22,958,740 |
| Germany | 11,315,070 | 18,436,502 | +7,121,432 |
| United States | 14,571,784 | 7,940,612 | -6,631,172 |
| China | 4,724,254 | 9,316,158 | +4,591,904 |
| Italy | 4,720,104 | 3,442,079 | -1,278,025 |
| Romania | 4,871,540 | 2,811,633 | -2,059,907 |
| Czechia | 2,505,971 | 3,803,206 | +1,297,235 |
| Estonia | 1,853,154 | 0 | -1,853,154 |
| United Kingdom | 922,642 | 724,318 | -198,324 |
| Netherlands | 1,214,023 | 171,875 | -1,042,148 |
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 | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +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) | 172,748,607 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,681,870 |
| Other | 5,402,128 |
| Air transport | 1,882,506 |
| Road transport | 183,074 |
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) | 72,385,685 | 100,362,922 | +27,977,237 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,966,335 | 18,715,535 | -1,250,800 |
| Other | 4,750,187 | 651,941 | -4,098,246 |
| Air transport | 879,112 | 1,003,394 | +124,282 |
| Road transport | 123,588 | 59,486 | -64,102 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 59,695,817 |
| London | 43,497,189 |
| Harwich | 32,732,572 |
| Belfast Port | 20,954,141 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,659,091 |
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 | 21,325,768 | 38,370,049 | +17,044,281 |
| London | 12,402,549 | 31,094,640 | +18,692,091 |
| Harwich | 23,839,486 | 8,893,086 | -14,946,400 |
| Belfast Port | 14,391,938 | 6,562,203 | -7,829,735 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,874,631 | 12,784,460 | +9,909,829 |
| Hull | 5,641,595 | 5,595,012 | -46,583 |
| Southampton | 3,322,440 | 4,072,711 | +750,271 |
| Felixstowe | 2,610,081 | 4,197,787 | +1,587,706 |
| 000 | 4,750,187 | 651,941 | -4,098,246 |
| Killingholme | 3,598,986 | 87,189 | -3,511,797 |
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 | 40 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 24 |
| 2026-02 | 27 |
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-12 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 104 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED | 93 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 69 |
| GENPOWER LTD | 64 |
| UK HOME SHOPPING LIMITED | 63 |
| E.P.BARRUS LIMITED | 55 |
| UNION MART LIMITED | 51 |
| PRAMAC-GENERAC UK LIMITED | 49 |
| CLARKE ENERGY LIMITED | 44 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 50 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 58,493,949 |
| Netherlands | 16,400,929 |
| Australia | 11,143,191 |
| Ukraine | 9,524,091 |
| Argentina | 7,616,675 |
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 | 19,628,966 | 38,864,983 | +19,236,017 |
| Netherlands | 2,684,356 | 13,716,573 | +11,032,217 |
| Australia | 1,333,208 | 9,809,983 | +8,476,775 |
| Ukraine | 9,432,167 | 91,924 | -9,340,243 |
| Argentina | 4,203,274 | 3,413,401 | -789,873 |
| Canada | 293,114 | 6,218,222 | +5,925,108 |
| Ireland | 1,698,443 | 3,229,161 | +1,530,718 |
| Spain | 1,842,730 | 1,889,830 | +47,100 |
| Lebanon | 286,320 | 3,398,900 | +3,112,580 |
| Israel | 1,593,495 | 1,480,912 | -112,583 |
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 | 1,066,786 |
| XI | 124,160 |
| Italy | 37,974 |
| Nicaragua | 35,831 |
| Romania | 438 |
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 | 222,868 | 843,918 | +621,050 |
| XI | 65,102 | 59,058 | -6,044 |
| Italy | 2,513 | 35,461 | +32,948 |
| Nicaragua | 35,831 | 0 | -35,831 |
| Romania | 374 | 64 | -310 |
| Russia | 56 | 0 | -56 |
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) | 111,084,463 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,940,207 |
| Air transport | 1,550,093 |
| Other | 1,267,307 |
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) | 30,871,357 | 80,213,106 | +49,341,749 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,688,110 | 15,252,097 | -3,436,013 |
| Air transport | 1,319,911 | 230,182 | -1,089,729 |
| Other | 326,744 | 940,563 | +613,819 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 66,890,111 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,259,152 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,009,013 |
| Felixstowe | 9,869,880 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,654,322 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 12,381,570 | 54,508,541 | +42,126,971 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,874,745 | 7,384,407 | -4,490,338 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,586,837 | 2,422,176 | -7,164,661 |
| Felixstowe | 566,150 | 9,303,730 | +8,737,580 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,153,441 | 7,500,881 | +5,347,440 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,253,309 | 3,207,765 | -1,045,544 |
| London | 2,139,318 | 1,890,619 | -248,699 |
| Southampton | 1,802,004 | 2,003,841 | +201,837 |
| Portsmouth | 1,800,379 | 1,887,986 | +87,607 |
| Holyhead | 587,988 | 1,462,768 | +874,780 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 850220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electric generators powered by spark-ignition engines. Commonly used for backup or portable power