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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 103,116,186 |
| Germany | 22,698,178 |
| United States | 20,893,269 |
| China | 11,735,702 |
| Finland | 9,955,554 |
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 | 36,170,620 | 66,945,566 | +30,774,946 |
| Germany | 15,200,528 | 7,497,650 | -7,702,878 |
| United States | 9,890,552 | 11,002,717 | +1,112,165 |
| China | 3,812,434 | 7,923,268 | +4,110,834 |
| Finland | 9,821,187 | 134,367 | -9,686,820 |
| Italy | 4,707,901 | 3,282,496 | -1,425,405 |
| Romania | 4,113,406 | 2,602,610 | -1,510,796 |
| Netherlands | 1,643,301 | 5,008,039 | +3,364,738 |
| Czechia | 1,327,597 | 2,205,719 | +878,122 |
| Estonia | 1,932,762 | 0 | -1,932,762 |
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 | 107,565,300 |
| Germany | 23,448,001 |
| United States | 22,049,984 |
| China | 12,082,628 |
| Finland | 9,953,036 |
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 | 40,409,116 | 67,156,184 | +26,747,068 |
| Germany | 10,743,597 | 12,704,404 | +1,960,807 |
| United States | 9,600,938 | 12,449,046 | +2,848,108 |
| China | 4,054,005 | 8,028,623 | +3,974,618 |
| Finland | 9,818,669 | 134,367 | -9,684,302 |
| Italy | 4,772,376 | 3,260,261 | -1,512,115 |
| Romania | 4,984,791 | 2,793,679 | -2,191,112 |
| Czechia | 1,351,062 | 2,215,280 | +864,218 |
| Estonia | 1,853,154 | 0 | -1,853,154 |
| United Kingdom | 1,131,555 | 309,610 | -821,945 |
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 | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 6 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
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) | 151,173,906 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,198,012 |
| Other | 5,750,014 |
| Air transport | 1,564,517 |
| Road transport | 174,863 |
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) | 62,305,695 | 88,868,211 | +26,562,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,670,391 | 21,527,621 | -3,142,770 |
| Other | 4,307,879 | 1,442,135 | -2,865,744 |
| Air transport | 752,942 | 811,575 | +58,633 |
| Road transport | 155,280 | 19,583 | -135,697 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 52,535,963 |
| London | 43,537,602 |
| Harwich | 26,290,864 |
| Belfast Port | 20,763,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,799,563 |
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 | 19,154,551 | 33,381,412 | +14,226,861 |
| London | 1,964,553 | 41,573,049 | +39,608,496 |
| Harwich | 24,212,166 | 2,078,698 | -22,133,468 |
| Belfast Port | 9,456,892 | 11,306,264 | +1,849,372 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,416,531 | 8,383,032 | -3,033,499 |
| Hull | 8,504,469 | 827,990 | -7,676,479 |
| Southampton | 3,027,699 | 3,209,400 | +181,701 |
| Felixstowe | 2,520,354 | 3,456,374 | +936,020 |
| 000 | 4,307,879 | 1,442,135 | -2,865,744 |
| Killingholme | 3,412,868 | 195,848 | -3,217,020 |
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 | 37 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 102 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED | 89 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 66 |
| UK HOME SHOPPING LIMITED | 63 |
| GENPOWER LTD | 60 |
| E.P.BARRUS LIMITED | 52 |
| UNION MART LIMITED | 51 |
| PRAMAC-GENERAC UK LIMITED | 45 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 43 |
| CLARKE ENERGY LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 44 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 49,623,353 |
| Ukraine | 9,522,391 |
| Argentina | 4,203,274 |
| Ireland | 4,188,699 |
| Israel | 3,792,549 |
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 | 16,084,975 | 33,538,378 | +17,453,403 |
| Ukraine | 9,432,167 | 90,224 | -9,341,943 |
| Argentina | 3,657,720 | 545,554 | -3,112,166 |
| Ireland | 1,549,730 | 2,638,969 | +1,089,239 |
| Israel | 2,311,637 | 1,480,912 | -830,725 |
| Spain | 957,730 | 2,774,830 | +1,817,100 |
| Lebanon | 132,213 | 3,553,007 | +3,420,794 |
| Nigeria | 1,470,509 | 1,467,003 | -3,506 |
| Netherlands | 2,324,696 | 407,859 | -1,916,837 |
| Canada | 294,196 | 2,248,071 | +1,953,875 |
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 | 698,624 |
| XI | 105,909 |
| Nicaragua | 35,831 |
| Italy | 6,317 |
| Romania | 374 |
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 | 201,087 | 497,537 | +296,450 |
| XI | 67,263 | 38,646 | -28,617 |
| Nicaragua | 35,831 | 0 | -35,831 |
| Italy | 113 | 6,204 | +6,091 |
| Romania | 0 | 374 | +374 |
| Russia | 0 | 56 | +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) | 74,422,873 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,472,576 |
| Air transport | 1,489,843 |
| Other | 849,173 |
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) | 26,484,849 | 47,938,024 | +21,453,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,372,708 | 11,099,868 | -7,272,840 |
| Air transport | 1,162,034 | 327,809 | -834,225 |
| Other | 304,294 | 544,879 | +240,585 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 42,113,411 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,494,988 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,306,626 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,624,447 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,185,575 |
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 | 8,680,977 | 33,432,434 | +24,751,457 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,602,853 | 2,892,135 | -8,710,718 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,620,130 | 1,686,496 | -7,933,634 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,162,759 | 7,461,688 | +5,298,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,045,097 | 2,140,478 | -2,904,619 |
| Southampton | 2,520,146 | 1,795,297 | -724,849 |
| London | 923,786 | 3,106,547 | +2,182,761 |
| Portsmouth | 915,379 | 2,772,986 | +1,857,607 |
| Holyhead | 501,950 | 1,321,639 | +819,689 |
| Tyne | 0 | 1,208,148 | +1,208,148 |
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