Import/export HS code 850231: Wind-powered electric generators
Electric generators powered by wind energy. Used in renewable energy systems
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 | 804,391,227 |
| France | 459,917,989 |
| Denmark | 61,599,053 |
| Indonesia | 52,589,171 |
| China | 21,204,552 |
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 | 424,234,478 | 380,156,749 | -44,077,729 |
| France | 166,962,857 | 292,955,132 | +125,992,275 |
| Denmark | 50,423,564 | 11,175,489 | -39,248,075 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 52,589,171 | +52,589,171 |
| China | 2,324,550 | 18,880,002 | +16,555,452 |
| India | 12,910,343 | 1,870,382 | -11,039,961 |
| Portugal | 0 | 8,092,146 | +8,092,146 |
| Netherlands | 3,966,611 | 3,907,090 | -59,521 |
| Ireland | 2,484,455 | 3,096,107 | +611,652 |
| United States | 761,204 | 2,191,409 | +1,430,205 |
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 | 766,071,540 |
| France | 459,839,684 |
| Denmark | 56,210,654 |
| Indonesia | 52,589,171 |
| China | 39,946,051 |
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 | 407,939,953 | 358,131,587 | -49,808,366 |
| France | 166,953,860 | 292,885,824 | +125,931,964 |
| Denmark | 48,027,335 | 8,183,319 | -39,844,016 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 52,589,171 | +52,589,171 |
| China | 3,117,600 | 36,828,451 | +33,710,851 |
| India | 12,911,317 | 10,403,025 | -2,508,292 |
| Spain | 16,688,840 | 14,581 | -16,674,259 |
| Portugal | 0 | 8,092,146 | +8,092,146 |
| Netherlands | 1,676,146 | 3,536,789 | +1,860,643 |
| Ireland | 2,456,907 | 1,901,442 | -555,465 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| East Central Scotland | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| East Central Scotland | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,171,237,836 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 265,075,628 |
| Other | 5,203,019 |
| Air transport | 3,707,596 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 539,027,013 | 632,210,823 | +93,183,810 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 124,632,949 | 140,442,679 | +15,809,730 |
| Other | 5,203,019 | 0 | -5,203,019 |
| Air transport | 873,741 | 2,833,855 | +1,960,114 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 515,612,033 |
| Middlesbrough | 402,825,105 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 193,551,311 |
| Glasgow | 123,706,611 |
| Ayr Harbour | 74,886,363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 204,330,529 | 311,281,504 | +106,950,975 |
| Middlesbrough | 166,948,904 | 235,876,201 | +68,927,297 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 175,179,782 | 18,371,529 | -156,808,253 |
| Glasgow | 53,323,776 | 70,382,835 | +17,059,059 |
| Ayr Harbour | 26,519,671 | 48,366,692 | +21,847,021 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 250,962 | 38,875,239 | +38,624,277 |
| Inverness | 14,915,857 | 19,427,795 | +4,511,938 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 12,811,841 | +12,811,841 |
| Invergordon | 0 | 8,473,078 | +8,473,078 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,537,612 | 3,484,636 | -52,976 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
9 |
|
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
|
6 |
|
Specialised construction activities
|
6 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Niue | 5,338,526 |
| Ireland | 3,662,496 |
| United States | 1,665,862 |
| Norway | 934,113 |
| Jordan | 812,452 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niue | 5,338,526 | 0 | -5,338,526 |
| Ireland | 1,306,389 | 2,356,107 | +1,049,718 |
| United States | 150,668 | 1,515,194 | +1,364,526 |
| Norway | 932,892 | 1,221 | -931,671 |
| Jordan | 0 | 812,452 | +812,452 |
| Denmark | 212,113 | 501,786 | +289,673 |
| Netherlands | 501,103 | 22,087 | -479,016 |
| Belgium | 179,189 | 159,221 | -19,968 |
| Germany | 84,628 | 88,992 | +4,364 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 106,061 | 35,200 | -70,861 |
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) | 6,379,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,244,618 |
| Air transport | 3,105,639 |
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) | 5,929,235 | 450,155 | -5,479,080 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,034,185 | 3,210,433 | +176,248 |
| Air transport | 661,112 | 2,444,527 | +1,783,415 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Inverness | 5,338,526 |
| Holyhead | 2,873,335 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,124,385 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,862,784 |
| London Stansted Airport | 637,849 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness | 5,338,526 | 0 | -5,338,526 |
| Holyhead | 1,041,413 | 1,831,922 | +790,509 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 346,544 | 1,777,841 | +1,431,297 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,425,134 | 437,650 | -987,484 |
| London Stansted Airport | 64,684 | 573,165 | +508,481 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 292,140 | 298,500 | +6,360 |
| Hull | 180,518 | 207,943 | +27,425 |
| Milford | 16,716 | 333,284 | +316,568 |
| Ayr Harbour | 237,644 | 27,815 | -209,829 |
| London Gateway Port | 187,502 | 44,347 | -143,155 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electric generators powered by wind energy. Used in renewable energy systems