Import/export HS code 850410: Ballasts for lamps
Ballasts used to control the current in discharge lamps or tubes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 8,765,212 |
| Germany | 5,019,681 |
| United States | 4,127,423 |
| France | 3,941,256 |
| Netherlands | 3,303,238 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,340,190 | 2,425,022 | -3,915,168 |
| Germany | 2,708,808 | 2,310,873 | -397,935 |
| United States | 2,423,216 | 1,704,207 | -719,009 |
| France | 3,084,765 | 856,491 | -2,228,274 |
| Netherlands | 2,048,380 | 1,254,858 | -793,522 |
| Poland | 1,064,911 | 675,484 | -389,427 |
| Italy | 522,996 | 673,252 | +150,256 |
| Spain | 620,317 | 567,270 | -53,047 |
| Canada | 402,110 | 353,283 | -48,827 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 413,106 | 314,668 | -98,438 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,444,334 |
| United States | 5,188,242 |
| Germany | 4,456,111 |
| France | 2,679,129 |
| Poland | 1,690,990 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,177,399 | 3,266,935 | -3,910,464 |
| United States | 2,939,987 | 2,248,255 | -691,732 |
| Germany | 2,490,156 | 1,965,955 | -524,201 |
| France | 2,370,809 | 308,320 | -2,062,489 |
| Poland | 1,007,660 | 683,330 | -324,330 |
| Romania | 1,165,977 | 400,917 | -765,060 |
| Italy | 444,612 | 708,607 | +263,995 |
| Spain | 640,633 | 447,116 | -193,517 |
| Austria | 545,461 | 380,807 | -164,654 |
| Netherlands | 568,001 | 274,648 | -293,353 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 43 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 41 |
| Inner London - West | 35 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 27 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 28 | 27 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 34 | 20 | -14 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 24 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 22 | 16 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 18 | 16 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 11 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 | 11 | -3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 15,091,820 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,896,334 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,626,326 |
| Road transport | 165,668 |
| Other | 38,255 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,319,535 | 6,772,285 | -1,547,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,861,718 | 3,034,616 | -3,827,102 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,483,792 | 3,142,534 | -3,341,258 |
| Road transport | 152,709 | 12,959 | -139,750 |
| Other | 20,456 | 17,799 | -2,657 |
| Rail transport | 1,800 | 0 | -1,800 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,573,249 |
| Felixstowe | 5,046,513 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,616,685 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,449,165 |
| Dover | 2,820,211 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,399,723 | 2,173,526 | -1,226,197 |
| Felixstowe | 3,917,636 | 1,128,877 | -2,788,759 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,861,570 | 1,755,115 | -106,455 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,020,102 | 1,429,063 | -591,039 |
| Dover | 1,733,147 | 1,087,064 | -646,083 |
| Southampton | 1,704,069 | 604,252 | -1,099,817 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,927,982 | 66,628 | -1,861,354 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,162,745 | 722,916 | -439,829 |
| Birmingham Airport | 658,145 | 1,059,855 | +401,710 |
| Immingham Docks | 888,098 | 663,216 | -224,882 |
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 | 140 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 51 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 42 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 33 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 31 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 71 |
| 2025-11 | 69 |
| 2025-10 | 87 |
| 2025-09 | 74 |
| 2025-08 | 70 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 114 |
| EDEN HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 97 |
| HYDROGARDEN LIMITED | 89 |
| MACLEAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP LIMITED | 73 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 70 |
| TROJANUV TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED | 62 |
| EXCELITAS NOBLELIGHT LIMITED | 61 |
| PRIME LIGHT ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 56 |
| HUBBELL LIMITED | 52 |
| MAXIGROW 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 | 206 |
| 54m+ | 187 |
| 15m-54m | 74 |
| Other | 40 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
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 | 3,145,040 |
| Germany | 2,550,554 |
| France | 2,018,975 |
| India | 954,984 |
| Ireland | 855,677 |
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 | 2,050,962 | 1,094,078 | -956,884 |
| Germany | 1,461,351 | 1,089,203 | -372,148 |
| France | 1,321,268 | 697,707 | -623,561 |
| India | 780,411 | 174,573 | -605,838 |
| Ireland | 599,851 | 255,826 | -344,025 |
| Netherlands | 320,508 | 493,465 | +172,957 |
| Malaysia | 650,362 | 140,545 | -509,817 |
| Norway | 640,325 | 79,384 | -560,941 |
| United Arab Emirates | 494,340 | 180,774 | -313,566 |
| Singapore | 490,698 | 167,717 | -322,981 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 70,901 |
| Bulgaria | 40,974 |
| China | 20,982 |
| Germany | 9,424 |
| Belgium | 2,986 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 37,508 | 33,393 | -4,115 |
| Bulgaria | 35,543 | 5,431 | -30,112 |
| China | 17,226 | 3,756 | -13,470 |
| Germany | 373 | 9,051 | +8,678 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,986 | +2,986 |
| Finland | 1,301 | 1,472 | +171 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 2,623 | +2,623 |
| Austria | 1,366 | 1,204 | -162 |
| XI | 1 | 740 | +739 |
| Italy | 0 | 108 | +108 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 13,994,646 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,260,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,516,723 |
| Other | 157,540 |
| Road transport | 30,760 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 9,389,128 | 4,605,518 | -4,783,610 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,211,675 | 2,049,293 | -162,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,490,460 | 1,026,263 | -1,464,197 |
| Other | 94,501 | 63,039 | -31,462 |
| Road transport | 30,760 | 0 | -30,760 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,087,052 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,191,165 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,822,391 |
| ZLC | 2,404,502 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,441,629 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 4,213,065 | 1,873,987 | -2,339,078 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,939,907 | 1,251,258 | -688,649 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,134,449 | 687,942 | -1,446,507 |
| ZLC | 1,397,080 | 1,007,422 | -389,658 |
| London Stansted Airport | 883,258 | 558,371 | -324,887 |
| London Gateway Port | 984,222 | 314,242 | -669,980 |
| Immingham Docks | 604,909 | 381,154 | -223,755 |
| Manchester Airport | 397,355 | 318,124 | -79,231 |
| Southampton | 109,256 | 371,697 | +262,441 |
| Felixstowe | 375,770 | 43,341 | -332,429 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 850410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ballasts used to control the current in discharge lamps or tubes