Import/export HS code 850422: Transformers 650-10,000 kVA
Transformers with a power capacity between 650 kVA and 10,000 kVA
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.
- It provides you with a list of potential leads who have bought similar products.
* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 103,303,408 |
| Turkey | 68,739,945 |
| China | 68,618,593 |
| Ireland | 52,830,464 |
| Spain | 45,084,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 49,953,864 | 53,349,544 | +3,395,680 |
| Turkey | 36,472,001 | 32,267,944 | -4,204,057 |
| China | 47,247,873 | 21,370,720 | -25,877,153 |
| Ireland | 31,562,215 | 21,268,249 | -10,293,966 |
| Spain | 27,498,857 | 17,585,321 | -9,913,536 |
| Germany | 19,307,678 | 886,339 | -18,421,339 |
| Slovenia | 6,697,513 | 7,813,663 | +1,116,150 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,257,175 | 7,361,469 | +1,104,294 |
| Italy | 6,523,529 | 6,036,166 | -487,363 |
| Belgium | 5,015,523 | 6,470,144 | +1,454,621 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 104,616,103 |
| China | 69,885,928 |
| Turkey | 69,218,177 |
| Spain | 59,911,759 |
| Ireland | 47,892,225 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 50,734,254 | 53,881,849 | +3,147,595 |
| China | 48,654,232 | 21,231,696 | -27,422,536 |
| Turkey | 36,871,020 | 32,347,157 | -4,523,863 |
| Spain | 42,019,123 | 17,892,636 | -24,126,487 |
| Ireland | 27,981,384 | 19,910,841 | -8,070,543 |
| Italy | 9,529,809 | 6,466,578 | -3,063,231 |
| Slovenia | 6,697,513 | 7,813,663 | +1,116,150 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,921,245 | 6,679,813 | +758,568 |
| Belgium | 4,392,718 | 6,830,252 | +2,437,534 |
| Germany | 3,462,057 | 856,098 | -2,605,959 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
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 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 225,314,182 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 193,216,976 |
| Road transport | 8,585,330 |
| Other | 3,240,220 |
| Air transport | 846,526 |
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) | 127,446,160 | 97,868,022 | -29,578,138 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 111,922,122 | 81,294,854 | -30,627,268 |
| Road transport | 6,368,811 | 2,216,519 | -4,152,292 |
| Other | 2,657,996 | 582,224 | -2,075,772 |
| Air transport | 447,410 | 399,116 | -48,294 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 99,843,322 |
| Felixstowe | 83,295,526 |
| Southampton | 72,960,864 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,163,502 |
| Holyhead | 33,052,952 |
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 | 58,676,180 | 41,167,142 | -17,509,038 |
| Felixstowe | 48,983,171 | 34,312,355 | -14,670,816 |
| Southampton | 33,122,517 | 39,838,347 | +6,715,830 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,872,948 | 11,290,554 | -15,582,394 |
| Holyhead | 18,464,394 | 14,588,558 | -3,875,836 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 8,302,766 | 8,753,576 | +450,810 |
| ZLC | 8,685,001 | 3,346,398 | -5,338,603 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,860,108 | 5,761,825 | +901,717 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,485,419 | 2,720,889 | -3,764,530 |
| Ayr Harbour | 4,662,257 | 3,422,914 | -1,239,343 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 21 |
| Specialised construction activities | 18 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 15 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 19 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 23 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 21 |
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+ | 58 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| Other | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,955,429 |
| Netherlands | 11,066,217 |
| France | 10,640,869 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,426,972 |
| Ireland | 2,573,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5,889,369 | 7,066,060 | +1,176,691 |
| Netherlands | 467,664 | 10,598,553 | +10,130,889 |
| France | 3,929,797 | 6,711,072 | +2,781,275 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,253,622 | 3,173,350 | -1,080,272 |
| Ireland | 1,366,716 | 1,207,125 | -159,591 |
| Germany | 652,915 | 928,478 | +275,563 |
| Italy | 978,060 | 485,693 | -492,367 |
| Panama | 0 | 1,283,848 | +1,283,848 |
| Romania | 1,156,824 | 0 | -1,156,824 |
| Turkey | 423,753 | 714,093 | +290,340 |
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) | 44,715,009 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,987,648 |
| Air transport | 385,133 |
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) | 15,974,608 | 28,740,401 | +12,765,793 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,273,913 | 6,713,735 | +1,439,822 |
| Air transport | 43,280 | 341,853 | +298,573 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 31,192,079 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,793,680 |
| Southampton | 4,350,307 |
| Felixstowe | 3,915,507 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,889,771 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 8,063,535 | 23,128,544 | +15,065,009 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,697,400 | 4,096,280 | -1,601,120 |
| Southampton | 4,350,307 | 0 | -4,350,307 |
| Felixstowe | 606,440 | 3,309,067 | +2,702,627 |
| London Gateway Port | 174,769 | 1,715,002 | +1,540,233 |
| Holyhead | 319,824 | 1,125,509 | +805,685 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 17,816 | 1,283,848 | +1,266,032 |
| Tyne | 626,476 | 198,846 | -427,630 |
| Dover | 670,871 | 140,081 | -530,790 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 333,140 | +333,140 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 850422
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Transformers with a power capacity between 650 kVA and 10,000 kVA