Import/export HS code 85042210: Transformers 650-1,600 kVA
Transformers with a power capacity between 650 kVA and 1,600 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 | 51,366,414 |
| Turkey | 45,256,828 |
| Ireland | 39,038,679 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,024,732 |
| Italy | 3,778,199 |
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 | 27,266,661 | 24,099,753 | -3,166,908 |
| Turkey | 23,559,521 | 21,697,307 | -1,862,214 |
| Ireland | 23,774,131 | 15,264,548 | -8,509,583 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,335,880 | 4,688,852 | +1,352,972 |
| Italy | 1,601,209 | 2,176,990 | +575,781 |
| Portugal | 1,697,440 | 903,125 | -794,315 |
| Belgium | 1,003,409 | 1,191,323 | +187,914 |
| Croatia | 1,331,350 | 585,066 | -746,284 |
| Germany | 1,141,368 | 90,982 | -1,050,386 |
| China | 504,080 | 510,180 | +6,100 |
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 | 52,570,590 |
| Turkey | 45,383,507 |
| Ireland | 35,822,638 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,113,384 |
| Italy | 4,425,716 |
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 | 27,938,532 | 24,632,058 | -3,306,474 |
| Turkey | 23,559,521 | 21,823,986 | -1,735,535 |
| Ireland | 21,183,906 | 14,638,732 | -6,545,174 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,424,532 | 4,688,852 | +1,264,320 |
| Italy | 2,086,738 | 2,338,978 | +252,240 |
| Portugal | 1,689,074 | 903,125 | -785,949 |
| Croatia | 1,331,350 | 585,066 | -746,284 |
| China | 1,013,326 | 510,180 | -503,146 |
| Belgium | 198,762 | 766,652 | +567,890 |
| Germany | 700,257 | 161,244 | -539,013 |
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 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 90,756,768 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 58,197,759 |
| Road transport | 5,457,762 |
| Other | 3,099,952 |
| Air transport | 691,276 |
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) | 46,830,167 | 43,926,601 | -2,903,566 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,799,254 | 25,398,505 | -7,400,749 |
| Road transport | 3,593,801 | 1,863,961 | -1,729,840 |
| Other | 2,598,591 | 501,361 | -2,097,230 |
| Air transport | 376,383 | 314,893 | -61,490 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 36,152,381 |
| Holyhead | 29,849,928 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,352,952 |
| Southampton | 18,349,198 |
| Dover | 14,428,030 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 18,387,849 | 17,764,532 | -623,317 |
| Holyhead | 17,278,406 | 12,571,522 | -4,706,884 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,070,877 | 5,282,075 | -7,788,802 |
| Southampton | 6,735,762 | 11,613,436 | +4,877,674 |
| Dover | 8,110,707 | 6,317,323 | -1,793,384 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 7,826,020 | 6,412,011 | -1,414,009 |
| ZLC | 3,593,801 | 2,612,791 | -981,010 |
| Milford | 1,700,520 | 1,732,619 | +32,099 |
| 000 | 2,598,591 | 501,361 | -2,097,230 |
| Belfast Port | 640,203 | 2,258,902 | +1,618,699 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 14 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 10 |
| Specialised construction activities | 8 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
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+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,453,070 |
| Belgium | 722,791 |
| India | 649,620 |
| Libya | 420,966 |
| Turkey | 323,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 402,882 | 1,050,188 | +647,306 |
| Belgium | 319,146 | 403,645 | +84,499 |
| India | 0 | 649,620 | +649,620 |
| Libya | 338,417 | 82,549 | -255,868 |
| Turkey | 83,149 | 240,813 | +157,664 |
| Portugal | 35,745 | 30,959 | -4,786 |
| France | 8,499 | 50,000 | +41,501 |
| Netherlands | 4,194 | 51,725 | +47,531 |
| Cyprus | 0 | 45,233 | +45,233 |
| Sierra Leone | 0 | 34,760 | +34,760 |
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) | 2,611,118 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,289,535 |
| Air transport | 35,007 |
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) | 868,341 | 1,742,777 | +874,436 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 351,048 | 938,487 | +587,439 |
| Air transport | 30,140 | 4,867 | -25,273 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,258,217 |
| Immingham Docks | 715,767 |
| London Gateway Port | 698,145 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 472,350 |
| Felixstowe | 466,199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 285,145 | 973,072 | +687,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 335,920 | 379,847 | +43,927 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,631 | 685,514 | +672,883 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,313 | 347,037 | +221,724 |
| Felixstowe | 338,417 | 127,782 | -210,635 |
| Heysham | 117,737 | 77,116 | -40,621 |
| Harwich | 0 | 73,466 | +73,466 |
| Dover | 4,226 | 17,430 | +13,204 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,161 | 0 | -14,161 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,279 | 2,942 | -7,337 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85042210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Transformers with a power capacity between 650 kVA and 1,600 kVA