Import/export HS code 85042290: Transformers 1,600-10,000 kVA
Transformers with a power capacity between 1,600 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 67,604,333 |
| India | 51,936,994 |
| Spain | 45,084,178 |
| Turkey | 23,483,117 |
| Germany | 18,961,667 |
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 | 46,743,793 | 20,860,540 | -25,883,253 |
| India | 22,687,203 | 29,249,791 | +6,562,588 |
| Spain | 27,498,857 | 17,585,321 | -9,913,536 |
| Turkey | 12,912,480 | 10,570,637 | -2,341,843 |
| Germany | 18,166,310 | 795,357 | -17,370,953 |
| Slovenia | 6,697,513 | 7,813,663 | +1,116,150 |
| Ireland | 7,788,084 | 6,003,701 | -1,784,383 |
| Belgium | 4,012,114 | 5,278,821 | +1,266,707 |
| Italy | 4,922,320 | 3,859,176 | -1,063,144 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,921,295 | 2,672,617 | -248,678 |
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 | 68,362,422 |
| Spain | 59,911,759 |
| India | 52,045,513 |
| Turkey | 23,834,670 |
| Slovenia | 14,511,176 |
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 | 47,640,906 | 20,721,516 | -26,919,390 |
| Spain | 42,019,123 | 17,892,636 | -24,126,487 |
| India | 22,795,722 | 29,249,791 | +6,454,069 |
| Turkey | 13,311,499 | 10,523,171 | -2,788,328 |
| Slovenia | 6,697,513 | 7,813,663 | +1,116,150 |
| Ireland | 6,797,478 | 5,272,109 | -1,525,369 |
| Italy | 7,443,071 | 4,127,600 | -3,315,471 |
| Belgium | 4,193,956 | 6,063,600 | +1,869,644 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,496,713 | 1,990,961 | -505,752 |
| Germany | 2,761,800 | 694,854 | -2,066,946 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 |
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 | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Central Scotland | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 135,019,217 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 134,557,414 |
| Road transport | 3,127,568 |
| Air transport | 155,250 |
| Other | 140,268 |
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) | 79,122,868 | 55,896,349 | -23,226,519 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,615,993 | 53,941,421 | -26,674,572 |
| Road transport | 2,775,010 | 352,558 | -2,422,452 |
| Air transport | 71,027 | 84,223 | +13,196 |
| Other | 59,405 | 80,863 | +21,458 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 85,415,292 |
| Southampton | 54,611,666 |
| Felixstowe | 47,143,145 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,810,550 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,735,094 |
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 | 50,565,473 | 34,849,819 | -15,715,654 |
| Southampton | 26,386,755 | 28,224,911 | +1,838,156 |
| Felixstowe | 30,595,322 | 16,547,823 | -14,047,499 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,802,071 | 6,008,479 | -7,793,592 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,249,234 | 5,485,860 | +1,236,626 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,132,727 | 2,347,534 | -3,785,193 |
| Ayr Harbour | 4,662,257 | 3,422,914 | -1,239,343 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,077,402 | 559,981 | -5,517,421 |
| ZLC | 5,091,200 | 733,607 | -4,357,593 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,987,078 | 3,508,224 | +1,521,146 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 16 |
| Specialised construction activities | 13 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 10 |
| Civil engineering | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED | 104 |
| WILSON POWER SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 84 |
| BOWERS ELECTRICALS LIMITED | 77 |
| SLATERS ELECTRICALS LIMITED | 57 |
| NUVONIC LIMITED | 49 |
| AGGREKO UK LIMITED | 48 |
| HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED | 39 |
| ABB LIMITED | 33 |
| UK GRID SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 32 |
| LANGLEY ENGINEERING LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 12,232,638 |
| Netherlands | 11,010,298 |
| France | 10,582,370 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 7,421,272 |
| Germany | 1,551,520 |
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 | 5,570,223 | 6,662,415 | +1,092,192 |
| Netherlands | 463,470 | 10,546,828 | +10,083,358 |
| France | 3,921,298 | 6,661,072 | +2,739,774 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,247,922 | 3,173,350 | -1,074,572 |
| Germany | 646,018 | 905,502 | +259,484 |
| Italy | 978,060 | 468,031 | -510,029 |
| Panama | 0 | 1,283,848 | +1,283,848 |
| Romania | 1,156,824 | 0 | -1,156,824 |
| Ireland | 963,834 | 156,937 | -806,897 |
| Singapore | 0 | 900,000 | +900,000 |
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) | 42,103,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,698,113 |
| Air transport | 350,126 |
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) | 15,106,267 | 26,997,624 | +11,891,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,922,865 | 5,775,248 | +852,383 |
| Air transport | 13,140 | 336,986 | +323,846 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 30,476,312 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,321,330 |
| Southampton | 4,350,307 |
| Felixstowe | 3,449,308 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,301,664 |
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 | 7,727,615 | 22,748,697 | +15,021,082 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,572,087 | 3,749,243 | -1,822,844 |
| Southampton | 4,350,307 | 0 | -4,350,307 |
| Felixstowe | 268,023 | 3,181,285 | +2,913,262 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 17,816 | 1,283,848 | +1,266,032 |
| London Gateway Port | 162,138 | 1,029,488 | +867,350 |
| Tyne | 626,476 | 198,846 | -427,630 |
| Dover | 666,645 | 122,651 | -543,994 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 333,140 | +333,140 |
| Portsmouth | 325,646 | 0 | -325,646 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85042290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Transformers with a power capacity between 1,600 kVA and 10,000 kVA