Import/export HS code 850432: Transformers 1-16 kVA
Transformers with a power capacity between 1 kVA and 16 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 | 18,620,710 |
| Germany | 8,980,052 |
| France | 2,696,900 |
| Thailand | 2,679,711 |
| Poland | 2,303,424 |
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 | 9,872,992 | 8,747,718 | -1,125,274 |
| Germany | 4,106,819 | 4,873,233 | +766,414 |
| France | 630,934 | 2,065,966 | +1,435,032 |
| Thailand | 1,661,764 | 1,017,947 | -643,817 |
| Poland | 1,279,427 | 1,023,997 | -255,430 |
| United States | 972,721 | 728,047 | -244,674 |
| Netherlands | 1,154,330 | 539,365 | -614,965 |
| Italy | 587,664 | 596,864 | +9,200 |
| Czechia | 718,571 | 448,127 | -270,444 |
| Switzerland | 340,101 | 527,825 | +187,724 |
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 | 19,012,975 |
| Germany | 8,086,813 |
| France | 3,109,712 |
| Thailand | 2,638,412 |
| Poland | 2,372,681 |
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 | 10,099,916 | 8,913,059 | -1,186,857 |
| Germany | 3,871,433 | 4,215,380 | +343,947 |
| France | 596,453 | 2,513,259 | +1,916,806 |
| Thailand | 1,620,465 | 1,017,947 | -602,518 |
| Poland | 1,339,538 | 1,033,143 | -306,395 |
| United States | 1,024,598 | 935,781 | -88,817 |
| Czechia | 1,023,307 | 699,425 | -323,882 |
| United Kingdom | 1,292,005 | 353,301 | -938,704 |
| Switzerland | 316,205 | 924,525 | +608,320 |
| Italy | 619,058 | 548,381 | -70,677 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 43 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 29 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 25 |
| West Midlands | 24 |
| Inner London - West | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 27 | 30 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 | 18 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
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) | 22,525,227 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,373,381 |
| Air transport | 9,697,757 |
| Other | 406,132 |
| Road transport | 131,441 |
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) | 12,674,739 | 9,850,488 | -2,824,251 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,863,600 | 8,509,781 | +1,646,181 |
| Air transport | 4,650,190 | 5,047,567 | +397,377 |
| Other | 324,483 | 81,649 | -242,834 |
| Road transport | 42,409 | 89,032 | +46,623 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,582,570 |
| Dover | 6,278,365 |
| Southampton | 5,547,305 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,397,362 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,783,286 |
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 | 7,272,191 | 6,310,379 | -961,812 |
| Dover | 3,107,232 | 3,171,133 | +63,901 |
| Southampton | 3,615,231 | 1,932,074 | -1,683,157 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,555,632 | 1,841,730 | +286,098 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 514,293 | 2,268,993 | +1,754,700 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,003,073 | 1,684,479 | +681,406 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,232,252 | 689,709 | -542,543 |
| East Midlands Airport | 693,395 | 1,095,830 | +402,435 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 815,300 | 490,029 | -325,271 |
| Birmingham Airport | 264,428 | 1,032,640 | +768,212 |
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
|
107 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
57 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
54 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
35 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
29 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 64 |
| 2026-04 | 63 |
| 2026-03 | 74 |
| 2026-02 | 71 |
| 2026-01 | 59 |
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+ | 199 |
| 1m-15m | 145 |
| 15m-54m | 55 |
| Other | 32 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
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 | 8,193,821 |
| Germany | 5,217,713 |
| China | 3,223,389 |
| Ireland | 1,943,207 |
| Netherlands | 1,540,491 |
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 | 4,707,416 | 3,486,405 | -1,221,011 |
| Germany | 3,559,107 | 1,658,606 | -1,900,501 |
| China | 2,764,020 | 459,369 | -2,304,651 |
| Ireland | 1,001,643 | 941,564 | -60,079 |
| Netherlands | 985,721 | 554,770 | -430,951 |
| France | 418,097 | 865,388 | +447,291 |
| Italy | 984,578 | 256,643 | -727,935 |
| Switzerland | 654,176 | 498,056 | -156,120 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 573,697 | 445,537 | -128,160 |
| Singapore | 239,495 | 715,718 | +476,223 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 62,368 |
| XI | 6,877 |
| India | 4,348 |
| Germany | 2,429 |
| Spain | 2,017 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 36,201 | 26,167 | -10,034 |
| XI | 3,492 | 3,385 | -107 |
| India | 1,224 | 3,124 | +1,900 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,429 | +2,429 |
| Spain | 0 | 2,017 | +2,017 |
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 | 19,128,380 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,041,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,345,781 |
| Other | 78,858 |
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 | 11,931,638 | 7,196,742 | -4,734,896 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,799,140 | 5,242,369 | -556,771 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,660,244 | 2,685,537 | -974,707 |
| Other | 41,227 | 37,631 | -3,596 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,807,188 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,729,423 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,224,278 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,223,187 |
| Southampton | 1,948,152 |
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 | 7,693,022 | 5,114,166 | -2,578,856 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,993,766 | 3,735,657 | -258,109 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,269,750 | 954,528 | -315,222 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,771,917 | 451,270 | -1,320,647 |
| Southampton | 802,811 | 1,145,341 | +342,530 |
| Felixstowe | 1,086,355 | 630,060 | -456,295 |
| Holyhead | 770,010 | 735,622 | -34,388 |
| Liverpool Docks | 930,077 | 237,219 | -692,858 |
| London Gateway Port | 649,799 | 451,130 | -198,669 |
| Immingham Docks | 580,918 | 437,206 | -143,712 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850432
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Transformers with a power capacity between 1 kVA and 16 kVA