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 | 18,463,377 |
| Germany | 8,742,250 |
| Thailand | 2,630,984 |
| France | 2,420,045 |
| Poland | 2,314,108 |
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 | 10,163,409 | 8,299,968 | -1,863,441 |
| Germany | 4,063,560 | 4,678,690 | +615,130 |
| Thailand | 1,661,764 | 969,220 | -692,544 |
| France | 609,188 | 1,810,857 | +1,201,669 |
| Poland | 1,038,074 | 1,276,034 | +237,960 |
| Netherlands | 1,016,524 | 690,131 | -326,393 |
| United States | 932,575 | 754,553 | -178,022 |
| Czechia | 740,260 | 472,463 | -267,797 |
| Italy | 550,345 | 464,798 | -85,547 |
| Malaysia | 412,334 | 454,680 | +42,346 |
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 | 18,860,337 |
| Germany | 7,865,121 |
| France | 2,825,341 |
| Thailand | 2,589,685 |
| Poland | 2,381,159 |
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 | 10,305,146 | 8,555,191 | -1,749,955 |
| Germany | 3,697,261 | 4,167,860 | +470,599 |
| France | 578,401 | 2,246,940 | +1,668,539 |
| Thailand | 1,620,465 | 969,220 | -651,245 |
| Poland | 1,091,282 | 1,289,877 | +198,595 |
| United States | 987,555 | 978,764 | -8,791 |
| Czechia | 1,085,415 | 709,007 | -376,408 |
| United Kingdom | 1,272,587 | 323,002 | -949,585 |
| Italy | 589,161 | 450,068 | -139,093 |
| Malaysia | 421,215 | 487,727 | +66,512 |
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 | 27 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 23 |
| West Midlands | 23 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 21 |
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 | 28 | 28 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 18 | +6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 10 | -5 |
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) | 22,377,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,557,023 |
| Air transport | 9,306,471 |
| Other | 545,127 |
| Road transport | 143,527 |
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) | 12,670,878 | 9,707,039 | -2,963,839 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,693,576 | 7,863,447 | +1,169,871 |
| Air transport | 4,389,030 | 4,917,441 | +528,411 |
| Other | 462,623 | 82,504 | -380,119 |
| Road transport | 64,846 | 78,681 | +13,835 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,651,434 |
| Dover | 6,261,874 |
| Southampton | 5,520,830 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,084,786 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,550,657 |
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 | 7,621,966 | 6,029,468 | -1,592,498 |
| Dover | 3,099,473 | 3,162,401 | +62,928 |
| Southampton | 3,459,993 | 2,060,837 | -1,399,156 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,387,985 | 1,696,801 | +308,816 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,021,701 | 1,528,956 | +507,255 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 551,858 | 1,542,676 | +990,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 944,122 | 967,695 | +23,573 |
| East Midlands Airport | 710,204 | 972,996 | +262,792 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 810,235 | 529,731 | -280,504 |
| Birmingham Airport | 270,637 | 1,009,333 | +738,696 |
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 | 111 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 56 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 52 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 35 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 28 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 63 |
| 2026-03 | 74 |
| 2026-02 | 71 |
| 2026-01 | 59 |
| 2025-12 | 62 |
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+ | 196 |
| 1m-15m | 146 |
| 15m-54m | 54 |
| Other | 32 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
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 | 8,083,067 |
| Germany | 5,312,804 |
| China | 3,256,160 |
| Ireland | 2,016,283 |
| Netherlands | 1,583,081 |
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 | 4,743,891 | 3,339,176 | -1,404,715 |
| Germany | 3,678,155 | 1,634,649 | -2,043,506 |
| China | 2,815,361 | 440,799 | -2,374,562 |
| Ireland | 1,071,040 | 945,243 | -125,797 |
| Netherlands | 1,009,370 | 573,711 | -435,659 |
| Italy | 1,127,607 | 268,647 | -858,960 |
| France | 412,352 | 873,380 | +461,028 |
| Singapore | 369,907 | 754,086 | +384,179 |
| Switzerland | 649,169 | 381,513 | -267,656 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 603,340 | 422,265 | -181,075 |
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 | 62,793 |
| XI | 6,589 |
| 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 | 37,345 | 25,448 | -11,897 |
| XI | 3,369 | 3,220 | -149 |
| 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 | 19,187,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,967,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,803,368 |
| Other | 88,733 |
| Road transport | 1,155 |
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 | 11,962,996 | 7,224,511 | -4,738,485 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,052,089 | 4,915,429 | -1,136,660 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,994,827 | 2,808,541 | -1,186,286 |
| Other | 52,243 | 36,490 | -15,753 |
| Road transport | 1,155 | 0 | -1,155 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,623,357 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,547,873 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,367,530 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,293,510 |
| Southampton | 1,974,464 |
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 | 7,626,710 | 4,996,647 | -2,630,063 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,163,265 | 3,384,608 | -778,657 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,878,788 | 488,742 | -1,390,046 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,248,175 | 1,045,335 | -202,840 |
| Southampton | 843,062 | 1,131,402 | +288,340 |
| Felixstowe | 1,181,148 | 640,678 | -540,470 |
| Holyhead | 791,576 | 740,371 | -51,205 |
| London Gateway Port | 905,552 | 430,106 | -475,446 |
| Liverpool Docks | 926,669 | 274,113 | -652,556 |
| Immingham Docks | 579,297 | 511,590 | -67,707 |
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