Import/export HS code 850433: Transformers 16-500 kVA
Transformers with a power capacity between 16 kVA and 500 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 45,012,907 |
| Denmark | 6,929,423 |
| Italy | 6,763,350 |
| China | 5,173,433 |
| United States | 3,261,190 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 21,438,199 | 23,574,708 | +2,136,509 |
| Denmark | 4,380,912 | 2,548,511 | -1,832,401 |
| Italy | 2,571,568 | 4,191,782 | +1,620,214 |
| China | 3,063,904 | 2,109,529 | -954,375 |
| United States | 1,795,839 | 1,465,351 | -330,488 |
| France | 1,374,206 | 1,241,435 | -132,771 |
| Sweden | 1,708,852 | 435,407 | -1,273,445 |
| Netherlands | 911,068 | 937,070 | +26,002 |
| Switzerland | 682,106 | 493,045 | -189,061 |
| Ireland | 534,961 | 633,184 | +98,223 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 44,877,110 |
| Italy | 6,785,476 |
| Denmark | 6,712,575 |
| China | 5,043,821 |
| United States | 4,041,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 21,417,702 | 23,459,408 | +2,041,706 |
| Italy | 2,669,757 | 4,115,719 | +1,445,962 |
| Denmark | 4,280,302 | 2,432,273 | -1,848,029 |
| China | 3,135,270 | 1,908,551 | -1,226,719 |
| United States | 2,288,588 | 1,752,741 | -535,847 |
| France | 1,129,315 | 1,024,599 | -104,716 |
| Switzerland | 1,073,628 | 791,676 | -281,952 |
| Czechia | 734,756 | 738,779 | +4,023 |
| Netherlands | 625,577 | 632,031 | +6,454 |
| Turkey | 927,019 | 125,367 | -801,652 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 20 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| West Midlands | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
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) | 51,995,519 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,913,352 |
| Air transport | 8,556,297 |
| Other | 1,030,283 |
| Road transport | 702,952 |
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) | 25,773,946 | 26,221,573 | +447,627 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,189,385 | 8,723,967 | -2,465,418 |
| Air transport | 4,548,470 | 4,007,827 | -540,643 |
| Other | 615,219 | 415,064 | -200,155 |
| Road transport | 503,453 | 199,499 | -303,954 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 13,081 | +13,081 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 23,218,592 |
| Ipswich Dock | 19,475,739 |
| Dover | 8,634,488 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,090,379 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,520,025 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 435,110 | 22,783,482 | +22,348,372 |
| Ipswich Dock | 19,475,739 | 0 | -19,475,739 |
| Dover | 3,577,915 | 5,056,573 | +1,478,658 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,501,730 | 2,588,649 | -2,913,081 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,316,111 | 2,203,914 | -112,197 |
| Felixstowe | 2,469,250 | 1,233,816 | -1,235,434 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,523,047 | 518,943 | -1,004,104 |
| East Midlands Airport | 986,189 | 918,992 | -67,197 |
| Harwich | 670,798 | 645,984 | -24,814 |
| Eurotunnel | 733,000 | 433,138 | -299,862 |
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
|
46 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
44 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
44 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
23 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 38 |
| 2026-04 | 39 |
| 2026-03 | 39 |
| 2026-02 | 28 |
| 2026-01 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 86 |
| SUNSEEKER INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 80 |
| YASKAWA ELECTRIC UK LIMITED | 71 |
| TRIOGEN LIMITED | 64 |
| INDUCTOTHERM EUROPE LIMITED | 57 |
| AMADA UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED | 51 |
| WILSON POWER SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 51 |
| WELBILT (HALESOWEN) LIMITED | 49 |
| N.J.FROMENT & CO.LIMITED | 43 |
| RIELLO LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 147 |
| 1m-15m | 89 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| Other | 22 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
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 | 4,720,887 |
| China | 3,508,161 |
| Ireland | 2,920,426 |
| Malaysia | 2,490,676 |
| Libya | 1,958,708 |
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 | 2,600,833 | 2,120,054 | -480,779 |
| China | 1,004,726 | 2,503,435 | +1,498,709 |
| Ireland | 2,005,018 | 915,408 | -1,089,610 |
| Malaysia | 22,565 | 2,468,111 | +2,445,546 |
| Libya | 1,958,708 | 0 | -1,958,708 |
| Sweden | 1,233,316 | 653,836 | -579,480 |
| Australia | 1,422,790 | 185,208 | -1,237,582 |
| India | 694,100 | 716,201 | +22,101 |
| Netherlands | 575,950 | 670,967 | +95,017 |
| Italy | 872,825 | 315,450 | -557,375 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 579,512 |
| Ireland | 1,257 |
| Austria | 241 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 416,267 | 163,245 | -253,022 |
| Ireland | 1,257 | 0 | -1,257 |
| Austria | 241 | 0 | -241 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,925,461 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,240,258 |
| Air transport | 8,214,205 |
| Other | 581,234 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,881,215 | 6,044,246 | -1,836,969 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,724,496 | 4,515,762 | -1,208,734 |
| Air transport | 3,389,083 | 4,825,122 | +1,436,039 |
| Other | 417,921 | 163,313 | -254,608 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,230,874 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,176,502 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,986,224 |
| Felixstowe | 4,218,461 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,784,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,312,707 | 2,918,167 | -394,540 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,632,975 | 2,543,527 | -1,089,448 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,459,428 | 3,526,796 | +1,067,368 |
| Felixstowe | 2,627,162 | 1,591,299 | -1,035,863 |
| Liverpool Docks | 976,170 | 808,758 | -167,412 |
| Southampton | 546,792 | 862,275 | +315,483 |
| Holyhead | 936,357 | 445,411 | -490,946 |
| Immingham Docks | 823,169 | 329,647 | -493,522 |
| East Midlands Airport | 381,522 | 688,940 | +307,418 |
| 000 | 417,921 | 163,313 | -254,608 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850433
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Transformers with a power capacity between 16 kVA and 500 kVA