Import/export HS code 850434: Transformers over 500 kVA
Transformers with a power capacity exceeding 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 | 22,832,097 |
| Italy | 14,766,942 |
| France | 6,543,654 |
| Switzerland | 3,921,058 |
| Belgium | 3,523,536 |
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 | 16,665,228 | 6,166,869 | -10,498,359 |
| Italy | 7,902,047 | 6,864,895 | -1,037,152 |
| France | 3,930,230 | 2,613,424 | -1,316,806 |
| Switzerland | 1,581,371 | 2,339,687 | +758,316 |
| Belgium | 3,523,536 | 0 | -3,523,536 |
| Czechia | 1,133,284 | 1,345,367 | +212,083 |
| China | 1,857,658 | 580,999 | -1,276,659 |
| Spain | 879,147 | 663,645 | -215,502 |
| Denmark | 797,251 | 410,611 | -386,640 |
| Sweden | 392,936 | 593,012 | +200,076 |
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 | 25,005,658 |
| Italy | 13,600,782 |
| France | 4,675,047 |
| Switzerland | 3,402,377 |
| China | 3,065,524 |
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 | 19,266,710 | 5,738,948 | -13,527,762 |
| Italy | 7,079,708 | 6,521,074 | -558,634 |
| France | 2,329,280 | 2,345,767 | +16,487 |
| Switzerland | 1,921,014 | 1,481,363 | -439,651 |
| China | 1,906,824 | 1,158,700 | -748,124 |
| Czechia | 2,042,448 | 793,041 | -1,249,407 |
| Spain | 976,523 | 750,714 | -225,809 |
| Hungary | 1,050,262 | 0 | -1,050,262 |
| Sweden | 378,298 | 586,538 | +208,240 |
| Poland | 157,011 | 448,126 | +291,115 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
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 | 11 | 3 | -8 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 0 | -5 |
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) | 50,987,650 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,903,056 |
| Other | 4,232,616 |
| Air transport | 1,734,056 |
| Road transport | 2,111 |
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) | 31,866,866 | 19,120,784 | -12,746,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,995,977 | 907,079 | -5,088,898 |
| Other | 2,495,684 | 1,736,932 | -758,752 |
| Air transport | 1,221,644 | 512,412 | -709,232 |
| Road transport | 2,111 | 0 | -2,111 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 29,457,835 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,614,782 |
| 000 | 4,232,616 |
| London | 4,227,592 |
| Felixstowe | 2,511,077 |
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 | 16,602,939 | 12,854,896 | -3,748,043 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,816,332 | 2,798,450 | -4,017,882 |
| 000 | 2,495,684 | 1,736,932 | -758,752 |
| London | 4,226,481 | 1,111 | -4,225,370 |
| Felixstowe | 2,131,182 | 379,895 | -1,751,287 |
| Killingholme | 2,350,316 | 96,465 | -2,253,851 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,396,569 | 757,356 | -639,213 |
| Tyne | 1,329,412 | 238,695 | -1,090,717 |
| Harwich | 538,532 | 947,787 | +409,255 |
| ZLC | 352,074 | 915,958 | +563,884 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 33 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 16 |
| 2025-08 | 17 |
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+ | 71 |
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 15 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 9,587,524 |
| Uruguay | 6,263,033 |
| Germany | 3,224,409 |
| Netherlands | 3,191,350 |
| India | 1,650,624 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 2,236,736 | 7,350,788 | +5,114,052 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 6,263,033 | +6,263,033 |
| Germany | 2,192,855 | 1,031,554 | -1,161,301 |
| Netherlands | 1,069,331 | 2,122,019 | +1,052,688 |
| India | 35,278 | 1,615,346 | +1,580,068 |
| France | 320,772 | 1,180,495 | +859,723 |
| Ireland | 423,312 | 735,167 | +311,855 |
| Nigeria | 1,063,694 | 0 | -1,063,694 |
| Belgium | 15,390 | 447,993 | +432,603 |
| United Arab Emirates | 205,517 | 191,597 | -13,920 |
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 | 14,706,217 |
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 | 3,014,330 | 11,691,887 | +8,677,557 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 14,706,217 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,462,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,791,151 |
| Air transport | 1,947,200 |
| Road transport | 7,500 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 3,014,330 | 11,691,887 | +8,677,557 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,358,360 | 8,104,157 | +4,745,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,487,461 | 2,303,690 | +816,229 |
| Air transport | 1,692,079 | 255,121 | -1,436,958 |
| Road transport | 7,500 | 0 | -7,500 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 14,706,217 |
| Londonderry | 6,263,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,664,838 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,130,608 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,524,206 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 3,014,330 | 11,691,887 | +8,677,557 |
| Londonderry | 0 | 6,263,033 | +6,263,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,196,543 | 468,295 | -1,728,248 |
| London Gateway Port | 827,557 | 1,303,051 | +475,494 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,422,498 | 101,708 | -1,320,790 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 607,495 | 789,685 | +182,190 |
| Southampton | 37,032 | 979,543 | +942,511 |
| Holyhead | 73,947 | 315,874 | +241,927 |
| Dover | 307,540 | 15,140 | -292,400 |
| Heysham | 182,905 | 109,626 | -73,279 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850434
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Transformers with a power capacity exceeding 500 kVA