Import/export HS code 85049013: Steel laminations and cores
Steel parts used in the construction of transformers and inductors
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,710,883 |
| Netherlands | 3,322,017 |
| Slovakia | 2,723,075 |
| Poland | 1,793,431 |
| Turkey | 1,485,421 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,482,670 | 2,228,213 | +745,543 |
| Netherlands | 1,131,962 | 2,190,055 | +1,058,093 |
| Slovakia | 1,467,986 | 1,255,089 | -212,897 |
| Poland | 767,667 | 1,025,764 | +258,097 |
| Turkey | 67,392 | 1,418,029 | +1,350,637 |
| France | 334,950 | 538,928 | +203,978 |
| China | 173,045 | 275,972 | +102,927 |
| Germany | 262,589 | 125,933 | -136,656 |
| Czechia | 118,662 | 66,789 | -51,873 |
| Israel | 4,558 | 105,473 | +100,915 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 4,175,893 |
| Italy | 4,093,541 |
| Slovakia | 3,034,929 |
| Poland | 1,160,277 |
| Czechia | 816,875 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1,132,845 | 3,043,048 | +1,910,203 |
| Italy | 1,699,600 | 2,393,941 | +694,341 |
| Slovakia | 1,559,032 | 1,475,897 | -83,135 |
| Poland | 609,578 | 550,699 | -58,879 |
| Czechia | 283,541 | 533,334 | +249,793 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 517,410 | +517,410 |
| France | 178,138 | 252,875 | +74,737 |
| China | 176,524 | 236,286 | +59,762 |
| Germany | 133,377 | 26,043 | -107,334 |
| Turkey | 67,392 | 49,804 | -17,588 |
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 | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 11,398,659 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,421,533 |
| Air transport | 461,793 |
| Road transport | 65,398 |
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) | 4,872,407 | 6,526,252 | +1,653,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 858,196 | 2,563,337 | +1,705,141 |
| Air transport | 181,807 | 279,986 | +98,179 |
| Road transport | 41,290 | 24,108 | -17,182 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,021,761 |
| Felixstowe | 1,674,280 |
| London | 1,474,567 |
| Thamesport | 1,140,320 |
| Eurotunnel | 882,322 |
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 | 3,168,342 | 4,853,419 | +1,685,077 |
| Felixstowe | 94,253 | 1,580,027 | +1,485,774 |
| London | 948,015 | 526,552 | -421,463 |
| Thamesport | 379,055 | 761,265 | +382,210 |
| Eurotunnel | 298,116 | 584,206 | +286,090 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 363,044 | 301,820 | -61,224 |
| Immingham Docks | 103,682 | 196,946 | +93,264 |
| Killingholme | 92,292 | 173,040 | +80,748 |
| East Midlands Airport | 104,229 | 100,822 | -3,407 |
| Hull | 82,973 | 25,007 | -57,966 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 20 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IST POWER LIMITED | 52 |
| WINDER POWER LIMITED | 46 |
| EMMACANE LIMITED | 36 |
| YASA LIMITED | 31 |
| MEGGER INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 28 |
| BRUSH TRANSFORMERS LIMITED | 23 |
| TRANSFORMERS & RECTIFIERS LIMITED | 13 |
| ASCO COMPONENTS LIMITED | 12 |
| AUDIO NOTE (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| INTEGRAL POWERTRAIN LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
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 | 255,398 |
| Italy | 224,841 |
| India | 214,319 |
| Dominican Republic | 140,217 |
| China | 105,036 |
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 | 241,733 | 13,665 | -228,068 |
| Italy | 10,148 | 214,693 | +204,545 |
| India | 131,728 | 82,591 | -49,137 |
| Dominican Republic | 96,450 | 43,767 | -52,683 |
| China | 48,122 | 56,914 | +8,792 |
| Poland | 39,636 | 50,843 | +11,207 |
| Czechia | 55,798 | 22,682 | -33,116 |
| Germany | 32,948 | 39,870 | +6,922 |
| Ireland | 22,916 | 35,861 | +12,945 |
| Australia | 20,098 | 14,712 | -5,386 |
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 | 901,495 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 516,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,586 |
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 | 546,840 | 354,655 | -192,185 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 186,953 | 329,794 | +142,841 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,103 | 43,483 | -12,620 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 465,713 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 425,712 |
| ZLC | 193,028 |
| London Gateway Port | 93,422 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,866 |
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 | 323,144 | 142,569 | -180,575 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 138,922 | 286,790 | +147,868 |
| ZLC | 63,927 | 129,101 | +65,174 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,939 | 43,483 | -6,456 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,803 | 37,063 | -18,740 |
| Manchester Airport | 57,411 | 20,092 | -37,319 |
| Holyhead | 22,916 | 31,545 | +8,629 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,289 | 25,830 | +14,541 |
| Glasgow Airport | 35,266 | 0 | -35,266 |
| 499 | 13,535 | 0 | -13,535 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85049013
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel parts used in the construction of transformers and inductors