Import/export HS code 8505: Magnets and electromagnetic devices
Permanent magnets, electromagnets, and related devices like clutches and brakes
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 | 108,041,702 |
| Germany | 38,913,223 |
| United States | 24,895,003 |
| France | 21,514,053 |
| Italy | 11,854,524 |
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 | 53,067,883 | 54,973,819 | +1,905,936 |
| Germany | 17,945,412 | 20,967,811 | +3,022,399 |
| United States | 11,407,875 | 13,487,128 | +2,079,253 |
| France | 9,548,889 | 11,965,164 | +2,416,275 |
| Italy | 6,254,623 | 5,599,901 | -654,722 |
| Netherlands | 3,927,180 | 4,343,911 | +416,731 |
| Spain | 3,406,703 | 3,021,460 | -385,243 |
| India | 1,717,997 | 3,157,859 | +1,439,862 |
| Switzerland | 1,738,491 | 2,367,362 | +628,871 |
| Austria | 2,009,676 | 1,876,254 | -133,422 |
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 | 122,958,881 |
| Germany | 36,448,386 |
| United States | 25,055,014 |
| Italy | 12,965,388 |
| France | 12,810,821 |
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 | 59,894,837 | 63,064,044 | +3,169,207 |
| Germany | 17,080,428 | 19,367,958 | +2,287,530 |
| United States | 12,131,056 | 12,923,958 | +792,902 |
| Italy | 7,155,834 | 5,809,554 | -1,346,280 |
| France | 5,335,000 | 7,475,821 | +2,140,821 |
| United Kingdom | 6,735,551 | 5,687,029 | -1,048,522 |
| Spain | 2,459,351 | 2,689,171 | +229,820 |
| India | 1,755,539 | 3,032,416 | +1,276,877 |
| Switzerland | 1,423,224 | 2,256,435 | +833,211 |
| Ireland | 1,934,880 | 1,358,327 | -576,553 |
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 | 188 |
| Inner London - West | 178 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 132 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 126 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 116 |
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 | 134 | 139 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 118 | 113 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 94 | 94 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 97 | 88 | -9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 82 | 84 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 85 | 81 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 81 | 72 | -9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 83 | 69 | -14 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 60 | 65 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 66 | 61 | -5 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 104,004,636 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 100,592,528 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 59,901,905 |
| Other | 3,926,753 |
| Road transport | 342,143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 46,620,219 | 57,384,417 | +10,764,198 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,709,915 | 48,882,613 | -2,827,302 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,160,253 | 30,741,652 | +1,581,399 |
| Other | 2,188,680 | 1,738,073 | -450,607 |
| Road transport | 209,290 | 132,853 | -76,437 |
| Rail transport | 34,767 | 16,675 | -18,092 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 52,219,798 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,162,532 |
| Dover | 25,577,322 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,571,940 |
| Southampton | 20,235,130 |
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 | 27,324,371 | 24,895,427 | -2,428,944 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,809,946 | 22,352,586 | +9,542,640 |
| Dover | 11,641,906 | 13,935,416 | +2,293,510 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,872,622 | 11,699,318 | +826,696 |
| Southampton | 11,474,389 | 8,760,741 | -2,713,648 |
| London Stansted Airport | 9,262,598 | 9,796,287 | +533,689 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,675,081 | 7,599,445 | -1,075,636 |
| Thamesport | 8,186,581 | 6,773,790 | -1,412,791 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,222,736 | 6,176,387 | -46,349 |
| London | 5,284,875 | 4,137,224 | -1,147,651 |
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 | 655 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 270 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 229 |
| Other manufacturing | 184 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 138 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 472 |
| 2026-03 | 481 |
| 2026-02 | 479 |
| 2026-01 | 444 |
| 2025-12 | 412 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ECLIPSE MAGNETICS LIMITED | 124 |
| MOOG CONTROLS LIMITED | 124 |
| HYDRAFORCE HYDRAULICS LIMITED | 124 |
| MOOG WOLVERHAMPTON LIMITED | 124 |
| ANCHOR MAGNETS LIMITED | 123 |
| PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD | 122 |
| ARNOLD MAGNETIC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 122 |
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 120 |
| GEEPLUS EUROPE LIMITED | 120 |
| MAGNET EXPERT LTD | 120 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1026 |
| 54m+ | 851 |
| 15m-54m | 285 |
| 0-1m | 284 |
| Other | 185 |
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 | 42,123,061 |
| Germany | 33,944,089 |
| France | 24,092,308 |
| China | 17,394,012 |
| Singapore | 17,097,565 |
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 | 21,891,371 | 20,231,690 | -1,659,681 |
| Germany | 15,602,976 | 18,341,113 | +2,738,137 |
| France | 11,533,920 | 12,558,388 | +1,024,468 |
| China | 10,987,891 | 6,406,121 | -4,581,770 |
| Singapore | 10,932,381 | 6,165,184 | -4,767,197 |
| India | 5,471,622 | 9,301,332 | +3,829,710 |
| Turkey | 6,924,992 | 7,005,599 | +80,607 |
| Sweden | 5,315,150 | 4,948,674 | -366,476 |
| Italy | 3,949,141 | 3,974,966 | +25,825 |
| Japan | 3,520,455 | 3,651,780 | +131,325 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 149,599 |
| XI | 63,821 |
| China | 57,304 |
| United States | 8,728 |
| Taiwan | 5,655 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 13,312 | 136,287 | +122,975 |
| XI | 19,853 | 43,968 | +24,115 |
| China | 29,967 | 27,337 | -2,630 |
| United States | 4,711 | 4,017 | -694 |
| Taiwan | 2,709 | 2,946 | +237 |
| Germany | 3,640 | 1,161 | -2,479 |
| Slovenia | 1,984 | 0 | -1,984 |
| Poland | 1,311 | 94 | -1,217 |
| Switzerland | 445 | 514 | +69 |
| Belgium | 418 | 468 | +50 |
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 | 154,604,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,585,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,303,688 |
| Other | 300,547 |
| Road transport | 33,755 |
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 | 78,684,504 | 75,919,629 | -2,764,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,468,550 | 44,117,424 | +4,648,874 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,315,017 | 13,988,671 | -1,326,346 |
| Other | 80,280 | 220,267 | +139,987 |
| Road transport | 33,755 | 0 | -33,755 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 3,840 | +3,840 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 83,011,196 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 69,991,956 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,423,552 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,023,785 |
| ZLC | 10,072,800 |
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 | 43,601,828 | 39,409,368 | -4,192,460 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,716,538 | 37,275,418 | +4,558,880 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,202,378 | 24,221,174 | +2,018,796 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,826,816 | 5,196,969 | -629,847 |
| ZLC | 4,973,043 | 5,099,757 | +126,714 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,596,809 | 4,360,911 | -1,235,898 |
| Southampton | 2,651,634 | 5,260,528 | +2,608,894 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,272,909 | 2,612,993 | -2,659,916 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,162,768 | 3,349,631 | -813,137 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,393,556 | 1,407,940 | +14,384 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8505
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Permanent magnets, electromagnets, and related devices like clutches and brakes