Import/export HS code 850511: Metal magnets
Magnets made of metal, including rare earth metals
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.
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* 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 | 49,543,054 |
| Italy | 4,848,118 |
| United States | 4,544,915 |
| Germany | 3,776,772 |
| Switzerland | 2,616,028 |
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 | 22,336,718 | 27,206,336 | +4,869,618 |
| Italy | 2,727,785 | 2,120,333 | -607,452 |
| United States | 1,856,197 | 2,688,718 | +832,521 |
| Germany | 1,728,562 | 2,048,210 | +319,648 |
| Switzerland | 917,499 | 1,698,529 | +781,030 |
| France | 1,052,129 | 1,149,481 | +97,352 |
| Netherlands | 1,161,381 | 846,754 | -314,627 |
| Sweden | 429,329 | 561,963 | +132,634 |
| Australia | 602,139 | 334,089 | -268,050 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 264,733 | 648,840 | +384,107 |
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 | 55,299,910 |
| Italy | 5,031,651 |
| United States | 4,443,151 |
| Switzerland | 2,527,589 |
| Germany | 2,278,952 |
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 | 24,651,640 | 30,648,270 | +5,996,630 |
| Italy | 2,876,750 | 2,154,901 | -721,849 |
| United States | 2,029,869 | 2,413,282 | +383,413 |
| Switzerland | 883,372 | 1,644,217 | +760,845 |
| Germany | 1,202,548 | 1,076,404 | -126,144 |
| United Kingdom | 1,317,550 | 872,156 | -445,394 |
| India | 156,424 | 612,240 | +455,816 |
| France | 334,267 | 318,146 | -16,121 |
| Japan | 231,806 | 294,720 | +62,914 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 363,068 | 9,525 | -353,543 |
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 | 65 |
| Inner London - West | 58 |
| Greater Manchester | 45 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 42 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 35 |
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 | 40 | 53 | +13 |
| Inner London - West | 41 | 33 | -8 |
| Greater Manchester | 30 | 28 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 | 28 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 24 | 26 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 25 | 22 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 25 | 21 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 25 | 21 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 22 | 19 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 24 | 15 | -9 |
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 | 33,150,218 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,300,256 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,213,095 |
| Other | 3,267,905 |
| Road transport | 98,085 |
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 | 12,886,714 | 20,263,504 | +7,376,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,740,381 | 15,559,875 | -180,506 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,429,967 | 4,783,128 | -646,839 |
| Other | 1,798,155 | 1,469,750 | -328,405 |
| Road transport | 93,375 | 4,710 | -88,665 |
| Rail transport | 25,266 | 14,807 | -10,459 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 16,186,003 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,149,724 |
| Dover | 6,530,307 |
| Southampton | 6,425,616 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,289,938 |
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 | 8,955,384 | 7,230,619 | -1,724,765 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,982,172 | 11,167,552 | +6,185,380 |
| Dover | 3,557,509 | 2,972,798 | -584,711 |
| Southampton | 3,975,347 | 2,450,269 | -1,525,078 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,641,825 | 3,648,113 | +1,006,288 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,401,733 | 2,484,772 | +83,039 |
| 000 | 1,798,155 | 1,469,750 | -328,405 |
| Thamesport | 1,181,318 | 1,730,699 | +549,381 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,186,153 | 1,528,071 | +341,918 |
| London Gateway Port | 539,013 | 1,867,935 | +1,328,922 |
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 | 219 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 86 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 68 |
| Other manufacturing | 66 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 57 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 153 |
| 2026-03 | 138 |
| 2026-02 | 151 |
| 2026-01 | 138 |
| 2025-12 | 117 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOOG CONTROLS LIMITED | 124 |
| ARNOLD MAGNETIC TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 122 |
| ECLIPSE MAGNETICS LIMITED | 121 |
| ELGATE PRODUCTS LIMITED | 114 |
| ANCHOR MAGNETS LIMITED | 114 |
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 111 |
| ERIEZ MAGNETICS EUROPE LIMITED | 110 |
| COCHLEAR EUROPE LIMITED | 107 |
| YASA LIMITED | 104 |
| MAGNET EXPERT LTD | 103 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 323 |
| 54m+ | 294 |
| 0-1m | 92 |
| 15m-54m | 88 |
| Other | 68 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,280,442 |
| United States | 6,247,151 |
| France | 4,407,410 |
| Italy | 2,302,410 |
| Brazil | 1,644,937 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,923,146 | 4,357,296 | +434,150 |
| United States | 3,065,602 | 3,181,549 | +115,947 |
| France | 2,419,634 | 1,987,776 | -431,858 |
| Italy | 1,386,791 | 915,619 | -471,172 |
| Brazil | 1,019,102 | 625,835 | -393,267 |
| China | 1,003,011 | 567,975 | -435,036 |
| Poland | 509,397 | 924,759 | +415,362 |
| India | 949,583 | 478,100 | -471,483 |
| Netherlands | 591,016 | 339,890 | -251,126 |
| Sweden | 311,744 | 559,651 | +247,907 |
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 | 149,412 |
| China | 6,010 |
| Slovenia | 1,984 |
| XI | 759 |
| Germany | 129 |
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 | 136,100 | +122,788 |
| China | 2,791 | 3,219 | +428 |
| Slovenia | 1,984 | 0 | -1,984 |
| XI | 55 | 704 | +649 |
| Germany | 0 | 129 | +129 |
| United States | 0 | 25 | +25 |
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 | 23,374,759 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,054,451 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,168,541 |
| Other | 158,372 |
| Road transport | 27,309 |
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 | 11,484,662 | 11,890,097 | +405,435 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,554,788 | 5,499,663 | -1,055,125 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,724,093 | 1,444,448 | -279,645 |
| Other | 18,195 | 140,177 | +121,982 |
| Road transport | 27,309 | 0 | -27,309 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 11,867,866 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,715,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,759,247 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,043,343 |
| ZLC | 2,102,418 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 5,332,739 | 6,535,127 | +1,202,388 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,654,567 | 4,061,170 | -1,593,397 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,445,962 | 2,313,285 | -132,677 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,678,466 | 1,364,877 | -313,589 |
| ZLC | 971,326 | 1,131,092 | +159,766 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,098,429 | 710,269 | -388,160 |
| Manchester Airport | 886,172 | 419,378 | -466,794 |
| Dover | 327,612 | 671,726 | +344,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 269,470 | 311,429 | +41,959 |
| Liverpool Docks | 36,700 | 389,758 | +353,058 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 850511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Magnets made of metal, including rare earth metals