Import/export HS code 85051190: Various metal magnets
Magnets made of metal, excluding 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.
- 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 | 17,005,029 |
| United States | 3,000,268 |
| Switzerland | 2,347,714 |
| Germany | 996,931 |
| France | 954,448 |
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 | 8,887,228 | 8,117,801 | -769,427 |
| United States | 1,229,235 | 1,771,033 | +541,798 |
| Switzerland | 822,673 | 1,525,041 | +702,368 |
| Germany | 492,075 | 504,856 | +12,781 |
| France | 468,621 | 485,827 | +17,206 |
| India | 65,763 | 524,299 | +458,536 |
| Netherlands | 338,441 | 249,626 | -88,815 |
| Japan | 336,020 | 116,199 | -219,821 |
| South Korea | 265,752 | 65,338 | -200,414 |
| Australia | 262,730 | 57,882 | -204,848 |
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 | 19,032,730 |
| United States | 2,447,213 |
| Switzerland | 2,324,834 |
| United Kingdom | 1,023,756 |
| Germany | 707,473 |
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 | 9,722,379 | 9,310,351 | -412,028 |
| United States | 1,116,333 | 1,330,880 | +214,547 |
| Switzerland | 828,002 | 1,496,832 | +668,830 |
| United Kingdom | 750,713 | 273,043 | -477,670 |
| Germany | 315,545 | 391,928 | +76,383 |
| India | 69,975 | 504,569 | +434,594 |
| France | 288,797 | 258,640 | -30,157 |
| South Korea | 254,002 | 7,257 | -246,745 |
| Japan | 112,103 | 133,419 | +21,316 |
| Czechia | 134,449 | 95,132 | -39,317 |
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 | 45 |
| Greater Manchester | 30 |
| Inner London - West | 29 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 23 |
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 | 31 | 29 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 23 | 15 | -8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 18 | +7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 17 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 15 | 12 | -3 |
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 | 13,383,075 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,316,976 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,189,920 |
| Other | 144,279 |
| Road transport | 25,095 |
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 | 6,268,663 | 7,114,412 | +845,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,048,618 | 6,268,358 | -780,260 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 956,494 | 1,233,426 | +276,932 |
| Other | 92,388 | 51,891 | -40,497 |
| Road transport | 21,264 | 3,831 | -17,433 |
| Rail transport | 9,500 | 0 | -9,500 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,263,113 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,899,826 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,028,853 |
| Southampton | 2,381,684 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,380,698 |
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 | 4,446,544 | 2,816,569 | -1,629,975 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,512,700 | 3,387,126 | +874,426 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,351,496 | 1,677,357 | +325,861 |
| Southampton | 1,407,660 | 974,024 | -433,636 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,352,398 | 1,028,300 | -324,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 259,133 | 1,220,963 | +961,830 |
| Thamesport | 485,648 | 931,500 | +445,852 |
| Birmingham Airport | 793,387 | 615,679 | -177,708 |
| Dover | 368,289 | 295,122 | -73,167 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,806 | 367,407 | +332,601 |
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 | 141 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 55 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 49 |
| Other manufacturing | 42 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 40 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 83 |
| 2026-03 | 78 |
| 2026-02 | 82 |
| 2026-01 | 74 |
| 2025-12 | 69 |
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+ | 207 |
| 1m-15m | 198 |
| 0-1m | 53 |
| 15m-54m | 50 |
| Other | 41 |
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 | 1,591,185 |
| Germany | 1,314,729 |
| China | 750,976 |
| France | 633,414 |
| Brazil | 618,368 |
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 | 931,292 | 659,893 | -271,399 |
| Germany | 748,171 | 566,558 | -181,613 |
| China | 604,390 | 146,586 | -457,804 |
| France | 433,459 | 199,955 | -233,504 |
| Brazil | 11,638 | 606,730 | +595,092 |
| Netherlands | 308,627 | 146,769 | -161,858 |
| Ireland | 173,159 | 276,255 | +103,096 |
| Sweden | 132,015 | 266,598 | +134,583 |
| Poland | 66,528 | 220,316 | +153,788 |
| India | 40,862 | 137,892 | +97,030 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,008 |
| Slovenia | 1,984 |
| XI | 584 |
| Ireland | 223 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,824 | 1,184 | -640 |
| Slovenia | 1,984 | 0 | -1,984 |
| XI | 0 | 584 | +584 |
| Ireland | 223 | 0 | -223 |
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 | 4,898,047 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,488,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,141,152 |
| Other | 5,852 |
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 | 2,957,234 | 1,940,813 | -1,016,421 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,276,322 | 1,211,881 | -64,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 165,954 | 975,198 | +809,244 |
| Other | 4,084 | 1,768 | -2,316 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,456,149 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,392,505 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,373,523 |
| Manchester Airport | 810,078 |
| London Gateway Port | 691,240 |
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 | 763,315 | 692,834 | -70,481 |
| East Midlands Airport | 754,230 | 638,275 | -115,955 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 867,612 | 505,911 | -361,701 |
| Manchester Airport | 792,024 | 18,054 | -773,970 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,082 | 665,158 | +639,076 |
| London Stansted Airport | 187,945 | 432,019 | +244,074 |
| ZLC | 246,528 | 237,293 | -9,235 |
| Holyhead | 118,011 | 208,795 | +90,784 |
| Dover | 101,987 | 182,854 | +80,867 |
| Immingham Docks | 136,266 | 72,850 | -63,416 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85051190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Magnets made of metal, excluding rare earth metals