Import/export HS code 85051990: Various non-metal magnets
Magnets made from materials not specified elsewhere
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 | 17,846,216 |
| United States | 1,561,651 |
| France | 1,294,808 |
| Germany | 1,244,950 |
| Netherlands | 558,512 |
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 | 12,102,412 | 5,743,804 | -6,358,608 |
| United States | 745,962 | 815,689 | +69,727 |
| France | 518,887 | 775,921 | +257,034 |
| Germany | 608,879 | 636,071 | +27,192 |
| Netherlands | 294,982 | 263,530 | -31,452 |
| Italy | 359,344 | 185,815 | -173,529 |
| Czechia | 12,608 | 404,307 | +391,699 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 225,865 | 152,084 | -73,781 |
| Turkey | 227,860 | 100,176 | -127,684 |
| Denmark | 209,699 | 75,574 | -134,125 |
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 | 19,213,671 |
| United States | 1,280,010 |
| Germany | 945,330 |
| Portugal | 657,406 |
| France | 543,145 |
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 | 12,828,970 | 6,384,701 | -6,444,269 |
| United States | 581,121 | 698,889 | +117,768 |
| Germany | 431,823 | 513,507 | +81,684 |
| Portugal | 128,403 | 529,003 | +400,600 |
| France | 317,552 | 225,593 | -91,959 |
| Italy | 341,127 | 163,422 | -177,705 |
| United Kingdom | 46,555 | 417,868 | +371,313 |
| Austria | 186,869 | 165,149 | -21,720 |
| Turkey | 227,062 | 100,176 | -126,886 |
| Spain | 245,959 | 8,901 | -237,058 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 42 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 38 |
| West Midlands | 26 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 24 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 20 |
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 | 28 | 22 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 31 | 22 | -9 |
| West Midlands | 22 | 10 | -12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 16 | +7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 7 | -8 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 9 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 10 | 8 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,998,619 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,017,478 |
| Air transport | 5,966,700 |
| Road transport | 99,596 |
| Other | 62,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,002,397 | 4,996,222 | -4,006,175 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,999,348 | 2,018,130 | -1,981,218 |
| Air transport | 2,921,657 | 3,045,043 | +123,386 |
| Road transport | 82,340 | 17,256 | -65,084 |
| Other | 40,933 | 21,396 | -19,537 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,432,608 |
| Southampton | 2,993,779 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,667,731 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,444,057 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,319,377 |
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 | 8,230,390 | 3,202,218 | -5,028,172 |
| Southampton | 2,034,012 | 959,767 | -1,074,245 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,178,065 | 489,666 | -688,399 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 495,080 | 948,977 | +453,897 |
| East Midlands Airport | 643,465 | 675,912 | +32,447 |
| Thamesport | 571,984 | 556,821 | -15,163 |
| Eurotunnel | 531,935 | 457,992 | -73,943 |
| Dover | 415,635 | 558,580 | +142,945 |
| London Stansted Airport | 387,951 | 557,620 | +169,669 |
| London | 371,042 | 296,761 | -74,281 |
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 | 143 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 79 |
| Other manufacturing | 39 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 29 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 48 |
| 2025-11 | 52 |
| 2025-10 | 81 |
| 2025-09 | 65 |
| 2025-08 | 54 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAGNET EXPERT LTD | 101 |
| ANCHOR MAGNETS LIMITED | 92 |
| ROLSON TOOLS LIMITED | 72 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 66 |
| AWNHILL LIMITED | 60 |
| JRP DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 55 |
| PLAYBILL (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| KINGDOM INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 46 |
| MENKIND LIMITED | 43 |
| ECLIPSE MAGNETICS LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 164 |
| 54m+ | 155 |
| 0-1m | 65 |
| 15m-54m | 60 |
| Other | 32 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 14,973,404 |
| Philippines | 3,585,033 |
| Germany | 772,502 |
| France | 716,495 |
| United States | 510,466 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 9,973,983 | 4,999,421 | -4,974,562 |
| Philippines | 2,224,777 | 1,360,256 | -864,521 |
| Germany | 391,276 | 381,226 | -10,050 |
| France | 417,747 | 298,748 | -118,999 |
| United States | 248,111 | 262,355 | +14,244 |
| Denmark | 117,485 | 110,070 | -7,415 |
| Netherlands | 151,014 | 65,811 | -85,203 |
| Egypt | 133,745 | 12,572 | -121,173 |
| Ireland | 89,140 | 47,304 | -41,836 |
| Czechia | 51,085 | 80,251 | +29,166 |
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 | 26,404 |
| China | 15,293 |
| Taiwan | 4,387 |
| Spain | 17 |
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 | 9,100 | 17,304 | +8,204 |
| China | 11,312 | 3,981 | -7,331 |
| Taiwan | 2,722 | 1,665 | -1,057 |
| Spain | 0 | 17 | +17 |
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 | 20,053,046 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,523,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 658,487 |
| Other | 46,185 |
| Rail transport | 3,840 |
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 | 12,985,334 | 7,067,712 | -5,917,622 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,487,631 | 1,035,477 | -452,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 464,597 | 193,890 | -270,707 |
| Other | 23,218 | 22,967 | -251 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 3,840 | +3,840 |
| Road transport | 1,180 | 0 | -1,180 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,099,001 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,109,320 |
| East Midlands Airport | 600,447 |
| London Gateway Port | 389,557 |
| ZLC | 206,210 |
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 | 12,503,158 | 6,595,843 | -5,907,315 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,207,174 | 902,146 | -305,028 |
| East Midlands Airport | 314,249 | 286,198 | -28,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 284,296 | 105,261 | -179,035 |
| ZLC | 111,356 | 94,854 | -16,502 |
| Dover | 102,323 | 56,992 | -45,331 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,131 | 24,060 | -55,071 |
| Felixstowe | 76,872 | 22,104 | -54,768 |
| London Stansted Airport | 45,105 | 44,621 | -484 |
| Southampton | 23,845 | 50,660 | +26,815 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85051990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Magnets made from materials not specified elsewhere