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 | 20,497,057 |
| United States | 1,747,432 |
| France | 1,491,079 |
| Germany | 1,405,503 |
| Netherlands | 642,393 |
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 | 11,858,116 | 8,638,941 | -3,219,175 |
| United States | 737,807 | 1,009,625 | +271,818 |
| France | 513,979 | 977,100 | +463,121 |
| Germany | 683,235 | 722,268 | +39,033 |
| Netherlands | 338,937 | 303,456 | -35,481 |
| Italy | 355,191 | 273,235 | -81,956 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 275,291 | 156,384 | -118,907 |
| Czechia | 405,550 | 11,522 | -394,028 |
| Denmark | 205,858 | 174,030 | -31,828 |
| Turkey | 215,657 | 115,428 | -100,229 |
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 | 22,114,876 |
| United States | 1,345,159 |
| Germany | 1,035,795 |
| Portugal | 770,823 |
| France | 602,825 |
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 | 12,694,260 | 9,420,616 | -3,273,644 |
| United States | 581,696 | 763,463 | +181,767 |
| Germany | 496,710 | 539,085 | +42,375 |
| Portugal | 175,482 | 595,341 | +419,859 |
| France | 267,582 | 335,243 | +67,661 |
| Italy | 326,112 | 260,636 | -65,476 |
| United Kingdom | 437,854 | 50,578 | -387,276 |
| Austria | 184,689 | 223,773 | +39,084 |
| Viet Nam | 57,181 | 311,527 | +254,346 |
| Turkey | 214,859 | 115,428 | -99,431 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 49 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 41 |
| West Midlands | 29 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 25 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
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 | 27 | 30 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 31 | 25 | -6 |
| West Midlands | 21 | 15 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 17 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 17 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 11 | +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) | 16,140,730 |
| Air transport | 6,891,220 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,888,106 |
| Road transport | 109,854 |
| Other | 57,748 |
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) | 9,157,013 | 6,983,717 | -2,173,296 |
| Air transport | 3,057,215 | 3,834,005 | +776,790 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,080,463 | 2,807,643 | -1,272,820 |
| Road transport | 77,903 | 31,951 | -45,952 |
| Other | 32,623 | 25,125 | -7,498 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,956,118 |
| Southampton | 3,293,892 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,901,422 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,788,596 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,479,884 |
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 | 8,082,505 | 4,873,613 | -3,208,892 |
| Southampton | 2,000,654 | 1,293,238 | -707,416 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,201,046 | 700,376 | -500,670 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 547,353 | 1,241,243 | +693,890 |
| East Midlands Airport | 683,686 | 796,198 | +112,512 |
| Eurotunnel | 528,105 | 656,150 | +128,045 |
| Thamesport | 919,431 | 220,969 | -698,462 |
| Dover | 486,326 | 603,986 | +117,660 |
| London | 367,444 | 704,367 | +336,923 |
| London Stansted Airport | 405,809 | 551,159 | +145,350 |
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 | 152 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 84 |
| Other manufacturing | 39 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 32 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 27 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 57 |
| 2026-03 | 61 |
| 2026-02 | 61 |
| 2026-01 | 48 |
| 2025-12 | 55 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAGNET EXPERT LTD | 105 |
| ANCHOR MAGNETS LIMITED | 94 |
| ROLSON TOOLS LIMITED | 75 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 69 |
| AWNHILL LIMITED | 63 |
| JRP DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 56 |
| PLAYBILL (U.K.) LIMITED | 52 |
| KINGDOM INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 47 |
| MENKIND LIMITED | 44 |
| ZF AUTOMOTIVE UK LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 176 |
| 54m+ | 174 |
| 0-1m | 65 |
| 15m-54m | 63 |
| Other | 40 |
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 | 15,274,218 |
| Philippines | 3,704,528 |
| Germany | 883,369 |
| France | 742,711 |
| United States | 712,987 |
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 | 9,626,916 | 5,647,302 | -3,979,614 |
| Philippines | 2,206,369 | 1,498,159 | -708,210 |
| Germany | 398,879 | 484,490 | +85,611 |
| France | 415,435 | 327,276 | -88,159 |
| United States | 247,471 | 465,516 | +218,045 |
| Denmark | 118,415 | 147,910 | +29,495 |
| Netherlands | 147,520 | 97,488 | -50,032 |
| Egypt | 127,874 | 46,373 | -81,501 |
| Mexico | 71,879 | 69,525 | -2,354 |
| Czechia | 68,676 | 66,888 | -1,788 |
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 | 44,627 |
| China | 15,299 |
| Taiwan | 5,655 |
| 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 | 35,527 | +26,427 |
| China | 10,272 | 5,027 | -5,245 |
| Taiwan | 2,709 | 2,946 | +237 |
| 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 | 20,837,350 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,702,279 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 745,925 |
| Other | 65,682 |
| 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 | 12,616,408 | 8,220,942 | -4,395,466 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,457,370 | 1,244,909 | -212,461 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 456,061 | 289,864 | -166,197 |
| Other | 22,165 | 43,517 | +21,352 |
| 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 | 19,684,291 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,277,903 |
| East Midlands Airport | 692,476 |
| London Gateway Port | 415,223 |
| ZLC | 224,093 |
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 | 12,170,743 | 7,513,548 | -4,657,195 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,184,810 | 1,093,093 | -91,717 |
| East Midlands Airport | 293,394 | 399,082 | +105,688 |
| London Gateway Port | 282,307 | 132,916 | -149,391 |
| ZLC | 99,237 | 124,856 | +25,619 |
| Dover | 101,870 | 74,924 | -26,946 |
| London Stansted Airport | 40,388 | 106,251 | +65,863 |
| Immingham Docks | 76,695 | 28,731 | -47,964 |
| Felixstowe | 73,800 | 31,089 | -42,711 |
| Southampton | 28,765 | 61,019 | +32,254 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85051990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Magnets made from materials not specified elsewhere