Import/export HS code 850520: Electromagnetic couplings and brakes
Devices like clutches and brakes that use electromagnetic force
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,146,173 |
| United States | 3,908,750 |
| France | 2,641,977 |
| Austria | 2,330,895 |
| India | 1,968,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,567,674 | 4,578,499 | +10,825 |
| United States | 2,418,813 | 1,489,937 | -928,876 |
| France | 1,759,937 | 882,040 | -877,897 |
| Austria | 1,394,462 | 936,433 | -458,029 |
| India | 849,456 | 1,118,594 | +269,138 |
| Spain | 752,486 | 416,949 | -335,537 |
| Netherlands | 533,595 | 428,154 | -105,441 |
| Italy | 603,766 | 317,635 | -286,131 |
| Finland | 338,203 | 312,118 | -26,085 |
| China | 208,781 | 302,967 | +94,186 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 10,609,193 |
| United States | 4,481,207 |
| France | 2,809,435 |
| India | 1,991,625 |
| Spain | 1,183,504 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,401,690 | 5,207,503 | -194,187 |
| United States | 2,819,543 | 1,661,664 | -1,157,879 |
| France | 1,860,245 | 949,190 | -911,055 |
| India | 864,345 | 1,127,280 | +262,935 |
| Spain | 760,058 | 423,446 | -336,612 |
| Italy | 707,213 | 453,425 | -253,788 |
| China | 383,129 | 409,522 | +26,393 |
| United Kingdom | 235,091 | 385,274 | +150,183 |
| Netherlands | 235,775 | 220,572 | -15,203 |
| Austria | 223,530 | 138,187 | -85,343 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 36 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 32 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 31 |
| Inner London - West | 31 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 24 | 25 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 | 26 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 24 | 25 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 22 | 20 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 23 | 18 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 | 19 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 | 16 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 11 | -4 |
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 | 12,699,482 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,635,080 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,173,998 |
| Other | 74,527 |
| Rail transport | 12,256 |
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 | 6,964,034 | 5,735,448 | -1,228,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,893,895 | 3,741,185 | -152,710 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,706,446 | 2,467,552 | -1,238,894 |
| Other | 36,543 | 37,984 | +1,441 |
| Rail transport | 10,388 | 1,868 | -8,520 |
| Road transport | 2,626 | 0 | -2,626 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 3,274,279 |
| Thamesport | 3,174,047 |
| Dover | 3,023,967 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,962,257 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,819,767 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 2,019,974 | 1,254,305 | -765,669 |
| Thamesport | 1,837,401 | 1,336,646 | -500,755 |
| Dover | 1,408,501 | 1,615,466 | +206,965 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,570,782 | 1,391,475 | -179,307 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,492,842 | 1,326,925 | -165,917 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,519,868 | 1,230,245 | -289,623 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 1,014,880 | 866,221 | -148,659 |
| London | 775,116 | 833,425 | +58,309 |
| London Gateway Port | 978,522 | 282,173 | -696,349 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 732,091 | 514,548 | -217,543 |
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 | 118 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 86 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 59 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 29 |
| Other manufacturing | 29 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 94 |
| 2025-11 | 113 |
| 2025-10 | 118 |
| 2025-09 | 97 |
| 2025-08 | 99 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HUCO ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 115 |
| MOTION DRIVES AND CONTROLS LIMITED | 113 |
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 88 |
| ALLTORQ LTD | 81 |
| STEPHENSON GOBIN LIMITED | 68 |
| INDUSTRIAL CLUTCH PARTS LIMITED | 56 |
| PARVALUX ELECTRIC MOTORS LIMITED | 51 |
| BETECH 100PT LTD. | 50 |
| TWIFLEX LIMITED | 49 |
| MAYR TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 225 |
| 1m-15m | 204 |
| 15m-54m | 62 |
| Other | 37 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 3,654,286 |
| United States | 3,513,443 |
| Germany | 3,485,701 |
| Romania | 2,055,467 |
| Czechia | 2,018,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 1,953,687 | 1,700,599 | -253,088 |
| United States | 2,135,577 | 1,377,866 | -757,711 |
| Germany | 1,938,559 | 1,547,142 | -391,417 |
| Romania | 426,261 | 1,629,206 | +1,202,945 |
| Czechia | 897,327 | 1,121,423 | +224,096 |
| Poland | 841,760 | 1,091,094 | +249,334 |
| France | 725,388 | 766,525 | +41,137 |
| United Arab Emirates | 226,926 | 1,067,388 | +840,462 |
| Belgium | 652,518 | 472,816 | -179,702 |
| Netherlands | 600,268 | 436,670 | -163,598 |
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 | 7,894 |
| Ireland | 187 |
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 | 6,725 | 1,169 | -5,556 |
| Ireland | 0 | 187 | +187 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,204,767 |
| Air transport | 9,092,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,899,464 |
| Other | 8,388 |
| Road transport | 4,629 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,678,678 | 7,526,089 | +847,411 |
| Air transport | 4,413,055 | 4,679,127 | +266,072 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,349,502 | 1,549,962 | -799,540 |
| Other | 6,725 | 1,663 | -5,062 |
| Road transport | 4,629 | 0 | -4,629 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,298,025 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,575,956 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,846,169 |
| Southampton | 2,929,796 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,331,759 |
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 | 4,646,599 | 5,651,426 | +1,004,827 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,527,831 | 3,048,125 | +520,294 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,052,359 | 1,793,810 | -258,549 |
| Southampton | 1,738,339 | 1,191,457 | -546,882 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 695,499 | 636,260 | -59,239 |
| ZLC | 703,808 | 567,249 | -136,559 |
| London Stansted Airport | 319,724 | 334,510 | +14,786 |
| London Gateway Port | 274,948 | 81,399 | -193,549 |
| Liverpool Docks | 161,483 | 170,770 | +9,287 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 43,088 | 60,432 | +17,344 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850520
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices like clutches and brakes that use electromagnetic force