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 | 10,266,929 |
| United States | 3,614,256 |
| France | 2,800,555 |
| India | 2,617,474 |
| Austria | 2,540,364 |
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 | 4,896,946 | 5,369,983 | +473,037 |
| United States | 2,302,565 | 1,311,691 | -990,874 |
| France | 1,623,638 | 1,176,917 | -446,721 |
| India | 898,154 | 1,719,320 | +821,166 |
| Austria | 1,380,266 | 1,160,098 | -220,168 |
| Spain | 693,571 | 451,721 | -241,850 |
| Netherlands | 555,684 | 485,854 | -69,830 |
| Italy | 582,425 | 453,569 | -128,856 |
| China | 327,558 | 539,883 | +212,325 |
| Finland | 340,417 | 420,973 | +80,556 |
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 | 11,764,086 |
| United States | 4,466,980 |
| France | 2,885,466 |
| India | 2,661,092 |
| Italy | 1,300,119 |
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 | 5,852,154 | 5,911,932 | +59,778 |
| United States | 2,645,121 | 1,821,859 | -823,262 |
| France | 1,682,949 | 1,202,517 | -480,432 |
| India | 912,509 | 1,748,583 | +836,074 |
| Italy | 726,334 | 573,785 | -152,549 |
| Spain | 690,397 | 468,516 | -221,881 |
| China | 346,827 | 622,754 | +275,927 |
| Taiwan | 275,574 | 453,882 | +178,308 |
| United Kingdom | 398,407 | 255,916 | -142,491 |
| Netherlands | 268,338 | 218,570 | -49,768 |
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 | 34 |
| Inner London - West | 33 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 31 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 31 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 31 |
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 | 22 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 24 | 21 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 25 | 22 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 24 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 24 | 20 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 | 21 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 | 18 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 | 14 | -7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 13 | -2 |
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 | 13,948,532 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,379,876 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,980,490 |
| Other | 61,898 |
| Rail transport | 10,490 |
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 | 6,881,518 | 7,067,014 | +185,496 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,271,745 | 4,108,131 | -163,614 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,817,437 | 3,163,053 | -654,384 |
| Other | 24,931 | 36,967 | +12,036 |
| Rail transport | 10,490 | 0 | -10,490 |
| Road transport | 2,626 | 4,327 | +1,701 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 3,494,481 |
| Thamesport | 3,428,147 |
| Dover | 3,405,733 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,344,991 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,148,821 |
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 | 2,061,545 | 1,432,936 | -628,609 |
| Thamesport | 1,800,518 | 1,627,629 | -172,889 |
| Dover | 1,698,349 | 1,707,384 | +9,035 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,531,265 | 1,813,726 | +282,461 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,697,507 | 1,451,314 | -246,193 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,583,417 | 1,443,444 | -139,973 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 971,726 | 1,028,761 | +57,035 |
| London | 680,838 | 830,442 | +149,604 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,014,513 | 363,969 | -650,544 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 494,723 | 828,710 | +333,987 |
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 | 123 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 90 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 63 |
| Other manufacturing | 32 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 29 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 99 |
| 2026-03 | 108 |
| 2026-02 | 99 |
| 2026-01 | 94 |
| 2025-12 | 77 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HUCO ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 118 |
| MOTION DRIVES AND CONTROLS LIMITED | 116 |
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 88 |
| ALLTORQ LTD | 83 |
| STEPHENSON GOBIN LIMITED | 72 |
| INDUSTRIAL CLUTCH PARTS LIMITED | 60 |
| BETECH 100PT LTD. | 54 |
| PARVALUX ELECTRIC MOTORS LIMITED | 53 |
| MAYR TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED | 53 |
| TWIFLEX LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 234 |
| 1m-15m | 208 |
| 15m-54m | 64 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,456,725 |
| Sweden | 3,340,458 |
| Germany | 3,292,797 |
| Romania | 2,121,628 |
| Czechia | 1,969,476 |
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 | 2,268,289 | 1,188,436 | -1,079,853 |
| Sweden | 2,086,208 | 1,254,250 | -831,958 |
| Germany | 1,860,299 | 1,432,498 | -427,801 |
| Romania | 431,370 | 1,690,258 | +1,258,888 |
| Czechia | 1,063,409 | 906,067 | -157,342 |
| Poland | 948,089 | 909,721 | -38,368 |
| France | 735,114 | 906,852 | +171,738 |
| United Arab Emirates | 728,626 | 519,519 | -209,107 |
| Netherlands | 584,920 | 484,721 | -100,199 |
| Belgium | 619,674 | 431,151 | -188,523 |
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 | 8,331 |
| 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 | 5,661 | 2,670 | -2,991 |
| 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) | 13,853,176 |
| Air transport | 9,782,039 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,712,781 |
| Other | 8,825 |
| Road transport | 1,047 |
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) | 6,888,271 | 6,964,905 | +76,634 |
| Air transport | 5,083,716 | 4,698,323 | -385,393 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,555,657 | 1,157,124 | -1,398,533 |
| Other | 5,661 | 3,164 | -2,497 |
| Road transport | 1,047 | 0 | -1,047 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,138,212 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,872,755 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,530,640 |
| Southampton | 2,713,357 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,651,763 |
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 | 4,726,818 | 5,411,394 | +684,576 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,999,104 | 2,873,651 | -125,453 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,197,883 | 1,332,757 | -865,126 |
| Southampton | 1,915,664 | 797,693 | -1,117,971 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 747,114 | 904,649 | +157,535 |
| ZLC | 727,029 | 594,248 | -132,781 |
| London Stansted Airport | 424,190 | 246,003 | -178,187 |
| London Gateway Port | 291,456 | 67,614 | -223,842 |
| Liverpool Docks | 161,539 | 169,648 | +8,109 |
| Felixstowe | 10,798 | 103,907 | +93,109 |
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