Import/export HS code 850640: Silver oxide batteries
Small, non-rechargeable batteries with silver oxide chemistry, commonly used in watches and calculators
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.
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* 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 | 3,577,576 |
| Switzerland | 313,363 |
| Netherlands | 302,686 |
| Belgium | 272,509 |
| China | 209,588 |
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 | 1,931,499 | 1,646,077 | -285,422 |
| Switzerland | 58,256 | 255,107 | +196,851 |
| Netherlands | 171,294 | 131,392 | -39,902 |
| Belgium | 99,796 | 172,713 | +72,917 |
| China | 88,530 | 121,058 | +32,528 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 92,402 | 71,589 | -20,813 |
| Taiwan | 39,792 | 17,968 | -21,824 |
| France | 49,739 | 1,136 | -48,603 |
| Ireland | 15,243 | 5,453 | -9,790 |
| Italy | 2 | 11,076 | +11,074 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,626,353 |
| Japan | 723,492 |
| China | 460,651 |
| Germany | 91,610 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 23,167 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,889,356 | 1,736,997 | -152,359 |
| Japan | 401,076 | 322,416 | -78,660 |
| China | 182,120 | 278,531 | +96,411 |
| Germany | 16,200 | 75,410 | +59,210 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 23,167 | 0 | -23,167 |
| Taiwan | 19,021 | 1,552 | -17,469 |
| Italy | 0 | 11,054 | +11,054 |
| Belgium | 1,028 | 2,148 | +1,120 |
| Austria | 2,709 | 0 | -2,709 |
| United States | 2,334 | 0 | -2,334 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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 | 4,060,169 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 628,081 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 280,802 |
| Other | 17,327 |
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 | 2,079,087 | 1,981,082 | -98,005 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 295,520 | 332,561 | +37,041 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 163,886 | 116,916 | -46,970 |
| Other | 13,249 | 4,078 | -9,171 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 3,764,198 |
| Thamesport | 334,549 |
| London Gateway Port | 149,694 |
| Felixstowe | 126,007 |
| London Stansted Airport | 109,471 |
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 | 1,891,091 | 1,873,107 | -17,984 |
| Thamesport | 139,552 | 194,997 | +55,445 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,788 | 102,906 | +56,118 |
| Felixstowe | 107,648 | 18,359 | -89,289 |
| London Stansted Airport | 77,514 | 31,957 | -45,557 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,608 | 54,754 | +21,146 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,473 | 36,544 | -929 |
| London | 41,796 | 28,148 | -13,648 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,798 | 8,975 | -29,823 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,804 | 12,910 | -16,894 |
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 | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEIKO U.K. LIMITED | 80 |
| LBS DISTRIBUTION LTD | 74 |
| COUSINS MATERIAL HOUSE LIMITED | 66 |
| CONDOR GROUP LIMITED | 51 |
| SUPREME IMPORTS LTD | 43 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 42 |
| SPECTRUM BRANDS (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
| ENERGIZER TRADING LIMITED | 33 |
| RS GROUP PLC | 26 |
| RENATEX LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 179,025 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 87,536 |
| Ireland | 74,049 |
| France | 29,906 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14,491 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 47,703 | 131,322 | +83,619 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 79,566 | 7,970 | -71,596 |
| Ireland | 43,841 | 30,208 | -13,633 |
| France | 17,611 | 12,295 | -5,316 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,736 | 9,755 | +5,019 |
| Germany | 6,720 | 1,559 | -5,161 |
| Poland | 5,146 | 919 | -4,227 |
| Singapore | 5,433 | 0 | -5,433 |
| Norway | 4,790 | 0 | -4,790 |
| Canada | 0 | 4,386 | +4,386 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 18 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 18 | 0 | -18 |
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 | 259,269 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 181,252 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 975 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | 92,423 | 166,846 | +74,423 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 135,826 | 45,426 | -90,400 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 975 | 0 | -975 |
| Other | 18 | 0 | -18 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Warton Aerodrome | 179,025 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,911 |
| Holyhead | 54,581 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,979 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warton Aerodrome | 47,703 | 131,322 | +83,619 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 99,954 | 17,957 | -81,997 |
| Holyhead | 32,095 | 22,486 | -9,609 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,460 | 5,519 | -15,941 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,251 | 13,288 | +5,037 |
| ZLC | 3,745 | 12,464 | +8,719 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,747 | 0 | -5,747 |
| Brize Norton | 0 | 4,253 | +4,253 |
| Dover | 0 | 3,867 | +3,867 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,966 | 1,116 | -850 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small, non-rechargeable batteries with silver oxide chemistry, commonly used in watches and calculators