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.
- 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 | 3,734,426 |
| Switzerland | 315,710 |
| Netherlands | 313,915 |
| Belgium | 300,905 |
| China | 250,896 |
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 | 1,860,570 | 1,873,856 | +13,286 |
| Switzerland | 149,137 | 166,573 | +17,436 |
| Netherlands | 166,989 | 146,926 | -20,063 |
| Belgium | 115,158 | 185,747 | +70,589 |
| China | 76,236 | 174,660 | +98,424 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 99,948 | 125,285 | +25,337 |
| France | 49,739 | 9,674 | -40,065 |
| Taiwan | 37,993 | 17,968 | -20,025 |
| Ireland | 11,581 | 5,516 | -6,065 |
| Italy | 11,056 | 22 | -11,034 |
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 | 3,763,743 |
| Japan | 825,589 |
| China | 525,957 |
| Germany | 91,576 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 24,149 |
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 | 1,874,088 | 1,889,655 | +15,567 |
| Japan | 429,527 | 396,062 | -33,465 |
| China | 201,268 | 324,689 | +123,421 |
| Germany | 13,546 | 78,030 | +64,484 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 19,895 | 4,254 | -15,641 |
| Taiwan | 17,222 | 1,552 | -15,670 |
| Italy | 11,054 | 0 | -11,054 |
| Belgium | 1,944 | 1,232 | -712 |
| Austria | 2,709 | 0 | -2,709 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 2,542 | +2,542 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 4,296,480 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 685,849 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 294,834 |
| Other | 13,728 |
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 | 2,105,277 | 2,191,203 | +85,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 305,237 | 380,612 | +75,375 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 164,555 | 130,279 | -34,276 |
| Other | 9,587 | 4,141 | -5,446 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 3,910,236 |
| Thamesport | 339,954 |
| London Gateway Port | 219,499 |
| London Stansted Airport | 128,913 |
| Felixstowe | 108,565 |
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 | 1,894,077 | 2,016,159 | +122,082 |
| Thamesport | 161,654 | 178,300 | +16,646 |
| London Gateway Port | 54,354 | 165,145 | +110,791 |
| London Stansted Airport | 95,759 | 33,154 | -62,605 |
| Felixstowe | 87,697 | 20,868 | -66,829 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,280 | 59,873 | +19,593 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,798 | 58,665 | +19,867 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,096 | 57,062 | +18,966 |
| London | 39,482 | 30,305 | -9,177 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 22,860 | 14,461 | -8,399 |
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 | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEIKO U.K. LIMITED | 81 |
| LBS DISTRIBUTION LTD | 78 |
| COUSINS MATERIAL HOUSE LIMITED | 70 |
| CONDOR GROUP LIMITED | 52 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 43 |
| SUPREME IMPORTS LTD | 43 |
| ENERGIZER TRADING LIMITED | 35 |
| SPECTRUM BRANDS (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
| 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+ | 17 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 117,813 |
| Ireland | 82,311 |
| France | 75,459 |
| Singapore | 12,567 |
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 | 64,461 | 53,352 | -11,109 |
| Ireland | 39,872 | 42,439 | +2,567 |
| France | 17,471 | 57,988 | +40,517 |
| Singapore | 5,433 | 7,134 | +1,701 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 9,755 | +9,755 |
| Germany | 6,720 | 1,559 | -5,161 |
| Poland | 5,146 | 919 | -4,227 |
| Norway | 4,790 | 0 | -4,790 |
| Canada | 4,386 | 0 | -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 | 19 |
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 | 16 | 3 | -13 |
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 | 296,604 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 223,272 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,109 |
| Other | 19 |
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 | 88,896 | 207,708 | +118,812 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 119,791 | 103,481 | -16,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 975 | 7,134 | +6,159 |
| Other | 16 | 3 | -13 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Warton Aerodrome | 179,025 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 150,555 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,050 |
| Holyhead | 62,529 |
| 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 | 84,709 | 65,846 | -18,863 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,283 | 50,767 | +32,484 |
| Holyhead | 31,305 | 31,224 | -81 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,637 | 8,902 | -3,735 |
| ZLC | 3,745 | 12,464 | +8,719 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 7,134 | +7,134 |
| 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