Import/export HS code 85068005: Dry zinc-carbon batteries
Non-rechargeable zinc-carbon batteries with a voltage between 5.5V and 6.5V
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 | 907,633 |
| Germany | 694,777 |
| United States | 80,383 |
| Italy | 51,517 |
| France | 19,132 |
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 | 573,141 | 334,492 | -238,649 |
| Germany | 515,297 | 179,480 | -335,817 |
| United States | 77,279 | 3,104 | -74,175 |
| Italy | 44,537 | 6,980 | -37,557 |
| France | 19,132 | 0 | -19,132 |
| Lithuania | 15,772 | 0 | -15,772 |
| Ireland | 5,799 | 154 | -5,645 |
| Israel | 4,656 | 0 | -4,656 |
| Netherlands | 1,449 | 2,846 | +1,397 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 1,271 | +1,271 |
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 | 1,623,748 |
| United States | 68,462 |
| France | 19,132 |
| Norway | 10,557 |
| Italy | 6,976 |
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 | 1,105,659 | 518,089 | -587,570 |
| United States | 65,358 | 3,104 | -62,254 |
| France | 19,132 | 0 | -19,132 |
| Norway | 10,557 | 0 | -10,557 |
| Italy | 0 | 6,976 | +6,976 |
| Israel | 4,656 | 0 | -4,656 |
| South Korea | 1,364 | 0 | -1,364 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 854,944 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 758,875 |
| Air transport | 116,310 |
| Other | 55,266 |
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) | 523,911 | 331,033 | -192,878 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 575,145 | 183,730 | -391,415 |
| Air transport | 102,904 | 13,406 | -89,498 |
| Other | 55,102 | 164 | -54,938 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 625,643 |
| Felixstowe | 572,533 |
| London Gateway Port | 180,963 |
| Southampton | 97,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,982 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 494,240 | 131,403 | -362,837 |
| Felixstowe | 388,002 | 184,531 | -203,471 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,005 | 147,958 | +114,953 |
| Southampton | 97,171 | 0 | -97,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,711 | 5,271 | -63,440 |
| 000 | 55,102 | 164 | -54,938 |
| Dover | 18,460 | 23,970 | +5,510 |
| London | 36,993 | 0 | -36,993 |
| Harwich | 0 | 26,901 | +26,901 |
| Belfast Port | 25,866 | 0 | -25,866 |
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 | 9 |
| Air transport | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-03 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 248,309 |
| Ireland | 95,641 |
| Poland | 68,576 |
| Norway | 32,433 |
| United Arab Emirates | 29,490 |
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 | 232,882 | 15,427 | -217,455 |
| Ireland | 63,670 | 31,971 | -31,699 |
| Poland | 68,576 | 0 | -68,576 |
| Norway | 23,072 | 9,361 | -13,711 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23,146 | 6,344 | -16,802 |
| Angola | 17,188 | 5,075 | -12,113 |
| Saudi Arabia | 8,369 | 2,540 | -5,829 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 0 | 10,768 | +10,768 |
| Croatia | 10,682 | 0 | -10,682 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 10,382 | +10,382 |
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 | 789 |
| Belgium | 138 |
| Ireland | 21 |
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 | 575 | 214 | -361 |
| Belgium | 138 | 0 | -138 |
| Ireland | 0 | 21 | +21 |
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 | 450,442 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,809 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,863 |
| Other | 36,252 |
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 | 395,328 | 55,114 | -340,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 49,791 | 16,018 | -33,773 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,241 | 13,622 | -20,619 |
| Other | 17,903 | 18,349 | +446 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 357,737 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,736 |
| 000 | 36,252 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 31,000 |
| Heysham | 30,320 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 347,484 | 10,253 | -337,231 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 19,420 | 27,316 | +7,896 |
| 000 | 17,903 | 18,349 | +446 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 20,232 | 10,768 | -9,464 |
| Heysham | 17,640 | 12,680 | -4,960 |
| ZLC | 26,222 | 931 | -25,291 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 17,188 | 0 | -17,188 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,158 | 15,705 | +14,547 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,371 | 0 | -12,371 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,820 | 0 | -8,820 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85068005
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-rechargeable zinc-carbon batteries with a voltage between 5.5V and 6.5V