Import/export HS code 85071020: Liquid electrolyte lead-acid batteries
Lead-acid batteries with liquid electrolyte, commonly used in cars and motorcycles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 117,959,877 |
| Spain | 105,232,225 |
| Belgium | 73,909,000 |
| Turkey | 59,321,807 |
| Germany | 41,942,669 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 45,831,585 | 72,128,292 | +26,296,707 |
| Spain | 51,582,475 | 53,649,750 | +2,067,275 |
| Belgium | 33,753,940 | 40,155,060 | +6,401,120 |
| Turkey | 29,569,008 | 29,752,799 | +183,791 |
| Germany | 23,473,496 | 18,469,173 | -5,004,323 |
| France | 19,707,218 | 13,806,663 | -5,900,555 |
| Netherlands | 11,564,779 | 17,001,212 | +5,436,433 |
| Italy | 20,237,990 | 5,208,088 | -15,029,902 |
| China | 13,066,913 | 8,046,040 | -5,020,873 |
| Indonesia | 14,836,106 | 6,203,704 | -8,632,402 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 121,498,386 |
| Spain | 110,374,348 |
| Germany | 99,256,571 |
| Turkey | 61,408,998 |
| Czechia | 43,073,486 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 47,032,871 | 74,465,515 | +27,432,644 |
| Spain | 60,418,697 | 49,955,651 | -10,463,046 |
| Germany | 48,010,269 | 51,246,302 | +3,236,033 |
| Turkey | 30,475,128 | 30,933,870 | +458,742 |
| Czechia | 16,267,539 | 26,805,947 | +10,538,408 |
| Poland | 18,449,021 | 14,206,996 | -4,242,025 |
| China | 19,185,435 | 11,417,283 | -7,768,152 |
| Italy | 23,566,774 | 6,889,992 | -16,676,782 |
| Indonesia | 13,448,812 | 7,452,410 | -5,996,402 |
| Taiwan | 11,445,216 | 8,985,654 | -2,459,562 |
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 | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 |
| West Midlands | 14 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 |
| Essex | 11 |
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 | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Essex | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 5 | -3 |
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) | 322,700,059 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 314,454,916 |
| Other | 14,081,625 |
| Air transport | 2,906,604 |
| Rail transport | 106,623 |
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) | 146,157,279 | 176,542,780 | +30,385,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 177,807,648 | 136,647,268 | -41,160,380 |
| Other | 10,690,411 | 3,391,214 | -7,299,197 |
| Air transport | 1,634,601 | 1,272,003 | -362,598 |
| Rail transport | 48,110 | 58,513 | +10,403 |
| Road transport | 41,209 | 0 | -41,209 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 178,790,135 |
| London | 91,544,015 |
| Felixstowe | 88,487,160 |
| Dover | 61,311,403 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,055,022 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 82,083,648 | 96,706,487 | +14,622,839 |
| London | 40,003,439 | 51,540,576 | +11,537,137 |
| Felixstowe | 47,571,794 | 40,915,366 | -6,656,428 |
| Dover | 36,606,160 | 24,705,243 | -11,900,917 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,156,673 | 12,898,349 | -8,258,324 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,596,855 | 15,325,067 | -3,271,788 |
| Harwich | 12,331,945 | 14,553,437 | +2,221,492 |
| Purfleet | 19,602,759 | 2,889,536 | -16,713,223 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,440,959 | 11,374,573 | +1,933,614 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,899,462 | 9,367,525 | -531,937 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 72 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 46 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 12 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 70 |
| 2026-03 | 73 |
| 2026-02 | 71 |
| 2026-01 | 66 |
| 2025-12 | 67 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GS YUASA BATTERY EUROPE LIMITED | 122 |
| AIRPART SUPPLY LIMITED | 103 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 99 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 96 |
| CATERPILLAR (U.K.) LIMITED | 90 |
| BMW (UK) MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 89 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 73 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 58 |
| FINNING (UK) LTD. | 55 |
| ALLAERO LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 96 |
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 24,018,109 |
| United States | 5,419,273 |
| Belgium | 5,406,286 |
| France | 4,882,645 |
| Sweden | 3,215,499 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 11,380,488 | 12,637,621 | +1,257,133 |
| United States | 2,834,832 | 2,584,441 | -250,391 |
| Belgium | 2,959,958 | 2,446,328 | -513,630 |
| France | 2,073,232 | 2,809,413 | +736,181 |
| Sweden | 1,236,829 | 1,978,670 | +741,841 |
| Germany | 954,515 | 1,951,226 | +996,711 |
| Italy | 594,433 | 1,897,699 | +1,303,266 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,458,790 | 932,775 | -526,015 |
| Spain | 1,079,266 | 1,136,233 | +56,967 |
| India | 1,017,676 | 867,081 | -150,595 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 197,930 |
| South Korea | 167,416 |
| China | 141,832 |
| XI | 104,026 |
| Italy | 93,116 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 94,670 | 103,260 | +8,590 |
| South Korea | 84,682 | 82,734 | -1,948 |
| China | 35,681 | 106,151 | +70,470 |
| XI | 7,749 | 96,277 | +88,528 |
| Italy | 67,934 | 25,182 | -42,752 |
| Indonesia | 46,350 | 36,470 | -9,880 |
| Spain | 51,067 | 29,126 | -21,941 |
| Taiwan | 21,447 | 14,411 | -7,036 |
| Poland | 14,351 | 20,593 | +6,242 |
| Slovenia | 15,534 | 16,158 | +624 |
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) | 44,622,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,492,345 |
| Air transport | 6,791,838 |
| Other | 1,154,067 |
| Road transport | 2,805 |
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) | 20,787,946 | 23,834,323 | +3,046,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,978,585 | 9,513,760 | +535,175 |
| Air transport | 2,942,038 | 3,849,800 | +907,762 |
| Other | 520,309 | 633,758 | +113,449 |
| Road transport | 2,805 | 0 | -2,805 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,123,040 |
| Holyhead | 12,318,870 |
| Southampton | 7,724,015 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,973,649 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,710,017 |
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 | 6,573,729 | 8,549,311 | +1,975,582 |
| Holyhead | 5,761,622 | 6,557,248 | +795,626 |
| Southampton | 4,162,920 | 3,561,095 | -601,825 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,414,852 | 2,558,797 | -856,055 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,649,458 | 3,060,559 | +1,411,101 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,757,766 | 2,855,267 | +1,097,501 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,281,983 | 2,270,914 | +988,931 |
| Milford | 1,281,575 | 1,890,125 | +608,550 |
| Heysham | 1,368,156 | 1,772,428 | +404,272 |
| Felixstowe | 961,280 | 1,086,328 | +125,048 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85071020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lead-acid batteries with liquid electrolyte, commonly used in cars and motorcycles