Import/export HS code 850720: Various lead-acid batteries
Rechargeable lead-acid batteries not used for starting engines, often for backup power
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 66,434,175 |
| Netherlands | 44,223,367 |
| China | 41,538,680 |
| Italy | 38,784,201 |
| Viet Nam | 31,808,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 34,241,182 | 32,192,993 | -2,048,189 |
| Netherlands | 25,910,687 | 18,312,680 | -7,598,007 |
| China | 23,071,066 | 18,467,614 | -4,603,452 |
| Italy | 22,681,007 | 16,103,194 | -6,577,813 |
| Viet Nam | 16,884,966 | 14,923,212 | -1,961,754 |
| Germany | 14,067,725 | 12,779,777 | -1,287,948 |
| Poland | 11,248,867 | 9,481,973 | -1,766,894 |
| Ireland | 5,571,495 | 7,540,889 | +1,969,394 |
| India | 7,785,354 | 5,322,887 | -2,462,467 |
| Spain | 5,790,999 | 5,826,360 | +35,361 |
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 | 62,009,050 |
| Viet Nam | 55,823,143 |
| Italy | 30,871,951 |
| Germany | 30,167,038 |
| France | 23,892,423 |
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 | 33,052,183 | 28,956,867 | -4,095,316 |
| Viet Nam | 28,720,162 | 27,102,981 | -1,617,181 |
| Italy | 17,303,035 | 13,568,916 | -3,734,119 |
| Germany | 17,487,558 | 12,679,480 | -4,808,078 |
| France | 10,605,053 | 13,287,370 | +2,682,317 |
| Poland | 13,286,236 | 8,999,047 | -4,287,189 |
| United States | 10,065,389 | 8,496,978 | -1,568,411 |
| Portugal | 9,178,975 | 7,690,470 | -1,488,505 |
| Spain | 8,083,847 | 6,941,897 | -1,141,950 |
| India | 7,836,190 | 5,342,959 | -2,493,231 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 71 |
| Inner London - West | 49 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 44 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 42 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 39 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 45 | 55 | +10 |
| Inner London - West | 29 | 35 | +6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 29 | 34 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 28 | 29 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 30 | 30 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 25 | 29 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 | 21 | -4 |
| Essex | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 | 16 | -5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 18 | 14 | -4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 221,199,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 135,286,264 |
| Other | 22,327,660 |
| Air transport | 13,518,855 |
| Road transport | 996,676 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 115,299,357 | 105,900,471 | -9,398,886 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,904,792 | 63,381,472 | -8,523,320 |
| Other | 13,266,799 | 9,060,861 | -4,205,938 |
| Air transport | 6,771,217 | 6,747,638 | -23,579 |
| Road transport | 393,049 | 603,627 | +210,578 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 76,185,038 |
| Felixstowe | 60,396,060 |
| Southampton | 45,099,119 |
| Eurotunnel | 37,902,863 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,254,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 38,023,007 | 38,162,031 | +139,024 |
| Felixstowe | 36,480,911 | 23,915,149 | -12,565,762 |
| Southampton | 25,187,471 | 19,911,648 | -5,275,823 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,856,996 | 15,045,867 | -7,811,129 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,933,778 | 22,320,355 | +9,386,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,159,925 | 9,798,438 | -3,361,487 |
| 000 | 13,266,799 | 9,060,861 | -4,205,938 |
| Purfleet | 8,441,021 | 7,925,619 | -515,402 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,399,571 | 6,865,093 | -534,478 |
| Harwich | 5,699,264 | 5,856,329 | +157,065 |
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
|
182 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
58 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
53 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
44 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
41 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 165 |
| 2026-04 | 152 |
| 2026-03 | 188 |
| 2026-02 | 173 |
| 2026-01 | 171 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 309 |
| 1m-15m | 222 |
| 15m-54m | 87 |
| 0-1m | 68 |
| Other | 55 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 73,997,689 |
| United States | 69,708,477 |
| Ireland | 40,919,531 |
| Germany | 20,946,711 |
| Australia | 8,412,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 38,829,145 | 35,168,544 | -3,660,601 |
| United States | 37,482,497 | 32,225,980 | -5,256,517 |
| Ireland | 22,914,045 | 18,005,486 | -4,908,559 |
| Germany | 10,595,188 | 10,351,523 | -243,665 |
| Australia | 6,300,496 | 2,112,000 | -4,188,496 |
| Italy | 4,427,052 | 3,897,952 | -529,100 |
| Spain | 3,694,146 | 4,455,741 | +761,595 |
| Egypt | 3,987,458 | 2,788,476 | -1,198,982 |
| Netherlands | 2,928,951 | 2,729,957 | -198,994 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,322,777 | 2,705,399 | +382,622 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 3,259,245 |
| China | 95,385 |
| XI | 62,780 |
| United States | 61,908 |
| Sweden | 33,015 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,817,613 | 1,441,632 | -375,981 |
| China | 41,098 | 54,287 | +13,189 |
| XI | 52,294 | 10,486 | -41,808 |
| United States | 55,836 | 6,072 | -49,764 |
| Sweden | 33,015 | 0 | -33,015 |
| Viet Nam | 29,175 | 376 | -28,799 |
| South Korea | 8,620 | 4,937 | -3,683 |
| Canada | 11,563 | 0 | -11,563 |
| Germany | 2,845 | 7,567 | +4,722 |
| Ireland | 8,079 | 732 | -7,347 |
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) | 179,002,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 114,919,873 |
| Air transport | 16,981,640 |
| Other | 3,592,855 |
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) | 92,324,377 | 86,677,912 | -5,646,465 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,875,440 | 49,044,433 | -16,831,007 |
| Air transport | 8,248,161 | 8,733,479 | +485,318 |
| Other | 2,065,460 | 1,527,395 | -538,065 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,035,162 |
| Southampton | 61,391,792 |
| Felixstowe | 27,696,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,203,565 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,842,124 |
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 | 58,307,091 | 57,728,071 | -579,020 |
| Southampton | 33,262,358 | 28,129,434 | -5,132,924 |
| Felixstowe | 17,730,141 | 9,966,477 | -7,763,664 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,929,867 | 9,273,698 | -6,656,169 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,306,416 | 7,535,708 | +1,229,292 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,421,689 | 4,902,829 | -3,518,860 |
| Holyhead | 6,093,966 | 5,986,314 | -107,652 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,016,111 | 5,277,474 | +261,363 |
| Fishguard | 4,015,522 | 2,754,738 | -1,260,784 |
| Heysham | 2,669,256 | 1,683,331 | -985,925 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 850720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rechargeable lead-acid batteries not used for starting engines, often for backup power