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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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 60,221,461 |
| Netherlands | 43,722,207 |
| Italy | 39,933,816 |
| China | 39,631,705 |
| Viet Nam | 27,521,813 |
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 | 34,548,874 | 25,672,587 | -8,876,287 |
| Netherlands | 27,568,260 | 16,153,947 | -11,414,313 |
| Italy | 25,366,410 | 14,567,406 | -10,799,004 |
| China | 24,430,501 | 15,201,204 | -9,229,297 |
| Viet Nam | 15,056,832 | 12,464,981 | -2,591,851 |
| Germany | 15,476,269 | 9,973,306 | -5,502,963 |
| Poland | 10,262,563 | 7,401,694 | -2,860,869 |
| India | 7,554,171 | 4,910,894 | -2,643,277 |
| Ireland | 5,757,850 | 6,040,793 | +282,943 |
| Spain | 5,683,965 | 5,380,377 | -303,588 |
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 | 57,944,801 |
| Viet Nam | 48,612,110 |
| Italy | 29,468,423 |
| Germany | 28,182,595 |
| Poland | 20,559,568 |
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 | 34,174,356 | 23,770,445 | -10,403,911 |
| Viet Nam | 26,331,201 | 22,280,909 | -4,050,292 |
| Italy | 17,203,205 | 12,265,218 | -4,937,987 |
| Germany | 17,708,302 | 10,474,293 | -7,234,009 |
| Poland | 13,521,679 | 7,037,889 | -6,483,790 |
| France | 10,571,234 | 9,422,642 | -1,148,592 |
| United States | 10,361,159 | 7,233,745 | -3,127,414 |
| Portugal | 9,504,069 | 6,278,922 | -3,225,147 |
| Spain | 8,558,338 | 5,962,586 | -2,595,752 |
| India | 7,608,406 | 4,919,861 | -2,688,545 |
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 | 50 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 40 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 39 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 36 |
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 | 55 | 47 | -8 |
| Inner London - West | 33 | 39 | +6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 30 | 31 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 30 | 27 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 30 | 20 | -10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 27 | 28 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 24 | 17 | -7 |
| Essex | 25 | 17 | -8 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 20 | 18 | -2 |
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) | 203,072,642 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 124,294,977 |
| Other | 25,351,880 |
| Air transport | 12,237,400 |
| Road transport | 779,708 |
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) | 117,487,382 | 85,585,260 | -31,902,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,295,586 | 53,999,391 | -16,296,195 |
| Other | 16,632,142 | 8,719,738 | -7,912,404 |
| Air transport | 7,057,281 | 5,180,119 | -1,877,162 |
| Road transport | 353,980 | 425,728 | +71,748 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 68,106,423 |
| Felixstowe | 57,580,879 |
| Southampton | 43,845,219 |
| Eurotunnel | 37,889,457 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,166,371 |
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 | 41,825,024 | 26,281,399 | -15,543,625 |
| Felixstowe | 36,369,296 | 21,211,583 | -15,157,713 |
| Southampton | 26,072,117 | 17,773,102 | -8,299,015 |
| Eurotunnel | 22,227,646 | 15,661,811 | -6,565,835 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,024,698 | 17,141,673 | +6,116,975 |
| 000 | 16,632,142 | 8,719,738 | -7,912,404 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,451,031 | 8,518,291 | -2,932,740 |
| Purfleet | 8,755,912 | 6,990,062 | -1,765,850 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,096,033 | 4,586,220 | -3,509,813 |
| Harwich | 5,495,195 | 4,797,964 | -697,231 |
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 | 173 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 53 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 50 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 43 |
| Other manufacturing | 42 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 171 |
| 2025-11 | 159 |
| 2025-10 | 167 |
| 2025-09 | 157 |
| 2025-08 | 154 |
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+ | 302 |
| 1m-15m | 219 |
| 15m-54m | 82 |
| 0-1m | 61 |
| 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 | 70,301,158 |
| United States | 64,361,983 |
| Ireland | 39,088,320 |
| Germany | 18,774,213 |
| Australia | 9,092,608 |
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 | 40,497,632 | 29,803,526 | -10,694,106 |
| United States | 33,402,493 | 30,959,490 | -2,443,003 |
| Ireland | 21,670,821 | 17,417,499 | -4,253,322 |
| Germany | 10,745,283 | 8,028,930 | -2,716,353 |
| Australia | 7,322,495 | 1,770,113 | -5,552,382 |
| Italy | 4,655,020 | 3,534,785 | -1,120,235 |
| Spain | 3,505,622 | 3,489,477 | -16,145 |
| Egypt | 4,140,024 | 2,348,853 | -1,791,171 |
| Japan | 3,270,105 | 1,491,877 | -1,778,228 |
| Netherlands | 2,385,150 | 2,319,935 | -65,215 |
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 | 3,112,772 |
| China | 74,240 |
| United States | 56,436 |
| XI | 52,294 |
| 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 | 1,736,044 | 1,376,728 | -359,316 |
| China | 28,751 | 45,489 | +16,738 |
| United States | 41,160 | 15,276 | -25,884 |
| XI | 51,552 | 742 | -50,810 |
| Sweden | 33,015 | 0 | -33,015 |
| Viet Nam | 25,955 | 3,596 | -22,359 |
| South Korea | 4,477 | 8,657 | +4,180 |
| Canada | 11,563 | 0 | -11,563 |
| Ireland | 7,933 | 1,484 | -6,449 |
| Germany | 1,841 | 2,199 | +358 |
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) | 166,117,526 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,868,855 |
| Air transport | 15,867,845 |
| Other | 3,402,782 |
| Road transport | 19,038 |
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) | 92,437,315 | 73,680,211 | -18,757,104 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,849,426 | 47,019,429 | -13,829,997 |
| Air transport | 8,736,429 | 7,131,416 | -1,605,013 |
| Other | 1,947,651 | 1,455,131 | -492,520 |
| Road transport | 19,038 | 0 | -19,038 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 107,113,125 |
| Southampton | 56,791,394 |
| Felixstowe | 27,131,826 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,876,757 |
| Liverpool Docks | 13,506,465 |
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 | 60,294,759 | 46,818,366 | -13,476,393 |
| Southampton | 30,474,305 | 26,317,089 | -4,157,216 |
| Felixstowe | 15,779,274 | 11,352,552 | -4,426,722 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,546,404 | 8,330,353 | -7,216,051 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,203,904 | 5,302,561 | -2,901,343 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,060,514 | 6,731,217 | +670,703 |
| Holyhead | 5,942,915 | 5,118,539 | -824,376 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,643,290 | 4,043,951 | -1,599,339 |
| Fishguard | 3,983,545 | 2,360,360 | -1,623,185 |
| Heysham | 2,046,410 | 2,032,056 | -14,354 |
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