Import/export HS code 85072020: Liquid electrolyte lead-acid batteries
Lead-acid batteries with liquid electrolyte, used in industrial or backup systems
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 18,988,270 |
| Poland | 12,183,679 |
| France | 11,381,107 |
| Spain | 8,978,717 |
| China | 8,281,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 10,426,134 | 8,562,136 | -1,863,998 |
| Poland | 7,555,194 | 4,628,485 | -2,926,709 |
| France | 7,711,461 | 3,669,646 | -4,041,815 |
| Spain | 4,364,064 | 4,614,653 | +250,589 |
| China | 5,187,537 | 3,093,957 | -2,093,580 |
| Germany | 4,300,631 | 3,518,535 | -782,096 |
| Greece | 3,318,857 | 3,127,952 | -190,905 |
| Australia | 965,910 | 5,085,408 | +4,119,498 |
| Slovenia | 2,332,823 | 2,341,141 | +8,318 |
| South Korea | 1,921,534 | 2,559,106 | +637,572 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 17,318,812 |
| Poland | 13,297,266 |
| Spain | 12,900,047 |
| China | 10,806,634 |
| Germany | 7,743,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 9,564,822 | 7,753,990 | -1,810,832 |
| Poland | 9,423,856 | 3,873,410 | -5,550,446 |
| Spain | 7,503,792 | 5,396,255 | -2,107,537 |
| China | 6,245,286 | 4,561,348 | -1,683,938 |
| Germany | 4,050,240 | 3,693,593 | -356,647 |
| Greece | 3,573,179 | 3,206,834 | -366,345 |
| Australia | 965,910 | 5,085,408 | +4,119,498 |
| Viet Nam | 3,213,866 | 2,749,223 | -464,643 |
| Slovenia | 2,352,126 | 2,480,367 | +128,241 |
| South Korea | 1,942,017 | 2,581,191 | +639,174 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Essex | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 6 | +1 |
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) | 73,808,941 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,068,613 |
| Other | 2,483,462 |
| Air transport | 1,307,756 |
| Road transport | 397,338 |
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) | 42,155,365 | 31,653,576 | -10,501,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,026,050 | 17,042,563 | +3,016,513 |
| Other | 1,591,491 | 891,971 | -699,520 |
| Air transport | 685,591 | 622,165 | -63,426 |
| Road transport | 216,830 | 180,508 | -36,322 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 28,293,804 |
| Purfleet | 15,148,528 |
| Southampton | 11,386,569 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,284,024 |
| Felixstowe | 7,778,885 |
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 | 18,086,280 | 10,207,524 | -7,878,756 |
| Purfleet | 8,315,353 | 6,833,175 | -1,482,178 |
| Southampton | 7,417,634 | 3,968,935 | -3,448,699 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,979,260 | 9,304,764 | +7,325,504 |
| Felixstowe | 4,898,138 | 2,880,747 | -2,017,391 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,281,071 | 3,017,671 | -263,400 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,943,306 | 1,098,333 | -1,844,973 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,070,131 | 1,588,876 | -481,255 |
| London | 2,028,056 | 1,278,145 | -749,911 |
| Portsmouth | 470,665 | 2,453,497 | +1,982,832 |
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 | 57 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 22 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 49 |
| 2025-11 | 59 |
| 2025-10 | 56 |
| 2025-09 | 52 |
| 2025-08 | 60 |
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+ | 113 |
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| Other | 20 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
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 | 16,788,738 |
| Germany | 1,175,720 |
| United States | 902,259 |
| France | 685,317 |
| Spain | 672,950 |
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 | 9,448,023 | 7,340,715 | -2,107,308 |
| Germany | 561,537 | 614,183 | +52,646 |
| United States | 678,259 | 224,000 | -454,259 |
| France | 417,580 | 267,737 | -149,843 |
| Spain | 340,396 | 332,554 | -7,842 |
| Saudi Arabia | 50,962 | 605,373 | +554,411 |
| Singapore | 254,065 | 226,524 | -27,541 |
| Sweden | 209,644 | 252,135 | +42,491 |
| Malaysia | 53,619 | 350,452 | +296,833 |
| Qatar | 46,419 | 339,167 | +292,748 |
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 | 51,527 |
| China | 27,998 |
| United States | 24,234 |
| Viet Nam | 20,772 |
| South Korea | 13,134 |
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 | 51,527 | 0 | -51,527 |
| China | 12,617 | 15,381 | +2,764 |
| United States | 19,607 | 4,627 | -14,980 |
| Viet Nam | 17,322 | 3,450 | -13,872 |
| South Korea | 4,477 | 8,657 | +4,180 |
| Canada | 11,563 | 0 | -11,563 |
| Ireland | 7,837 | 992 | -6,845 |
| Germany | 1,678 | 2,199 | +521 |
| Indonesia | 775 | 0 | -775 |
| Spain | 268 | 168 | -100 |
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) | 20,041,326 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,613,349 |
| Air transport | 2,316,274 |
| Other | 164,014 |
| Road transport | 2,526 |
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) | 11,074,430 | 8,966,896 | -2,107,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,345,459 | 2,267,890 | +922,431 |
| Air transport | 1,274,790 | 1,041,484 | -233,306 |
| Other | 128,478 | 35,536 | -92,942 |
| Road transport | 2,526 | 0 | -2,526 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 9,940,358 |
| Holyhead | 6,011,958 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,964,474 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,953,398 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,262,318 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 5,516,920 | 4,423,438 | -1,093,482 |
| Holyhead | 3,429,203 | 2,582,755 | -846,448 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,582,830 | 1,381,644 | -201,186 |
| London Gateway Port | 625,013 | 1,328,385 | +703,372 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 817,428 | 444,890 | -372,538 |
| Heysham | 300,730 | 677,803 | +377,073 |
| Immingham Docks | 291,149 | 306,879 | +15,730 |
| ZLC | 168,836 | 241,521 | +72,685 |
| Southampton | 165,942 | 163,772 | -2,170 |
| East Midlands Airport | 115,782 | 191,292 | +75,510 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85072020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lead-acid batteries with liquid electrolyte, used in industrial or backup systems