Import/export HS code 850750: Nickel-metal hydride batteries
Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries, commonly used in electronics and hybrid cars
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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 12,948,700 |
| Belgium | 8,483,820 |
| Germany | 7,205,687 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,924,291 |
| Netherlands | 3,103,961 |
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 | 7,107,498 | 5,841,202 | -1,266,296 |
| Belgium | 4,731,964 | 3,751,856 | -980,108 |
| Germany | 4,213,286 | 2,992,401 | -1,220,885 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,798,582 | 3,125,709 | +327,127 |
| Netherlands | 1,907,051 | 1,196,910 | -710,141 |
| France | 1,189,678 | 1,009,712 | -179,966 |
| United States | 601,489 | 160,888 | -440,601 |
| Hungary | 360,126 | 388,687 | +28,561 |
| South Korea | 656,651 | 1,914 | -654,737 |
| Japan | 182,535 | 411,601 | +229,066 |
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 | 27,097,451 |
| Japan | 7,106,553 |
| Germany | 3,591,094 |
| Indonesia | 1,411,386 |
| United Kingdom | 1,310,126 |
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 | 14,570,533 | 12,526,918 | -2,043,615 |
| Japan | 3,918,630 | 3,187,923 | -730,707 |
| Germany | 2,152,449 | 1,438,645 | -713,804 |
| Indonesia | 793,703 | 617,683 | -176,020 |
| United Kingdom | 571,963 | 738,163 | +166,200 |
| France | 681,021 | 491,648 | -189,373 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 664,604 | 326,804 | -337,800 |
| United States | 565,791 | 99,476 | -466,315 |
| South Korea | 651,826 | 0 | -651,826 |
| Turkey | 0 | 457,411 | +457,411 |
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 | 40 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 20 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 20 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 |
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 | 33 | 23 | -10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 | 13 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 8 | -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) | 20,967,704 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,059,542 |
| Air transport | 12,162,912 |
| Other | 192,233 |
| Road transport | 24,810 |
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) | 11,375,505 | 9,592,199 | -1,783,306 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,363,773 | 4,695,769 | -3,668,004 |
| Air transport | 5,858,848 | 6,304,064 | +445,216 |
| Other | 110,750 | 81,483 | -29,267 |
| Road transport | 4,060 | 20,750 | +16,690 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,058,921 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,140,608 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,592,221 |
| Thamesport | 3,501,180 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,251,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,253,781 | 4,805,140 | -1,448,641 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,009,046 | 2,131,562 | -1,877,484 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,762,426 | 1,829,795 | +67,369 |
| Thamesport | 2,059,400 | 1,441,780 | -617,620 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,690,246 | 1,560,933 | -129,313 |
| Southampton | 2,357,886 | 492,567 | -1,865,319 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,429,911 | 1,189,306 | -240,605 |
| London Gateway Port | 573,730 | 1,916,232 | +1,342,502 |
| Dover | 1,442,918 | 950,344 | -492,574 |
| London Stansted Airport | 696,112 | 805,216 | +109,104 |
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 | 109 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 36 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 32 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Other manufacturing | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 71 |
| 2025-11 | 84 |
| 2025-10 | 83 |
| 2025-09 | 66 |
| 2025-08 | 75 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GP BATTERIES (UK) LIMITED | 91 |
| PMBL LIMITED | 86 |
| VENOM LIMITED | 74 |
| SPACELABS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 72 |
| TRIDONIC UK LIMITED | 69 |
| EASBY ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 69 |
| ANSMANN UK LIMITED | 68 |
| HUBBELL LIMITED | 67 |
| EMERGENCY LIGHTING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 65 |
| ORBIT DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 61 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 139 |
| 1m-15m | 129 |
| 15m-54m | 37 |
| Other | 29 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,730,747 |
| Hungary | 2,584,079 |
| France | 2,500,101 |
| Italy | 1,837,340 |
| United States | 1,612,258 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,769,940 | 960,807 | -809,133 |
| Hungary | 1,463,596 | 1,120,483 | -343,113 |
| France | 1,946,613 | 553,488 | -1,393,125 |
| Italy | 832,707 | 1,004,633 | +171,926 |
| United States | 963,400 | 648,858 | -314,542 |
| Netherlands | 951,919 | 656,129 | -295,790 |
| Romania | 667,539 | 229,602 | -437,937 |
| Ireland | 377,562 | 311,209 | -66,353 |
| Switzerland | 109,118 | 511,244 | +402,126 |
| United Arab Emirates | 379,750 | 159,216 | -220,534 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 7,121 |
| Ireland | 3,638 |
| Germany | 2,326 |
| Japan | 886 |
| Poland | 775 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,946 | 175 | -6,771 |
| Ireland | 2,578 | 1,060 | -1,518 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,326 | +2,326 |
| Japan | 612 | 274 | -338 |
| Poland | 557 | 218 | -339 |
| XI | 0 | 203 | +203 |
| Austria | 0 | 120 | +120 |
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) | 12,254,473 |
| Air transport | 4,911,461 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,285,370 |
| Other | 21,839 |
| Road transport | 5,696 |
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) | 7,509,193 | 4,745,280 | -2,763,913 |
| Air transport | 2,905,703 | 2,005,758 | -899,945 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 610,941 | 674,429 | +63,488 |
| Other | 12,811 | 9,028 | -3,783 |
| Road transport | 5,696 | 0 | -5,696 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,726,661 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,769,613 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,584,963 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,065,245 |
| ZLC | 901,605 |
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 | 6,438,680 | 4,287,981 | -2,150,699 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,009,679 | 759,934 | -249,745 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 927,856 | 657,107 | -270,749 |
| Immingham Docks | 789,454 | 275,791 | -513,663 |
| ZLC | 558,695 | 342,910 | -215,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 257,529 | 213,783 | -43,746 |
| London Stansted Airport | 275,176 | 165,857 | -109,319 |
| Southampton | 98,739 | 222,580 | +123,841 |
| Holyhead | 132,045 | 98,161 | -33,884 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 180,607 | +180,607 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850750
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rechargeable nickel-metal hydride batteries, commonly used in electronics and hybrid cars