Import/export HS code 850780: Various rechargeable batteries
Rechargeable batteries not covered by other codes, including various chemistries
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 39,739,878 |
| Netherlands | 11,173,631 |
| United States | 4,426,797 |
| Spain | 3,197,231 |
| France | 2,987,503 |
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 | 26,694,663 | 13,045,215 | -13,649,448 |
| Netherlands | 3,999,117 | 7,174,514 | +3,175,397 |
| United States | 2,533,515 | 1,893,282 | -640,233 |
| Spain | 957,427 | 2,239,804 | +1,282,377 |
| France | 714,840 | 2,272,663 | +1,557,823 |
| Germany | 1,550,217 | 1,239,503 | -310,714 |
| Australia | 1,667,075 | 1,302 | -1,665,773 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 799,946 | 472,553 | -327,393 |
| Saudi Arabia | 618,611 | 621,680 | +3,069 |
| Switzerland | 665,156 | 516,504 | -148,652 |
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 | 48,849,389 |
| United States | 4,480,513 |
| Spain | 3,006,876 |
| France | 1,811,903 |
| Italy | 1,670,986 |
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 | 29,266,149 | 19,583,240 | -9,682,909 |
| United States | 2,363,649 | 2,116,864 | -246,785 |
| Spain | 469,411 | 2,537,465 | +2,068,054 |
| France | 648,978 | 1,162,925 | +513,947 |
| Italy | 746,675 | 924,311 | +177,636 |
| Germany | 825,225 | 818,601 | -6,624 |
| Australia | 1,285,645 | 1,302 | -1,284,343 |
| Switzerland | 704,294 | 544,279 | -160,015 |
| United Kingdom | 1,035,195 | 200,048 | -835,147 |
| Japan | 183,171 | 226,847 | +43,676 |
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 | 34 |
| Inner London - West | 31 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 28 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 |
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 | 23 | 18 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 20 | 14 | -6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 6 | -10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
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) | 35,718,307 |
| Air transport | 16,008,289 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,974,895 |
| Other | 5,560,248 |
| Road transport | 4,746,738 |
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) | 22,741,649 | 12,976,658 | -9,764,991 |
| Air transport | 10,883,168 | 5,125,121 | -5,758,047 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,310,910 | 6,663,985 | +1,353,075 |
| Other | 3,484,922 | 2,075,326 | -1,409,596 |
| Road transport | 316,296 | 4,430,442 | +4,114,146 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 30,794,294 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,130,048 |
| Dover | 6,092,794 |
| 000 | 5,560,248 |
| Belfast Port | 4,253,861 |
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 | 19,606,331 | 11,187,963 | -8,418,368 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,099,284 | 2,030,764 | -3,068,520 |
| Dover | 2,635,296 | 3,457,498 | +822,202 |
| 000 | 3,484,922 | 2,075,326 | -1,409,596 |
| Belfast Port | 19,937 | 4,233,924 | +4,213,987 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,476,510 | 563,797 | -1,912,713 |
| Luton Airport | 2,148,555 | 203,629 | -1,944,926 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,250,552 | 951,319 | -299,233 |
| Eurotunnel | 590,609 | 1,502,581 | +911,972 |
| London Stansted Airport | 888,558 | 639,349 | -249,209 |
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 | 103 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 38 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 24 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 23 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 43 |
| 2026-03 | 50 |
| 2026-02 | 44 |
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-12 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 109 |
| PANASONIC MANUFACTURING U.K. LTD. | 95 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 94 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 82 |
| UNITED AIRLINES, INC. | 82 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 64 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 61 |
| UPERGY LIMITED | 60 |
| MEL AVIATION LIMITED | 59 |
| TJX UK | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 145 |
| 54m+ | 145 |
| 15m-54m | 44 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| Other | 24 |
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 | 5,069,153 |
| United States | 4,223,839 |
| Netherlands | 3,483,073 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,983,505 |
| France | 2,298,143 |
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 | 2,902,959 | 2,166,194 | -736,765 |
| United States | 3,047,087 | 1,176,752 | -1,870,335 |
| Netherlands | 2,594,783 | 888,290 | -1,706,493 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,196,023 | 1,787,482 | +591,459 |
| France | 1,119,936 | 1,178,207 | +58,271 |
| Ireland | 411,013 | 1,864,176 | +1,453,163 |
| Australia | 464,717 | 1,561,388 | +1,096,671 |
| Hungary | 79,029 | 1,768,171 | +1,689,142 |
| Norway | 1,331,104 | 171,279 | -1,159,825 |
| Sweden | 486,263 | 531,435 | +45,172 |
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 | 7,974 |
| China | 5,077 |
| Hungary | 122 |
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 | 2,033 | 5,941 | +3,908 |
| China | 4,856 | 221 | -4,635 |
| Hungary | 122 | 0 | -122 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 14,929,332 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,810,286 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,982,973 |
| Road transport | 67,476 |
| Other | 14,913 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,691,251 | 7,238,081 | -453,170 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,305,006 | 8,505,280 | +2,200,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,539,060 | 2,443,913 | -2,095,147 |
| Road transport | 33,400 | 34,076 | +676 |
| Other | 8,311 | 6,602 | -1,709 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 6,578 | +6,578 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,291,603 |
| ZLC | 5,310,341 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,577,616 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 2,497,807 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,381,800 |
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 | 5,666,938 | 4,624,665 | -1,042,273 |
| ZLC | 3,332,507 | 1,977,834 | -1,354,673 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,996,636 | 2,580,980 | +584,344 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 915,653 | 1,582,154 | +666,501 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,381,800 | 0 | -2,381,800 |
| Liverpool Docks | 240,367 | 2,129,320 | +1,888,953 |
| Immingham Docks | 221,941 | 1,967,205 | +1,745,264 |
| London Gateway Port | 382,169 | 721,975 | +339,806 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 971,206 | 46,997 | -924,209 |
| Manchester Airport | 651,072 | 300,303 | -350,769 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850780
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Rechargeable batteries not covered by other codes, including various chemistries