Import/export HS code 85079030: Battery separators
Parts used to separate electrodes in rechargeable batteries, ensuring safe operation
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,034,875 |
| China | 1,974,813 |
| Indonesia | 256,920 |
| Netherlands | 229,397 |
| Belgium | 112,681 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 636,157 | 1,398,718 | +762,561 |
| China | 1,165,892 | 808,921 | -356,971 |
| Indonesia | 256,920 | 0 | -256,920 |
| Netherlands | 137,239 | 92,158 | -45,081 |
| Belgium | 60,410 | 52,271 | -8,139 |
| Germany | 57,360 | 12,112 | -45,248 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 16,895 | 12,733 | -4,162 |
| Italy | 11,430 | 12,654 | +1,224 |
| France | 9,186 | 7,297 | -1,889 |
| Poland | 5,928 | 10,012 | +4,084 |
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 | 2,322,921 |
| United States | 1,986,061 |
| Indonesia | 256,920 |
| Taiwan | 50,358 |
| Japan | 46,248 |
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 | 1,381,667 | 941,254 | -440,413 |
| United States | 631,985 | 1,354,076 | +722,091 |
| Indonesia | 256,920 | 0 | -256,920 |
| Taiwan | 5,716 | 44,642 | +38,926 |
| Japan | 17,142 | 29,106 | +11,964 |
| Germany | 38,819 | 1,272 | -37,547 |
| Italy | 13,473 | 12,654 | -819 |
| United Kingdom | 17,072 | 2,091 | -14,981 |
| Spain | 6,790 | 10,314 | +3,524 |
| Poland | 2,759 | 10,012 | +7,253 |
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 | 3 |
| Devon | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 4,098,219 |
| Air transport | 372,106 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 329,568 |
| Other | 4,629 |
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) | 1,853,399 | 2,244,820 | +391,421 |
| Air transport | 293,349 | 78,757 | -214,592 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 235,956 | 93,612 | -142,344 |
| Other | 4,203 | 426 | -3,777 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,973,471 |
| Felixstowe | 1,869,036 |
| Newcastle Airport | 171,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,306 |
| Immingham Docks | 108,134 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 559,785 | 1,413,686 | +853,901 |
| Felixstowe | 1,126,920 | 742,116 | -384,804 |
| Newcastle Airport | 171,022 | 0 | -171,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 128,426 | 8,880 | -119,546 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,976 | 92,158 | +76,182 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,348 | 45,631 | -12,717 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,646 | 50,445 | +799 |
| Harwich | 97,106 | 0 | -97,106 |
| East Midlands Airport | 49,519 | 12,650 | -36,869 |
| Killingholme | 40,474 | 0 | -40,474 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 6 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Scientific research and development | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-12 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ENTEK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 56 |
| AESC UK PLANT 1 LIMITED | 53 |
| ACCUTRONICS LTD | 52 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 37 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| SOLAX POWER UK LIMITED | 29 |
| EASYSTART LIMITED | 27 |
| ENERSYS HOLDINGS UK LTD | 23 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE | 22 |
| CUBETAG LTD | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 25,535,503 |
| Czechia | 22,665,086 |
| Germany | 15,470,332 |
| Egypt | 5,586,705 |
| Turkey | 4,847,018 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 15,821,638 | 9,713,865 | -6,107,773 |
| Czechia | 13,391,747 | 9,273,339 | -4,118,408 |
| Germany | 9,124,922 | 6,345,410 | -2,779,512 |
| Egypt | 2,814,426 | 2,772,279 | -42,147 |
| Turkey | 3,023,372 | 1,823,646 | -1,199,726 |
| Peru | 4,730,071 | 0 | -4,730,071 |
| Brazil | 3,827,500 | 693,149 | -3,134,351 |
| Romania | 2,498,401 | 1,549,926 | -948,475 |
| India | 2,453,315 | 470,680 | -1,982,635 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,206,580 | 1,268,962 | +62,382 |
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) | 77,983,916 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,574,976 |
| Air transport | 655,921 |
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) | 46,485,864 | 31,498,052 | -14,987,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,336,944 | 8,238,032 | -14,098,912 |
| Air transport | 391,098 | 264,823 | -126,275 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 52,500,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,745,351 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,077,859 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,307,965 |
| Tyne | 6,946,918 |
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 | 28,941,175 | 23,559,333 | -5,381,842 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,433,565 | 3,311,786 | -7,121,779 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,130,453 | 2,947,406 | -2,183,047 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,170,612 | 3,137,353 | -1,033,259 |
| Tyne | 6,291,458 | 655,460 | -5,635,998 |
| Southampton | 5,798,842 | 446,536 | -5,352,306 |
| Newhaven | 3,094,817 | 1,130,881 | -1,963,936 |
| Portsmouth | 1,444,454 | 2,390,260 | +945,806 |
| Felixstowe | 928,548 | 1,062,162 | +133,614 |
| Dover | 413,276 | 775,727 | +362,451 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85079030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Parts used to separate electrodes in rechargeable batteries, ensuring safe operation