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 | 2,017,452 |
| China | 1,832,741 |
| Indonesia | 256,920 |
| Netherlands | 228,363 |
| Belgium | 98,765 |
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 | 1,366,698 | 650,754 | -715,944 |
| China | 1,216,344 | 616,397 | -599,947 |
| Indonesia | 256,920 | 0 | -256,920 |
| Netherlands | 162,808 | 65,555 | -97,253 |
| Belgium | 62,076 | 36,689 | -25,387 |
| Germany | 55,075 | 12,112 | -42,963 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,473 | 10,247 | -5,226 |
| Italy | 13,396 | 9,294 | -4,102 |
| Spain | 4,265 | 10,313 | +6,048 |
| France | 14,004 | 1 | -14,003 |
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 | 2,161,991 |
| United States | 1,971,289 |
| Indonesia | 256,920 |
| Taiwan | 44,642 |
| Germany | 35,155 |
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 | 1,457,547 | 704,444 | -753,103 |
| United States | 1,320,535 | 650,754 | -669,781 |
| Indonesia | 256,920 | 0 | -256,920 |
| Taiwan | 44,642 | 0 | -44,642 |
| Germany | 33,883 | 1,272 | -32,611 |
| Japan | 8,494 | 23,516 | +15,022 |
| Italy | 15,458 | 9,294 | -6,164 |
| Spain | 5,969 | 10,314 | +4,345 |
| United Kingdom | 15,994 | 0 | -15,994 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Devon | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 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) | 3,947,588 |
| Air transport | 339,380 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 305,196 |
| Other | 4,589 |
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) | 2,600,181 | 1,347,407 | -1,252,774 |
| Air transport | 311,635 | 27,745 | -283,890 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 258,974 | 46,222 | -212,752 |
| Other | 4,539 | 50 | -4,489 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,973,471 |
| Felixstowe | 1,735,294 |
| Newcastle Airport | 171,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,306 |
| Immingham Docks | 105,849 |
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 | 1,260,236 | 713,235 | -547,001 |
| Felixstowe | 1,185,616 | 549,678 | -635,938 |
| Newcastle Airport | 171,022 | 0 | -171,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 128,426 | 8,880 | -119,546 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,294 | 65,555 | +25,261 |
| Harwich | 97,106 | 0 | -97,106 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,014 | 30,049 | -29,965 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,430 | 3,361 | -76,069 |
| East Midlands Airport | 43,948 | 10,559 | -33,389 |
| Killingholme | 39,099 | 0 | -39,099 |
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
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
4 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
3 |
|
Scientific research and development
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
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+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | 22,566,118 |
| Czechia | 20,241,939 |
| Germany | 14,162,453 |
| Egypt | 5,205,550 |
| Peru | 4,691,933 |
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 | 15,190,124 | 7,375,994 | -7,814,130 |
| Czechia | 12,826,255 | 7,415,684 | -5,410,571 |
| Germany | 9,611,903 | 4,550,550 | -5,061,353 |
| Egypt | 3,099,245 | 2,106,305 | -992,940 |
| Peru | 4,691,933 | 0 | -4,691,933 |
| Brazil | 3,506,185 | 693,149 | -2,813,036 |
| Turkey | 2,419,024 | 1,481,967 | -937,057 |
| Romania | 2,441,337 | 1,199,958 | -1,241,379 |
| India | 2,222,000 | 154,566 | -2,067,434 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,272,723 | 976,182 | -296,541 |
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) | 70,655,036 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,049,094 |
| Air transport | 601,704 |
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) | 46,492,076 | 24,162,960 | -22,329,116 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,184,801 | 5,864,293 | -15,320,508 |
| Air transport | 451,603 | 150,101 | -301,502 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,978,365 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,807,250 |
| Immingham Docks | 7,223,770 |
| Middlesbrough | 6,686,351 |
| Tyne | 6,255,169 |
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 | 30,304,765 | 17,673,600 | -12,631,165 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,614,501 | 2,192,749 | -8,421,752 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,958,476 | 2,265,294 | -2,693,182 |
| Middlesbrough | 4,371,669 | 2,314,682 | -2,056,987 |
| Tyne | 5,657,032 | 598,137 | -5,058,895 |
| Southampton | 5,526,929 | 162,324 | -5,364,605 |
| Newhaven | 2,693,958 | 676,162 | -2,017,796 |
| Portsmouth | 909,915 | 2,301,144 | +1,391,229 |
| Felixstowe | 461,584 | 940,002 | +478,418 |
| Dover | 538,919 | 636,726 | +97,807 |
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