Import/export HS code 850860: Various vacuum cleaners
Additional types of vacuum cleaners not listed in other categories, such as robotic or wet/dry models
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 | 29,281,217 |
| Italy | 3,379,152 |
| Germany | 1,548,676 |
| Israel | 1,385,648 |
| United States | 1,166,013 |
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 | 16,032,907 | 13,248,310 | -2,784,597 |
| Italy | 1,564,815 | 1,814,337 | +249,522 |
| Germany | 806,738 | 741,938 | -64,800 |
| Israel | 739,161 | 646,487 | -92,674 |
| United States | 770,691 | 395,322 | -375,369 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 62,148 | 744,936 | +682,788 |
| France | 200,641 | 210,034 | +9,393 |
| Norway | 359,142 | 0 | -359,142 |
| Netherlands | 103,315 | 208,176 | +104,861 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,226 | 145,286 | +139,060 |
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 | 30,796,702 |
| Italy | 3,365,953 |
| Germany | 1,490,510 |
| Israel | 1,385,648 |
| United States | 1,165,700 |
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 | 16,322,970 | 14,473,732 | -1,849,238 |
| Italy | 1,540,399 | 1,825,554 | +285,155 |
| Germany | 787,886 | 702,624 | -85,262 |
| Israel | 739,161 | 646,487 | -92,674 |
| United States | 765,136 | 400,564 | -364,572 |
| France | 160,447 | 192,553 | +32,106 |
| Norway | 345,164 | 0 | -345,164 |
| Viet Nam | 41,005 | 68,986 | +27,981 |
| Canada | 42,102 | 32,095 | -10,007 |
| Denmark | 28,290 | 26,786 | -1,504 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 |
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 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 12 | 5 | -7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,575,044 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,695,425 |
| Air transport | 4,822,145 |
| Other | 581,924 |
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) | 15,643,519 | 12,931,525 | -2,711,994 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,729,310 | 2,966,115 | +236,805 |
| Air transport | 2,233,127 | 2,589,018 | +355,891 |
| Other | 464,472 | 117,452 | -347,020 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 12,078,177 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,392,831 |
| Southampton | 7,375,049 |
| Dover | 2,682,269 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,469,742 |
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 | 6,769,568 | 5,308,609 | -1,460,959 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,964,240 | 5,428,591 | +2,464,351 |
| Southampton | 5,755,075 | 1,619,974 | -4,135,101 |
| Dover | 1,196,582 | 1,485,687 | +289,105 |
| Birmingham Airport | 512,653 | 957,089 | +444,436 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 627,211 | 424,517 | -202,694 |
| London Stansted Airport | 222,649 | 389,176 | +166,527 |
| Luton Airport | 233,065 | 376,313 | +143,248 |
| Eurotunnel | 383,028 | 219,200 | -163,828 |
| 000 | 464,472 | 117,452 | -347,020 |
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
|
84 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
63 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
14 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 26 |
| 2026-04 | 35 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 29 |
| 2026-01 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 119 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 118 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 113 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 90 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 73 |
| R K WHOLESALE LIMITED | 55 |
| NILFISK LTD. | 49 |
| FENCO GROUP LIMITED | 49 |
| SHARKNINJA EUROPE LTD | 47 |
| HAIER SMART HOME UK & I LTD | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 96 |
| 54m+ | 55 |
| 0-1m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| Other | 22 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,355,613 |
| Ireland | 2,009,319 |
| Germany | 1,467,663 |
| Australia | 850,831 |
| Poland | 667,567 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,297,150 | 1,058,463 | -238,687 |
| Ireland | 693,429 | 1,315,890 | +622,461 |
| Germany | 732,672 | 734,991 | +2,319 |
| Australia | 334,215 | 516,616 | +182,401 |
| Poland | 572,055 | 95,512 | -476,543 |
| China | 643,304 | 6,102 | -637,202 |
| France | 233,086 | 165,544 | -67,542 |
| Netherlands | 151,620 | 169,215 | +17,595 |
| United Arab Emirates | 149,620 | 78,781 | -70,839 |
| Singapore | 104,050 | 69,884 | -34,166 |
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 | 12,407 |
| XI | 11,211 |
| Nicaragua | 6,004 |
| Germany | 2,055 |
| Czechia | 1,186 |
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 | 5,777 | 6,630 | +853 |
| XI | 6,195 | 5,016 | -1,179 |
| Nicaragua | 6,004 | 0 | -6,004 |
| Germany | 1,523 | 532 | -991 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,186 | +1,186 |
| Italy | 0 | 57 | +57 |
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) | 5,327,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,460,675 |
| Air transport | 1,675,839 |
| Other | 47,566 |
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) | 2,731,065 | 2,596,845 | -134,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,726,533 | 1,734,142 | +7,609 |
| Air transport | 1,136,899 | 538,940 | -597,959 |
| Other | 31,907 | 15,659 | -16,248 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,745,569 |
| Southampton | 1,415,685 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,095,406 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,048,121 |
| Felixstowe | 1,025,596 |
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 | 1,868,757 | 876,812 | -991,945 |
| Southampton | 577,498 | 838,187 | +260,689 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 980,887 | 114,519 | -866,368 |
| Liverpool Docks | 383,161 | 664,960 | +281,799 |
| Felixstowe | 401,392 | 624,204 | +222,812 |
| London Gateway Port | 663,720 | 242,406 | -421,314 |
| Holyhead | 292,348 | 408,031 | +115,683 |
| Heysham | 38,731 | 211,694 | +172,963 |
| Dover | 21,782 | 207,750 | +185,968 |
| ZLC | 34,319 | 153,538 | +119,219 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850860
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional types of vacuum cleaners not listed in other categories, such as robotic or wet/dry models