Import/export HS code 851150: Various generators for engines
Additional types of generators used with engines, such as alternators or dynamos
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 | 67,377,521 |
| Belgium | 35,523,159 |
| Germany | 24,492,843 |
| Poland | 24,303,944 |
| France | 16,877,014 |
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 | 42,949,077 | 24,428,444 | -18,520,633 |
| Belgium | 20,156,506 | 15,366,653 | -4,789,853 |
| Germany | 13,896,292 | 10,596,551 | -3,299,741 |
| Poland | 14,119,690 | 10,184,254 | -3,935,436 |
| France | 12,638,094 | 4,238,920 | -8,399,174 |
| Turkey | 8,961,078 | 6,445,436 | -2,515,642 |
| United States | 7,758,671 | 6,288,948 | -1,469,723 |
| Netherlands | 6,428,479 | 4,579,460 | -1,849,019 |
| Slovenia | 4,214,651 | 4,071,800 | -142,851 |
| Japan | 3,076,265 | 2,202,600 | -873,665 |
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 | 83,575,617 |
| France | 44,008,554 |
| Turkey | 15,879,009 |
| Poland | 15,063,566 |
| United States | 14,267,065 |
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 | 52,462,002 | 31,113,615 | -21,348,387 |
| France | 26,816,940 | 17,191,614 | -9,625,326 |
| Turkey | 9,124,213 | 6,754,796 | -2,369,417 |
| Poland | 8,514,002 | 6,549,564 | -1,964,438 |
| United States | 7,401,361 | 6,865,704 | -535,657 |
| Hungary | 7,506,923 | 5,807,268 | -1,699,655 |
| Japan | 8,725,577 | 4,499,342 | -4,226,235 |
| Slovenia | 4,188,894 | 4,151,847 | -37,047 |
| Spain | 3,589,227 | 2,270,086 | -1,319,141 |
| Mexico | 2,376,776 | 1,656,954 | -719,822 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 28 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 25 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 |
| Essex | 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 | 23 | 23 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 24 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 | 17 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Essex | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 7 | -8 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
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) | 91,142,479 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 76,903,101 |
| Other | 35,478,125 |
| Air transport | 34,452,992 |
| Road transport | 255,511 |
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) | 50,367,993 | 40,774,486 | -9,593,507 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,886,211 | 31,016,890 | -14,869,321 |
| Other | 26,083,009 | 9,395,116 | -16,687,893 |
| Air transport | 20,334,214 | 14,118,778 | -6,215,436 |
| Road transport | 41,763 | 213,748 | +171,985 |
| Rail transport | 84,078 | 31,026 | -53,052 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 42,802,070 |
| 000 | 35,478,125 |
| Southampton | 23,812,481 |
| Harwich | 23,647,571 |
| Dover | 21,999,554 |
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 | 25,813,178 | 16,988,892 | -8,824,286 |
| 000 | 26,083,009 | 9,395,116 | -16,687,893 |
| Southampton | 18,671,900 | 5,140,581 | -13,531,319 |
| Harwich | 13,472,194 | 10,175,377 | -3,296,817 |
| Dover | 11,955,721 | 10,043,833 | -1,911,888 |
| Oxford Airport | 8,498,351 | 5,884,684 | -2,613,667 |
| 499 | 44,707 | 13,838,665 | +13,793,958 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,353,227 | 2,253,416 | -9,099,811 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,303,934 | 3,217,206 | -1,086,728 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,950,973 | 2,715,773 | -1,235,200 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 102 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 56 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 29 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 27 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 97 |
| 2025-11 | 112 |
| 2025-10 | 133 |
| 2025-09 | 103 |
| 2025-08 | 98 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTOLITE ELECTRIC LIMITED | 120 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 117 |
| ROLLING COMPONENTS LIMITED | 115 |
| WAI-UK LTD | 114 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 114 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 105 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 103 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 101 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 93 |
| GE AIRCRAFT ENGINE SERVICES LIMITED | 93 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 148 |
| 1m-15m | 104 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| Other | 30 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 17,198,829 |
| Poland | 11,446,449 |
| Sweden | 10,820,530 |
| United States | 10,195,160 |
| Germany | 9,145,930 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 10,218,541 | 6,980,288 | -3,238,253 |
| Poland | 5,038,612 | 6,407,837 | +1,369,225 |
| Sweden | 6,109,828 | 4,710,702 | -1,399,126 |
| United States | 5,471,256 | 4,723,904 | -747,352 |
| Germany | 4,622,379 | 4,523,551 | -98,828 |
| Belgium | 4,010,258 | 3,465,160 | -545,098 |
| France | 2,615,164 | 2,321,179 | -293,985 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,498,595 | 1,134,714 | -1,363,881 |
| Turkey | 1,235,965 | 820,628 | -415,337 |
| Switzerland | 975,068 | 715,471 | -259,597 |
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 | 28,924 |
| Poland | 25,805 |
| XI | 20,954 |
| Spain | 4,240 |
| Thailand | 3,831 |
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 | 18,895 | 10,029 | -8,866 |
| Poland | 14,192 | 11,613 | -2,579 |
| XI | 18,156 | 2,798 | -15,358 |
| Spain | 1,296 | 2,944 | +1,648 |
| Thailand | 2,448 | 1,383 | -1,065 |
| South Korea | 2,145 | 0 | -2,145 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,111 | +2,111 |
| France | 1,074 | 966 | -108 |
| Ireland | 1,270 | 709 | -561 |
| Germany | 1,264 | 314 | -950 |
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) | 49,079,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 32,136,830 |
| Air transport | 14,018,334 |
| Other | 100,619 |
| Road transport | 3,562 |
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) | 25,463,838 | 23,615,974 | -1,847,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,449,076 | 13,687,754 | -4,761,322 |
| Air transport | 7,445,475 | 6,572,859 | -872,616 |
| Other | 64,681 | 35,938 | -28,743 |
| Road transport | 3,562 | 0 | -3,562 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,490,127 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,504,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,926,403 |
| Southampton | 6,915,280 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,988,575 |
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 | 22,480,915 | 21,009,212 | -1,471,703 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,500,972 | 8,003,254 | -2,497,718 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,748,682 | 4,177,721 | +429,039 |
| Southampton | 4,151,267 | 2,764,013 | -1,387,254 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,880,234 | 2,108,341 | -771,893 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,910,342 | 1,106,031 | -804,311 |
| Felixstowe | 1,145,211 | 672,496 | -472,715 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,055,621 | 674,030 | -381,591 |
| Liverpool Docks | 479,997 | 884,532 | +404,535 |
| London | 674,411 | 600,839 | -73,572 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851150
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional types of generators used with engines, such as alternators or dynamos