Import/export HS code 851511: Soldering irons and guns
Handheld tools used for soldering metals
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 | 5,342,296 |
| Netherlands | 3,067,752 |
| France | 2,379,619 |
| Spain | 1,050,622 |
| United States | 370,052 |
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 | 2,628,895 | 2,713,401 | +84,506 |
| Netherlands | 1,453,870 | 1,613,882 | +160,012 |
| France | 1,027,424 | 1,352,195 | +324,771 |
| Spain | 527,179 | 523,443 | -3,736 |
| United States | 191,622 | 178,430 | -13,192 |
| Germany | 184,901 | 116,613 | -68,288 |
| Taiwan | 126,703 | 160,702 | +33,999 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 62,508 | 49,252 | -13,256 |
| Egypt | 108,870 | 0 | -108,870 |
| Malaysia | 46,958 | 32,724 | -14,234 |
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 | 5,845,636 |
| Mexico | 4,462,716 |
| Spain | 1,061,968 |
| Germany | 819,337 |
| Taiwan | 509,556 |
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 | 2,905,580 | 2,940,056 | +34,476 |
| Mexico | 2,233,778 | 2,228,938 | -4,840 |
| Spain | 535,055 | 526,913 | -8,142 |
| Germany | 243,360 | 575,977 | +332,617 |
| Taiwan | 241,484 | 268,072 | +26,588 |
| United States | 211,748 | 142,432 | -69,316 |
| Malaysia | 46,958 | 76,282 | +29,324 |
| United Kingdom | 28,954 | 30,343 | +1,389 |
| France | 5,025 | 40,891 | +35,866 |
| Japan | 30,000 | 13,831 | -16,169 |
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 | 9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| South East Wales | 7 |
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 | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| South East Wales | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 5 | +3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,668,591 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,166,245 |
| Air transport | 3,544,085 |
| Other | 92,741 |
| Road transport | 11,308 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,605,322 | 3,063,269 | +457,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,974,171 | 2,192,074 | +217,903 |
| Air transport | 1,906,676 | 1,637,409 | -269,267 |
| Other | 87,448 | 5,293 | -82,155 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,308 | +11,308 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,381,923 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,066,863 |
| Felixstowe | 1,297,331 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,187,863 |
| Southampton | 930,294 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 909,493 | 1,472,430 | +562,937 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,077,862 | 989,001 | -88,861 |
| Felixstowe | 646,371 | 650,960 | +4,589 |
| London Gateway Port | 337,653 | 850,210 | +512,557 |
| Southampton | 566,997 | 363,297 | -203,700 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 565,431 | 325,839 | -239,592 |
| London Stansted Airport | 327,485 | 415,762 | +88,277 |
| East Midlands Airport | 500,961 | 162,026 | -338,935 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 273,348 | 321,073 | +47,725 |
| Luton Airport | 145,904 | 247,546 | +101,642 |
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
|
53 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
24 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
11 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 28 |
| 2026-04 | 29 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 119 |
| RAPID ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 77 |
| KAISERTECH LIMITED | 70 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 68 |
| OK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 67 |
| PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED | 65 |
| THE TOOL CONNECTION LIMITED | 65 |
| VTECH S.M.T. LTD. | 51 |
| TOOLBANK LIMITED | 48 |
| PREMIER FARNELL UK LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 63 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 0-1m | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 707,558 |
| Germany | 349,417 |
| Ireland | 340,191 |
| United States | 180,119 |
| Mexico | 149,522 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 330,694 | 376,864 | +46,170 |
| Germany | 244,195 | 105,222 | -138,973 |
| Ireland | 154,756 | 185,435 | +30,679 |
| United States | 70,681 | 109,438 | +38,757 |
| Mexico | 148,481 | 1,041 | -147,440 |
| Saudi Arabia | 38,654 | 105,275 | +66,621 |
| China | 105,571 | 19,604 | -85,967 |
| Italy | 64,463 | 17,598 | -46,865 |
| Norway | 22,047 | 32,484 | +10,437 |
| Poland | 39,284 | 13,258 | -26,026 |
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 | 36,546 |
| Taiwan | 2,703 |
| XI | 836 |
| Ireland | 789 |
| Italy | 94 |
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 | 19,327 | 17,219 | -2,108 |
| Taiwan | 1,189 | 1,514 | +325 |
| XI | 743 | 93 | -650 |
| Ireland | 717 | 72 | -645 |
| Italy | 94 | 0 | -94 |
| Mexico | 0 | 45 | +45 |
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 | 1,326,567 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,122,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 322,422 |
| Other | 42,113 |
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 | 780,251 | 546,316 | -233,935 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 583,307 | 538,770 | -44,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 207,016 | 115,406 | -91,610 |
| Other | 22,987 | 19,126 | -3,861 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 818,663 |
| East Midlands Airport | 773,120 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 340,194 |
| London Gateway Port | 194,079 |
| Holyhead | 173,171 |
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 | 439,143 | 379,520 | -59,623 |
| East Midlands Airport | 459,592 | 313,528 | -146,064 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 166,090 | 174,104 | +8,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 171,546 | 22,533 | -149,013 |
| Holyhead | 61,230 | 111,941 | +50,711 |
| ZLC | 86,674 | 37,440 | -49,234 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,470 | 64,370 | +45,900 |
| Southampton | 1,902 | 52,661 | +50,759 |
| London Stansted Airport | 41,158 | 13,272 | -27,886 |
| 000 | 22,987 | 19,126 | -3,861 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851511
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Handheld tools used for soldering metals