Import/export HS code 85153913: Transformers for welding
Transformers used in welding machines
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,039,762 |
| China | 962,277 |
| France | 364,311 |
| Ireland | 34,073 |
| Turkey | 30,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,210,826 | 828,936 | -381,890 |
| China | 620,161 | 342,116 | -278,045 |
| France | 354,517 | 9,794 | -344,723 |
| Ireland | 34,073 | 0 | -34,073 |
| Turkey | 9,186 | 20,864 | +11,678 |
| United States | 23,162 | 1,500 | -21,662 |
| Netherlands | 20,000 | 4,367 | -15,633 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 11,877 | +11,877 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,621 | 0 | -9,621 |
| Denmark | 3,669 | 3,655 | -14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,305,067 |
| China | 991,073 |
| Italy | 625,808 |
| France | 347,897 |
| United Kingdom | 62,081 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 794,844 | 510,223 | -284,621 |
| China | 637,812 | 353,261 | -284,551 |
| Italy | 341,982 | 283,826 | -58,156 |
| France | 347,897 | 0 | -347,897 |
| United Kingdom | 47,291 | 14,790 | -32,501 |
| Ireland | 34,073 | 0 | -34,073 |
| Turkey | 9,186 | 20,864 | +11,678 |
| Germany | 15,269 | 7,925 | -7,344 |
| Spain | 0 | 12,120 | +12,120 |
| Denmark | 4,775 | 0 | -4,775 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Devon | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Devon | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 2,348,917 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 862,845 |
| Other | 271,139 |
| Air transport | 34,684 |
| Road transport | 9,186 |
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) | 1,554,959 | 793,958 | -761,001 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 473,446 | 389,399 | -84,047 |
| Other | 247,911 | 23,228 | -224,683 |
| Air transport | 15,461 | 19,223 | +3,762 |
| Road transport | 9,186 | 0 | -9,186 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,535,672 |
| Eurotunnel | 539,317 |
| Southampton | 309,027 |
| Felixstowe | 288,596 |
| 000 | 271,139 |
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 | 1,081,927 | 453,745 | -628,182 |
| Eurotunnel | 338,371 | 200,946 | -137,425 |
| Southampton | 179,141 | 129,886 | -49,255 |
| Felixstowe | 171,473 | 117,123 | -54,350 |
| 000 | 247,911 | 23,228 | -224,683 |
| London Gateway Port | 168,568 | 92,111 | -76,457 |
| 499 | 0 | 131,432 | +131,432 |
| Holyhead | 32,877 | 0 | -32,877 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 31,673 | +31,673 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 26,905 | 0 | -26,905 |
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
|
30 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
5 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
3 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 409,366 |
| Nigeria | 227,540 |
| Portugal | 128,950 |
| Spain | 94,375 |
| Singapore | 91,800 |
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 | 120,211 | 289,155 | +168,944 |
| Nigeria | 4,910 | 222,630 | +217,720 |
| Portugal | 128,950 | 0 | -128,950 |
| Spain | 78,700 | 15,675 | -63,025 |
| Singapore | 43,200 | 48,600 | +5,400 |
| Bahamas | 65,000 | 0 | -65,000 |
| Italy | 36,206 | 27,441 | -8,765 |
| Ireland | 20,385 | 41,785 | +21,400 |
| Germany | 35,281 | 15,400 | -19,881 |
| France | 7,973 | 38,315 | +30,342 |
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 | 846 |
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 | 20 | 826 | +806 |
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) | 750,918 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 530,059 |
| Air transport | 147,829 |
| Other | 846 |
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) | 443,757 | 307,161 | -136,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 105,160 | 424,899 | +319,739 |
| Air transport | 63,353 | 84,476 | +21,123 |
| Other | 20 | 826 | +806 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 489,114 |
| Felixstowe | 344,369 |
| London Gateway Port | 224,680 |
| Harwich | 78,400 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 78,243 |
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 | 353,488 | 135,626 | -217,862 |
| Felixstowe | 113,369 | 231,000 | +117,631 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,000 | 223,680 | +222,680 |
| Harwich | 8,400 | 70,000 | +61,600 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,593 | 34,650 | -8,943 |
| Holyhead | 20,365 | 34,163 | +13,798 |
| ZLC | 7,973 | 25,125 | +17,152 |
| London | 0 | 23,719 | +23,719 |
| Southampton | 18,291 | 3,000 | -15,291 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,739 | 0 | -20,739 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85153913
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Transformers used in welding machines