Import/export HS code 85153918: Generators and converters for welding
Generators or converters 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,694,656 |
| Italy | 859,335 |
| Germany | 284,364 |
| Czechia | 218,467 |
| Netherlands | 199,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 834,827 | 859,829 | +25,002 |
| Italy | 591,384 | 267,951 | -323,433 |
| Germany | 143,864 | 140,500 | -3,364 |
| Czechia | 109,155 | 109,312 | +157 |
| Netherlands | 14,193 | 184,991 | +170,798 |
| Ireland | 4,932 | 54,873 | +49,941 |
| Turkey | 15,828 | 25,975 | +10,147 |
| Poland | 1,850 | 24,128 | +22,278 |
| China | 12,864 | 9,901 | -2,963 |
| Finland | 1,890 | 3,403 | +1,513 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,194,675 |
| Italy | 1,159,220 |
| China | 872,097 |
| Turkey | 41,803 |
| Japan | 40,298 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 621,142 | 573,533 | -47,609 |
| Italy | 751,276 | 407,944 | -343,332 |
| China | 309,359 | 562,738 | +253,379 |
| Turkey | 15,828 | 25,975 | +10,147 |
| Japan | 0 | 40,298 | +40,298 |
| Ukraine | 1,850 | 24,128 | +22,278 |
| Czechia | 9,263 | 8,843 | -420 |
| United Kingdom | 5,218 | 11,673 | +6,455 |
| Taiwan | 9,925 | 2,021 | -7,904 |
| Ireland | 0 | 6,408 | +6,408 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Kent | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Kent | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,079,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 238,674 |
| Air transport | 72,114 |
| Other | 21,622 |
| Road transport | 6,617 |
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) | 1,666,416 | 1,413,296 | -253,120 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,074 | 219,600 | +200,526 |
| Air transport | 34,863 | 37,251 | +2,388 |
| Other | 10,906 | 10,716 | -190 |
| Road transport | 6,617 | 0 | -6,617 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,060,011 |
| Portsmouth | 822,258 |
| Poole | 682,836 |
| Eurotunnel | 245,473 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 140,801 |
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 | 613,056 | 446,955 | -166,101 |
| Portsmouth | 495,037 | 327,221 | -167,816 |
| Poole | 273,942 | 408,894 | +134,952 |
| Eurotunnel | 151,914 | 93,559 | -58,355 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,967 | 41,834 | -57,133 |
| Thamesport | 11,738 | 106,051 | +94,313 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 72,001 | +72,001 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,302 | 11,017 | -19,285 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 40,298 | +40,298 |
| Purfleet | 20,975 | 13,329 | -7,646 |
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 | 21 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
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 | 21 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nigeria | 485,956 |
| Ireland | 193,336 |
| France | 84,358 |
| United States | 31,797 |
| Czechia | 19,169 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 0 | 485,956 | +485,956 |
| Ireland | 73,682 | 119,654 | +45,972 |
| France | 59,027 | 25,331 | -33,696 |
| United States | 957 | 30,840 | +29,883 |
| Czechia | 4,166 | 15,003 | +10,837 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 15,368 | +15,368 |
| Bahrain | 0 | 11,545 | +11,545 |
| Ghana | 0 | 9,755 | +9,755 |
| Japan | 5,110 | 3,300 | -1,810 |
| Zambia | 8,181 | 0 | -8,181 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 6,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 6,083 | 0 | -6,083 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 546,634 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 292,240 |
| Air transport | 61,838 |
| Other | 6,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,449 | 539,185 | +531,736 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,749 | 174,491 | +56,742 |
| Air transport | 31,492 | 30,346 | -1,146 |
| Other | 6,083 | 0 | -6,083 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 508,711 |
| Holyhead | 175,641 |
| Portsmouth | 33,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 32,017 |
| Southampton | 31,015 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,455 | 507,256 | +505,801 |
| Holyhead | 62,279 | 113,362 | +51,083 |
| Portsmouth | 14,094 | 19,897 | +5,803 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,912 | 10,105 | -11,807 |
| Southampton | 0 | 31,015 | +31,015 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,987 | 7,500 | -12,487 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,505 | 12,410 | +905 |
| Dover | 6,386 | 11,187 | +4,801 |
| Tyne | 0 | 11,402 | +11,402 |
| Newhaven | 10,945 | 0 | -10,945 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85153918
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Generators or converters used in welding machines