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 | 1,467,588 |
| Italy | 849,509 |
| Germany | 224,453 |
| Czechia | 167,765 |
| Ireland | 57,780 |
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 | 841,298 | 626,290 | -215,008 |
| Italy | 618,995 | 230,514 | -388,481 |
| Germany | 139,606 | 84,847 | -54,759 |
| Czechia | 102,667 | 65,098 | -37,569 |
| Ireland | 11,074 | 46,706 | +35,632 |
| Turkey | 17,781 | 29,674 | +11,893 |
| Netherlands | 14,193 | 15,459 | +1,266 |
| China | 12,864 | 9,901 | -2,963 |
| Poland | 1,850 | 15,528 | +13,678 |
| India | 5,435 | 0 | -5,435 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,099,918 |
| France | 1,056,256 |
| China | 567,434 |
| Turkey | 47,455 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 780,771 | 319,147 | -461,624 |
| France | 632,344 | 423,912 | -208,432 |
| China | 299,666 | 267,768 | -31,898 |
| Turkey | 17,781 | 29,674 | +11,893 |
| Japan | 0 | 40,298 | +40,298 |
| Ukraine | 1,850 | 15,528 | +13,678 |
| United Kingdom | 5,218 | 11,673 | +6,455 |
| Czechia | 9,263 | 5,164 | -4,099 |
| Taiwan | 8,397 | 3,549 | -4,848 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Kent | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,761,828 |
| Air transport | 62,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,542 |
| Other | 10,906 |
| 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) | 1,700,312 | 1,061,516 | -638,796 |
| Air transport | 40,298 | 21,971 | -18,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,609 | 43,933 | +27,324 |
| Other | 10,906 | 0 | -10,906 |
| 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 | 941,132 |
| Portsmouth | 770,323 |
| Poole | 578,726 |
| Eurotunnel | 236,987 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 125,437 |
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 | 631,787 | 309,345 | -322,442 |
| Portsmouth | 523,699 | 246,624 | -277,075 |
| Poole | 253,279 | 325,447 | +72,168 |
| Eurotunnel | 159,220 | 77,767 | -81,453 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,094 | 27,343 | -70,751 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,737 | 7,446 | -28,291 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 40,298 | +40,298 |
| Purfleet | 15,566 | 18,738 | +3,172 |
| Thamesport | 9,273 | 18,573 | +9,300 |
| Felixstowe | 12,843 | 14,793 | +1,950 |
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 | 20 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GYS LIMITED | 48 |
| THE WILKINSON CORPORATION LIMITED | 23 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 18 |
| SDMO ENERGY LIMITED | 14 |
| ESAB GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 14 |
| TWS DIRECT LIMITED | 13 |
| EWM HIGHTEC WELDING UK LIMITED | 12 |
| ESC TRADING COMPANY LIMITED | 12 |
| BISON MACHINERY LIMITED | 9 |
| PRAMAC-GENERAC UK LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 473,307 |
| Ireland | 160,265 |
| France | 80,639 |
| Czechia | 11,669 |
| Netherlands | 11,402 |
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 | 473,307 | +473,307 |
| Ireland | 58,373 | 101,892 | +43,519 |
| France | 59,027 | 21,612 | -37,415 |
| Czechia | 4,166 | 7,503 | +3,337 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 11,402 | +11,402 |
| Ghana | 0 | 9,755 | +9,755 |
| Japan | 5,110 | 3,300 | -1,810 |
| Zambia | 8,181 | 0 | -8,181 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 6,597 | +6,597 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 5,384 | +5,384 |
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 |
| Japan | 1 |
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 | 4,126 | 1,957 | -2,169 |
| Japan | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 494,725 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 249,237 |
| Air transport | 50,484 |
| Other | 6,084 |
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 | 487,276 | +479,827 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 104,396 | 144,841 | +40,445 |
| Air transport | 33,645 | 16,839 | -16,806 |
| Other | 4,127 | 1,957 | -2,170 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 484,517 |
| Holyhead | 143,602 |
| Portsmouth | 33,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,094 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,099 |
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 | 483,062 | +481,607 |
| Holyhead | 51,554 | 92,048 | +40,494 |
| Portsmouth | 14,094 | 19,897 | +5,803 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 21,912 | 5,182 | -16,730 |
| East Midlands Airport | 22,099 | 0 | -22,099 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,546 | 10,242 | -1,304 |
| Dover | 6,386 | 8,425 | +2,039 |
| Tyne | 0 | 11,402 | +11,402 |
| Newhaven | 10,945 | 0 | -10,945 |
| Fishguard | 1,549 | 5,259 | +3,710 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85153918
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Generators or converters used in welding machines