Import/export HS code 85153990: Various welding and brazing equipment
Other equipment used for welding or brazing 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 | 11,698,552 |
| Czechia | 4,046,506 |
| Germany | 3,057,941 |
| Japan | 1,673,672 |
| Italy | 1,447,367 |
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 | 6,721,366 | 4,977,186 | -1,744,180 |
| Czechia | 2,384,028 | 1,662,478 | -721,550 |
| Germany | 1,749,901 | 1,308,040 | -441,861 |
| Japan | 714,874 | 958,798 | +243,924 |
| Italy | 735,422 | 711,945 | -23,477 |
| Poland | 696,315 | 588,413 | -107,902 |
| Ireland | 450,699 | 120,585 | -330,114 |
| United States | 207,253 | 326,175 | +118,922 |
| Netherlands | 413,890 | 75,728 | -338,162 |
| Spain | 122,368 | 249,620 | +127,252 |
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 | 13,053,265 |
| Poland | 4,224,981 |
| United States | 2,377,067 |
| Japan | 1,730,242 |
| Germany | 1,530,615 |
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 | 7,700,229 | 5,353,036 | -2,347,193 |
| Poland | 2,423,997 | 1,800,984 | -623,013 |
| United States | 1,234,765 | 1,142,302 | -92,463 |
| Japan | 726,839 | 1,003,403 | +276,564 |
| Germany | 866,794 | 663,821 | -202,973 |
| Italy | 625,968 | 638,243 | +12,275 |
| Ireland | 401,461 | 0 | -401,461 |
| Spain | 117,172 | 232,455 | +115,283 |
| United Kingdom | 156,592 | 120,805 | -35,787 |
| France | 92,082 | 119,549 | +27,467 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| West Midlands | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 13 | +8 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 5 | +4 |
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) | 13,953,623 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,027,498 |
| Air transport | 2,311,681 |
| Other | 274,819 |
| Road transport | 16,580 |
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) | 8,098,978 | 5,854,645 | -2,244,333 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,703,656 | 4,323,842 | -1,379,814 |
| Air transport | 1,153,070 | 1,158,611 | +5,541 |
| Other | 153,668 | 121,151 | -32,517 |
| Road transport | 4,013 | 12,567 | +8,554 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,533,912 |
| Felixstowe | 4,869,502 |
| Dover | 4,299,260 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,721,283 |
| Birmingham Airport | 795,557 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,677,674 | 3,856,238 | +178,564 |
| Felixstowe | 3,479,267 | 1,390,235 | -2,089,032 |
| Dover | 1,994,709 | 2,304,551 | +309,842 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,226,191 | 1,495,092 | -731,099 |
| Birmingham Airport | 379,216 | 416,341 | +37,125 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 630,442 | 85,315 | -545,127 |
| Thamesport | 422,039 | 236,348 | -185,691 |
| London Gateway Port | 222,498 | 406,267 | +183,769 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 272,922 | 220,290 | -52,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 399,496 | 43,208 | -356,288 |
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 | 65 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 17 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
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 | 82 |
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,392,451 |
| France | 1,099,017 |
| Germany | 685,605 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 682,388 |
| United States | 529,606 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 792,435 | 600,016 | -192,419 |
| France | 973,309 | 125,708 | -847,601 |
| Germany | 477,607 | 207,998 | -269,609 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 682,388 | +682,388 |
| United States | 248,862 | 280,744 | +31,882 |
| Canada | 357,490 | 14,303 | -343,187 |
| Netherlands | 272,804 | 79,563 | -193,241 |
| United Arab Emirates | 119,126 | 224,892 | +105,766 |
| Poland | 124,264 | 190,097 | +65,833 |
| Spain | 46,684 | 210,715 | +164,031 |
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 | 560,229 |
| China | 8,227 |
| Ireland | 6,654 |
| Italy | 9 |
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 | 268,263 | 291,966 | +23,703 |
| China | 7,868 | 359 | -7,509 |
| Ireland | 3,934 | 2,720 | -1,214 |
| Italy | 2 | 7 | +5 |
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) | 3,702,259 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,469,418 |
| Air transport | 2,309,913 |
| Other | 576,686 |
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) | 2,344,371 | 1,357,888 | -986,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 766,918 | 1,702,500 | +935,582 |
| Air transport | 1,504,913 | 805,000 | -699,913 |
| Other | 281,277 | 295,409 | +14,132 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,490,694 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,453,350 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 693,326 |
| 000 | 576,686 |
| Holyhead | 559,553 |
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 | 1,628,205 | 862,489 | -765,716 |
| London Gateway Port | 135,367 | 1,317,983 | +1,182,616 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 614,241 | 79,085 | -535,156 |
| 000 | 281,277 | 295,409 | +14,132 |
| Holyhead | 345,006 | 214,547 | -130,459 |
| ZLC | 175,612 | 300,598 | +124,986 |
| East Midlands Airport | 262,706 | 195,150 | -67,556 |
| Manchester Airport | 241,868 | 68,632 | -173,236 |
| Immingham Docks | 210,145 | 86,082 | -124,063 |
| London Stansted Airport | 188,907 | 92,901 | -96,006 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85153990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other equipment used for welding or brazing metals