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 | 13,194,282 |
| Czechia | 4,467,077 |
| Germany | 2,907,720 |
| Italy | 1,715,716 |
| Japan | 1,658,062 |
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 | 7,113,135 | 6,081,147 | -1,031,988 |
| Czechia | 2,250,871 | 2,216,206 | -34,665 |
| Germany | 1,329,768 | 1,577,952 | +248,184 |
| Italy | 808,074 | 907,642 | +99,568 |
| Japan | 811,271 | 846,791 | +35,520 |
| Poland | 692,369 | 711,186 | +18,817 |
| Ireland | 439,269 | 134,455 | -304,814 |
| United States | 187,813 | 339,778 | +151,965 |
| Netherlands | 369,814 | 99,080 | -270,734 |
| Spain | 144,886 | 229,047 | +84,161 |
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 | 14,639,333 |
| Poland | 4,627,133 |
| United States | 2,588,688 |
| Japan | 1,760,413 |
| Italy | 1,517,077 |
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 | 8,079,338 | 6,559,995 | -1,519,343 |
| Poland | 2,332,329 | 2,294,804 | -37,525 |
| United States | 1,191,552 | 1,397,136 | +205,584 |
| Japan | 839,028 | 921,385 | +82,357 |
| Italy | 681,363 | 835,714 | +154,351 |
| Germany | 454,020 | 856,007 | +401,987 |
| Ireland | 401,461 | 0 | -401,461 |
| Spain | 140,610 | 226,116 | +85,506 |
| United Kingdom | 160,435 | 151,753 | -8,682 |
| France | 81,345 | 129,239 | +47,894 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Essex | 8 |
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 | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Essex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,244,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,795,186 |
| Air transport | 2,381,435 |
| Other | 353,184 |
| Road transport | 19,462 |
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) | 8,347,218 | 6,897,419 | -1,449,799 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,276,992 | 5,518,194 | +241,202 |
| Air transport | 1,134,191 | 1,247,244 | +113,053 |
| Other | 135,626 | 217,558 | +81,932 |
| Road transport | 4,013 | 15,449 | +11,436 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 8,678,873 |
| Dover | 5,025,140 |
| Felixstowe | 4,740,982 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,920,934 |
| London Gateway Port | 834,899 |
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 | 3,994,362 | 4,684,511 | +690,149 |
| Dover | 2,182,768 | 2,842,372 | +659,604 |
| Felixstowe | 3,338,937 | 1,402,045 | -1,936,892 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,904,460 | 2,016,474 | +112,014 |
| London Gateway Port | 325,280 | 509,619 | +184,339 |
| Birmingham Airport | 406,109 | 405,617 | -492 |
| Thamesport | 382,905 | 307,973 | -74,932 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 396,042 | 144,650 | -251,392 |
| Liverpool Docks | 399,496 | 43,208 | -356,288 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 166,790 | 250,501 | +83,711 |
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 | 66 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 15 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 25 |
| 2026-03 | 31 |
| 2026-02 | 33 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 22 |
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 | 85 |
| 54m+ | 52 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 1,539,380 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 682,388 |
| United States | 550,907 |
| Germany | 411,576 |
| Netherlands | 383,989 |
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 | 810,110 | 729,270 | -80,840 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 50,000 | 632,388 | +582,388 |
| United States | 306,309 | 244,598 | -61,711 |
| Germany | 174,863 | 236,713 | +61,850 |
| Netherlands | 299,074 | 84,915 | -214,159 |
| United Arab Emirates | 189,448 | 189,980 | +532 |
| Canada | 346,771 | 25,091 | -321,680 |
| France | 265,062 | 84,810 | -180,252 |
| Poland | 125,982 | 187,887 | +61,905 |
| Spain | 16,851 | 219,362 | +202,511 |
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 | 644,817 |
| China | 8,423 |
| Ireland | 6,654 |
| Sweden | 26 |
| Italy | 13 |
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 | 287,466 | 357,351 | +69,885 |
| China | 7,910 | 513 | -7,397 |
| Ireland | 3,934 | 2,720 | -1,214 |
| Sweden | 0 | 26 | +26 |
| Italy | 2 | 11 | +9 |
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) | 3,061,629 |
| Air transport | 2,461,705 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,417,977 |
| Other | 660,290 |
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) | 1,310,230 | 1,751,399 | +441,169 |
| Air transport | 1,444,064 | 1,017,641 | -426,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,233,387 | 1,184,590 | -48,797 |
| Other | 299,657 | 360,633 | +60,976 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,729,108 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,456,946 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 785,325 |
| 000 | 660,290 |
| Holyhead | 572,139 |
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 | 618,057 | 1,111,051 | +492,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 598,858 | 858,088 | +259,230 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 575,082 | 210,243 | -364,839 |
| 000 | 299,657 | 360,633 | +60,976 |
| Holyhead | 299,632 | 272,507 | -27,125 |
| ZLC | 293,833 | 248,746 | -45,087 |
| East Midlands Airport | 230,732 | 257,593 | +26,861 |
| Immingham Docks | 230,404 | 150,192 | -80,212 |
| Manchester Airport | 226,722 | 106,871 | -119,851 |
| Southampton | 141,951 | 130,667 | -11,284 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85153990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other equipment used for welding or brazing metals