Import/export HS code 851633: Hand dryers
Electric devices used for drying hands, commonly found in public restrooms
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 | 16,131,441 |
| Taiwan | 3,289,966 |
| Malaysia | 2,120,572 |
| United States | 1,348,062 |
| Japan | 1,135,919 |
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 | 8,859,702 | 7,271,739 | -1,587,963 |
| Taiwan | 1,824,426 | 1,465,540 | -358,886 |
| Malaysia | 1,273,807 | 846,765 | -427,042 |
| United States | 316,958 | 1,031,104 | +714,146 |
| Japan | 880,085 | 255,834 | -624,251 |
| Spain | 464,697 | 424,707 | -39,990 |
| Ireland | 404,709 | 372,936 | -31,773 |
| Germany | 163,495 | 118,357 | -45,138 |
| South Korea | 186,989 | 0 | -186,989 |
| Austria | 95,705 | 30,681 | -65,024 |
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 | 16,135,373 |
| Taiwan | 3,313,490 |
| Malaysia | 2,224,018 |
| United States | 1,671,541 |
| Japan | 1,135,919 |
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 | 8,699,720 | 7,435,653 | -1,264,067 |
| Taiwan | 1,841,444 | 1,472,046 | -369,398 |
| Malaysia | 1,346,413 | 877,605 | -468,808 |
| United States | 648,715 | 1,022,826 | +374,111 |
| Japan | 880,085 | 255,834 | -624,251 |
| Spain | 463,924 | 408,298 | -55,626 |
| South Korea | 186,989 | 0 | -186,989 |
| Italy | 43,546 | 59,053 | +15,507 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,704 | 73,035 | +55,331 |
| Germany | 58,853 | 21,293 | -37,560 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Merseyside | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
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) | 22,783,681 |
| Air transport | 2,368,575 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 846,132 |
| Other | 718,215 |
| Road transport | 5,415 |
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) | 12,409,096 | 10,374,585 | -2,034,511 |
| Air transport | 1,303,147 | 1,065,428 | -237,719 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 555,336 | 290,796 | -264,540 |
| Other | 375,248 | 342,967 | -32,281 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,415 | +5,415 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,255,318 |
| Southampton | 9,856,914 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,266,465 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 910,493 |
| Thamesport | 889,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,264,378 | 4,990,940 | -273,438 |
| Southampton | 6,077,603 | 3,779,311 | -2,298,292 |
| London Gateway Port | 441,538 | 824,927 | +383,389 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 538,098 | 372,395 | -165,703 |
| Thamesport | 605,923 | 284,042 | -321,881 |
| 000 | 375,248 | 342,967 | -32,281 |
| Birmingham Airport | 286,082 | 312,601 | +26,519 |
| London | 176,842 | 248,299 | +71,457 |
| Manchester Airport | 147,811 | 79,710 | -68,101 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 182,303 | 34,355 | -147,948 |
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 | 33 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 9 |
| Specialised construction activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 20 |
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 29 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PERSONNEL HYGIENE SERVICES LIMITED | 116 |
| DOLPHIN SOLUTIONS LTD | 106 |
| AIRDRI LIMITED | 83 |
| VENT-AXIA GROUP LIMITED | 74 |
| HYCO MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 72 |
| NEWBURY INVESTMENTS (UK) LIMITED | 72 |
| FW3 LIMITED | 62 |
| HSNF LIMITED | 60 |
| PELSIS LIMITED | 59 |
| LANCASTER HOLDINGS LIMITED | 59 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 729,108 |
| United Arab Emirates | 590,743 |
| Ireland | 554,098 |
| Saudi Arabia | 434,662 |
| France | 340,970 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 327,424 | 401,684 | +74,260 |
| United Arab Emirates | 215,979 | 374,764 | +158,785 |
| Ireland | 234,026 | 320,072 | +86,046 |
| Saudi Arabia | 293,688 | 140,974 | -152,714 |
| France | 211,656 | 129,314 | -82,342 |
| Portugal | 277,566 | 1,991 | -275,575 |
| United States | 226,750 | 10,529 | -216,221 |
| Sweden | 85,660 | 102,770 | +17,110 |
| Austria | 49,451 | 67,017 | +17,566 |
| India | 58,812 | 54,073 | -4,739 |
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 | 10,532 |
| Spain | 1,299 |
| China | 1,194 |
| Switzerland | 941 |
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 | 2,929 | 7,603 | +4,674 |
| Spain | 1,299 | 0 | -1,299 |
| China | 356 | 838 | +482 |
| Switzerland | 941 | 0 | -941 |
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) | 2,481,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,242,719 |
| Air transport | 1,063,966 |
| Other | 37,709 |
| Road transport | 4,137 |
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) | 1,315,966 | 1,165,409 | -150,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 731,689 | 511,030 | -220,659 |
| Air transport | 569,805 | 494,161 | -75,644 |
| Other | 10,552 | 27,157 | +16,605 |
| Road transport | 4,137 | 0 | -4,137 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,706,434 |
| London Gateway Port | 863,189 |
| Holyhead | 353,192 |
| East Midlands Airport | 295,378 |
| Manchester Airport | 278,611 |
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 | 953,630 | 752,804 | -200,826 |
| London Gateway Port | 387,014 | 476,175 | +89,161 |
| Holyhead | 130,783 | 222,409 | +91,626 |
| East Midlands Airport | 136,881 | 158,497 | +21,616 |
| Manchester Airport | 123,801 | 154,810 | +31,009 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 177,998 | 78,053 | -99,945 |
| Immingham Docks | 95,676 | 105,949 | +10,273 |
| Felixstowe | 188,851 | 9,428 | -179,423 |
| Southampton | 146,290 | 1,046 | -145,244 |
| ZLC | 56,421 | 36,909 | -19,512 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851633
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electric devices used for drying hands, commonly found in public restrooms