Import/export HS code 85168020: Insulated heating resistors
Heating resistors assembled with insulated materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,148,328 |
| Denmark | 2,682,282 |
| France | 2,677,597 |
| Italy | 1,675,279 |
| United States | 1,440,522 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,166,520 | 3,981,808 | -184,712 |
| Denmark | 1,352,625 | 1,329,657 | -22,968 |
| France | 1,365,731 | 1,311,866 | -53,865 |
| Italy | 757,441 | 917,838 | +160,397 |
| United States | 749,163 | 691,359 | -57,804 |
| China | 284,521 | 646,224 | +361,703 |
| Netherlands | 490,802 | 394,653 | -96,149 |
| Sweden | 285,541 | 492,660 | +207,119 |
| Turkey | 354,504 | 283,039 | -71,465 |
| Spain | 279,422 | 346,714 | +67,292 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,618,149 |
| United States | 2,801,884 |
| Denmark | 1,870,080 |
| China | 1,506,437 |
| India | 1,476,388 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,321,421 | 3,296,728 | -24,693 |
| United States | 1,469,767 | 1,332,117 | -137,650 |
| Denmark | 941,619 | 928,461 | -13,158 |
| China | 447,243 | 1,059,194 | +611,951 |
| India | 866,539 | 609,849 | -256,690 |
| Italy | 621,033 | 815,841 | +194,808 |
| France | 630,901 | 713,359 | +82,458 |
| Morocco | 0 | 899,229 | +899,229 |
| Sweden | 291,993 | 432,860 | +140,867 |
| Poland | 376,296 | 198,016 | -178,280 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 44 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 37 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 33 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 33 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 30 |
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 Midlands | 24 | 35 | +11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 | 25 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 | 22 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 22 | 24 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 20 | 25 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 21 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 | 12 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 17 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 10,072,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,397,737 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,721,854 |
| Road transport | 231,113 |
| Other | 172,987 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 4,734,206 | 5,338,197 | +603,991 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,489,767 | 4,907,970 | +418,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,915,159 | 1,806,695 | -108,464 |
| Road transport | 82,583 | 148,530 | +65,947 |
| Other | 117,397 | 55,590 | -61,807 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,731,326 |
| Dover | 4,089,069 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,075,678 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,006,914 |
| Felixstowe | 1,465,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,163,825 | 2,567,501 | +403,676 |
| Dover | 2,200,340 | 1,888,729 | -311,611 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,057,357 | 1,018,321 | -39,036 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,033,525 | 973,389 | -60,136 |
| Felixstowe | 634,904 | 830,385 | +195,481 |
| Birmingham Airport | 680,937 | 754,654 | +73,717 |
| Eurotunnel | 591,768 | 510,282 | -81,486 |
| ZLC | 102,174 | 988,372 | +886,198 |
| London Gateway Port | 342,953 | 475,742 | +132,789 |
| London Stansted Airport | 390,016 | 426,058 | +36,042 |
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 | 112 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 68 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 48 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 39 |
| Other manufacturing | 38 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 84 |
| 2026-03 | 73 |
| 2026-02 | 96 |
| 2026-01 | 79 |
| 2025-12 | 82 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OMEGA ENGINEERING LIMITED | 74 |
| PROPTECH AERO LTD | 60 |
| AVOCET AVIATION LIMITED | 57 |
| AEROTRON LIMITED | 56 |
| MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS EUROPE LTD. | 55 |
| SCHLUTER SYSTEMS LIMITED | 52 |
| QIOPTIQ LIMITED | 51 |
| KAB SEATING LIMITED | 49 |
| TVS LOGISTICS INVESTMENT UK LIMITED | 49 |
| TRUMA LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 259 |
| 1m-15m | 192 |
| 15m-54m | 61 |
| Other | 44 |
| 0-1m | 42 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 17,534,803 |
| Germany | 6,887,104 |
| France | 3,953,625 |
| Australia | 2,458,988 |
| Netherlands | 2,245,179 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,885,285 | 10,649,518 | +3,764,233 |
| Germany | 3,139,136 | 3,747,968 | +608,832 |
| France | 1,464,136 | 2,489,489 | +1,025,353 |
| Australia | 1,262,812 | 1,196,176 | -66,636 |
| Netherlands | 1,125,287 | 1,119,892 | -5,395 |
| China | 478,564 | 913,033 | +434,469 |
| Denmark | 459,488 | 710,811 | +251,323 |
| Belgium | 587,206 | 499,222 | -87,984 |
| Italy | 445,218 | 354,552 | -90,666 |
| Spain | 249,986 | 509,270 | +259,284 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,175 |
| Nicaragua | 998 |
| Germany | 929 |
| China | 681 |
| XI | 82 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 0 | 3,175 | +3,175 |
| Nicaragua | 998 | 0 | -998 |
| Germany | 929 | 0 | -929 |
| China | 0 | 681 | +681 |
| XI | 82 | 0 | -82 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 38,093,036 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,605,209 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,135,882 |
| Road transport | 9,355 |
| Other | 6,520 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 16,649,135 | 21,443,901 | +4,794,766 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,947,352 | 4,657,857 | +1,710,505 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 437,725 | 698,157 | +260,432 |
| Road transport | 9,355 | 0 | -9,355 |
| Other | 2,664 | 3,856 | +1,192 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 17,419,280 |
| London Stansted Airport | 14,629,132 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,838,605 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,839,856 |
| ZLC | 1,327,702 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 8,621,492 | 8,797,788 | +176,296 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,605,601 | 9,023,531 | +3,417,930 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,510,578 | 4,328,027 | +1,817,449 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,325,491 | 2,514,365 | +1,188,874 |
| ZLC | 518,298 | 809,404 | +291,106 |
| Manchester Airport | 577,904 | 286,982 | -290,922 |
| Immingham Docks | 273,588 | 367,076 | +93,488 |
| London Gateway Port | 235,311 | 25,194 | -210,117 |
| Felixstowe | 42,282 | 185,842 | +143,560 |
| Dover | 90,200 | 109,241 | +19,041 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85168020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heating resistors assembled with insulated materials