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 | 7,987,958 |
| Denmark | 2,478,256 |
| France | 2,456,365 |
| Italy | 1,649,785 |
| United States | 1,275,815 |
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 | 4,770,773 | 3,217,185 | -1,553,588 |
| Denmark | 1,304,663 | 1,173,593 | -131,070 |
| France | 1,482,200 | 974,165 | -508,035 |
| Italy | 710,060 | 939,725 | +229,665 |
| United States | 712,779 | 563,036 | -149,743 |
| Netherlands | 470,199 | 331,014 | -139,185 |
| China | 305,133 | 432,453 | +127,320 |
| Turkey | 333,885 | 229,322 | -104,563 |
| Spain | 311,330 | 246,863 | -64,467 |
| Sweden | 260,507 | 276,483 | +15,976 |
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 | 6,358,740 |
| United States | 2,446,982 |
| Denmark | 1,722,039 |
| India | 1,421,190 |
| Italy | 1,409,361 |
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 | 3,643,679 | 2,715,061 | -928,618 |
| United States | 1,490,381 | 956,601 | -533,780 |
| Denmark | 877,370 | 844,669 | -32,701 |
| India | 868,197 | 552,993 | -315,204 |
| Italy | 577,794 | 831,567 | +253,773 |
| France | 649,257 | 620,447 | -28,810 |
| China | 439,475 | 756,630 | +317,155 |
| Poland | 456,011 | 159,936 | -296,075 |
| Sweden | 280,409 | 281,418 | +1,009 |
| Turkey | 312,177 | 191,481 | -120,696 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 40 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 35 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 32 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 31 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 28 |
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 | 26 | 30 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 | 22 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 | 21 | -3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 | 18 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 | 10 | -8 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 19 | 12 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 | 16 | -1 |
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 | 8,944,195 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,490,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,443,951 |
| Road transport | 235,847 |
| Other | 189,853 |
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 | 4,803,553 | 4,140,642 | -662,911 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,165,974 | 3,324,788 | -1,841,186 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,847,142 | 1,596,809 | -250,333 |
| Road transport | 103,953 | 131,894 | +27,941 |
| Other | 136,534 | 53,319 | -83,215 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,104,488 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,081,174 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,080,202 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,979,697 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,277,929 |
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 | 2,567,194 | 1,537,294 | -1,029,900 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,236,728 | 1,844,446 | -392,282 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,102,203 | 977,999 | -124,204 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,027,371 | 952,326 | -75,045 |
| Birmingham Airport | 621,363 | 656,566 | +35,203 |
| Felixstowe | 537,054 | 703,605 | +166,551 |
| Eurotunnel | 774,254 | 404,124 | -370,130 |
| London Gateway Port | 364,023 | 414,696 | +50,673 |
| London Stansted Airport | 430,378 | 279,333 | -151,045 |
| London | 535,485 | 137,503 | -397,982 |
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 | 111 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 68 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 45 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 38 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 35 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 79 |
| 2025-11 | 98 |
| 2025-10 | 93 |
| 2025-09 | 72 |
| 2025-08 | 85 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 252 |
| 1m-15m | 185 |
| 15m-54m | 55 |
| Other | 46 |
| 0-1m | 36 |
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 | 15,154,351 |
| Germany | 6,268,408 |
| France | 3,336,688 |
| Australia | 2,432,039 |
| Netherlands | 2,108,995 |
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 | 7,652,546 | 7,501,805 | -150,741 |
| Germany | 3,175,256 | 3,093,152 | -82,104 |
| France | 1,084,257 | 2,252,431 | +1,168,174 |
| Australia | 1,283,316 | 1,148,723 | -134,593 |
| Netherlands | 1,210,478 | 898,517 | -311,961 |
| Denmark | 459,839 | 632,873 | +173,034 |
| China | 473,637 | 571,121 | +97,484 |
| Belgium | 619,002 | 275,086 | -343,916 |
| Ireland | 394,270 | 332,234 | -62,036 |
| Italy | 411,037 | 300,211 | -110,826 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 998 |
| Germany | 929 |
| China | 681 |
| Ireland | 519 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 998 | 0 | -998 |
| Germany | 929 | 0 | -929 |
| China | 0 | 681 | +681 |
| Ireland | 0 | 519 | +519 |
| 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 | 34,226,344 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,385,303 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,196,249 |
| Road transport | 35,474 |
| Other | 3,864 |
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 | 17,933,100 | 16,293,244 | -1,639,856 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,456,297 | 3,929,006 | +1,472,709 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 699,753 | 496,496 | -203,257 |
| Road transport | 35,474 | 0 | -35,474 |
| Other | 2,664 | 1,200 | -1,464 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 16,215,534 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,754,423 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,549,606 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,351,450 |
| ZLC | 1,141,177 |
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 | 8,910,122 | 7,305,412 | -1,604,710 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,224,247 | 6,530,176 | +305,929 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,979,641 | 3,569,965 | +1,590,324 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,693,087 | 1,658,363 | -34,724 |
| ZLC | 554,705 | 586,472 | +31,767 |
| Manchester Airport | 572,587 | 204,025 | -368,562 |
| Immingham Docks | 346,232 | 364,366 | +18,134 |
| London Gateway Port | 404,384 | 20,595 | -383,789 |
| Dover | 105,276 | 61,388 | -43,888 |
| Felixstowe | 36,594 | 116,967 | +80,373 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85168020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Heating resistors assembled with insulated materials