Import/export HS code 853080: Various traffic control devices
Electrical equipment for roads, parking, and waterways
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 14,428,302 |
| Austria | 9,849,362 |
| Germany | 8,841,564 |
| United States | 8,749,952 |
| Netherlands | 8,555,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,319,564 | 7,108,738 | -210,826 |
| Austria | 4,168,690 | 5,680,672 | +1,511,982 |
| Germany | 5,483,943 | 3,357,621 | -2,126,322 |
| United States | 6,670,882 | 2,079,070 | -4,591,812 |
| Netherlands | 3,988,853 | 4,566,298 | +577,445 |
| China | 1,095,254 | 1,965,646 | +870,392 |
| Sweden | 713,192 | 2,001,215 | +1,288,023 |
| Denmark | 1,178,343 | 886,055 | -292,288 |
| France | 956,185 | 643,865 | -312,320 |
| Spain | 596,453 | 766,250 | +169,797 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 12,496,967 |
| Austria | 9,589,929 |
| United States | 9,308,174 |
| Netherlands | 8,884,512 |
| Germany | 7,999,657 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,702,579 | 5,794,388 | -908,191 |
| Austria | 4,073,233 | 5,516,696 | +1,443,463 |
| United States | 7,008,585 | 2,299,589 | -4,708,996 |
| Netherlands | 4,426,526 | 4,457,986 | +31,460 |
| Germany | 4,817,080 | 3,182,577 | -1,634,503 |
| Sweden | 800,684 | 2,936,925 | +2,136,241 |
| China | 1,227,251 | 2,208,190 | +980,939 |
| Denmark | 852,882 | 788,826 | -64,056 |
| South Africa | 497,049 | 827,087 | +330,038 |
| Spain | 642,133 | 640,132 | -2,001 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 |
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 17 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 19 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 | 15 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 14 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Cheshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 6 | 8 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,855,419 |
| Air transport | 14,744,563 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,874,625 |
| Other | 764,342 |
| Road transport | 277,450 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,631,576 | 21,223,843 | -407,733 |
| Air transport | 8,750,007 | 5,994,556 | -2,755,451 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,000,094 | 4,874,531 | -1,125,563 |
| Other | 379,685 | 384,657 | +4,972 |
| Road transport | 47,844 | 229,606 | +181,762 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,446,408 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,667,092 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,039,356 |
| ZLC | 4,495,544 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,454,427 |
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 | 6,233,301 | 5,213,107 | -1,020,194 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,481,743 | 6,185,349 | +2,703,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,864,995 | 4,174,361 | +309,366 |
| ZLC | 2,965,464 | 1,530,080 | -1,435,384 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,938,797 | 1,515,630 | -1,423,167 |
| Southampton | 3,127,733 | 154,030 | -2,973,703 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,055,052 | 1,100,122 | -954,930 |
| London | 1,949,174 | 1,198,479 | -750,695 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,675,019 | 1,253,021 | -421,998 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,263,503 | 1,557,623 | +294,120 |
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
|
64 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
23 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
22 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
21 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 43 |
| 2026-04 | 45 |
| 2026-03 | 61 |
| 2026-02 | 53 |
| 2026-01 | 51 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ATG AIRPORTS LIMITED | 90 |
| PHAROS MARINE AUTOMATIC POWER LIMITED | 80 |
| SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED | 68 |
| JSP LIMITED | 60 |
| AGD SYSTEMS LIMITED | 59 |
| DATASCOPE SYSTEMS LIMITED | 58 |
| CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 53 |
| LONDON GATEWAY PORT LIMITED | 52 |
| YUNEX LIMITED | 52 |
| SYSTEMS INTERFACE LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 129 |
| 54m+ | 112 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| Other | 27 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15,626,353 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,882,353 |
| Netherlands | 7,417,193 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,598,245 |
| Australia | 3,755,001 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,215,286 | 7,411,067 | -804,219 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,092,193 | 3,790,160 | -2,302,033 |
| Netherlands | 3,853,111 | 3,564,082 | -289,029 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,536,415 | 4,061,830 | +1,525,415 |
| Australia | 2,196,708 | 1,558,293 | -638,415 |
| Ireland | 2,264,314 | 1,392,223 | -872,091 |
| India | 2,041,700 | 1,101,768 | -939,932 |
| Egypt | 1,298,168 | 899,663 | -398,505 |
| Singapore | 1,640,044 | 518,104 | -1,121,940 |
| China | 1,441,027 | 674,564 | -766,463 |
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 | 293,293 |
| Spain | 9,222 |
| Italy | 2,674 |
| Germany | 2,143 |
| China | 403 |
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 | 60,221 | 233,072 | +172,851 |
| Spain | 0 | 9,222 | +9,222 |
| Italy | 2,674 | 0 | -2,674 |
| Germany | 1,406 | 737 | -669 |
| China | 246 | 157 | -89 |
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) | 36,186,916 |
| Air transport | 24,236,184 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,981,678 |
| Other | 582,607 |
| Road transport | 1,700 |
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) | 19,071,115 | 17,115,801 | -1,955,314 |
| Air transport | 15,557,545 | 8,678,639 | -6,878,906 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,545,705 | 11,435,973 | -1,109,732 |
| Other | 295,907 | 286,700 | -9,207 |
| Road transport | 1,700 | 0 | -1,700 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,227,271 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,134,059 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,663,368 |
| Southampton | 3,805,326 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,353,837 |
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 | 14,859,805 | 14,367,466 | -492,339 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,006,809 | 8,127,250 | -879,559 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,442,927 | 5,220,441 | -4,222,486 |
| Southampton | 2,037,066 | 1,768,260 | -268,806 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,088,221 | 1,265,616 | -822,605 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,085,217 | 685,434 | -1,399,783 |
| ZLC | 1,227,587 | 1,142,210 | -85,377 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,350,043 | 525,488 | -824,555 |
| Felixstowe | 1,022,872 | 803,721 | -219,151 |
| Harwich | 1,214,665 | 459,251 | -755,414 |
Quick facts
HS code: 853080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electrical equipment for roads, parking, and waterways