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 | 14,962,016 |
| Germany | 8,679,781 |
| United States | 8,564,591 |
| Austria | 8,551,736 |
| Netherlands | 7,422,092 |
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 | 6,669,466 | 8,292,550 | +1,623,084 |
| Germany | 5,155,805 | 3,523,976 | -1,631,829 |
| United States | 7,154,551 | 1,410,040 | -5,744,511 |
| Austria | 3,573,385 | 4,978,351 | +1,404,966 |
| Netherlands | 3,966,451 | 3,455,641 | -510,810 |
| China | 1,131,425 | 1,232,506 | +101,081 |
| Denmark | 1,215,543 | 666,574 | -548,969 |
| France | 794,060 | 689,618 | -104,442 |
| Sweden | 578,080 | 821,767 | +243,687 |
| South Africa | 664,371 | 636,014 | -28,357 |
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 | 12,894,498 |
| United States | 9,273,131 |
| Austria | 8,189,596 |
| Germany | 7,730,232 |
| Netherlands | 7,689,759 |
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 | 5,832,928 | 7,061,570 | +1,228,642 |
| United States | 7,641,163 | 1,631,968 | -6,009,195 |
| Austria | 3,243,505 | 4,946,091 | +1,702,586 |
| Germany | 4,423,602 | 3,306,630 | -1,116,972 |
| Netherlands | 4,289,376 | 3,400,383 | -888,993 |
| China | 1,273,155 | 1,445,635 | +172,480 |
| Sweden | 921,438 | 1,752,330 | +830,892 |
| Denmark | 977,424 | 543,591 | -433,833 |
| South Africa | 670,421 | 640,588 | -29,833 |
| Spain | 529,388 | 619,067 | +89,679 |
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 | 23 |
| Inner London - West | 23 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 21 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 |
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 | 12 | 20 | +8 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 15 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
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) | 39,905,026 |
| Air transport | 14,159,174 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,615,365 |
| Other | 756,103 |
| Road transport | 53,725 |
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) | 19,766,115 | 20,138,911 | +372,796 |
| Air transport | 9,401,122 | 4,758,052 | -4,643,070 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,113,012 | 3,502,353 | -2,610,659 |
| Other | 438,023 | 318,080 | -119,943 |
| Road transport | 10,055 | 43,670 | +33,615 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 10,973,638 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,895,453 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,571,997 |
| ZLC | 4,499,827 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,448,083 |
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 | 4,307,138 | 6,666,500 | +2,359,362 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,656,646 | 5,238,807 | +2,582,161 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,629,840 | 2,942,157 | -687,683 |
| ZLC | 2,873,009 | 1,626,818 | -1,246,191 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,350,351 | 1,097,732 | -2,252,619 |
| London | 2,314,606 | 1,263,657 | -1,050,949 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,319,113 | 989,194 | -1,329,919 |
| Southampton | 3,170,726 | 48,036 | -3,122,690 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,646,073 | 1,043,205 | -602,868 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,165,415 | 1,275,216 | +109,801 |
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 | 61 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 23 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 22 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 21 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 51 |
| 2025-11 | 54 |
| 2025-10 | 58 |
| 2025-09 | 64 |
| 2025-08 | 51 |
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 | 118 |
| 54m+ | 118 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 28 |
| Other | 24 |
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 | 14,629,294 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,954,914 |
| Netherlands | 6,970,604 |
| United States | 6,636,541 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,454,561 |
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 | 8,807,236 | 5,822,058 | -2,985,178 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,795,312 | 4,159,602 | -3,635,710 |
| Netherlands | 3,800,801 | 3,169,803 | -630,998 |
| United States | 5,759,455 | 877,086 | -4,882,369 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,963,224 | 4,491,337 | +2,528,113 |
| Australia | 2,445,344 | 1,684,857 | -760,487 |
| Ireland | 2,103,848 | 1,138,759 | -965,089 |
| India | 2,118,785 | 1,017,593 | -1,101,192 |
| Egypt | 1,675,574 | 935,439 | -740,135 |
| Singapore | 1,502,305 | 618,851 | -883,454 |
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 | 148,167 |
| Spain | 4,910 |
| Italy | 2,674 |
| Germany | 2,143 |
| China | 307 |
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 | 69,626 | 78,541 | +8,915 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,910 | +4,910 |
| Italy | 2,674 | 0 | -2,674 |
| Germany | 1,287 | 856 | -431 |
| China | 70 | 237 | +167 |
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) | 34,660,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,558,915 |
| Air transport | 23,879,699 |
| Other | 414,447 |
| Road transport | 73,648 |
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) | 19,773,173 | 14,887,665 | -4,885,508 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,656,128 | 10,902,787 | -7,753,341 |
| Air transport | 15,542,372 | 8,337,327 | -7,205,045 |
| Other | 299,344 | 115,103 | -184,241 |
| Road transport | 73,648 | 0 | -73,648 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,186,270 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,355,081 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,468,370 |
| Southampton | 8,793,926 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,664,035 |
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 | 16,833,485 | 11,352,785 | -5,480,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,880,728 | 7,474,353 | -2,406,375 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,269,249 | 5,199,121 | -4,070,128 |
| Southampton | 6,732,151 | 2,061,775 | -4,670,376 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,147,419 | 1,516,616 | -630,803 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,066,733 | 312,828 | -1,753,905 |
| ZLC | 1,351,403 | 945,201 | -406,202 |
| Felixstowe | 1,041,203 | 888,623 | -152,580 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,298,909 | 395,628 | -903,281 |
| Harwich | 529,585 | 1,148,736 | +619,151 |
Quick facts
HS code: 853080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electrical equipment for roads, parking, and waterways