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 | 14,887,891 |
| Austria | 9,851,928 |
| Germany | 9,265,236 |
| United States | 9,146,839 |
| Netherlands | 8,905,182 |
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 | 7,698,429 | 7,189,462 | -508,967 |
| Austria | 4,183,032 | 5,668,896 | +1,485,864 |
| Germany | 5,664,036 | 3,601,200 | -2,062,836 |
| United States | 6,962,140 | 2,184,699 | -4,777,441 |
| Netherlands | 3,940,676 | 4,964,506 | +1,023,830 |
| China | 1,133,300 | 1,839,488 | +706,188 |
| Sweden | 533,844 | 1,883,189 | +1,349,345 |
| Denmark | 1,331,382 | 964,051 | -367,331 |
| France | 981,574 | 735,118 | -246,456 |
| South Africa | 630,718 | 875,274 | +244,556 |
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 | 12,677,749 |
| United States | 9,752,203 |
| Austria | 9,487,674 |
| Netherlands | 9,191,566 |
| Germany | 8,365,813 |
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 | 6,867,200 | 5,810,549 | -1,056,651 |
| United States | 7,341,083 | 2,411,120 | -4,929,963 |
| Austria | 4,030,849 | 5,456,825 | +1,425,976 |
| Netherlands | 4,338,376 | 4,853,190 | +514,814 |
| Germany | 4,908,313 | 3,457,500 | -1,450,813 |
| Sweden | 877,202 | 2,812,253 | +1,935,051 |
| China | 1,268,631 | 2,109,588 | +840,957 |
| Denmark | 1,012,431 | 871,666 | -140,765 |
| South Africa | 633,293 | 881,526 | +248,233 |
| Spain | 606,894 | 790,672 | +183,778 |
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 |
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 |
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 | 13 | 20 | +7 |
| Inner London - West | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| 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) | 43,818,452 |
| Air transport | 15,890,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,994,849 |
| Other | 870,330 |
| Road transport | 205,399 |
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) | 22,043,689 | 21,774,763 | -268,926 |
| Air transport | 9,319,321 | 6,571,610 | -2,747,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,202,847 | 4,792,002 | -1,410,845 |
| Other | 421,918 | 448,412 | +26,494 |
| Road transport | 10,055 | 195,344 | +185,289 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,034,464 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,807,023 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,140,738 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,863,790 |
| ZLC | 4,803,117 |
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 | 6,178,908 | 5,855,556 | -323,352 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,303,227 | 5,503,796 | +2,200,569 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,080,822 | 4,059,916 | -20,906 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,151,635 | 1,712,155 | -1,439,480 |
| ZLC | 2,915,405 | 1,887,712 | -1,027,693 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,371,175 | 1,235,911 | -1,135,264 |
| London | 2,134,801 | 1,356,598 | -778,203 |
| Southampton | 3,168,174 | 171,143 | -2,997,031 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,247,741 | 1,712,205 | +464,464 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,124,440 | 1,825,952 | +701,512 |
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 | 67 |
| 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. | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 45 |
| 2026-03 | 61 |
| 2026-02 | 53 |
| 2026-01 | 51 |
| 2025-12 | 41 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ATG AIRPORTS LIMITED | 89 |
| PHAROS MARINE AUTOMATIC POWER LIMITED | 79 |
| SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED | 68 |
| JSP LIMITED | 60 |
| AGD SYSTEMS LIMITED | 58 |
| DATASCOPE SYSTEMS LIMITED | 57 |
| CUBIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 52 |
| SYSTEMS INTERFACE LIMITED | 52 |
| LONDON GATEWAY PORT LIMITED | 51 |
| YUNEX LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 127 |
| 54m+ | 119 |
| 15m-54m | 32 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| Other | 28 |
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 | 16,546,716 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,310,621 |
| Netherlands | 7,698,896 |
| United States | 7,041,778 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,629,893 |
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 | 8,485,879 | 8,060,837 | -425,042 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,623,251 | 3,687,370 | -2,935,881 |
| Netherlands | 3,734,914 | 3,963,982 | +229,068 |
| United States | 5,775,570 | 1,266,208 | -4,509,362 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,016,664 | 4,613,229 | +2,596,565 |
| Australia | 2,497,578 | 1,696,056 | -801,522 |
| Ireland | 2,000,496 | 1,546,475 | -454,021 |
| India | 1,876,891 | 1,386,831 | -490,060 |
| Egypt | 1,675,574 | 999,339 | -676,235 |
| Singapore | 1,379,829 | 999,893 | -379,936 |
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 | 194,945 |
| Spain | 8,010 |
| 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 | 125,319 | +55,693 |
| Spain | 0 | 8,010 | +8,010 |
| Italy | 2,674 | 0 | -2,674 |
| Germany | 1,287 | 856 | -431 |
| China | 144 | 163 | +19 |
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) | 37,791,748 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,379,501 |
| Air transport | 25,714,443 |
| Other | 486,162 |
| 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) | 18,702,792 | 19,088,956 | +386,164 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,175,243 | 12,204,258 | -5,970,985 |
| Air transport | 15,332,671 | 10,381,772 | -4,950,899 |
| Other | 300,727 | 185,435 | -115,292 |
| 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 | 30,801,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,979,893 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,522,547 |
| Southampton | 8,853,852 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,953,365 |
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 | 15,655,689 | 15,145,951 | -509,738 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,164,688 | 8,815,205 | -349,483 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,131,518 | 6,391,029 | -2,740,489 |
| Southampton | 7,005,454 | 1,848,398 | -5,157,056 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,304,582 | 1,648,783 | -655,799 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,068,020 | 659,825 | -1,408,195 |
| ZLC | 1,136,158 | 1,269,809 | +133,651 |
| Felixstowe | 1,041,347 | 947,771 | -93,576 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,286,506 | 551,080 | -735,426 |
| Harwich | 652,416 | 1,028,247 | +375,831 |
Quick facts
HS code: 853080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electrical equipment for roads, parking, and waterways