Import/export HS code 8535: Electrical devices for controlling or protecting circuits, over 1,000V
Includes switches, fuses, lightning protectors, and connectors for high-voltage electrical systems
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 99,439,768 |
| Germany | 75,508,406 |
| Sweden | 52,612,825 |
| United States | 45,202,083 |
| France | 39,483,958 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 45,744,757 | 53,695,011 | +7,950,254 |
| Germany | 42,135,273 | 33,373,133 | -8,762,140 |
| Sweden | 24,865,798 | 27,747,027 | +2,881,229 |
| United States | 23,946,721 | 21,255,362 | -2,691,359 |
| France | 19,865,424 | 19,618,534 | -246,890 |
| Italy | 19,711,178 | 17,229,265 | -2,481,913 |
| Netherlands | 17,634,508 | 14,908,828 | -2,725,680 |
| China | 17,013,887 | 12,510,401 | -4,503,486 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14,081,047 | 12,004,481 | -2,076,566 |
| Poland | 11,003,482 | 8,749,535 | -2,253,947 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 112,213,946 |
| Germany | 70,718,893 |
| United States | 43,938,301 |
| China | 43,273,435 |
| Sweden | 42,677,731 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 55,675,610 | 56,538,336 | +862,726 |
| Germany | 38,244,421 | 32,474,472 | -5,769,949 |
| United States | 22,862,400 | 21,075,901 | -1,786,499 |
| China | 22,249,362 | 21,024,073 | -1,225,289 |
| Sweden | 18,358,766 | 24,318,965 | +5,960,199 |
| Italy | 20,861,112 | 18,311,099 | -2,550,013 |
| France | 19,467,046 | 18,969,265 | -497,781 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14,090,311 | 11,914,537 | -2,175,774 |
| Netherlands | 11,872,227 | 9,109,722 | -2,762,505 |
| Poland | 8,267,632 | 5,614,433 | -2,653,199 |
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 | 100 |
| Inner London - West | 94 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 78 |
| Greater Manchester | 66 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 61 |
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 | 75 | 63 | -12 |
| Inner London - West | 70 | 53 | -17 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 52 | 59 | +7 |
| Greater Manchester | 42 | 46 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 43 | 40 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 41 | 36 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 34 | 36 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 38 | 35 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 37 | 31 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 32 | 30 | -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) | 346,416,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 109,248,417 |
| Air transport | 78,811,885 |
| Road transport | 13,828,557 |
| Other | 6,228,442 |
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) | 179,122,400 | 167,294,406 | -11,827,994 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,741,282 | 49,507,135 | -10,234,147 |
| Air transport | 43,302,681 | 35,509,204 | -7,793,477 |
| Road transport | 4,053,941 | 9,774,616 | +5,720,675 |
| Other | 3,543,684 | 2,684,758 | -858,926 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 115,411,519 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,133,078 |
| ZLC | 43,283,088 |
| Felixstowe | 41,996,111 |
| Southampton | 41,767,038 |
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 | 65,934,757 | 49,476,762 | -16,457,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,496,590 | 30,636,488 | -860,102 |
| ZLC | 16,083,026 | 27,200,062 | +11,117,036 |
| Felixstowe | 15,914,802 | 26,081,309 | +10,166,507 |
| Southampton | 21,204,671 | 20,562,367 | -642,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,790,018 | 16,717,509 | +3,927,491 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,820,026 | 10,851,144 | -3,968,882 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,502,115 | 10,786,121 | -1,715,994 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,471,134 | 7,955,091 | -3,516,043 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,486,454 | 7,823,565 | -3,662,889 |
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 | 281 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 163 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 99 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 85 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 79 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 226 |
| 2025-11 | 235 |
| 2025-10 | 259 |
| 2025-09 | 244 |
| 2025-08 | 213 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARTHUR FLURY UK LIMITED | 120 |
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 117 |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED | 116 |
| LEWVAC COMPONENTS LIMITED | 112 |
| PEI-GENESIS (U.K.) LIMITED | 111 |
| HYSTER-YALE UK LIMITED | 110 |
| LUCY GROUP LTD | 109 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 109 |
| ABB LIMITED | 108 |
| J.S.T. (U.K.) LIMITED | 107 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 527 |
| 1m-15m | 484 |
| 15m-54m | 146 |
| Other | 115 |
| 0-1m | 86 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 71,016,183 |
| United States | 29,725,554 |
| Germany | 26,234,561 |
| Norway | 23,201,566 |
| Ireland | 15,941,538 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 56,516,191 | 14,499,992 | -42,016,199 |
| United States | 14,644,260 | 15,081,294 | +437,034 |
| Germany | 19,924,611 | 6,309,950 | -13,614,661 |
| Norway | 8,921,197 | 14,280,369 | +5,359,172 |
| Ireland | 9,767,857 | 6,173,681 | -3,594,176 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,240,005 | 8,684,133 | +3,444,128 |
| Saudi Arabia | 7,117,688 | 5,665,818 | -1,451,870 |
| Poland | 4,807,919 | 5,237,218 | +429,299 |
| China | 6,080,523 | 2,996,953 | -3,083,570 |
| France | 4,043,074 | 4,054,949 | +11,875 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,058,723 |
| Nicaragua | 1,663,516 |
| France | 132,641 |
| China | 40,517 |
| XI | 34,841 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 4,515,849 | 542,874 | -3,972,975 |
| Nicaragua | 1,505,620 | 157,896 | -1,347,724 |
| France | 104,099 | 28,542 | -75,557 |
| China | 16,384 | 24,133 | +7,749 |
| XI | 20,393 | 14,448 | -5,945 |
| United States | 22,985 | 394 | -22,591 |
| Ireland | 4,076 | 1,711 | -2,365 |
| Taiwan | 3,060 | 2,619 | -441 |
| Czechia | 1,957 | 1,922 | -35 |
| Spain | 2,067 | 1,354 | -713 |
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) | 128,431,576 |
| Air transport | 123,383,100 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,568,657 |
| Other | 7,432,196 |
| Road transport | 189,494 |
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) | 82,656,505 | 45,775,071 | -36,881,434 |
| Air transport | 64,348,832 | 59,034,268 | -5,314,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,491,554 | 32,077,103 | -13,414,451 |
| Other | 6,537,708 | 894,488 | -5,643,220 |
| Road transport | 188,432 | 1,062 | -187,370 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 79,255,943 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,885,240 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,244,750 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 34,554,752 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,048,605 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 65,869,749 | 13,386,194 | -52,483,555 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,848,940 | 22,036,300 | -2,812,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,147,149 | 17,097,601 | -5,049,548 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,088,726 | 14,466,026 | -5,622,700 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,476,886 | 10,571,719 | -6,905,167 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,337,270 | 8,043,552 | +1,706,282 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,062,322 | 5,984,865 | -1,077,457 |
| Tyne | 154,415 | 10,041,696 | +9,887,281 |
| ZLC | 3,694,487 | 5,762,706 | +2,068,219 |
| Southampton | 4,592,489 | 4,722,556 | +130,067 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8535
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes switches, fuses, lightning protectors, and connectors for high-voltage electrical systems