Import/export HS code 853530: Switches for high-voltage circuits
Devices used to safely connect or disconnect parts of an electrical circuit
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* 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 | 123,866,857 |
| Italy | 31,906,547 |
| Netherlands | 29,286,277 |
| France | 20,551,168 |
| Sweden | 20,249,534 |
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 | 52,638,470 | 71,228,387 | +18,589,917 |
| Italy | 16,352,157 | 15,554,390 | -797,767 |
| Netherlands | 3,534,538 | 25,751,739 | +22,217,201 |
| France | 6,187,548 | 14,363,620 | +8,176,072 |
| Sweden | 8,326,333 | 11,923,201 | +3,596,868 |
| Germany | 8,243,747 | 3,590,380 | -4,653,367 |
| United States | 4,203,038 | 1,809,478 | -2,393,560 |
| China | 1,427,656 | 3,575,873 | +2,148,217 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,969,850 | 2,029,881 | +60,031 |
| Ireland | 2,068,928 | 859,319 | -1,209,609 |
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 | 137,311,306 |
| Italy | 33,895,493 |
| Netherlands | 27,628,997 |
| France | 19,476,226 |
| Sweden | 10,820,218 |
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 | 62,844,923 | 74,466,383 | +11,621,460 |
| Italy | 17,518,122 | 16,377,371 | -1,140,751 |
| Netherlands | 2,746,986 | 24,882,011 | +22,135,025 |
| France | 6,202,760 | 13,273,466 | +7,070,706 |
| Sweden | 1,344,225 | 9,475,993 | +8,131,768 |
| Germany | 3,556,832 | 3,194,678 | -362,154 |
| China | 1,466,652 | 3,670,865 | +2,204,213 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,945,907 | 2,020,949 | +75,042 |
| United States | 2,591,988 | 926,611 | -1,665,377 |
| United Kingdom | 2,125,103 | 1,208,379 | -916,724 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 14 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 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) | 195,379,143 |
| Road transport | 41,455,000 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,016,521 |
| Air transport | 10,777,124 |
| Other | 3,063,882 |
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) | 90,661,587 | 104,717,556 | +14,055,969 |
| Road transport | 3,674,690 | 37,780,310 | +34,105,620 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,144,993 | 7,871,528 | +1,726,535 |
| Air transport | 6,209,206 | 4,567,918 | -1,641,288 |
| Other | 1,726,473 | 1,337,409 | -389,064 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 69,090,074 |
| Dover | 56,595,770 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,745,507 |
| Felixstowe | 21,990,834 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,916,170 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 13,533,526 | 55,556,548 | +42,023,022 |
| Dover | 27,330,734 | 29,265,036 | +1,934,302 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,952,914 | 24,792,593 | +15,839,679 |
| Felixstowe | 19,607,384 | 2,383,450 | -17,223,934 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,713,578 | 14,202,592 | +7,489,014 |
| Hull | 389,168 | 10,668,045 | +10,278,877 |
| London | 6,925,256 | 317,402 | -6,607,854 |
| Killingholme | 6,327,012 | 794,515 | -5,532,497 |
| Southampton | 2,875,464 | 3,783,734 | +908,270 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,511,693 | 1,539,011 | -972,682 |
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 | 65 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 47 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 24 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 44 |
| 2026-03 | 51 |
| 2026-02 | 57 |
| 2026-01 | 49 |
| 2025-12 | 39 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LUCY GROUP LTD | 112 |
| ARTHUR FLURY UK LIMITED | 107 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 99 |
| SHORT BROTHERS PLC | 95 |
| SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED | 85 |
| DEAN GROUP INTERNATIONAL LTD | 82 |
| ABB LIMITED | 78 |
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 76 |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED | 64 |
| PES GROUP LIMITED | 63 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 128 |
| 1m-15m | 103 |
| Other | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
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 | 11,078,878 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,763,561 |
| Australia | 1,800,064 |
| France | 1,736,613 |
| China | 1,442,494 |
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 | 5,444,118 | 5,634,760 | +190,642 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,993,849 | 3,769,712 | +1,775,863 |
| Australia | 626,871 | 1,173,193 | +546,322 |
| France | 636,107 | 1,100,506 | +464,399 |
| China | 634,075 | 808,419 | +174,344 |
| Germany | 852,649 | 390,444 | -462,205 |
| Peru | 399,854 | 677,030 | +277,176 |
| Nigeria | 158,832 | 808,420 | +649,588 |
| Sri Lanka | 569,014 | 382,955 | -186,059 |
| South Korea | 148,202 | 743,978 | +595,776 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 6,579 |
| China | 5,261 |
| Spain | 3,769 |
| Mexico | 3,264 |
| XI | 2,515 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,903 | 3,676 | +773 |
| China | 1,755 | 3,506 | +1,751 |
| Spain | 1,897 | 1,872 | -25 |
| Mexico | 793 | 2,471 | +1,678 |
| XI | 20 | 2,495 | +2,475 |
| Czechia | 1,288 | 1,027 | -261 |
| Ireland | 690 | 930 | +240 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,129 | +1,129 |
| Germany | 581 | 453 | -128 |
| Egypt | 576 | 264 | -312 |
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 | 21,474,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,154,000 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,551,920 |
| Other | 78,508 |
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 | 10,200,818 | 11,273,447 | +1,072,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,008,811 | 8,145,189 | +3,136,378 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,659,319 | 2,892,601 | +233,282 |
| Other | 28,602 | 49,906 | +21,304 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,372,574 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,292,505 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,249,075 |
| Southampton | 2,088,887 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,881,540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,578,051 | 8,794,523 | +2,216,472 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,649,606 | 5,642,899 | +1,993,293 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,394,666 | 1,854,409 | +459,743 |
| Southampton | 416,439 | 1,672,448 | +1,256,009 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,245,395 | 636,145 | -609,250 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,065,774 | 731,937 | -333,837 |
| Manchester Airport | 633,774 | 577,733 | -56,041 |
| Felixstowe | 689,413 | 236,565 | -452,848 |
| ZLC | 517,035 | 367,403 | -149,632 |
| Dover | 592,518 | 98,738 | -493,780 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 853530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices used to safely connect or disconnect parts of an electrical circuit