Import/export HS code 85353010: Switches for circuits under 72.5 kV
Switches specifically designed for lower 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 | 8,872,553 |
| Sweden | 7,872,865 |
| France | 5,711,193 |
| Germany | 5,066,323 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,597,680 |
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 | 8,567,630 | 304,923 | -8,262,707 |
| Sweden | 6,000,522 | 1,872,343 | -4,128,179 |
| France | 2,538,017 | 3,173,176 | +635,159 |
| Germany | 3,952,291 | 1,114,032 | -2,838,259 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,715,170 | 1,882,510 | +167,340 |
| China | 533,428 | 2,511,376 | +1,977,948 |
| Italy | 472,952 | 1,494,607 | +1,021,655 |
| Ireland | 1,131,744 | 664,381 | -467,363 |
| United States | 677,027 | 922,076 | +245,049 |
| Netherlands | 560,441 | 781,052 | +220,611 |
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 | 19,343,196 |
| France | 5,940,325 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,573,018 |
| China | 3,100,295 |
| Germany | 1,964,846 |
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 | 17,157,983 | 2,185,213 | -14,972,770 |
| France | 2,661,478 | 3,278,847 | +617,369 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,699,440 | 1,873,578 | +174,138 |
| China | 568,244 | 2,532,051 | +1,963,807 |
| Germany | 1,077,955 | 886,891 | -191,064 |
| Italy | 750,418 | 1,103,110 | +352,692 |
| United Kingdom | 607,474 | 1,001,174 | +393,700 |
| Ireland | 689,208 | 258,970 | -430,238 |
| Norway | 200,748 | 486,685 | +285,937 |
| Netherlands | 63,943 | 614,832 | +550,889 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Devon | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 6 | +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) | 30,095,429 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,714,698 |
| Air transport | 5,504,755 |
| Other | 872,822 |
| Road transport | 58,138 |
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) | 21,730,752 | 8,364,677 | -13,366,075 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,255,468 | 4,459,230 | +1,203,762 |
| Air transport | 2,338,894 | 3,165,861 | +826,967 |
| Other | 344,524 | 528,298 | +183,774 |
| Road transport | 32,659 | 25,479 | -7,180 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 8,881,473 |
| ZLC | 8,619,495 |
| London | 6,601,281 |
| Southampton | 3,079,987 |
| Felixstowe | 2,213,767 |
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 | 5,437,301 | 3,444,172 | -1,993,129 |
| ZLC | 6,720,787 | 1,898,708 | -4,822,079 |
| London | 6,508,366 | 92,915 | -6,415,451 |
| Southampton | 1,775,323 | 1,304,664 | -470,659 |
| Felixstowe | 1,871,611 | 342,156 | -1,529,455 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,021,432 | 1,122,846 | +101,414 |
| Birmingham Airport | 834,682 | 1,068,817 | +234,135 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 6,909 | 1,850,781 | +1,843,872 |
| Holyhead | 1,086,740 | 628,354 | -458,386 |
| London Gateway Port | 613,328 | 854,210 | +240,882 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
34 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
29 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
13 |
|
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 23 |
| 2026-04 | 27 |
| 2026-03 | 29 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 30 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LUCY GROUP LTD | 112 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 99 |
| SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED | 83 |
| DEAN GROUP INTERNATIONAL LTD | 83 |
| ABB LIMITED | 77 |
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 75 |
| PES GROUP LIMITED | 59 |
| JOY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED | 59 |
| SIEMENS PLC | 58 |
| ARTHUR FLURY UK LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 62 |
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| Other | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 9,470,074 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,936,029 |
| France | 1,480,740 |
| Australia | 1,429,482 |
| China | 1,211,293 |
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 | 4,833,690 | 4,636,384 | -197,306 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,728,626 | 3,207,403 | +478,777 |
| France | 1,156,670 | 324,070 | -832,600 |
| Australia | 388,332 | 1,041,150 | +652,818 |
| China | 547,096 | 664,197 | +117,101 |
| Peru | 377,700 | 683,374 | +305,674 |
| Nigeria | 180,793 | 758,331 | +577,538 |
| Sri Lanka | 570,315 | 322,763 | -247,552 |
| Germany | 592,437 | 242,363 | -350,074 |
| Saudi Arabia | 430,052 | 299,777 | -130,275 |
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 | 6,312 |
| China | 4,701 |
| Spain | 3,693 |
| Mexico | 3,265 |
| Czechia | 2,609 |
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 | 3,130 | 3,182 | +52 |
| China | 1,894 | 2,807 | +913 |
| Spain | 1,794 | 1,899 | +105 |
| Mexico | 1,873 | 1,392 | -481 |
| Czechia | 1,374 | 1,235 | -139 |
| XI | 425 | 2,037 | +1,612 |
| Ireland | 780 | 650 | -130 |
| Belgium | 317 | 812 | +495 |
| Germany | 513 | 332 | -181 |
| Egypt | 203 | 264 | +61 |
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 | 17,218,215 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,296,564 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,765,286 |
| Other | 70,665 |
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 | 8,942,604 | 8,275,611 | -666,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,948,985 | 7,347,579 | +2,398,594 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,875,230 | 1,890,056 | -985,174 |
| Other | 32,382 | 38,283 | +5,901 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,788,054 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,059,937 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,941,990 |
| Southampton | 1,775,519 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,391,844 |
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 | 6,452,170 | 6,335,884 | -116,286 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,040,793 | 5,019,144 | +978,351 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,754,956 | 1,187,034 | -567,922 |
| Southampton | 274,361 | 1,501,158 | +1,226,797 |
| East Midlands Airport | 927,162 | 464,682 | -462,480 |
| London Stansted Airport | 738,624 | 541,337 | -197,287 |
| Manchester Airport | 440,530 | 513,848 | +73,318 |
| Felixstowe | 339,789 | 325,400 | -14,389 |
| Portsmouth | 333,170 | 214,569 | -118,601 |
| ZLC | 268,584 | 272,424 | +3,840 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85353010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Switches specifically designed for lower voltage electrical systems