Import/export HS code 85365019: Various types of switches
Various other switches used in electrical systems not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 82,953,095 |
| United States | 28,370,344 |
| China | 21,959,771 |
| Spain | 15,501,445 |
| France | 12,977,807 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 38,028,769 | 44,924,326 | +6,895,557 |
| United States | 13,999,228 | 14,371,116 | +371,888 |
| China | 12,676,328 | 9,283,443 | -3,392,885 |
| Spain | 4,162,924 | 11,338,521 | +7,175,597 |
| France | 7,877,792 | 5,100,015 | -2,777,777 |
| Netherlands | 6,124,035 | 5,953,006 | -171,029 |
| Egypt | 4,568,755 | 3,528,128 | -1,040,627 |
| Japan | 3,478,020 | 2,381,553 | -1,096,467 |
| Thailand | 2,211,666 | 2,291,506 | +79,840 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,437,684 | 1,358,296 | -1,079,388 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 52,502,389 |
| China | 39,272,242 |
| United States | 31,170,159 |
| Japan | 9,725,335 |
| Hungary | 8,223,881 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 24,316,743 | 28,185,646 | +3,868,903 |
| China | 22,494,889 | 16,777,353 | -5,717,536 |
| United States | 15,153,653 | 16,016,506 | +862,853 |
| Japan | 5,641,314 | 4,084,021 | -1,557,293 |
| Hungary | 3,733,239 | 4,490,642 | +757,403 |
| Egypt | 4,569,714 | 3,534,612 | -1,035,102 |
| Viet Nam | 3,749,165 | 4,268,112 | +518,947 |
| Israel | 137,977 | 5,565,091 | +5,427,114 |
| Czechia | 2,609,797 | 2,354,257 | -255,540 |
| Italy | 2,409,079 | 2,515,419 | +106,340 |
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 | 121 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 80 |
| West Midlands | 80 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 76 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 73 |
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 | 88 | 91 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 58 | 56 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 55 | 59 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 59 | 50 | -9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 44 | 59 | +15 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 47 | 45 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 48 | 43 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 42 | 47 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 45 | 46 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 43 | 43 | +0 |
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) | 88,165,577 |
| Air transport | 79,572,478 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,457,006 |
| Other | 5,010,668 |
| Road transport | 147,703 |
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) | 40,330,082 | 47,835,495 | +7,505,413 |
| Air transport | 40,717,891 | 38,854,587 | -1,863,304 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,369,310 | 24,087,696 | +718,386 |
| Other | 3,762,021 | 1,248,647 | -2,513,374 |
| Road transport | 19,672 | 128,031 | +108,359 |
| Rail transport | 19,819 | 19,014 | -805 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 59,455,417 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,047,484 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,174,048 |
| Southampton | 16,713,511 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,629,749 |
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 | 25,017,551 | 34,437,866 | +9,420,315 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,373,353 | 13,674,131 | -1,699,222 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,378,220 | 12,795,828 | +417,608 |
| Southampton | 8,644,856 | 8,068,655 | -576,201 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,711,541 | 7,918,208 | +1,206,667 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,246,630 | 5,900,211 | -1,346,419 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,678,658 | 5,174,862 | -503,796 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,143,568 | 5,358,978 | +1,215,410 |
| Felixstowe | 5,139,782 | 2,439,803 | -2,699,979 |
| 000 | 3,762,021 | 1,248,647 | -2,513,374 |
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 | 335 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 159 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 116 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 79 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 78 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 273 |
| 2026-03 | 281 |
| 2026-02 | 281 |
| 2026-01 | 268 |
| 2025-12 | 270 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 122 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 121 |
| PYRONIX LIMITED | 120 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 119 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 118 |
| ELMDENE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 116 |
| DALE ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 114 |
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 109 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 109 |
| REBOUND ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 108 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 623 |
| 1m-15m | 478 |
| 15m-54m | 167 |
| Other | 113 |
| 0-1m | 98 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 15,811,042 |
| United States | 13,664,665 |
| Germany | 9,428,064 |
| Italy | 5,676,489 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,438,633 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 7,920,506 | 7,890,536 | -29,970 |
| United States | 6,666,984 | 6,997,681 | +330,697 |
| Germany | 5,415,753 | 4,012,311 | -1,403,442 |
| Italy | 2,087,294 | 3,589,195 | +1,501,901 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,935,943 | 2,502,690 | -433,253 |
| Czechia | 966,731 | 3,378,836 | +2,412,105 |
| Ireland | 2,054,907 | 1,667,719 | -387,188 |
| Netherlands | 2,400,473 | 1,092,869 | -1,307,604 |
| Belgium | 2,652,187 | 764,722 | -1,887,465 |
| China | 1,464,829 | 1,245,526 | -219,303 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 268,493 |
| Germany | 35,105 |
| XI | 26,420 |
| France | 8,696 |
| Ireland | 4,504 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 139,769 | 128,724 | -11,045 |
| Germany | 9,246 | 25,859 | +16,613 |
| XI | 17,250 | 9,170 | -8,080 |
| France | 554 | 8,142 | +7,588 |
| Ireland | 0 | 4,504 | +4,504 |
| Poland | 86 | 4,042 | +3,956 |
| Italy | 1,857 | 1,593 | -264 |
| Netherlands | 400 | 2,866 | +2,466 |
| United States | 657 | 1,850 | +1,193 |
| Mexico | 409 | 1,846 | +1,437 |
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 | 61,758,998 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,202,262 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,987,964 |
| Other | 380,937 |
| Road transport | 22,161 |
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 | 29,435,353 | 32,323,645 | +2,888,292 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,031,950 | 15,170,312 | -3,861,638 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,383,833 | 4,604,131 | +220,298 |
| Other | 184,737 | 196,200 | +11,463 |
| Road transport | 22,161 | 0 | -22,161 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 27,537,758 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,812,763 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,985,880 |
| ZLC | 9,084,648 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,058,431 |
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 | 15,248,281 | 12,289,477 | -2,958,804 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,961,116 | 10,851,647 | -1,109,469 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,286,318 | 9,699,562 | +413,244 |
| ZLC | 2,702,766 | 6,381,882 | +3,679,116 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,282,429 | 3,776,002 | -506,427 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,380,374 | 1,501,198 | -879,176 |
| Felixstowe | 1,125,075 | 1,260,351 | +135,276 |
| Southampton | 894,320 | 1,488,909 | +594,589 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,003,270 | 963,275 | -39,995 |
| Dover | 1,049,452 | 808,307 | -241,145 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85365019
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various other switches used in electrical systems not specified elsewhere