Import/export HS code 853690: Various electrical apparatus
Includes various electrical devices and components not categorized 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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 188,757,650 |
| Germany | 183,106,397 |
| China | 148,075,071 |
| France | 106,181,988 |
| Italy | 62,488,350 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 108,680,628 | 80,077,022 | -28,603,606 |
| Germany | 103,548,440 | 79,557,957 | -23,990,483 |
| China | 83,826,763 | 64,248,308 | -19,578,455 |
| France | 56,912,649 | 49,269,339 | -7,643,310 |
| Italy | 32,101,123 | 30,387,227 | -1,713,896 |
| Netherlands | 26,213,121 | 24,259,266 | -1,953,855 |
| India | 24,458,159 | 20,195,988 | -4,262,171 |
| Spain | 13,528,961 | 18,430,406 | +4,901,445 |
| Turkey | 15,190,683 | 11,696,588 | -3,494,095 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,128,874 | 13,124,774 | +2,995,900 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 200,140,672 |
| China | 198,595,216 |
| Germany | 130,972,507 |
| France | 76,156,383 |
| Italy | 64,752,973 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 116,268,364 | 83,872,308 | -32,396,056 |
| China | 107,501,151 | 91,094,065 | -16,407,086 |
| Germany | 73,887,462 | 57,085,045 | -16,802,417 |
| France | 39,683,222 | 36,473,161 | -3,210,061 |
| Italy | 33,828,245 | 30,924,728 | -2,903,517 |
| India | 29,113,707 | 24,490,461 | -4,623,246 |
| Spain | 11,496,528 | 17,638,214 | +6,141,686 |
| Turkey | 15,707,637 | 12,024,735 | -3,682,902 |
| Taiwan | 13,106,231 | 10,512,430 | -2,593,801 |
| United Kingdom | 14,505,995 | 8,706,762 | -5,799,233 |
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 | 413 |
| Inner London - West | 310 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 277 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 245 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 233 |
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 | 322 | 268 | -54 |
| Inner London - West | 223 | 200 | -23 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 211 | 189 | -22 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 197 | 162 | -35 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 185 | 157 | -28 |
| Greater Manchester | 165 | 149 | -16 |
| West Midlands | 168 | 150 | -18 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 155 | 145 | -10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 137 | 119 | -18 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 127 | 116 | -11 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 499,337,259 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 319,458,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 250,289,668 |
| Other | 21,139,687 |
| Road transport | 18,612,231 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 272,992,036 | 226,345,223 | -46,646,813 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 171,043,000 | 148,415,176 | -22,627,824 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 146,979,747 | 103,309,921 | -43,669,826 |
| Other | 13,869,035 | 7,270,652 | -6,598,383 |
| Road transport | 11,349,952 | 7,262,279 | -4,087,673 |
| Rail transport | 165,749 | 200,657 | +34,908 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 154,043,375 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,355,939 |
| Dover | 139,664,517 |
| London Stansted Airport | 109,236,671 |
| Felixstowe | 75,702,257 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 85,340,522 | 68,702,853 | -16,637,669 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,537,431 | 62,818,508 | -18,718,923 |
| Dover | 73,448,350 | 66,216,167 | -7,232,183 |
| London Stansted Airport | 58,737,388 | 50,499,283 | -8,238,105 |
| Felixstowe | 46,828,417 | 28,873,840 | -17,954,577 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,440,679 | 32,615,685 | -824,994 |
| Southampton | 33,167,542 | 19,652,036 | -13,515,506 |
| Thamesport | 26,232,340 | 19,022,283 | -7,210,057 |
| Birmingham Airport | 22,069,161 | 23,142,287 | +1,073,126 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,461,527 | 21,417,893 | +1,956,366 |
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 | 1127 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 507 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 491 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 345 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 305 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 1052 |
| 2025-11 | 1135 |
| 2025-10 | 1123 |
| 2025-09 | 1086 |
| 2025-08 | 1101 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MOOG READING LIMITED | 120 |
| SIEMENS PLC | 120 |
| GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 120 |
| I.M.O. PRECISION CONTROLS LIMITED | 120 |
| AMPHENOL LIMITED | 120 |
| GLENAIR UK LIMITED | 120 |
| NIDEC CONTROL TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 120 |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED | 120 |
| EASBY ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 120 |
| J.S.T. (U.K.) LIMITED | 120 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2165 |
| 54m+ | 1593 |
| 0-1m | 571 |
| 15m-54m | 543 |
| Other | 312 |
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 | 175,019,246 |
| Germany | 115,002,848 |
| Netherlands | 61,812,019 |
| France | 55,188,112 |
| China | 52,241,525 |
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 | 104,983,091 | 70,036,155 | -34,946,936 |
| Germany | 55,339,760 | 59,663,088 | +4,323,328 |
| Netherlands | 29,780,001 | 32,032,018 | +2,252,017 |
| France | 30,410,665 | 24,777,447 | -5,633,218 |
| China | 27,832,845 | 24,408,680 | -3,424,165 |
| Italy | 25,852,244 | 23,210,352 | -2,641,892 |
| Ireland | 21,044,611 | 15,951,708 | -5,092,903 |
| Singapore | 12,192,534 | 21,944,287 | +9,751,753 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14,363,219 | 14,314,842 | -48,377 |
| Saudi Arabia | 16,819,372 | 10,979,327 | -5,840,045 |
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 | 13,131,627 |
| China | 1,209,986 |
| Italy | 250,423 |
| South Korea | 213,192 |
| Ireland | 191,511 |
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 | 112,853 | 13,018,774 | +12,905,921 |
| China | 738,636 | 471,350 | -267,286 |
| Italy | 183,560 | 66,863 | -116,697 |
| South Korea | 115,412 | 97,780 | -17,632 |
| Ireland | 111,486 | 80,025 | -31,461 |
| India | 87,588 | 69,214 | -18,374 |
| Nicaragua | 140,705 | 1,953 | -138,752 |
| Germany | 39,037 | 13,063 | -25,974 |
| Austria | 597 | 42,531 | +41,934 |
| Taiwan | 28,258 | 7,473 | -20,785 |
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 | 610,363,549 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 298,155,672 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,024,833 |
| Other | 16,280,687 |
| Road transport | 851,381 |
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 | 326,449,821 | 283,913,728 | -42,536,093 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,464,691 | 149,690,981 | +1,226,290 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,287,455 | 53,737,378 | -11,550,077 |
| Other | 1,815,382 | 14,465,305 | +12,649,923 |
| Road transport | 742,237 | 109,144 | -633,093 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 1,818 | +1,818 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 199,321,891 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,943,918 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 176,070,774 |
| London Stansted Airport | 91,403,296 |
| ZLC | 70,716,296 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 106,046,626 | 93,275,265 | -12,771,361 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 90,146,833 | 89,797,085 | -349,748 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,855,649 | 91,215,125 | +6,359,476 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,916,149 | 42,487,147 | -6,429,002 |
| ZLC | 39,035,183 | 31,681,113 | -7,354,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,429,383 | 29,928,201 | -5,501,182 |
| Dover | 32,032,471 | 24,996,238 | -7,036,233 |
| Manchester Airport | 16,937,947 | 12,636,679 | -4,301,268 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,345,103 | 13,066,976 | -278,127 |
| Southampton | 13,496,338 | 9,103,934 | -4,392,404 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 853690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes various electrical devices and components not categorized elsewhere