Import/export HS code 853690: Various electrical apparatus
Includes various electrical devices and components not categorized elsewhere
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- 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 | 203,087,991 |
| Germany | 202,303,167 |
| China | 165,448,283 |
| France | 128,954,543 |
| Netherlands | 89,092,940 |
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 | 105,974,093 | 97,113,898 | -8,860,195 |
| Germany | 107,964,348 | 94,338,819 | -13,625,529 |
| China | 82,547,232 | 82,901,051 | +353,819 |
| France | 59,297,555 | 69,656,988 | +10,359,433 |
| Netherlands | 26,849,838 | 62,243,102 | +35,393,264 |
| Italy | 34,025,676 | 39,648,792 | +5,623,116 |
| India | 24,392,993 | 25,297,440 | +904,447 |
| Spain | 13,120,018 | 26,205,212 | +13,085,194 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,673,699 | 26,152,458 | +15,478,759 |
| Turkey | 16,326,033 | 13,051,066 | -3,274,967 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 241,102,376 |
| United States | 217,423,344 |
| Germany | 170,113,470 |
| France | 92,140,261 |
| Italy | 76,568,510 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 107,682,694 | 133,419,682 | +25,736,988 |
| United States | 115,985,165 | 101,438,179 | -14,546,986 |
| Germany | 75,746,979 | 94,366,491 | +18,619,512 |
| France | 43,011,168 | 49,129,093 | +6,117,925 |
| Italy | 35,528,149 | 41,040,361 | +5,512,212 |
| India | 29,317,675 | 31,449,850 | +2,132,175 |
| Spain | 10,955,063 | 25,919,359 | +14,964,296 |
| Turkey | 16,840,725 | 13,560,897 | -3,279,828 |
| Taiwan | 14,023,848 | 11,907,665 | -2,116,183 |
| United Kingdom | 14,956,883 | 10,738,256 | -4,218,627 |
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 | 420 |
| Inner London - West | 311 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 289 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 258 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 241 |
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 | 312 | 289 | -23 |
| Inner London - West | 215 | 211 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 217 | 197 | -20 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 195 | 178 | -17 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 172 | 186 | +14 |
| West Midlands | 164 | 166 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 171 | 165 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 160 | 154 | -6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 134 | 133 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 131 | 117 | -14 |
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 | 564,967,649 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 403,681,232 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 273,786,209 |
| Other | 20,693,741 |
| Road transport | 19,887,772 |
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 | 284,074,945 | 280,892,704 | -3,182,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 179,817,661 | 223,863,571 | +44,045,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 136,365,610 | 137,420,599 | +1,054,989 |
| Other | 13,086,197 | 7,607,544 | -5,478,653 |
| Road transport | 11,918,272 | 7,969,500 | -3,948,772 |
| Rail transport | 220,835 | 171,836 | -48,999 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 171,677,456 |
| Dover | 160,882,505 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 159,768,718 |
| London Stansted Airport | 124,545,354 |
| Felixstowe | 115,347,616 |
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 | 87,950,129 | 83,727,327 | -4,222,802 |
| Dover | 79,765,845 | 81,116,660 | +1,350,815 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 85,130,078 | 74,638,640 | -10,491,438 |
| London Stansted Airport | 58,222,808 | 66,322,546 | +8,099,738 |
| Felixstowe | 46,137,642 | 69,209,974 | +23,072,332 |
| Eurotunnel | 36,537,723 | 46,047,744 | +9,510,021 |
| Birmingham Airport | 24,257,948 | 28,589,911 | +4,331,963 |
| Southampton | 26,242,891 | 22,797,803 | -3,445,088 |
| Thamesport | 25,285,183 | 23,372,263 | -1,912,920 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,754,277 | 27,808,069 | +7,053,792 |
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
|
1150 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
526 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
507 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
365 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
315 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1059 |
| 2026-04 | 1112 |
| 2026-03 | 1108 |
| 2026-02 | 1129 |
| 2026-01 | 1053 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIEMENS PLC | 125 |
| GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 125 |
| I.M.O. PRECISION CONTROLS LIMITED | 125 |
| AMPHENOL LIMITED | 125 |
| GLENAIR UK LIMITED | 125 |
| NIDEC CONTROL TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 125 |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED | 125 |
| EASBY ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 125 |
| J.S.T. (U.K.) LIMITED | 125 |
| IDEAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 125 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2207 |
| 54m+ | 1635 |
| 0-1m | 598 |
| 15m-54m | 572 |
| Other | 331 |
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 | 193,005,777 |
| Germany | 140,255,305 |
| Netherlands | 73,297,172 |
| China | 59,485,655 |
| France | 56,989,693 |
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 | 101,219,728 | 91,786,049 | -9,433,679 |
| Germany | 66,775,731 | 73,479,574 | +6,703,843 |
| Netherlands | 33,357,755 | 39,939,417 | +6,581,662 |
| China | 28,283,225 | 31,202,430 | +2,919,205 |
| France | 27,812,204 | 29,177,489 | +1,365,285 |
| Italy | 29,366,877 | 26,291,369 | -3,075,508 |
| Ireland | 21,652,520 | 24,122,230 | +2,469,710 |
| Singapore | 14,138,773 | 30,149,406 | +16,010,633 |
| United Arab Emirates | 16,517,351 | 17,428,573 | +911,222 |
| Saudi Arabia | 17,779,342 | 13,679,666 | -4,099,676 |
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 | 18,225,212 |
| China | 1,486,950 |
| Ireland | 319,918 |
| South Korea | 247,756 |
| Italy | 196,436 |
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 | 2,509,782 | 15,715,430 | +13,205,648 |
| China | 709,616 | 777,334 | +67,718 |
| Ireland | 114,935 | 204,983 | +90,048 |
| South Korea | 123,872 | 123,884 | +12 |
| Italy | 168,317 | 28,119 | -140,198 |
| India | 88,745 | 95,353 | +6,608 |
| Germany | 42,971 | 107,119 | +64,148 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 134,267 | +134,267 |
| Nicaragua | 106,253 | 769 | -105,484 |
| France | 18,799 | 41,587 | +22,788 |
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 | 690,919,478 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 345,682,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 133,570,893 |
| Other | 22,152,111 |
| Road transport | 448,182 |
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 | 334,643,371 | 356,276,107 | +21,632,736 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 168,872,690 | 176,809,844 | +7,937,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,286,312 | 67,284,581 | +998,269 |
| Other | 4,179,369 | 17,972,742 | +13,793,373 |
| Road transport | 369,383 | 78,799 | -290,584 |
| 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 | 226,792,899 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 210,716,304 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 202,033,953 |
| London Stansted Airport | 104,898,459 |
| ZLC | 72,757,669 |
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 | 109,834,421 | 116,958,478 | +7,124,057 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,491,171 | 119,225,133 | +27,733,962 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 98,936,566 | 103,097,387 | +4,160,821 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,983,367 | 55,915,092 | +6,931,725 |
| ZLC | 39,752,574 | 33,005,095 | -6,747,479 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,382,622 | 32,217,671 | -7,164,951 |
| Dover | 31,281,538 | 30,828,014 | -453,524 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,179,497 | 21,051,644 | +6,872,147 |
| Manchester Airport | 18,871,696 | 14,961,281 | -3,910,415 |
| Southampton | 14,281,518 | 12,408,221 | -1,873,297 |
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