Import/export HS code 853931: Hot cathode fluorescent lamps
Fluorescent lamps that use a hot cathode, often found in offices and homes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 2,069,385 |
| France | 2,029,682 |
| Ireland | 1,972,874 |
| China | 1,784,531 |
| Netherlands | 967,349 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 1,229,443 | 839,942 | -389,501 |
| France | 1,216,807 | 812,875 | -403,932 |
| Ireland | 1,373,085 | 599,789 | -773,296 |
| China | 1,168,157 | 616,374 | -551,783 |
| Netherlands | 274,167 | 693,182 | +419,015 |
| Germany | 345,248 | 127,961 | -217,287 |
| United States | 312,119 | 158,090 | -154,029 |
| Hungary | 7,464 | 372,752 | +365,288 |
| Japan | 111,344 | 110,622 | -722 |
| Belgium | 81,053 | 132,400 | +51,347 |
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 | 3,536,999 |
| Poland | 2,311,091 |
| Hungary | 934,641 |
| Germany | 886,614 |
| United States | 585,537 |
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 | 1,853,876 | 1,683,123 | -170,753 |
| Poland | 1,437,499 | 873,592 | -563,907 |
| Hungary | 451,870 | 482,771 | +30,901 |
| Germany | 330,182 | 556,432 | +226,250 |
| United States | 309,188 | 276,349 | -32,839 |
| France | 356,461 | 120,784 | -235,677 |
| Japan | 156,649 | 143,251 | -13,398 |
| Czechia | 20,853 | 55,557 | +34,704 |
| Italy | 47,590 | 21,692 | -25,898 |
| Portugal | 52,966 | 12,236 | -40,730 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
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) | 5,100,917 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,301,573 |
| Other | 2,070,102 |
| Air transport | 1,994,093 |
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) | 2,923,732 | 2,177,185 | -746,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,324,540 | 977,033 | -347,507 |
| Other | 1,429,635 | 640,467 | -789,168 |
| Air transport | 895,915 | 1,098,178 | +202,263 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,087,040 |
| 000 | 2,070,102 |
| Dover | 1,805,823 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 994,825 |
| Felixstowe | 794,058 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 844,918 | 1,242,122 | +397,204 |
| 000 | 1,429,635 | 640,467 | -789,168 |
| Dover | 1,226,639 | 579,184 | -647,455 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 466,720 | 528,105 | +61,385 |
| Felixstowe | 497,888 | 296,170 | -201,718 |
| Harwich | 610,752 | 169,238 | -441,514 |
| Thamesport | 231,054 | 413,824 | +182,770 |
| Southampton | 518,911 | 46,413 | -472,498 |
| East Midlands Airport | 194,038 | 217,377 | +23,339 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,473 | 206,323 | +169,850 |
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 | 48 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 15 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Air transport | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGNIFY COMMERCIAL UK LIMITED | 109 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 103 |
| BRITISH ELECTRIC LAMPS LIMITED | 95 |
| CROMPTON LAMPS LIMITED | 93 |
| SUPREME IMPORTS LTD | 75 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 71 |
| ROLF C. HAGEN (U.K.) LIMITED | 69 |
| LANCASTER HOLDINGS LIMITED | 66 |
| RITELITE (SYSTEMS) LIMITED | 65 |
| AL REALISATIONS 2022 LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 64 |
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,767,674 |
| Netherlands | 867,319 |
| Kazakhstan | 667,857 |
| Switzerland | 362,895 |
| China | 314,621 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,216,987 | 550,687 | -666,300 |
| Netherlands | 474,719 | 392,600 | -82,119 |
| Kazakhstan | 657,609 | 10,248 | -647,361 |
| Switzerland | 103,554 | 259,341 | +155,787 |
| China | 290,480 | 24,141 | -266,339 |
| Germany | 162,624 | 144,157 | -18,467 |
| United States | 184,132 | 94,162 | -89,970 |
| Italy | 209,955 | 54,505 | -155,450 |
| Australia | 169,158 | 88,007 | -81,151 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 155,274 | 52,039 | -103,235 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,397,057 |
| China | 207,942 |
| Germany | 29,951 |
| Russia | 11,454 |
| Hungary | 7,354 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 960,892 | 436,165 | -524,727 |
| China | 160,181 | 47,761 | -112,420 |
| Germany | 4,541 | 25,410 | +20,869 |
| Russia | 11,062 | 392 | -10,670 |
| Hungary | 624 | 6,730 | +6,106 |
| Italy | 1,607 | 0 | -1,607 |
| XI | 704 | 407 | -297 |
| France | 0 | 521 | +521 |
| Netherlands | 226 | 0 | -226 |
| Ireland | 0 | 117 | +117 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,490,036 |
| Air transport | 2,024,488 |
| Other | 1,662,628 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 663,391 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,536,368 | 953,668 | -582,700 |
| Air transport | 1,370,834 | 653,654 | -717,180 |
| Other | 1,142,903 | 519,725 | -623,178 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 508,997 | 154,394 | -354,603 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,304,693 |
| 000 | 1,662,628 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 772,767 |
| East Midlands Airport | 487,292 |
| London Gateway Port | 360,439 |
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 | 1,428,737 | 875,956 | -552,781 |
| 000 | 1,142,903 | 519,725 | -623,178 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 550,525 | 222,242 | -328,283 |
| East Midlands Airport | 348,446 | 138,846 | -209,600 |
| London Gateway Port | 307,298 | 53,141 | -254,157 |
| London Stansted Airport | 185,721 | 114,729 | -70,992 |
| ZLC | 172,073 | 96,028 | -76,045 |
| Liverpool Docks | 83,887 | 22,734 | -61,153 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,041 | 43,506 | -1,535 |
| Southampton | 52,525 | 23,314 | -29,211 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 853931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fluorescent lamps that use a hot cathode, often found in offices and homes