Import/export HS code 853931: Hot cathode fluorescent lamps
Fluorescent lamps that use a hot cathode, often found in offices and homes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 2,212,265 |
| France | 2,126,362 |
| Ireland | 1,973,513 |
| China | 1,907,686 |
| Netherlands | 1,228,095 |
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 | 1,226,723 | 985,542 | -241,181 |
| France | 1,203,657 | 922,705 | -280,952 |
| Ireland | 1,534,144 | 439,369 | -1,094,775 |
| China | 1,138,455 | 769,231 | -369,224 |
| Netherlands | 348,043 | 880,052 | +532,009 |
| Germany | 365,319 | 193,183 | -172,136 |
| United States | 301,190 | 213,244 | -87,946 |
| Hungary | 7,464 | 456,402 | +448,938 |
| Latvia | 32,158 | 317,363 | +285,205 |
| Japan | 97,128 | 132,243 | +35,115 |
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 | 4,170,098 |
| Poland | 2,453,253 |
| Hungary | 1,046,887 |
| Germany | 989,813 |
| United States | 676,537 |
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 | 1,939,250 | 2,230,848 | +291,598 |
| Poland | 1,433,477 | 1,019,776 | -413,701 |
| Hungary | 449,863 | 597,024 | +147,161 |
| Germany | 315,327 | 674,486 | +359,159 |
| United States | 327,159 | 349,378 | +22,219 |
| France | 356,461 | 140,412 | -216,049 |
| Japan | 142,446 | 174,614 | +32,168 |
| Czechia | 20,853 | 55,557 | +34,704 |
| Portugal | 60,091 | 4,041 | -56,050 |
| Italy | 35,478 | 28,576 | -6,902 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| 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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 4 | +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) | 5,704,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,572,265 |
| Air transport | 2,256,597 |
| Other | 2,017,773 |
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) | 2,922,151 | 2,782,383 | -139,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,402,702 | 1,169,563 | -233,139 |
| Air transport | 881,111 | 1,375,486 | +494,375 |
| Other | 1,594,094 | 423,679 | -1,170,415 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,459,244 |
| 000 | 2,017,773 |
| Dover | 1,924,931 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,051,941 |
| Thamesport | 816,682 |
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 | 891,138 | 1,568,106 | +676,968 |
| 000 | 1,594,094 | 423,679 | -1,170,415 |
| Dover | 1,158,920 | 766,011 | -392,909 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 402,826 | 649,115 | +246,289 |
| Thamesport | 305,983 | 510,699 | +204,716 |
| Harwich | 653,081 | 146,954 | -506,127 |
| Felixstowe | 442,728 | 321,344 | -121,384 |
| Southampton | 550,098 | 28,554 | -521,544 |
| East Midlands Airport | 190,879 | 252,435 | +61,556 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,393 | 259,379 | +216,986 |
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 | 50 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 16 |
| Air transport | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 24 |
| 2026-03 | 21 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 20 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGNIFY COMMERCIAL UK LIMITED | 113 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 104 |
| BRITISH ELECTRIC LAMPS LIMITED | 95 |
| CROMPTON LAMPS LIMITED | 93 |
| SUPREME IMPORTS LTD | 75 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 74 |
| ROLF C. HAGEN (U.K.) LIMITED | 71 |
| 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+ | 66 |
| 1m-15m | 53 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 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 | 1,709,315 |
| Netherlands | 821,307 |
| Kazakhstan | 627,554 |
| Switzerland | 433,331 |
| United States | 390,271 |
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 | 1,289,504 | 419,811 | -869,693 |
| Netherlands | 400,520 | 420,787 | +20,267 |
| Kazakhstan | 617,306 | 10,248 | -607,058 |
| Switzerland | 128,436 | 304,895 | +176,459 |
| United States | 212,150 | 178,121 | -34,029 |
| China | 301,183 | 21,546 | -279,637 |
| Germany | 166,865 | 152,664 | -14,201 |
| Italy | 140,098 | 178,824 | +38,726 |
| Australia | 150,933 | 94,703 | -56,230 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 150,037 | 88,987 | -61,050 |
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 | 1,326,574 |
| China | 194,914 |
| Germany | 50,065 |
| Hungary | 14,881 |
| Russia | 7,980 |
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 | 1,048,908 | 277,666 | -771,242 |
| China | 152,598 | 42,316 | -110,282 |
| Germany | 5,056 | 45,009 | +39,953 |
| Hungary | 100 | 14,781 | +14,681 |
| Russia | 7,588 | 392 | -7,196 |
| Italy | 1,607 | 0 | -1,607 |
| XI | 729 | 382 | -347 |
| 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) | 2,423,332 |
| Air transport | 2,315,727 |
| Other | 1,603,502 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 875,510 |
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) | 1,353,139 | 1,070,193 | -282,946 |
| Air transport | 1,399,093 | 916,634 | -482,459 |
| Other | 1,219,670 | 383,832 | -835,838 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 509,760 | 365,750 | -144,010 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,207,381 |
| 000 | 1,603,502 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 991,856 |
| East Midlands Airport | 497,031 |
| London Gateway Port | 457,888 |
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 | 1,244,362 | 963,019 | -281,343 |
| 000 | 1,219,670 | 383,832 | -835,838 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 557,606 | 434,250 | -123,356 |
| East Midlands Airport | 372,839 | 124,192 | -248,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 306,949 | 150,939 | -156,010 |
| London Stansted Airport | 170,991 | 133,975 | -37,016 |
| ZLC | 186,784 | 90,550 | -96,234 |
| Liverpool Docks | 97,657 | 66,371 | -31,286 |
| Manchester Airport | 41,845 | 77,202 | +35,357 |
| Southampton | 54,158 | 46,166 | -7,992 |
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