Import/export HS code 853932: Mercury, sodium, and metal halide lamps
Bright lamps used for street lighting, stadiums, or industrial areas
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 4,788,709 |
| Netherlands | 2,620,364 |
| Poland | 2,006,447 |
| United States | 1,796,932 |
| China | 1,531,494 |
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 | 3,038,679 | 1,750,030 | -1,288,649 |
| Netherlands | 1,650,186 | 970,178 | -680,008 |
| Poland | 1,099,406 | 907,041 | -192,365 |
| United States | 1,104,576 | 692,356 | -412,220 |
| China | 1,174,746 | 356,748 | -817,998 |
| Belgium | 651,841 | 32,274 | -619,567 |
| France | 166,624 | 180,258 | +13,634 |
| Italy | 130,788 | 111,532 | -19,256 |
| Canada | 137,010 | 87,107 | -49,903 |
| Japan | 104,524 | 65,448 | -39,076 |
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 | 5,212,398 |
| Belgium | 3,423,777 |
| United States | 1,903,327 |
| Germany | 1,492,574 |
| Netherlands | 677,944 |
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 | 3,676,736 | 1,535,662 | -2,141,074 |
| Belgium | 2,058,664 | 1,365,113 | -693,551 |
| United States | 1,164,619 | 738,708 | -425,911 |
| Germany | 941,350 | 551,224 | -390,126 |
| Netherlands | 399,767 | 278,177 | -121,590 |
| Czechia | 334,461 | 252,722 | -81,739 |
| Japan | 182,725 | 111,065 | -71,660 |
| Philippines | 155,258 | 82,160 | -73,098 |
| Poland | 163,082 | 62,542 | -100,540 |
| India | 80,558 | 90,917 | +10,359 |
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 | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
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 | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 4 | +1 |
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) | 8,046,838 |
| Air transport | 4,040,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,769,733 |
| Other | 33,060 |
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) | 5,311,212 | 2,735,626 | -2,575,586 |
| Air transport | 2,582,439 | 1,457,947 | -1,124,492 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,671,934 | 1,097,799 | -574,135 |
| Other | 19,612 | 13,448 | -6,164 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,657,326 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,058,532 |
| Dover | 1,582,351 |
| Felixstowe | 1,077,950 |
| Thamesport | 977,027 |
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 | 3,916,664 | 1,740,662 | -2,176,002 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,266,906 | 791,626 | -475,280 |
| Dover | 740,243 | 842,108 | +101,865 |
| Felixstowe | 887,266 | 190,684 | -696,582 |
| Thamesport | 534,057 | 442,970 | -91,087 |
| East Midlands Airport | 606,115 | 194,360 | -411,755 |
| London Gateway Port | 247,762 | 388,610 | +140,848 |
| London Stansted Airport | 290,237 | 203,185 | -87,052 |
| Birmingham Airport | 245,241 | 228,761 | -16,480 |
| Harwich | 113,545 | 33,596 | -79,949 |
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 | 43 |
| Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities | 16 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 28 |
| 2025-09 | 19 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JENTON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 89 |
| LIGHT SOURCE TECHNOLOGY UK LTD | 84 |
| HYDROGARDEN LIMITED | 69 |
| SOUND ASSOCIATES LIMITED | 60 |
| ROLF C. HAGEN (U.K.) LIMITED | 56 |
| THE LAMP COMPANY LIMITED | 55 |
| AZLAN GROUP LIMITED | 55 |
| CROMPTON LAMPS LIMITED | 52 |
| SIGNIFY COMMERCIAL UK LIMITED | 50 |
| OSRAM LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 38 |
| Other | 23 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,011,320 |
| Ireland | 695,026 |
| United States | 494,329 |
| Germany | 428,877 |
| Iraq | 206,604 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,183,857 | 827,463 | -356,394 |
| Ireland | 480,650 | 214,376 | -266,274 |
| United States | 278,513 | 215,816 | -62,697 |
| Germany | 308,228 | 120,649 | -187,579 |
| Iraq | 206,604 | 0 | -206,604 |
| France | 93,668 | 40,267 | -53,401 |
| United Arab Emirates | 100,053 | 28,888 | -71,165 |
| Portugal | 105,741 | 19,474 | -86,267 |
| Poland | 113,417 | 3,988 | -109,429 |
| Australia | 72,544 | 42,525 | -30,019 |
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 | 84,135 |
| Belgium | 38,161 |
| Germany | 25,487 |
| Hungary | 24,034 |
| India | 4,790 |
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 | 66,553 | 17,582 | -48,971 |
| Belgium | 26,678 | 11,483 | -15,195 |
| Germany | 15,757 | 9,730 | -6,027 |
| Hungary | 12,705 | 11,329 | -1,376 |
| India | 3,069 | 1,721 | -1,348 |
| United States | 4,124 | 0 | -4,124 |
| Slovakia | 1,939 | 0 | -1,939 |
| South Korea | 0 | 1,518 | +1,518 |
| Spain | 1,090 | 0 | -1,090 |
| XI | 83 | 0 | -83 |
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 | 3,422,314 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,297,833 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 460,569 |
| Other | 186,127 |
| Road transport | 2,040 |
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 | 2,175,920 | 1,246,394 | -929,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 771,561 | 526,272 | -245,289 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 426,477 | 34,092 | -392,385 |
| Other | 132,045 | 54,082 | -77,963 |
| Road transport | 2,040 | 0 | -2,040 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,635,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,227,953 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 766,943 |
| London Stansted Airport | 365,162 |
| London Gateway Port | 271,668 |
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 | 1,152,386 | 483,435 | -668,951 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 709,403 | 518,550 | -190,853 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 480,442 | 286,501 | -193,941 |
| London Stansted Airport | 207,711 | 157,451 | -50,260 |
| London Gateway Port | 267,812 | 3,856 | -263,956 |
| Felixstowe | 190,973 | 9,077 | -181,896 |
| 000 | 132,045 | 54,082 | -77,963 |
| ZLC | 100,074 | 67,914 | -32,160 |
| Dover | 57,876 | 98,167 | +40,291 |
| Heysham | 63,697 | 32,256 | -31,441 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 853932
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bright lamps used for street lighting, stadiums, or industrial areas