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 | 4,627,788 |
| Netherlands | 2,644,462 |
| Poland | 2,145,765 |
| United States | 1,781,468 |
| China | 1,538,083 |
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 | 2,754,233 | 1,873,555 | -880,678 |
| Netherlands | 1,525,325 | 1,119,137 | -406,188 |
| Poland | 1,489,357 | 656,408 | -832,949 |
| United States | 1,121,941 | 659,527 | -462,414 |
| China | 1,021,348 | 516,735 | -504,613 |
| France | 231,221 | 85,164 | -146,057 |
| Italy | 121,255 | 143,887 | +22,632 |
| Canada | 133,726 | 84,531 | -49,195 |
| Belgium | 181,487 | 29,539 | -151,948 |
| Japan | 70,620 | 92,134 | +21,514 |
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 | 5,258,841 |
| Belgium | 3,045,936 |
| United States | 1,918,971 |
| Germany | 1,299,289 |
| Netherlands | 747,423 |
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 | 3,421,807 | 1,837,034 | -1,584,773 |
| Belgium | 1,948,883 | 1,097,053 | -851,830 |
| United States | 1,187,124 | 731,847 | -455,277 |
| Germany | 754,874 | 544,415 | -210,459 |
| Netherlands | 369,055 | 378,368 | +9,313 |
| Czechia | 319,994 | 224,568 | -95,426 |
| Philippines | 120,687 | 151,194 | +30,507 |
| Japan | 133,451 | 125,087 | -8,364 |
| Poland | 188,946 | 46,639 | -142,307 |
| India | 95,369 | 86,640 | -8,729 |
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 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 7,571,556 |
| Air transport | 3,994,475 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,808,426 |
| Other | 31,272 |
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) | 5,018,853 | 2,552,703 | -2,466,150 |
| Air transport | 2,398,183 | 1,596,292 | -801,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,504,858 | 1,303,568 | -201,290 |
| Other | 29,078 | 2,194 | -26,884 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,150,922 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,084,228 |
| Dover | 1,627,850 |
| Felixstowe | 969,612 |
| Thamesport | 927,342 |
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 | 3,412,902 | 1,738,020 | -1,674,882 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,235,833 | 848,395 | -387,438 |
| Dover | 1,005,664 | 622,186 | -383,478 |
| Felixstowe | 763,588 | 206,024 | -557,564 |
| Thamesport | 578,677 | 348,665 | -230,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 213,511 | 552,686 | +339,175 |
| East Midlands Airport | 468,903 | 219,870 | -249,033 |
| Birmingham Airport | 225,833 | 318,510 | +92,677 |
| London Stansted Airport | 331,805 | 132,579 | -199,226 |
| Harwich | 119,977 | 26,540 | -93,437 |
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
|
44 |
|
Sports activities and amusement and recreation activities
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
14 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 17 |
| 2026-03 | 25 |
| 2026-02 | 24 |
| 2026-01 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JENTON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 93 |
| LIGHT SOURCE TECHNOLOGY UK LTD | 84 |
| HYDROGARDEN LIMITED | 70 |
| SOUND ASSOCIATES LIMITED | 65 |
| THE LAMP COMPANY LIMITED | 58 |
| ROLF C. HAGEN (U.K.) LIMITED | 58 |
| SIGNIFY COMMERCIAL UK LIMITED | 55 |
| AZLAN GROUP LIMITED | 55 |
| CROMPTON LAMPS LIMITED | 54 |
| EPSON EUROPE B.V. | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 54m+ | 40 |
| Other | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | 2,223,333 |
| Ireland | 779,567 |
| United States | 493,885 |
| Germany | 401,306 |
| Portugal | 128,828 |
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 | 1,072,702 | 1,150,631 | +77,929 |
| Ireland | 417,238 | 362,329 | -54,909 |
| United States | 290,519 | 203,366 | -87,153 |
| Germany | 291,583 | 109,723 | -181,860 |
| Portugal | 99,333 | 29,495 | -69,838 |
| Poland | 106,375 | 1,680 | -104,695 |
| Australia | 57,885 | 45,987 | -11,898 |
| United Arab Emirates | 67,496 | 21,486 | -46,010 |
| Italy | 17,147 | 69,400 | +52,253 |
| India | 21,886 | 58,610 | +36,724 |
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 | 115,266 |
| Belgium | 44,948 |
| Germany | 37,539 |
| Hungary | 29,179 |
| India | 4,842 |
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 | 66,221 | 49,045 | -17,176 |
| Belgium | 22,228 | 22,720 | +492 |
| Germany | 15,137 | 22,402 | +7,265 |
| Hungary | 9,300 | 19,879 | +10,579 |
| India | 2,735 | 2,107 | -628 |
| United States | 4,124 | 0 | -4,124 |
| 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 | 3,536,330 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,286,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 247,546 |
| Other | 240,095 |
| 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 | 1,957,141 | 1,579,189 | -377,952 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 658,336 | 627,829 | -30,507 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 176,148 | 71,398 | -104,750 |
| Other | 121,265 | 118,830 | -2,435 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,540,654 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,377,148 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 750,940 |
| London Stansted Airport | 406,200 |
| 000 | 240,095 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 700,391 | 840,263 | +139,872 |
| East Midlands Airport | 984,616 | 392,532 | -592,084 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 354,431 | 396,509 | +42,078 |
| London Stansted Airport | 195,051 | 211,149 | +16,098 |
| 000 | 121,265 | 118,830 | -2,435 |
| Felixstowe | 180,286 | 23,578 | -156,708 |
| ZLC | 79,123 | 111,143 | +32,020 |
| Dover | 80,072 | 78,940 | -1,132 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,071 | 31,735 | -18,336 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,151 | 72,496 | +68,345 |
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