Import/export HS code 85393290: Metal halide lamps
Bright and efficient lamps used in sports arenas or large indoor spaces
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,288,886 |
| Poland | 1,947,022 |
| United States | 1,846,841 |
| Netherlands | 822,867 |
| China | 631,072 |
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 | 1,317,261 | 971,625 | -345,636 |
| Poland | 1,062,145 | 884,877 | -177,268 |
| United States | 1,192,613 | 654,228 | -538,385 |
| Netherlands | 514,228 | 308,639 | -205,589 |
| China | 385,369 | 245,703 | -139,666 |
| Belgium | 420,662 | 12,944 | -407,718 |
| Japan | 101,307 | 91,381 | -9,926 |
| France | 83,428 | 103,082 | +19,654 |
| Italy | 42,556 | 140,553 | +97,997 |
| Canada | 58,917 | 89,424 | +30,507 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,235,130 |
| United States | 1,953,560 |
| Germany | 1,385,552 |
| China | 943,604 |
| Czechia | 575,499 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,802,837 | 1,432,293 | -370,544 |
| United States | 1,230,284 | 723,276 | -507,008 |
| Germany | 819,886 | 565,666 | -254,220 |
| China | 584,235 | 359,369 | -224,866 |
| Czechia | 343,838 | 231,661 | -112,177 |
| Japan | 166,709 | 113,635 | -53,074 |
| Netherlands | 144,566 | 57,041 | -87,525 |
| Poland | 69,031 | 14,505 | -54,526 |
| Faroe Islands | 77,601 | 0 | -77,601 |
| South Korea | 36,893 | 39,900 | +3,007 |
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 | 11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Essex | 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) | 4,515,759 |
| Air transport | 3,388,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,141,942 |
| Other | 31,615 |
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) | 2,715,619 | 1,800,140 | -915,479 |
| Air transport | 2,130,480 | 1,258,330 | -872,150 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 520,035 | 621,907 | +101,872 |
| Other | 28,565 | 3,050 | -25,515 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,131,982 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,066,314 |
| Dover | 1,265,075 |
| East Midlands Airport | 663,209 |
| London Gateway Port | 564,467 |
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 | 2,202,762 | 929,220 | -1,273,542 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,292,508 | 773,806 | -518,702 |
| Dover | 459,711 | 805,364 | +345,653 |
| East Midlands Airport | 481,534 | 181,675 | -299,859 |
| London Gateway Port | 150,758 | 413,709 | +262,951 |
| London Stansted Airport | 207,096 | 144,787 | -62,309 |
| Birmingham Airport | 97,600 | 123,854 | +26,254 |
| Thamesport | 93,365 | 100,558 | +7,193 |
| Felixstowe | 96,181 | 48,589 | -47,592 |
| Southampton | 77,466 | 32,150 | -45,316 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 14 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Creative, arts and entertainment activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JENTON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 83 |
| LIGHT SOURCE TECHNOLOGY UK LTD | 82 |
| SOUND ASSOCIATES LIMITED | 63 |
| SIGNIFY COMMERCIAL UK LIMITED | 53 |
| OSRAM LIMITED | 50 |
| THE LAMP COMPANY LIMITED | 46 |
| RADIUM LAMPS (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| BENQ UK LIMITED | 42 |
| LEDVANCE LTD | 40 |
| HYPERTEC LIMITED | 35 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 28 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 371,642 |
| Ireland | 218,649 |
| United States | 120,485 |
| Poland | 104,878 |
| United Arab Emirates | 86,250 |
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 | 29,377 | 342,265 | +312,888 |
| Ireland | 147,560 | 71,089 | -76,471 |
| United States | 77,359 | 43,126 | -34,233 |
| Poland | 104,878 | 0 | -104,878 |
| United Arab Emirates | 60,012 | 26,238 | -33,774 |
| Italy | 15,562 | 62,866 | +47,304 |
| Germany | 63,815 | 13,574 | -50,241 |
| Australia | 39,969 | 29,884 | -10,085 |
| Hungary | 40,819 | 13,558 | -27,261 |
| New Zealand | 44,340 | 9,486 | -34,854 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 44,552 |
| China | 33,808 |
| Hungary | 30,413 |
| Germany | 14,631 |
| India | 4,596 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 23,267 | 21,285 | -1,982 |
| China | 30,490 | 3,318 | -27,172 |
| Hungary | 12,552 | 17,861 | +5,309 |
| Germany | 12,588 | 2,043 | -10,545 |
| India | 2,865 | 1,731 | -1,134 |
| United States | 4,124 | 0 | -4,124 |
| South Korea | 0 | 1,518 | +1,518 |
| Spain | 1,090 | 0 | -1,090 |
| Slovakia | 142 | 0 | -142 |
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 | 857,469 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 597,999 |
| Other | 136,350 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,687 |
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 | 535,456 | 322,013 | -213,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 222,413 | 375,586 | +153,173 |
| Other | 87,165 | 49,185 | -37,980 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,559 | 25,128 | -27,431 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 454,191 |
| East Midlands Airport | 424,268 |
| London Stansted Airport | 216,808 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,440 |
| 000 | 136,350 |
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 | 162,929 | 291,262 | +128,333 |
| East Midlands Airport | 286,645 | 137,623 | -149,022 |
| London Stansted Airport | 137,965 | 78,843 | -59,122 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,634 | 56,806 | -34,828 |
| 000 | 87,165 | 49,185 | -37,980 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 62,814 | +62,814 |
| Felixstowe | 32,114 | 23,578 | -8,536 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,931 | 1,732 | -45,199 |
| ZLC | 17,262 | 30,665 | +13,403 |
| Dover | 10,410 | 10,542 | +132 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85393290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bright and efficient lamps used in sports arenas or large indoor spaces