Import/export HS code 854142: Photovoltaic cells (unassembled)
Solar cells not yet assembled into modules or panels
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,229,850 |
| United States | 1,581,281 |
| Germany | 1,001,868 |
| Netherlands | 471,183 |
| Italy | 367,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,929,561 | 3,300,289 | +1,370,728 |
| United States | 1,157,904 | 423,377 | -734,527 |
| Germany | 429,374 | 572,494 | +143,120 |
| Netherlands | 417,299 | 53,884 | -363,415 |
| Italy | 2,067 | 365,121 | +363,054 |
| South Korea | 164,390 | 45,438 | -118,952 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 60,782 | 75,001 | +14,219 |
| Japan | 112,303 | 929 | -111,374 |
| Malaysia | 75,368 | 12,112 | -63,256 |
| Canada | 0 | 81,516 | +81,516 |
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 | 5,605,578 |
| United States | 1,710,384 |
| Germany | 477,394 |
| Italy | 369,032 |
| Japan | 339,056 |
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 | 2,248,186 | 3,357,392 | +1,109,206 |
| United States | 1,203,240 | 507,144 | -696,096 |
| Germany | 271,511 | 205,883 | -65,628 |
| Italy | 1,881 | 367,151 | +365,270 |
| Japan | 189,620 | 149,436 | -40,184 |
| Philippines | 82,910 | 170,547 | +87,637 |
| South Korea | 162,290 | 45,438 | -116,852 |
| Malaysia | 76,518 | 13,521 | -62,997 |
| Netherlands | 83,520 | 1,697 | -81,823 |
| Canada | 0 | 81,516 | +81,516 |
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 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,624,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,390,964 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 283,069 |
| Other | 94,433 |
| Road transport | 4,351 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,576,215 | 4,048,705 | +472,490 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 494,542 | 896,422 | +401,880 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 250,425 | 32,644 | -217,781 |
| Other | 94,034 | 399 | -93,635 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,351 | +4,351 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,559,199 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,489,939 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,129,660 |
| Felixstowe | 715,446 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 334,528 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,693,190 | 1,866,009 | +172,819 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,404,957 | 1,084,982 | -319,975 |
| London Stansted Airport | 305,323 | 824,337 | +519,014 |
| Felixstowe | 300,552 | 414,894 | +114,342 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 334,528 | +334,528 |
| London Gateway Port | 183,945 | 66,382 | -117,563 |
| Harwich | 201,366 | 11,526 | -189,840 |
| Birmingham Airport | 113,002 | 94,894 | -18,108 |
| 499 | 35,321 | 70,576 | +35,255 |
| 000 | 94,034 | 399 | -93,635 |
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 | 19 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 14 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Scientific research and development | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THORLABS LIMITED | 48 |
| SOMFY LIMITED | 36 |
| LASER COMPONENTS (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
| REBOUND ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| SOLID STATE PLC | 25 |
| SOLID STATE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 20 |
| HELIA PHOTONICS LIMITED | 19 |
| GB-SOL PROJECTS LIMITED | 18 |
| LIGHTRICITY LIMITED | 18 |
| MIKE STOANE LIGHTING LTD. | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 35 |
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 1,552,513 |
| United States | 1,296,118 |
| Belgium | 985,272 |
| Germany | 439,209 |
| South Korea | 355,716 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 664,966 | 887,547 | +222,581 |
| United States | 155,229 | 1,140,889 | +985,660 |
| Belgium | 10,181 | 975,091 | +964,910 |
| Germany | 179,362 | 259,847 | +80,485 |
| South Korea | 348,690 | 7,026 | -341,664 |
| Gambia | 1,500 | 267,881 | +266,381 |
| Australia | 57,721 | 139,946 | +82,225 |
| Canada | 58,686 | 68,918 | +10,232 |
| Netherlands | 98,796 | 2,730 | -96,066 |
| Italy | 40,767 | 53,677 | +12,910 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 946 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 946 | 0 | -946 |
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 | 5,644,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 300,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 165,428 |
| Other | 946 |
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 | 1,890,050 | 3,754,677 | +1,864,627 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,736 | 269,225 | +237,489 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,855 | 120,573 | +75,718 |
| Other | 946 | 0 | -946 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,571,348 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,432,996 |
| London Stansted Airport | 413,303 |
| London Gateway Port | 283,289 |
| ZLC | 219,902 |
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 | 636,990 | 1,934,358 | +1,297,368 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,024,584 | 1,408,412 | +383,828 |
| London Stansted Airport | 82,881 | 330,422 | +247,541 |
| London Gateway Port | 31,736 | 251,553 | +219,817 |
| ZLC | 145,595 | 74,307 | -71,288 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,967 | 117,474 | +73,507 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 11,300 | +11,300 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 5,925 | +5,925 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,231 | +3,231 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,141 | +3,141 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854142
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Solar cells not yet assembled into modules or panels