Import/export HS code 8543: Electrical machines with special functions
Machines and devices that perform specific electrical tasks, not covered elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 653,412,021 |
| Germany | 385,707,043 |
| United States | 377,056,000 |
| Netherlands | 276,845,338 |
| France | 130,758,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 329,427,457 | 323,984,564 | -5,442,893 |
| Germany | 181,050,230 | 204,656,813 | +23,606,583 |
| United States | 214,385,883 | 162,670,117 | -51,715,766 |
| Netherlands | 131,881,259 | 144,964,079 | +13,082,820 |
| France | 64,224,548 | 66,533,535 | +2,308,987 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 53,959,699 | 56,009,870 | +2,050,171 |
| Italy | 54,265,400 | 49,063,003 | -5,202,397 |
| Belgium | 36,352,862 | 30,518,128 | -5,834,734 |
| Spain | 24,973,291 | 26,920,303 | +1,947,012 |
| Switzerland | 22,685,259 | 27,871,883 | +5,186,624 |
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 | 871,786,545 |
| United States | 409,393,356 |
| Germany | 279,516,960 |
| United Kingdom | 194,331,282 |
| Malaysia | 107,203,258 |
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 | 434,550,452 | 437,236,093 | +2,685,641 |
| United States | 235,832,125 | 173,561,231 | -62,270,894 |
| Germany | 125,707,293 | 153,809,667 | +28,102,374 |
| United Kingdom | 92,690,008 | 101,641,274 | +8,951,266 |
| Malaysia | 55,256,756 | 51,946,502 | -3,310,254 |
| Italy | 48,875,221 | 47,317,938 | -1,557,283 |
| Poland | 41,002,048 | 40,093,866 | -908,182 |
| Netherlands | 37,545,505 | 31,203,848 | -6,341,657 |
| France | 31,832,047 | 34,264,944 | +2,432,897 |
| Switzerland | 23,224,282 | 25,229,373 | +2,005,091 |
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 | 625 |
| Inner London - West | 577 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 410 |
| Greater Manchester | 365 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 335 |
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 | 461 | 447 | -14 |
| Inner London - West | 387 | 393 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 298 | 271 | -27 |
| Greater Manchester | 249 | 258 | +9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 244 | 244 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 222 | 210 | -12 |
| Inner London - East | 181 | 194 | +13 |
| West Midlands | 204 | 182 | -22 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 191 | 168 | -23 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 191 | 173 | -18 |
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 | 1,389,240,190 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 729,122,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 489,360,972 |
| Other | 98,424,473 |
| Road transport | 10,809,359 |
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 | 715,068,863 | 674,171,327 | -40,897,536 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 353,774,561 | 375,347,700 | +21,573,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 209,030,913 | 280,330,059 | +71,299,146 |
| Other | 85,609,280 | 12,815,193 | -72,794,087 |
| Road transport | 2,837,080 | 7,972,279 | +5,135,199 |
| Rail transport | 1,170,500 | 603,461 | -567,039 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 624,442,407 |
| East Midlands Airport | 248,797,977 |
| Felixstowe | 242,509,337 |
| Eurotunnel | 209,245,906 |
| London Stansted Airport | 199,526,608 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 323,431,725 | 301,010,682 | -22,421,043 |
| East Midlands Airport | 120,494,119 | 128,303,858 | +7,809,739 |
| Felixstowe | 124,432,192 | 118,077,145 | -6,355,047 |
| Eurotunnel | 90,637,983 | 118,607,923 | +27,969,940 |
| London Stansted Airport | 103,987,867 | 95,538,741 | -8,449,126 |
| Dover | 91,389,587 | 85,329,330 | -6,060,257 |
| Manchester Airport | 73,767,944 | 34,335,689 | -39,432,255 |
| 499 | 8,381,599 | 91,021,113 | +82,639,514 |
| 000 | 85,609,280 | 12,815,193 | -72,794,087 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,238,534 | 61,677,020 | +25,438,486 |
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
|
1593 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
924 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
543 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
450 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
408 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 1301 |
| 2026-04 | 1336 |
| 2026-03 | 1410 |
| 2026-02 | 1322 |
| 2026-01 | 1250 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DALE ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 125 |
| AEROTECH, LIMITED | 125 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 125 |
| CAMPBELL SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 125 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 125 |
| LEONARDO UK LTD | 125 |
| LASER 2000 (UK) LIMITED | 125 |
| KEYENCE (UK) LIMITED | 125 |
| KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED | 125 |
| ALLEN & HEATH LIMITED | 125 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 3032 |
| 54m+ | 1996 |
| 0-1m | 1248 |
| 15m-54m | 701 |
| Other | 533 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 742,535,195 |
| Germany | 670,949,000 |
| Saudi Arabia | 296,054,937 |
| Spain | 245,439,883 |
| France | 183,072,498 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 387,664,217 | 354,870,978 | -32,793,239 |
| Germany | 308,654,092 | 362,294,908 | +53,640,816 |
| Saudi Arabia | 138,617,639 | 157,437,298 | +18,819,659 |
| Spain | 133,619,968 | 111,819,915 | -21,800,053 |
| France | 85,198,090 | 97,874,408 | +12,676,318 |
| Italy | 83,133,156 | 75,964,541 | -7,168,615 |
| Japan | 59,444,998 | 35,278,732 | -24,166,266 |
| Netherlands | 47,180,482 | 43,817,693 | -3,362,789 |
| China | 34,405,346 | 40,842,956 | +6,437,610 |
| Ireland | 33,853,788 | 38,197,808 | +4,344,020 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 48,219,184 |
| China | 830,044 |
| Germany | 378,047 |
| Lithuania | 211,488 |
| Nicaragua | 156,403 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 23,637,034 | 24,582,150 | +945,116 |
| China | 502,993 | 327,051 | -175,942 |
| Germany | 271,614 | 106,433 | -165,181 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 211,488 | +211,488 |
| Nicaragua | 156,403 | 0 | -156,403 |
| Hungary | 64,500 | 3,726 | -60,774 |
| United States | 35,459 | 11,615 | -23,844 |
| Ireland | 25,518 | 7,618 | -17,900 |
| Poland | 17,997 | 0 | -17,997 |
| Denmark | 10,643 | 1,981 | -8,662 |
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 | 1,827,032,408 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,338,758,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 274,319,935 |
| Other | 50,226,560 |
| Road transport | 386,082 |
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 | 949,853,710 | 877,178,698 | -72,675,012 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 645,287,527 | 693,470,747 | +48,183,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 133,057,413 | 141,262,522 | +8,205,109 |
| Other | 24,886,208 | 25,340,352 | +454,144 |
| Road transport | 272,645 | 113,437 | -159,208 |
| Rail transport | 2,022 | 2,456 | +434 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,067,584,485 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 631,159,538 |
| East Midlands Airport | 303,863,032 |
| Manchester Airport | 203,353,010 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 203,111,752 |
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 | 543,675,468 | 523,909,017 | -19,766,451 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 308,901,229 | 322,258,309 | +13,357,080 |
| East Midlands Airport | 169,352,392 | 134,510,640 | -34,841,752 |
| Manchester Airport | 120,313,154 | 83,039,856 | -37,273,298 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 119,440,886 | 83,670,866 | -35,770,020 |
| London Stansted Airport | 68,067,718 | 84,488,324 | +16,420,606 |
| ZLC | 53,346,387 | 53,465,991 | +119,604 |
| Glasgow Airport | 57,979,505 | 40,388,549 | -17,590,956 |
| Immingham Docks | 40,865,657 | 57,165,759 | +16,300,102 |
| WEY | 13,250,000 | 66,250,000 | +53,000,000 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8543
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines and devices that perform specific electrical tasks, not covered elsewhere