Import/export HS code 854310: Particle accelerators
Machines used to speed up tiny particles for scientific research or medical purposes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,595,686 |
| Norway | 602,339 |
| Belgium | 542,451 |
| Netherlands | 344,887 |
| Germany | 289,822 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,181,023 | 414,663 | -766,360 |
| Norway | 23,481 | 578,858 | +555,377 |
| Belgium | 28,431 | 514,020 | +485,589 |
| Netherlands | 195,024 | 149,863 | -45,161 |
| Germany | 206,602 | 83,220 | -123,382 |
| India | 2,839 | 178,325 | +175,486 |
| Italy | 129,283 | 45,984 | -83,299 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 151,539 | +151,539 |
| France | 46,414 | 80,933 | +34,519 |
| Taiwan | 95,859 | 20,741 | -75,118 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,347,191 |
| Sweden | 521,520 |
| Belgium | 518,098 |
| Germany | 242,062 |
| United Kingdom | 230,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,446,557 | 900,634 | -545,923 |
| Sweden | 0 | 521,520 | +521,520 |
| Belgium | 4,078 | 514,020 | +509,942 |
| Germany | 201,028 | 41,034 | -159,994 |
| United Kingdom | 108,971 | 121,994 | +13,023 |
| Russia | 0 | 178,325 | +178,325 |
| Taiwan | 96,860 | 1,300 | -95,560 |
| China | 69,912 | 27,123 | -42,789 |
| Canada | 39,872 | 10,167 | -29,705 |
| France | 23,705 | 1,639 | -22,066 |
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 | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 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 | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 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 | 2,365,184 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,195,797 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 944,973 |
| Other | 24,767 |
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 | 1,304,781 | 1,060,403 | -244,378 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,602 | 1,043,195 | +890,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 692,371 | 252,602 | -439,769 |
| Other | 24,767 | 0 | -24,767 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 711,321 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 631,039 |
| Dover | 515,072 |
| Immingham Docks | 501,856 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 497,065 |
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 | 492,177 | 219,144 | -273,033 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 256,117 | 374,922 | +118,805 |
| Dover | 1,052 | 514,020 | +512,968 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 501,856 | +501,856 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 245,573 | 251,492 | +5,919 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 49,821 | 383,511 | +333,690 |
| London Stansted Airport | 297,613 | 70,354 | -227,259 |
| Liverpool Docks | 316,606 | 0 | -316,606 |
| Prestwick Airport | 204,126 | 0 | -204,126 |
| Hull | 126,602 | 0 | -126,602 |
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
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
11 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
8 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
8 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 2,657,140 |
| Israel | 1,893,100 |
| Germany | 1,595,994 |
| China | 1,458,792 |
| United States | 1,254,347 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 1,568,860 | 1,088,280 | -480,580 |
| Israel | 1,864,374 | 28,726 | -1,835,648 |
| Germany | 720,056 | 875,938 | +155,882 |
| China | 146,316 | 1,312,476 | +1,166,160 |
| United States | 761,539 | 492,808 | -268,731 |
| Italy | 780,977 | 147,563 | -633,414 |
| France | 406,280 | 284,604 | -121,676 |
| United Arab Emirates | 387,464 | 154,881 | -232,583 |
| Netherlands | 267,624 | 58,907 | -208,717 |
| Ireland | 142,801 | 150,410 | +7,609 |
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 | 509 |
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 | 382 | 127 | -255 |
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 | 10,596,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,129,273 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,498,719 |
| Other | 509 |
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 | 5,886,005 | 4,710,992 | -1,175,013 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,961,435 | 167,838 | -1,793,597 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,116,124 | 382,595 | -733,529 |
| Other | 382 | 127 | -255 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 6,796,650 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,926,183 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,977,802 |
| Tyne | 739,694 |
| Dover | 508,063 |
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 | 3,839,061 | 2,957,589 | -881,472 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,729,478 | 1,196,705 | -532,773 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,839,144 | 138,658 | -1,700,486 |
| Tyne | 516,393 | 223,301 | -293,092 |
| Dover | 495,917 | 12,146 | -483,771 |
| London Stansted Airport | 57,394 | 287,594 | +230,200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 93,727 | 44,143 | -49,584 |
| Manchester Airport | 45,136 | 76,345 | +31,209 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 57,578 | 61,146 | +3,568 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 85,118 | 21,861 | -63,257 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854310
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to speed up tiny particles for scientific research or medical purposes