Import/export HS code 854460: Very high-voltage cables
Cables designed for voltages over 1,000V
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 | 136,107,254 |
| Sweden | 121,093,782 |
| Greece | 108,912,105 |
| Italy | 100,081,019 |
| Poland | 75,207,803 |
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 | 20,676,530 | 115,430,724 | +94,754,194 |
| Sweden | 91,485,499 | 29,608,283 | -61,877,216 |
| Greece | 79,463,373 | 29,448,732 | -50,014,641 |
| Italy | 54,434,817 | 45,646,202 | -8,788,615 |
| Poland | 53,265,494 | 21,942,309 | -31,323,185 |
| Germany | 49,927,982 | 23,618,561 | -26,309,421 |
| South Korea | 45,703,375 | 12,711,641 | -32,991,734 |
| Egypt | 37,404,325 | 20,091,189 | -17,313,136 |
| Turkey | 24,163,913 | 31,098,383 | +6,934,470 |
| United States | 27,210,335 | 19,288,502 | -7,921,833 |
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 | 137,031,099 |
| Sweden | 117,773,854 |
| Greece | 109,256,865 |
| Italy | 101,486,588 |
| Poland | 76,491,782 |
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 | 21,462,542 | 115,568,557 | +94,106,015 |
| Sweden | 91,385,885 | 26,387,969 | -64,997,916 |
| Greece | 78,688,055 | 30,568,810 | -48,119,245 |
| Italy | 55,328,114 | 46,158,474 | -9,169,640 |
| Poland | 54,275,591 | 22,216,191 | -32,059,400 |
| Germany | 46,346,093 | 26,685,780 | -19,660,313 |
| South Korea | 46,078,930 | 12,753,136 | -33,325,794 |
| Egypt | 39,150,117 | 19,266,550 | -19,883,567 |
| Turkey | 24,542,578 | 32,005,140 | +7,462,562 |
| United States | 27,785,138 | 19,236,680 | -8,548,458 |
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 | 59 |
| Inner London - West | 57 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 41 |
| Greater Manchester | 33 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 32 |
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 | 41 | 42 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 30 | 43 | +13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 29 | 28 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 | 26 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 20 | 24 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 23 | 16 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 | 20 | -1 |
| Essex | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 17 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 626,850,008 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 263,583,396 |
| Other | 62,472,202 |
| Air transport | 36,007,904 |
| Road transport | 20,706,056 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 344,806,011 | 282,043,997 | -62,762,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 155,074,733 | 108,508,663 | -46,566,070 |
| Other | 50,149,622 | 12,322,580 | -37,827,042 |
| Air transport | 17,771,024 | 18,236,880 | +465,856 |
| Road transport | 4,027,217 | 16,678,839 | +12,651,622 |
| Rail transport | 208,755 | 747,509 | +538,754 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Blyth Harbour | 123,835,605 |
| Dover | 94,621,494 |
| Middlesbrough | 87,289,210 |
| Boston | 71,902,561 |
| Felixstowe | 66,241,497 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blyth Harbour | 44,933,637 | 78,901,968 | +33,968,331 |
| Dover | 54,332,796 | 40,288,698 | -14,044,098 |
| Middlesbrough | 46,289,457 | 40,999,753 | -5,289,704 |
| Boston | 71,902,561 | 0 | -71,902,561 |
| Felixstowe | 40,537,211 | 25,704,286 | -14,832,925 |
| 000 | 50,149,622 | 12,322,580 | -37,827,042 |
| London Gateway Port | 40,536,565 | 18,528,087 | -22,008,478 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,848,397 | 26,312,197 | -3,536,200 |
| Ipswich Dock | 17,868,435 | 24,002,517 | +6,134,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,131,063 | 25,035,884 | +9,904,821 |
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 | 138 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 101 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 61 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 53 |
| Specialised construction activities | 52 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 116 |
| 2025-11 | 153 |
| 2025-10 | 151 |
| 2025-09 | 140 |
| 2025-08 | 134 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIEMENS HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 120 |
| RMSPUMPTOOLS LIMITED | 118 |
| CLEVELAND CABLE COMPANY LIMITED | 116 |
| BCL REALISATIONS 2026 LIMITED | 110 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 103 |
| VRI COMPOSITES UK LTD | 101 |
| GE AIRCRAFT ENGINE SERVICES LIMITED | 99 |
| ELAND CABLES LIMITED | 87 |
| PITACS LIMITED | 86 |
| PRYSMIAN CABLES & SYSTEMS LIMITED | 78 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 297 |
| 1m-15m | 275 |
| 15m-54m | 71 |
| Other | 62 |
| 0-1m | 49 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 42,252,573 |
| Germany | 40,382,799 |
| Poland | 30,562,645 |
| Norway | 28,860,350 |
| Netherlands | 23,615,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 6,389,433 | 35,863,140 | +29,473,707 |
| Germany | 21,016,395 | 19,366,404 | -1,649,991 |
| Poland | 1,634,788 | 28,927,857 | +27,293,069 |
| Norway | 16,423,293 | 12,437,057 | -3,986,236 |
| Netherlands | 17,433,558 | 6,182,121 | -11,251,437 |
| Angola | 586,698 | 18,813,449 | +18,226,751 |
| Australia | 14,204,800 | 2,775,435 | -11,429,365 |
| Qatar | 371,591 | 13,930,007 | +13,558,416 |
| Singapore | 12,575,740 | 1,425,029 | -11,150,711 |
| Egypt | 10,607,154 | 785,856 | -9,821,298 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 47,042 |
| Ireland | 4,044 |
| Switzerland | 2,214 |
| XI | 772 |
| India | 398 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 28,112 | 18,930 | -9,182 |
| Ireland | 2,878 | 1,166 | -1,712 |
| Switzerland | 2,214 | 0 | -2,214 |
| XI | 349 | 423 | +74 |
| India | 29 | 369 | +340 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 104 | +104 |
| China | 85 | 0 | -85 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 261,644,488 |
| Air transport | 48,432,479 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,949,639 |
| Other | 56,800 |
| Road transport | 39,062 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 121,351,572 | 140,292,916 | +18,941,344 |
| Air transport | 25,550,532 | 22,881,947 | -2,668,585 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,910,086 | 25,039,553 | +4,129,467 |
| Other | 35,808 | 20,992 | -14,816 |
| Road transport | 39,062 | 0 | -39,062 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ROS | 109,827,719 |
| Hartlepool | 77,715,991 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,284,290 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,498,406 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,476,126 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROS | 52,656,914 | 57,170,805 | +4,513,891 |
| Hartlepool | 20,097,756 | 57,618,235 | +37,520,479 |
| Immingham Docks | 16,984,855 | 11,299,435 | -5,685,420 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,025,209 | 11,473,197 | +2,447,988 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,838,046 | 9,638,080 | +800,034 |
| Felixstowe | 9,766,580 | 6,193,242 | -3,573,338 |
| Manchester Airport | 7,185,180 | 5,038,972 | -2,146,208 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,731,066 | 3,771,875 | -1,959,191 |
| Blyth Harbour | 7,981,917 | 0 | -7,981,917 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 2,157,249 | 5,304,098 | +3,146,849 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 854460
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cables designed for voltages over 1,000V