Import/export HS code 854620: Ceramic insulators
Insulators made of ceramics, commonly used in power lines and electrical equipment
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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 | 6,182,415 |
| France | 3,032,394 |
| Germany | 2,816,023 |
| Netherlands | 1,508,985 |
| Italy | 971,723 |
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 | 3,171,632 | 3,010,783 | -160,849 |
| France | 1,017,669 | 2,014,725 | +997,056 |
| Germany | 1,765,227 | 1,050,796 | -714,431 |
| Netherlands | 1,305,266 | 203,719 | -1,101,547 |
| Italy | 324,891 | 646,832 | +321,941 |
| India | 310,875 | 578,374 | +267,499 |
| Hungary | 527,590 | 340,868 | -186,722 |
| Romania | 199,819 | 591,605 | +391,786 |
| Sweden | 117,030 | 624,439 | +507,409 |
| United States | 218,087 | 303,299 | +85,212 |
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 | 6,372,871 |
| France | 2,368,962 |
| Germany | 1,911,225 |
| Romania | 1,393,652 |
| Netherlands | 1,086,485 |
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 | 3,202,979 | 3,169,892 | -33,087 |
| France | 953,330 | 1,415,632 | +462,302 |
| Germany | 1,530,446 | 380,779 | -1,149,667 |
| Romania | 201,820 | 1,191,832 | +990,012 |
| Netherlands | 1,054,508 | 31,977 | -1,022,531 |
| Italy | 324,005 | 639,774 | +315,769 |
| Hungary | 527,590 | 373,098 | -154,492 |
| India | 325,776 | 506,338 | +180,562 |
| Croatia | 292,490 | 519,412 | +226,922 |
| Slovakia | 29,539 | 500,786 | +471,247 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 8 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -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) | 8,748,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,900,183 |
| Air transport | 3,532,974 |
| Other | 17,457 |
| Road transport | 7,480 |
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) | 4,440,134 | 4,308,056 | -132,078 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,709,391 | 4,190,792 | +481,401 |
| Air transport | 1,774,699 | 1,758,275 | -16,424 |
| Other | 12,436 | 5,021 | -7,415 |
| Road transport | 3,230 | 4,250 | +1,020 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,199,222 |
| Felixstowe | 3,315,262 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,919,441 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,838,450 |
| Southampton | 1,034,875 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 1,994,424 | 3,204,798 | +1,210,374 |
| Felixstowe | 1,986,265 | 1,328,997 | -657,268 |
| East Midlands Airport | 986,386 | 933,055 | -53,331 |
| London Gateway Port | 323,327 | 1,515,123 | +1,191,796 |
| Southampton | 857,743 | 177,132 | -680,611 |
| Thamesport | 359,993 | 613,493 | +253,500 |
| Eurotunnel | 452,574 | 458,763 | +6,189 |
| Harwich | 801,747 | 26,982 | -774,765 |
| Immingham Docks | 157,799 | 516,888 | +359,089 |
| London | 247,259 | 258,133 | +10,874 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 17 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 16 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 118 |
| ALLIED INSULATORS LIMITED | 96 |
| MEGGITT (UK) LIMITED | 87 |
| CRESSALL RESISTORS LIMITED | 72 |
| LAWSON FUSES LIMITED | 69 |
| L.E.W. TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 60 |
| MOSDORFER CCL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 52 |
| BTRAC LIMITED | 49 |
| XAAR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 44 |
| PHOTEK LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 67 |
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| Other | 14 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Oman | 1,327,438 |
| United States | 1,307,760 |
| Canada | 868,233 |
| Germany | 786,252 |
| Denmark | 659,879 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oman | 850,713 | 476,725 | -373,988 |
| United States | 979,080 | 328,680 | -650,400 |
| Canada | 866,377 | 1,856 | -864,521 |
| Germany | 509,294 | 276,958 | -232,336 |
| Denmark | 598,394 | 61,485 | -536,909 |
| Singapore | 285,704 | 189,050 | -96,654 |
| Ireland | 167,593 | 64,203 | -103,390 |
| China | 102,559 | 111,406 | +8,847 |
| Switzerland | 192,868 | 14,415 | -178,453 |
| United Arab Emirates | 112,790 | 94,350 | -18,440 |
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 | 220 |
| XI | 122 |
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 | 137 | 83 | -54 |
| XI | 98 | 24 | -74 |
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 | 4,699,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,790,004 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,564,062 |
| Other | 342 |
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 | 3,104,366 | 1,595,631 | -1,508,735 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,381,232 | 408,772 | -972,460 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 985,833 | 578,229 | -407,604 |
| Other | 235 | 107 | -128 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,492,743 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,361,040 |
| Birmingham Airport | 921,122 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 808,623 |
| Immingham Docks | 778,272 |
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 | 1,153,631 | 339,112 | -814,519 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 928,330 | 432,710 | -495,620 |
| Birmingham Airport | 567,460 | 353,662 | -213,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 426,877 | 381,746 | -45,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 728,802 | 49,470 | -679,332 |
| Southampton | 538,558 | 187,596 | -350,962 |
| London Gateway Port | 261,819 | 151,986 | -109,833 |
| London Stansted Airport | 207,726 | 165,690 | -42,036 |
| ZLC | 110,420 | 187,048 | +76,628 |
| Manchester Airport | 131,893 | 117,409 | -14,484 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Insulators made of ceramics, commonly used in power lines and electrical equipment