Import/export HS code 854690: Various electrical insulators
Insulators made of materials other than glass or ceramics, used in electrical systems
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 13,580,024 |
| China | 8,362,417 |
| Italy | 6,111,551 |
| United States | 3,861,039 |
| Netherlands | 2,666,506 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 7,396,225 | 6,183,799 | -1,212,426 |
| China | 4,743,575 | 3,618,842 | -1,124,733 |
| Italy | 3,102,103 | 3,009,448 | -92,655 |
| United States | 1,978,030 | 1,883,009 | -95,021 |
| Netherlands | 1,490,331 | 1,176,175 | -314,156 |
| France | 1,210,939 | 987,626 | -223,313 |
| India | 1,112,475 | 851,151 | -261,324 |
| Malaysia | 790,347 | 898,709 | +108,362 |
| Czechia | 810,873 | 414,125 | -396,748 |
| Turkey | 842,863 | 332,504 | -510,359 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 11,306,882 |
| China | 9,092,145 |
| Italy | 6,570,182 |
| United States | 4,847,630 |
| France | 2,382,511 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 6,273,650 | 5,033,232 | -1,240,418 |
| China | 5,205,390 | 3,886,755 | -1,318,635 |
| Italy | 3,318,368 | 3,251,814 | -66,554 |
| United States | 2,606,435 | 2,241,195 | -365,240 |
| France | 1,334,031 | 1,048,480 | -285,551 |
| India | 1,135,650 | 931,729 | -203,921 |
| Poland | 1,188,312 | 592,665 | -595,647 |
| Malaysia | 791,483 | 921,516 | +130,033 |
| Czechia | 831,418 | 528,212 | -303,206 |
| Switzerland | 909,309 | 436,123 | -473,186 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 40 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 28 |
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 19 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 31 | 28 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 | 17 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 12 | 15 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 16 | 9 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Essex | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 12 | 8 | -4 |
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) | 24,348,306 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,236,811 |
| Air transport | 11,175,304 |
| Road transport | 261,584 |
| Other | 141,051 |
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) | 13,712,853 | 10,635,453 | -3,077,400 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,403,743 | 5,833,068 | -1,570,675 |
| Air transport | 6,117,720 | 5,057,584 | -1,060,136 |
| Road transport | 90,569 | 171,015 | +80,446 |
| Other | 35,432 | 105,619 | +70,187 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,232,575 |
| Felixstowe | 6,831,450 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,925,395 |
| Southampton | 4,053,067 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,068,155 |
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 | 5,512,498 | 3,720,077 | -1,792,421 |
| Felixstowe | 4,346,085 | 2,485,365 | -1,860,720 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,653,273 | 3,272,122 | +618,849 |
| Southampton | 2,134,093 | 1,918,974 | -215,119 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,401,903 | 1,666,252 | +264,349 |
| Harwich | 1,584,457 | 1,438,086 | -146,371 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,823,973 | 1,061,569 | -762,404 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,239,628 | 1,180,403 | -59,225 |
| London | 1,513,123 | 747,769 | -765,354 |
| London Stansted Airport | 772,098 | 597,913 | -174,185 |
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 | 99 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 70 |
| Other manufacturing | 42 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 41 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 27 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 76 |
| 2025-11 | 78 |
| 2025-10 | 88 |
| 2025-09 | 80 |
| 2025-08 | 80 |
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+ | 188 |
| 1m-15m | 163 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
| Other | 34 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
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 | 14,102,813 |
| India | 4,833,554 |
| Germany | 3,804,308 |
| China | 2,521,599 |
| Singapore | 2,366,727 |
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 | 5,463,363 | 8,639,450 | +3,176,087 |
| India | 2,434,508 | 2,399,046 | -35,462 |
| Germany | 1,602,428 | 2,201,880 | +599,452 |
| China | 1,412,202 | 1,109,397 | -302,805 |
| Singapore | 285,847 | 2,080,880 | +1,795,033 |
| Ireland | 1,081,102 | 1,280,909 | +199,807 |
| United Arab Emirates | 585,246 | 1,750,704 | +1,165,458 |
| Norway | 747,454 | 1,538,865 | +791,411 |
| France | 981,066 | 1,000,711 | +19,645 |
| Netherlands | 876,257 | 1,104,562 | +228,305 |
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 | 13,908 |
| China | 9,310 |
| Spain | 6,117 |
| Ireland | 1,086 |
| Poland | 130 |
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 | 340 | 13,568 | +13,228 |
| China | 7,060 | 2,250 | -4,810 |
| Spain | 169 | 5,948 | +5,779 |
| Ireland | 556 | 530 | -26 |
| Poland | 64 | 66 | +2 |
| Taiwan | 103 | 14 | -89 |
| France | 75 | 40 | -35 |
| Germany | 0 | 7 | +7 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 5 | +5 |
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 | 31,198,595 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,586,536 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,068,090 |
| Road transport | 38,948 |
| Other | 31,262 |
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 | 12,525,147 | 18,673,448 | +6,148,301 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,766,967 | 6,819,569 | -947,398 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,147,091 | 7,920,999 | +1,773,908 |
| Road transport | 38,948 | 0 | -38,948 |
| Other | 8,834 | 22,428 | +13,594 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,702,697 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,350,148 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,324,804 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,103,790 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,919,302 |
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 | 4,025,008 | 6,677,689 | +2,652,681 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,880,651 | 5,469,497 | +2,588,846 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,162,975 | 4,161,829 | -1,146 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,085,957 | 3,017,833 | -1,068,124 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,801,752 | 3,117,550 | +1,315,798 |
| Southampton | 1,523,402 | 2,079,235 | +555,833 |
| Felixstowe | 2,933,516 | 124,899 | -2,808,617 |
| Immingham Docks | 749,500 | 2,235,193 | +1,485,693 |
| Liverpool Docks | 982,923 | 1,110,754 | +127,831 |
| ZLC | 575,689 | 1,394,156 | +818,467 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 854690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Insulators made of materials other than glass or ceramics, used in electrical systems