Import/export HS code 85469010: Plastic insulators
Insulators made of plastic, used to block electricity in various electrical devices
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 | 5,560,577 |
| Germany | 4,813,167 |
| France | 1,508,320 |
| Poland | 1,011,908 |
| Czechia | 1,011,440 |
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 | 3,321,349 | 2,239,228 | -1,082,121 |
| Germany | 2,649,298 | 2,163,869 | -485,429 |
| France | 818,143 | 690,177 | -127,966 |
| Poland | 558,878 | 453,030 | -105,848 |
| Czechia | 712,563 | 298,877 | -413,686 |
| Netherlands | 723,052 | 237,634 | -485,418 |
| Romania | 189,007 | 214,041 | +25,034 |
| United States | 237,881 | 143,642 | -94,239 |
| Austria | 198,864 | 108,275 | -90,589 |
| Italy | 112,721 | 152,993 | +40,272 |
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 | 5,942,386 |
| Germany | 2,992,990 |
| France | 1,647,353 |
| Poland | 1,415,831 |
| Czechia | 1,127,817 |
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 | 3,520,387 | 2,421,999 | -1,098,388 |
| Germany | 1,742,315 | 1,250,675 | -491,640 |
| France | 930,553 | 716,800 | -213,753 |
| Poland | 1,013,615 | 402,216 | -611,399 |
| Czechia | 707,301 | 420,516 | -286,785 |
| Switzerland | 585,975 | 315,056 | -270,919 |
| United States | 329,190 | 174,201 | -154,989 |
| Austria | 271,215 | 205,500 | -65,715 |
| Romania | 174,408 | 214,041 | +39,633 |
| Portugal | 32,369 | 286,197 | +253,828 |
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 | 13 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 |
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 | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Essex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
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) | 9,111,940 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,375,935 |
| Air transport | 2,128,594 |
| Other | 95,345 |
| Road transport | 55,975 |
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) | 5,725,029 | 3,386,911 | -2,338,118 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,686,230 | 2,689,705 | -996,525 |
| Air transport | 1,045,430 | 1,083,164 | +37,734 |
| Other | 14,910 | 80,435 | +65,525 |
| Road transport | 15,745 | 40,230 | +24,485 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,133,292 |
| Dover | 3,929,733 |
| Harwich | 1,849,360 |
| Immingham Docks | 993,150 |
| East Midlands Airport | 953,317 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,411,255 | 1,722,037 | -1,689,218 |
| Dover | 2,501,616 | 1,428,117 | -1,073,499 |
| Harwich | 1,029,624 | 819,736 | -209,888 |
| Immingham Docks | 424,823 | 568,327 | +143,504 |
| East Midlands Airport | 375,052 | 578,265 | +203,213 |
| Killingholme | 539,079 | 108,196 | -430,883 |
| London Gateway Port | 173,263 | 439,642 | +266,379 |
| Southampton | 234,072 | 367,296 | +133,224 |
| London | 215,017 | 274,188 | +59,171 |
| Eurotunnel | 291,918 | 120,342 | -171,576 |
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 | 42 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 40 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 24 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 50 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALLIED INSULATORS LIMITED | 88 |
| PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED | 64 |
| UNICRIMP LIMITED | 59 |
| HOTLINE-HORIZONT LTD | 54 |
| KERBL UK LIMITED | 52 |
| GALLAGHER POWER FENCE (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| SOCOMEC U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| SOCOMEC (UK) LTD | 48 |
| COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY UK LIMITED | 47 |
| J.S.T. (U.K.) LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 77 |
| 1m-15m | 71 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| Other | 12 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
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 | 4,571,588 |
| India | 4,340,774 |
| China | 1,608,647 |
| Sweden | 1,563,282 |
| Ireland | 1,513,806 |
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 | 2,057,020 | 2,514,568 | +457,548 |
| India | 2,049,666 | 2,291,108 | +241,442 |
| China | 1,002,537 | 606,110 | -396,427 |
| Sweden | 201,716 | 1,361,566 | +1,159,850 |
| Ireland | 566,968 | 946,838 | +379,870 |
| Brazil | 785,976 | 534,716 | -251,260 |
| France | 552,654 | 592,457 | +39,803 |
| Canada | 600,420 | 538,849 | -61,571 |
| Germany | 694,416 | 403,220 | -291,196 |
| Norway | 330,118 | 652,826 | +322,708 |
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 | 8,105 |
| Spain | 6,117 |
| Ireland | 1,068 |
| 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 | 5,855 | 2,250 | -3,605 |
| Spain | 169 | 5,948 | +5,779 |
| Ireland | 556 | 512 | -44 |
| 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 | 15,087,216 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,813,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,928,863 |
| Other | 29,572 |
| Road transport | 29,150 |
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 | 7,232,412 | 7,854,804 | +622,392 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,551,710 | 4,262,021 | +710,311 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,515,226 | 2,413,637 | -101,589 |
| Other | 7,162 | 22,410 | +15,248 |
| Road transport | 29,150 | 0 | -29,150 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,684,710 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,764,964 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,747,628 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,438,557 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,612,812 |
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 | 2,687,682 | 3,997,028 | +1,309,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,526,943 | 1,238,021 | -1,288,922 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,880,435 | 1,867,193 | -13,242 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,138,551 | 1,300,006 | -838,545 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,485,272 | 1,127,540 | -357,732 |
| Immingham Docks | 394,436 | 1,868,696 | +1,474,260 |
| Southampton | 490,028 | 509,353 | +19,325 |
| Holyhead | 321,505 | 393,522 | +72,017 |
| Dover | 153,973 | 446,890 | +292,917 |
| ZLC | 259,430 | 285,643 | +26,213 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85469010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Insulators made of plastic, used to block electricity in various electrical devices