Import/export HS code 850140: Single-phase AC motors
AC motors that operate on single-phase power
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 | 25,379,941 |
| Italy | 21,894,054 |
| Czechia | 14,313,918 |
| Germany | 11,327,727 |
| United States | 8,561,171 |
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 | 13,154,958 | 12,224,983 | -929,975 |
| Italy | 9,613,363 | 12,280,691 | +2,667,328 |
| Czechia | 8,048,781 | 6,265,137 | -1,783,644 |
| Germany | 6,745,184 | 4,582,543 | -2,162,641 |
| United States | 4,294,072 | 4,267,099 | -26,973 |
| France | 3,332,348 | 2,599,687 | -732,661 |
| Netherlands | 2,607,343 | 2,399,344 | -207,999 |
| Belgium | 2,216,844 | 867,870 | -1,348,974 |
| South Korea | 1,535,088 | 1,323,265 | -211,823 |
| Slovenia | 1,242,710 | 1,348,399 | +105,689 |
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 | 28,503,753 |
| Czechia | 20,194,152 |
| Italy | 14,359,907 |
| United States | 8,406,364 |
| Germany | 6,977,670 |
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 | 14,873,711 | 13,630,042 | -1,243,669 |
| Czechia | 9,875,956 | 10,318,196 | +442,240 |
| Italy | 6,865,207 | 7,494,700 | +629,493 |
| United States | 4,474,075 | 3,932,289 | -541,786 |
| Germany | 4,161,633 | 2,816,037 | -1,345,596 |
| Slovenia | 3,570,028 | 3,316,474 | -253,554 |
| France | 2,597,278 | 2,624,914 | +27,636 |
| South Korea | 1,552,987 | 1,395,757 | -157,230 |
| United Kingdom | 1,832,160 | 998,146 | -834,014 |
| Japan | 1,090,526 | 758,170 | -332,356 |
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 | 56 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 54 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 43 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 40 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 40 |
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 | 37 | 41 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 36 | 40 | +4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 28 | 33 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 25 | 28 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 27 | 30 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 27 | 33 | +6 |
| Greater Manchester | 28 | 28 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 | 26 | +6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 25 | 21 | -4 |
| Essex | 17 | 24 | +7 |
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) | 46,894,677 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,874,358 |
| Air transport | 25,397,531 |
| Road transport | 2,190,389 |
| Other | 999,603 |
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) | 23,645,482 | 23,249,195 | -396,287 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,087,835 | 17,786,523 | -2,301,312 |
| Air transport | 13,095,738 | 12,301,793 | -793,945 |
| Road transport | 1,703,275 | 487,114 | -1,216,161 |
| Other | 433,535 | 566,068 | +132,533 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 33,446,530 |
| Felixstowe | 13,375,273 |
| Southampton | 12,631,647 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,752,807 |
| London | 7,625,606 |
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 | 16,366,695 | 17,079,835 | +713,140 |
| Felixstowe | 7,771,304 | 5,603,969 | -2,167,335 |
| Southampton | 6,428,889 | 6,202,758 | -226,131 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,468,450 | 3,284,357 | -1,184,093 |
| London | 3,992,094 | 3,633,512 | -358,582 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,180,667 | 3,680,842 | +500,175 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,293,971 | 2,858,384 | +564,413 |
| Thamesport | 2,459,087 | 1,616,989 | -842,098 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,141,022 | 2,568,457 | +1,427,435 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,074,867 | 1,261,943 | -812,924 |
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 | 215 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 137 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 62 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 58 |
| Other manufacturing | 46 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 180 |
| 2025-10 | 167 |
| 2025-09 | 174 |
| 2025-08 | 147 |
| 2025-07 | 174 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 118 |
| WEG (UK) LTD | 118 |
| NUMATIC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 110 |
| REGAL MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 109 |
| T.E.C. ELECTRIC MOTORS LIMITED | 103 |
| ROTORK UK LIMITED | 94 |
| GAPP AUTOMATION LTD | 93 |
| WELBILT (HALESOWEN) LIMITED | 90 |
| HOSHIZAKI EUROPE LIMITED | 90 |
| POLE STAR PRODUCTS LIMITED | 88 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 361 |
| 54m+ | 261 |
| 15m-54m | 92 |
| 0-1m | 79 |
| Other | 48 |
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 | 3,749,030 |
| Ireland | 2,564,941 |
| Germany | 2,403,193 |
| France | 1,785,419 |
| Netherlands | 1,539,626 |
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 | 1,828,817 | 1,920,213 | +91,396 |
| Ireland | 1,328,941 | 1,236,000 | -92,941 |
| Germany | 1,405,442 | 997,751 | -407,691 |
| France | 1,569,605 | 215,814 | -1,353,791 |
| Netherlands | 998,735 | 540,891 | -457,844 |
| Australia | 1,353,911 | 119,330 | -1,234,581 |
| Malaysia | 1,169,802 | 161,047 | -1,008,755 |
| Singapore | 651,258 | 475,668 | -175,590 |
| Sweden | 579,347 | 505,249 | -74,098 |
| Italy | 381,570 | 539,034 | +157,464 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Brazil | 208,718 |
| China | 138,253 |
| Italy | 130,717 |
| XI | 10,806 |
| XU | 7,195 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 92,554 | 116,164 | +23,610 |
| China | 67,068 | 71,185 | +4,117 |
| Italy | 85,518 | 45,199 | -40,319 |
| XI | 7,798 | 3,008 | -4,790 |
| XU | 3,229 | 3,966 | +737 |
| Germany | 6,981 | 0 | -6,981 |
| France | 2,442 | 1,784 | -658 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,680 | +2,680 |
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 | 11,070,777 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,532,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,172,708 |
| Other | 509,576 |
| Road transport | 87,478 |
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 | 4,904,188 | 6,166,589 | +1,262,401 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,250,617 | 4,281,451 | -969,166 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,205,529 | 1,967,179 | -2,238,350 |
| Other | 265,590 | 243,986 | -21,604 |
| Road transport | 87,478 | 0 | -87,478 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,040,476 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,371,882 |
| Southampton | 3,085,615 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,878,335 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,357,623 |
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 | 2,898,032 | 4,142,444 | +1,244,412 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,719,946 | 2,651,936 | -1,068,010 |
| Southampton | 2,310,244 | 775,371 | -1,534,873 |
| London Gateway Port | 982,807 | 895,528 | -87,279 |
| East Midlands Airport | 713,658 | 643,965 | -69,693 |
| Liverpool Docks | 788,475 | 507,525 | -280,950 |
| ZLC | 801,111 | 480,404 | -320,707 |
| London Stansted Airport | 326,628 | 796,254 | +469,626 |
| Immingham Docks | 549,035 | 432,060 | -116,975 |
| Holyhead | 358,492 | 408,153 | +49,661 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 850140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: AC motors that operate on single-phase power