Import/export HS code 850152: Medium DC motors
DC motors with a power output exceeding 750 watts but not exceeding 75 kW
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 83,613,320 |
| China | 30,732,982 |
| Brazil | 25,581,169 |
| Netherlands | 25,188,415 |
| France | 23,463,313 |
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 | 45,342,967 | 38,270,353 | -7,072,614 |
| China | 15,973,160 | 14,759,822 | -1,213,338 |
| Brazil | 12,459,811 | 13,121,358 | +661,547 |
| Netherlands | 12,968,474 | 12,219,941 | -748,533 |
| France | 15,267,295 | 8,196,018 | -7,071,277 |
| Italy | 8,662,278 | 9,688,174 | +1,025,896 |
| United States | 7,302,267 | 6,665,112 | -637,155 |
| Poland | 5,648,010 | 4,537,655 | -1,110,355 |
| Finland | 3,108,609 | 3,704,429 | +595,820 |
| Austria | 2,969,557 | 2,372,669 | -596,888 |
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 | 74,724,720 |
| China | 39,020,596 |
| Brazil | 26,087,931 |
| Italy | 22,094,987 |
| Poland | 20,790,215 |
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 | 40,946,662 | 33,778,058 | -7,168,604 |
| China | 19,661,541 | 19,359,055 | -302,486 |
| Brazil | 12,731,356 | 13,356,575 | +625,219 |
| Italy | 10,599,053 | 11,495,934 | +896,881 |
| Poland | 11,743,252 | 9,046,963 | -2,696,289 |
| United States | 8,535,829 | 7,238,405 | -1,297,424 |
| France | 10,796,484 | 4,005,557 | -6,790,927 |
| Czechia | 5,750,770 | 4,415,069 | -1,335,701 |
| Finland | 3,183,849 | 3,762,514 | +578,665 |
| Hungary | 3,711,922 | 2,325,783 | -1,386,139 |
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 | 154 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 127 |
| West Yorkshire | 117 |
| West Midlands | 114 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 111 |
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 | 119 | 102 | -17 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 95 | 85 | -10 |
| West Yorkshire | 83 | 77 | -6 |
| West Midlands | 86 | 88 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 80 | 78 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 74 | 72 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 72 | 58 | -14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 66 | 58 | -8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 64 | 66 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 64 | 60 | -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) | 122,659,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,384,162 |
| Air transport | 77,680,226 |
| Other | 2,099,847 |
| Road transport | 1,063,168 |
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) | 67,948,367 | 54,711,027 | -13,237,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,305,299 | 37,078,863 | -4,226,436 |
| Air transport | 39,788,017 | 37,892,209 | -1,895,808 |
| Other | 813,404 | 1,286,443 | +473,039 |
| Road transport | 543,756 | 519,412 | -24,344 |
| Rail transport | 951 | 0 | -951 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 55,583,704 |
| Felixstowe | 26,211,101 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,700,796 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,657,393 |
| Birmingham Airport | 19,640,391 |
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 | 29,888,579 | 25,695,125 | -4,193,454 |
| Felixstowe | 11,146,496 | 15,064,605 | +3,918,109 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,823,529 | 10,877,267 | -1,946,262 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,585,085 | 10,072,308 | -3,512,777 |
| Birmingham Airport | 8,870,773 | 10,769,618 | +1,898,845 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,266,071 | 9,292,433 | -973,638 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,595,274 | 8,248,183 | +652,909 |
| Thamesport | 7,756,952 | 5,721,362 | -2,035,590 |
| London | 5,985,255 | 6,415,710 | +430,455 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,566,486 | 1,661,243 | -7,905,243 |
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 | 446 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 345 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 205 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 122 |
| Manufacture of food products | 117 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 435 |
| 2025-10 | 436 |
| 2025-09 | 416 |
| 2025-08 | 417 |
| 2025-07 | 440 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEG (UK) LTD | 119 |
| BROOK CROMPTON UK LIMITED | 119 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 118 |
| T.E.C. ELECTRIC MOTORS LIMITED | 116 |
| RADWELL INTERNATIONAL- UK LIMITED | 99 |
| NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO UK LIMITED | 84 |
| ALPLA UK LIMITED | 81 |
| FLAKT WOODS LIMITED | 79 |
| EUROPEAN AUTOMATION LIMITED | 75 |
| AMTECS LIMITED | 72 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 845 |
| 1m-15m | 814 |
| 15m-54m | 264 |
| 0-1m | 202 |
| Other | 151 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 52,370,870 |
| Germany | 48,301,643 |
| United States | 13,939,131 |
| Italy | 13,514,606 |
| France | 10,901,435 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 477,181 | 51,893,689 | +51,416,508 |
| Germany | 23,859,815 | 24,441,828 | +582,013 |
| United States | 6,752,337 | 7,186,794 | +434,457 |
| Italy | 6,128,115 | 7,386,491 | +1,258,376 |
| France | 6,358,402 | 4,543,033 | -1,815,369 |
| Ireland | 6,106,097 | 4,442,079 | -1,664,018 |
| Spain | 3,719,903 | 4,660,017 | +940,114 |
| Netherlands | 4,155,142 | 3,597,825 | -557,317 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,609,168 | 2,042,288 | +433,120 |
| South Korea | 1,580,914 | 1,975,160 | +394,246 |
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 | 824,688 |
| XU | 445,004 |
| XI | 364,040 |
| Brazil | 121,636 |
| Germany | 66,383 |
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 | 425,238 | 399,450 | -25,788 |
| XU | 29,877 | 415,127 | +385,250 |
| XI | 248,154 | 115,886 | -132,268 |
| Brazil | 33,488 | 88,148 | +54,660 |
| Germany | 51,006 | 15,377 | -35,629 |
| Georgia | 19,850 | 571 | -19,279 |
| Italy | 7,945 | 9,273 | +1,328 |
| Ireland | 5,679 | 9,051 | +3,372 |
| Poland | 0 | 7,776 | +7,776 |
| Switzerland | 4,872 | 1,087 | -3,785 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,191,504 |
| Air transport | 54,525,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,023,774 |
| Other | 1,902,379 |
| Road transport | 155,974 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,876,146 | 100,315,358 | +52,439,212 |
| Air transport | 26,762,723 | 27,763,219 | +1,000,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,369,452 | 9,654,322 | -4,715,130 |
| Other | 838,674 | 1,063,705 | +225,031 |
| Road transport | 155,974 | 0 | -155,974 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,656,090 |
| London | 52,672,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,172,407 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,525,794 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,342,355 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,014,014 | 38,642,076 | +5,628,062 |
| London | 704,604 | 51,967,585 | +51,262,981 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,417,512 | 15,754,895 | +1,337,383 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,929,204 | 6,596,590 | -2,332,614 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,126,254 | 3,216,101 | -3,910,153 |
| Southampton | 4,138,291 | 2,963,914 | -1,174,377 |
| Portsmouth | 3,054,928 | 3,386,330 | +331,402 |
| Holyhead | 3,933,482 | 2,284,643 | -1,648,839 |
| Dover | 4,662,389 | 786,708 | -3,875,681 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,214,086 | 2,412,675 | +198,589 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 850152
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: DC motors with a power output exceeding 750 watts but not exceeding 75 kW