Import/export HS code 85015290: Large DC motors
DC motors with a power output exceeding 37 kW 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,831,903 |
| United States | 9,076,016 |
| Germany | 8,074,675 |
| Brazil | 4,609,876 |
| Poland | 2,413,627 |
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 | 6,093,830 | 3,738,073 | -2,355,757 |
| United States | 4,932,505 | 4,143,511 | -788,994 |
| Germany | 5,521,838 | 2,552,837 | -2,969,001 |
| Brazil | 2,238,120 | 2,371,756 | +133,636 |
| Poland | 2,026,083 | 387,544 | -1,638,539 |
| Taiwan | 1,912,526 | 452,247 | -1,460,279 |
| France | 1,316,269 | 933,506 | -382,763 |
| Netherlands | 867,844 | 1,320,521 | +452,677 |
| Finland | 922,779 | 980,143 | +57,364 |
| Switzerland | 780,555 | 752,950 | -27,605 |
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 | 10,883,779 |
| Germany | 10,065,735 |
| United States | 9,257,076 |
| Brazil | 4,862,020 |
| Taiwan | 2,366,138 |
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 | 6,514,982 | 4,368,797 | -2,146,185 |
| Germany | 6,918,144 | 3,147,591 | -3,770,553 |
| United States | 5,079,035 | 4,178,041 | -900,994 |
| Brazil | 2,354,252 | 2,507,768 | +153,516 |
| Taiwan | 1,915,641 | 450,497 | -1,465,144 |
| Czechia | 1,166,085 | 997,051 | -169,034 |
| Finland | 913,450 | 1,055,590 | +142,140 |
| France | 871,946 | 674,059 | -197,887 |
| Italy | 723,816 | 691,301 | -32,515 |
| Poland | 1,010,427 | 339,065 | -671,362 |
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 | 51 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 44 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 42 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 40 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 35 | 30 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 29 | 30 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 28 | 25 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 27 | 26 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 28 | 27 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 22 | 24 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 27 | 17 | -10 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 19 | 21 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 21 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 15 | 19 | +4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,855,767 |
| Air transport | 18,173,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,119,441 |
| Road transport | 177,827 |
| Other | 148,518 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,447,371 | 7,408,396 | -4,038,975 |
| Air transport | 9,615,461 | 8,557,900 | -1,057,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,080,288 | 6,039,153 | -3,041,135 |
| Road transport | 122,275 | 55,552 | -66,723 |
| Other | 108,995 | 39,523 | -69,472 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,154,463 |
| Felixstowe | 6,669,465 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,750,219 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,069,969 |
| Southampton | 5,020,452 |
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 | 5,003,844 | 2,150,619 | -2,853,225 |
| Felixstowe | 4,337,953 | 2,331,512 | -2,006,441 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,752,175 | 2,998,044 | +245,869 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,835,348 | 2,234,621 | -600,727 |
| Southampton | 2,871,514 | 2,148,938 | -722,576 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,451,602 | 1,773,085 | -678,517 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,216,621 | 1,282,807 | -933,814 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,024,857 | 1,281,613 | +256,756 |
| Eurotunnel | 705,988 | 1,141,732 | +435,744 |
| Thamesport | 1,026,347 | 687,365 | -338,982 |
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 | 151 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 133 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 68 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 38 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 37 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 78 |
| 2025-11 | 97 |
| 2025-10 | 95 |
| 2025-09 | 101 |
| 2025-08 | 90 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEG (UK) LTD | 119 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 116 |
| BROOK CROMPTON UK LIMITED | 113 |
| T.E.C. ELECTRIC MOTORS LIMITED | 97 |
| AMTECS LIMITED | 72 |
| SOL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 65 |
| BROMPTON BICYCLE LIMITED | 62 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 57 |
| RADWELL INTERNATIONAL- UK LIMITED | 57 |
| ABB LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 320 |
| 1m-15m | 234 |
| 15m-54m | 80 |
| Other | 59 |
| 0-1m | 53 |
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 | 57,933,780 |
| United States | 4,740,053 |
| Italy | 3,418,242 |
| Germany | 2,151,139 |
| Uganda | 2,129,159 |
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 | 3,254,869 | 54,678,911 | +51,424,042 |
| United States | 2,112,840 | 2,627,213 | +514,373 |
| Italy | 937,514 | 2,480,728 | +1,543,214 |
| Germany | 860,126 | 1,291,013 | +430,887 |
| Uganda | 2,122,560 | 6,599 | -2,115,961 |
| Ireland | 646,153 | 326,616 | -319,537 |
| France | 374,503 | 200,481 | -174,022 |
| Belgium | 189,539 | 249,171 | +59,632 |
| Netherlands | 122,399 | 171,349 | +48,950 |
| India | 106,893 | 169,479 | +62,586 |
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 | 71,320 |
| XI | 61,961 |
| Brazil | 15,860 |
| Germany | 4,236 |
| Finland | 197 |
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 | 38,096 | 33,224 | -4,872 |
| XI | 30,164 | 31,797 | +1,633 |
| Brazil | 12,273 | 3,587 | -8,686 |
| Germany | 4,236 | 0 | -4,236 |
| Finland | 0 | 197 | +197 |
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) | 65,863,653 |
| Air transport | 6,466,883 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,508,971 |
| Other | 160,781 |
| Road transport | 8,207 |
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) | 6,204,572 | 59,659,081 | +53,454,509 |
| Air transport | 3,039,826 | 3,427,057 | +387,231 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,852,666 | 656,305 | -2,196,361 |
| Other | 90,795 | 69,986 | -20,809 |
| Road transport | 8,207 | 0 | -8,207 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 58,052,406 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,718,369 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,869,597 |
| Southampton | 2,266,945 |
| Holyhead | 658,547 |
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 | 3,362,362 | 54,690,044 | +51,327,682 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,202,306 | 4,516,063 | +2,313,757 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,242,018 | 2,627,579 | +385,561 |
| Southampton | 2,132,265 | 134,680 | -1,997,585 |
| Holyhead | 445,453 | 213,094 | -232,359 |
| London Gateway Port | 441,071 | 179,198 | -261,873 |
| East Midlands Airport | 322,299 | 271,374 | -50,925 |
| London Stansted Airport | 221,345 | 130,689 | -90,656 |
| Liverpool Docks | 163,784 | 107,440 | -56,344 |
| ZLC | 149,414 | 89,187 | -60,227 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85015290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: DC motors with a power output exceeding 37 kW but not exceeding 75 kW