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 | 9,599,278 |
| United States | 8,925,843 |
| Germany | 8,113,528 |
| Brazil | 4,739,641 |
| Taiwan | 2,540,709 |
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 | 5,427,291 | 4,171,987 | -1,255,304 |
| United States | 4,405,770 | 4,520,073 | +114,303 |
| Germany | 5,451,055 | 2,662,473 | -2,788,582 |
| Brazil | 2,136,603 | 2,603,038 | +466,435 |
| Taiwan | 1,809,039 | 731,670 | -1,077,369 |
| Poland | 1,999,553 | 416,038 | -1,583,515 |
| France | 1,293,692 | 940,515 | -353,177 |
| Netherlands | 877,544 | 1,263,408 | +385,864 |
| Finland | 903,062 | 1,021,374 | +118,312 |
| Switzerland | 754,783 | 720,678 | -34,105 |
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 | 10,638,291 |
| Germany | 10,074,918 |
| United States | 9,191,695 |
| Brazil | 4,941,272 |
| Taiwan | 2,542,074 |
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 | 5,867,550 | 4,770,741 | -1,096,809 |
| Germany | 6,929,231 | 3,145,687 | -3,783,544 |
| United States | 4,555,385 | 4,636,310 | +80,925 |
| Brazil | 2,241,842 | 2,699,430 | +457,588 |
| Taiwan | 1,812,154 | 729,920 | -1,082,234 |
| Finland | 900,069 | 1,064,094 | +164,025 |
| Czechia | 1,150,075 | 771,658 | -378,417 |
| France | 820,934 | 683,097 | -137,837 |
| Italy | 679,040 | 747,462 | +68,422 |
| Poland | 1,037,255 | 352,770 | -684,485 |
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 | 54 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 43 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 43 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 40 |
| West Yorkshire | 39 |
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 | 36 | 32 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 26 | 33 | +7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 29 | 26 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 26 | 25 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 23 | 23 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 27 | 25 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 28 | 17 | -11 |
| Greater Manchester | 21 | 23 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 17 | 15 | -2 |
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) | 18,914,364 |
| Air transport | 17,973,149 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,793,328 |
| Road transport | 209,942 |
| Other | 151,136 |
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) | 10,661,444 | 8,252,920 | -2,408,524 |
| Air transport | 9,153,368 | 8,819,781 | -333,587 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,933,594 | 5,859,734 | -3,073,860 |
| Road transport | 155,288 | 54,654 | -100,634 |
| Other | 106,744 | 44,392 | -62,352 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,127,864 |
| Felixstowe | 6,942,741 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,760,704 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,020,789 |
| Southampton | 4,690,241 |
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 | 4,957,136 | 2,170,728 | -2,786,408 |
| Felixstowe | 4,030,258 | 2,912,483 | -1,117,775 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,399,321 | 3,361,383 | +962,062 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,840,852 | 2,179,937 | -660,915 |
| Southampton | 2,450,381 | 2,239,860 | -210,521 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,341,175 | 1,933,179 | -407,996 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,058,219 | 1,400,221 | -657,998 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,042,393 | 1,239,104 | +196,711 |
| Eurotunnel | 782,248 | 1,059,428 | +277,180 |
| Thamesport | 1,017,005 | 718,346 | -298,659 |
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 | 149 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 131 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 67 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 39 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 38 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 97 |
| 2025-10 | 95 |
| 2025-09 | 101 |
| 2025-08 | 90 |
| 2025-07 | 87 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEG (UK) LTD | 118 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 115 |
| BROOK CROMPTON UK LIMITED | 112 |
| T.E.C. ELECTRIC MOTORS LIMITED | 97 |
| AMTECS LIMITED | 71 |
| SOL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 65 |
| BROMPTON BICYCLE LIMITED | 62 |
| RADWELL INTERNATIONAL- UK LIMITED | 56 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 56 |
| ABB LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 322 |
| 1m-15m | 228 |
| 15m-54m | 84 |
| Other | 60 |
| 0-1m | 54 |
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 | 52,185,516 |
| United States | 4,891,138 |
| Italy | 3,411,462 |
| Uganda | 2,129,159 |
| Germany | 2,068,803 |
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 | 341,752 | 51,843,764 | +51,502,012 |
| United States | 1,749,448 | 3,141,690 | +1,392,242 |
| Italy | 621,742 | 2,789,720 | +2,167,978 |
| Uganda | 2,122,560 | 6,599 | -2,115,961 |
| Germany | 866,143 | 1,202,660 | +336,517 |
| Ireland | 695,195 | 313,499 | -381,696 |
| France | 428,673 | 207,888 | -220,785 |
| Japan | 356,517 | 57,858 | -298,659 |
| India | 103,582 | 172,790 | +69,208 |
| Poland | 36,181 | 224,762 | +188,581 |
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 | 56,733 |
| Brazil | 15,860 |
| XU | 7,207 |
| Germany | 4,236 |
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 | 32,571 | 38,749 | +6,178 |
| XI | 15,314 | 41,419 | +26,105 |
| Brazil | 12,273 | 3,587 | -8,686 |
| XU | 6,026 | 1,181 | -4,845 |
| 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) | 59,863,088 |
| Air transport | 6,842,396 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,470,852 |
| Other | 155,553 |
| 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) | 3,126,105 | 56,736,983 | +53,610,878 |
| Air transport | 2,862,852 | 3,979,544 | +1,116,692 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,819,966 | 650,886 | -2,169,080 |
| Other | 70,420 | 85,133 | +14,713 |
| 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 | 52,304,142 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,437,160 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,302,523 |
| Southampton | 2,266,945 |
| Holyhead | 701,421 |
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 | 449,245 | 51,854,897 | +51,405,652 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,002,968 | 4,434,192 | +2,431,224 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,048,256 | 3,254,267 | +1,206,011 |
| Southampton | 2,132,265 | 134,680 | -1,997,585 |
| Holyhead | 498,265 | 203,156 | -295,109 |
| East Midlands Airport | 360,463 | 245,692 | -114,771 |
| London Gateway Port | 443,542 | 134,718 | -308,824 |
| London Stansted Airport | 219,913 | 61,374 | -158,539 |
| Liverpool Docks | 167,077 | 102,035 | -65,042 |
| Manchester Airport | 56,695 | 175,815 | +119,120 |
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