Import/export HS code 850153: Very large DC motors
DC motors with a power output 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 | 181,313,395 |
| Japan | 69,532,055 |
| Netherlands | 54,682,658 |
| France | 54,230,556 |
| Germany | 33,938,477 |
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 | 96,693,166 | 84,620,229 | -12,072,937 |
| Japan | 2,476,251 | 67,055,804 | +64,579,553 |
| Netherlands | 37,232,580 | 17,450,078 | -19,782,502 |
| France | 24,021,966 | 30,208,590 | +6,186,624 |
| Germany | 14,833,508 | 19,104,969 | +4,271,461 |
| Finland | 6,945,865 | 8,804,618 | +1,858,753 |
| United States | 10,982,660 | 3,344,246 | -7,638,414 |
| Italy | 3,743,573 | 9,702,160 | +5,958,587 |
| Belgium | 9,135,300 | 3,712,931 | -5,422,369 |
| Brazil | 5,427,403 | 5,504,751 | +77,348 |
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 | 185,833,644 |
| Germany | 88,127,834 |
| Japan | 70,167,390 |
| France | 47,475,899 |
| United States | 18,642,071 |
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 | 98,426,375 | 87,407,269 | -11,019,106 |
| Germany | 54,964,201 | 33,163,633 | -21,800,568 |
| Japan | 2,974,472 | 67,192,918 | +64,218,446 |
| France | 20,073,996 | 27,401,903 | +7,327,907 |
| United States | 10,383,554 | 8,258,517 | -2,125,037 |
| Finland | 8,140,706 | 9,857,161 | +1,716,455 |
| United Kingdom | 7,429,599 | 5,388,456 | -2,041,143 |
| Brazil | 5,707,654 | 6,436,863 | +729,209 |
| Italy | 3,221,896 | 7,032,204 | +3,810,308 |
| Czechia | 4,514,711 | 2,281,616 | -2,233,095 |
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 | 40 |
| West Midlands | 25 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 24 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 |
| West Yorkshire | 21 |
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 | 30 | 25 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 16 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 14 | +5 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 14 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 218,792,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 139,077,932 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,565,735 |
| Air transport | 23,886,543 |
| Road transport | 3,063,193 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 130,811,722 | 87,980,792 | -42,830,930 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,618,642 | 73,459,290 | +7,840,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,108,625 | 97,457,110 | +69,348,485 |
| Air transport | 12,456,071 | 11,430,472 | -1,025,599 |
| Road transport | 706,579 | 2,356,614 | +1,650,035 |
| Rail transport | 111,600 | 249,659 | +138,059 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 218,792,514 |
| 499 | 72,201,624 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,319,656 |
| Dover | 40,276,851 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,278,143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 130,811,722 | 87,980,792 | -42,830,930 |
| 499 | 72,956 | 72,128,668 | +72,055,712 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,602,910 | 27,716,746 | +10,113,836 |
| Dover | 17,865,588 | 22,411,263 | +4,545,675 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,980,570 | 12,297,573 | -2,682,997 |
| Felixstowe | 6,980,961 | 8,147,241 | +1,166,280 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,298,747 | 5,835,704 | -463,043 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,926,877 | 5,081,637 | -845,240 |
| London | 2,941,920 | 4,644,406 | +1,702,486 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,385,980 | 2,041,223 | -3,344,757 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 66 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 65 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 43 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 33 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 29 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 78 |
| 2025-10 | 77 |
| 2025-09 | 67 |
| 2025-08 | 76 |
| 2025-07 | 82 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WEG (UK) LTD | 118 |
| BROOK CROMPTON UK LIMITED | 110 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 93 |
| T.E.C. ELECTRIC MOTORS LIMITED | 92 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 83 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 72 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 67 |
| ABB LIMITED | 57 |
| TESLA MOTORS LIMITED | 57 |
| ATB GROUP UK LIMITED | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 225 |
| 1m-15m | 133 |
| 15m-54m | 52 |
| Other | 28 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 63,265,238 |
| Turkey | 41,579,156 |
| Germany | 21,686,070 |
| United States | 15,183,447 |
| Singapore | 11,943,217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 31,219,603 | 32,045,635 | +826,032 |
| Turkey | 1,150,785 | 40,428,371 | +39,277,586 |
| Germany | 14,125,705 | 7,560,365 | -6,565,340 |
| United States | 9,204,821 | 5,978,626 | -3,226,195 |
| Singapore | 4,844,443 | 7,098,774 | +2,254,331 |
| Taiwan | 33,530 | 11,396,045 | +11,362,515 |
| Japan | 7,073,694 | 3,573,583 | -3,500,111 |
| Norway | 2,222,809 | 4,164,786 | +1,941,977 |
| Croatia | 1,264,033 | 3,633,528 | +2,369,495 |
| Slovakia | 4,813,992 | 30,564 | -4,783,428 |
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 | 81,940 |
| Italy | 8,562 |
| Brazil | 4,225 |
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 | 30,307 | 51,633 | +21,326 |
| Italy | 8,562 | 0 | -8,562 |
| Brazil | 4,225 | 0 | -4,225 |
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) | 148,951,789 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 52,076,381 |
| Air transport | 42,879,370 |
| Road transport | 121,609 |
| Other | 94,727 |
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) | 55,471,475 | 93,480,314 | +38,008,839 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,635,793 | 30,440,588 | +8,804,795 |
| Air transport | 24,687,449 | 18,191,921 | -6,495,528 |
| Road transport | 121,609 | 0 | -121,609 |
| Other | 43,094 | 51,633 | +8,539 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 91,773,606 |
| London | 43,304,896 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,160,691 |
| Felixstowe | 21,543,634 |
| Southampton | 11,763,697 |
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 | 47,154,670 | 44,618,936 | -2,535,734 |
| London | 2,011,965 | 41,292,931 | +39,280,966 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,171,982 | 14,988,709 | -1,183,273 |
| Felixstowe | 3,589,711 | 17,953,923 | +14,364,212 |
| Southampton | 9,512,621 | 2,251,076 | -7,261,545 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,694,166 | 4,086,178 | +392,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,639,220 | 4,031,116 | +1,391,896 |
| Harwich | 3,583,586 | 1,336,645 | -2,246,941 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,143,269 | 2,218,526 | +75,257 |
| ZLC | 4,117,026 | 117,957 | -3,999,069 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 850153
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: DC motors with a power output exceeding 75 kW