Import/export HS code 850163: Large generators
Generators with a power output exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 750 kVA
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 17,214,073 |
| France | 4,833,104 |
| China | 4,474,784 |
| United States | 2,045,561 |
| Poland | 1,844,378 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 10,637,588 | 6,576,485 | -4,061,103 |
| France | 2,562,398 | 2,270,706 | -291,692 |
| China | 2,085,745 | 2,389,039 | +303,294 |
| United States | 527,032 | 1,518,529 | +991,497 |
| Poland | 1,843,285 | 1,093 | -1,842,192 |
| Brazil | 404,289 | 566,945 | +162,656 |
| Germany | 398,614 | 49,294 | -349,320 |
| Spain | 1,362 | 332,256 | +330,894 |
| Thailand | 0 | 265,048 | +265,048 |
| Ireland | 197,691 | 60,817 | -136,874 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 19,166,368 |
| China | 4,530,990 |
| France | 4,452,569 |
| United States | 1,841,068 |
| Brazil | 966,054 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 11,098,165 | 8,068,203 | -3,029,962 |
| China | 2,129,486 | 2,401,504 | +272,018 |
| France | 3,030,901 | 1,421,668 | -1,609,233 |
| United States | 909,374 | 931,694 | +22,320 |
| Brazil | 404,289 | 561,765 | +157,476 |
| United Kingdom | 305,942 | 29,898 | -276,044 |
| Spain | 2,855 | 332,256 | +329,401 |
| Denmark | 250,603 | 37,235 | -213,368 |
| Germany | 204,574 | 60,543 | -144,031 |
| Thailand | 0 | 265,048 | +265,048 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 16,109,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,876,360 |
| Air transport | 4,738,346 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,209,690 |
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 | 10,386,755 | 5,723,218 | -4,663,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,632,488 | 5,243,872 | +611,384 |
| Air transport | 2,461,406 | 2,276,940 | -184,466 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,830,289 | 1,379,401 | -450,888 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 16,109,973 |
| Southampton | 4,421,747 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,419,153 |
| Felixstowe | 2,006,553 |
| Harwich | 1,928,439 |
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 | 10,386,755 | 5,723,218 | -4,663,537 |
| Southampton | 1,315,325 | 3,106,422 | +1,791,097 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,839,848 | 1,579,305 | -260,543 |
| Felixstowe | 535,641 | 1,470,912 | +935,271 |
| Harwich | 1,864,706 | 63,733 | -1,800,973 |
| Dover | 981,569 | 754,643 | -226,926 |
| London Gateway Port | 395,228 | 127,937 | -267,291 |
| Eurotunnel | 256,080 | 237,424 | -18,656 |
| London Stansted Airport | 123,399 | 345,907 | +222,508 |
| Portsmouth | 295,431 | 150,240 | -145,191 |
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 | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Iraq | 601,967 |
| Turkey | 585,303 |
| Albania | 575,135 |
| South Africa | 555,679 |
| Singapore | 526,233 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iraq | 240,950 | 361,017 | +120,067 |
| Turkey | 495,536 | 89,767 | -405,769 |
| Albania | 262,691 | 312,444 | +49,753 |
| South Africa | 327,216 | 228,463 | -98,753 |
| Singapore | 0 | 526,233 | +526,233 |
| United States | 339,980 | 184,737 | -155,243 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 469,763 | 0 | -469,763 |
| Norway | 187,992 | 233,176 | +45,184 |
| Lebanon | 112,286 | 275,780 | +163,494 |
| Spain | 116,412 | 270,808 | +154,396 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 60,683 |
| Spain | 54,260 |
| Nicaragua | 6,477 |
| Ireland | 2,964 |
| XI | 253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 24,365 | 36,318 | +11,953 |
| Spain | 29,807 | 24,453 | -5,354 |
| Nicaragua | 6,477 | 0 | -6,477 |
| Ireland | 2,012 | 952 | -1,060 |
| XI | 253 | 0 | -253 |
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) | 4,747,933 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,595,896 |
| Air transport | 1,325,294 |
| Other | 124,637 |
| Road transport | 12,384 |
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) | 2,306,389 | 2,441,544 | +135,155 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,319,992 | 1,275,904 | -44,088 |
| Air transport | 462,562 | 862,732 | +400,170 |
| Other | 62,914 | 61,723 | -1,191 |
| Road transport | 12,384 | 0 | -12,384 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,320,246 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,034,627 |
| Immingham Docks | 878,979 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 806,522 |
| Felixstowe | 503,209 |
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 | 1,828,762 | 1,491,484 | -337,278 |
| London Gateway Port | 466,499 | 568,128 | +101,629 |
| Immingham Docks | 355,230 | 523,749 | +168,519 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 76,357 | 730,165 | +653,808 |
| Felixstowe | 187,001 | 316,208 | +129,207 |
| Portsmouth | 126,085 | 315,400 | +189,315 |
| Southampton | 117,541 | 137,617 | +20,076 |
| Belfast Port | 117,838 | 107,256 | -10,582 |
| London Stansted Airport | 141,076 | 57,998 | -83,078 |
| Dover | 160,382 | 17,332 | -143,050 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850163
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Generators with a power output exceeding 375 kVA but not exceeding 750 kVA