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 | 15,990,553 |
| China | 4,921,435 |
| France | 4,381,316 |
| United States | 2,046,891 |
| 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 | 10,120,313 | 5,870,240 | -4,250,073 |
| China | 2,117,296 | 2,804,139 | +686,843 |
| France | 2,130,913 | 2,250,403 | +119,490 |
| United States | 890,159 | 1,156,732 | +266,573 |
| Poland | 1,844,378 | 0 | -1,844,378 |
| Brazil | 435,301 | 513,481 | +78,180 |
| Germany | 355,472 | 57,743 | -297,729 |
| 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 | 17,942,848 |
| China | 4,999,446 |
| France | 4,434,384 |
| United States | 1,404,771 |
| Brazil | 943,602 |
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 | 10,945,461 | 6,997,387 | -3,948,074 |
| China | 2,158,916 | 2,840,530 | +681,614 |
| France | 3,034,269 | 1,400,115 | -1,634,154 |
| United States | 473,077 | 931,694 | +458,617 |
| Brazil | 435,301 | 508,301 | +73,000 |
| United Kingdom | 305,942 | 31,148 | -274,794 |
| Spain | 2,855 | 332,256 | +329,401 |
| Germany | 220,051 | 45,066 | -174,985 |
| Thailand | 0 | 265,048 | +265,048 |
| Denmark | 214,997 | 37,235 | -177,762 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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 | 14,752,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,175,243 |
| Air transport | 4,260,351 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,317,246 |
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 | 9,737,240 | 5,014,970 | -4,722,270 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,930,206 | 5,245,037 | +314,831 |
| Air transport | 1,971,365 | 2,288,986 | +317,621 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,960,928 | 1,356,318 | -604,610 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 14,752,210 |
| Southampton | 4,744,073 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,982,566 |
| Felixstowe | 2,104,978 |
| 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 | 9,737,240 | 5,014,970 | -4,722,270 |
| Southampton | 1,708,688 | 3,035,385 | +1,326,697 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,403,261 | 1,579,305 | +176,044 |
| Felixstowe | 508,400 | 1,596,578 | +1,088,178 |
| Harwich | 1,880,183 | 48,256 | -1,831,927 |
| Dover | 1,065,313 | 763,090 | -302,223 |
| Eurotunnel | 315,901 | 194,041 | -121,860 |
| London Gateway Port | 426,240 | 74,473 | -351,767 |
| London Stansted Airport | 121,955 | 356,888 | +234,933 |
| Portsmouth | 290,911 | 168,961 | -121,950 |
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 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | 3 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Albania | 609,087 |
| Iraq | 601,967 |
| Turkey | 590,217 |
| South Africa | 532,199 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 262,691 | 346,396 | +83,705 |
| Iraq | 241,950 | 360,017 | +118,067 |
| Turkey | 479,904 | 110,313 | -369,591 |
| South Africa | 303,736 | 228,463 | -75,273 |
| Singapore | 0 | 526,233 | +526,233 |
| United States | 329,318 | 163,735 | -165,583 |
| Iran (Islamic Republic of) | 444,283 | 0 | -444,283 |
| Norway | 156,866 | 238,411 | +81,545 |
| Spain | 190,875 | 200,939 | +10,064 |
| Lebanon | 120,702 | 267,364 | +146,662 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 54,260 |
| India | 6,487 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 29,807 | 24,453 | -5,354 |
| India | 0 | 6,487 | +6,487 |
| 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) | 4,848,890 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,455,281 |
| Air transport | 1,282,789 |
| Other | 121,827 |
| Road transport | 11,124 |
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) | 2,470,379 | 2,378,511 | -91,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,197,014 | 1,258,267 | +61,253 |
| Air transport | 481,788 | 801,001 | +319,213 |
| Other | 53,617 | 68,210 | +14,593 |
| Road transport | 11,124 | 0 | -11,124 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,381,968 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,051,781 |
| Immingham Docks | 837,254 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 794,554 |
| Felixstowe | 487,577 |
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 | 1,873,201 | 1,508,767 | -364,434 |
| London Gateway Port | 483,487 | 568,294 | +84,807 |
| Immingham Docks | 345,809 | 491,445 | +145,636 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 148,165 | 646,389 | +498,224 |
| Felixstowe | 179,785 | 307,792 | +128,007 |
| Portsmouth | 195,384 | 233,405 | +38,021 |
| Southampton | 110,681 | 137,617 | +26,936 |
| Belfast Port | 94,358 | 113,976 | +19,618 |
| London Stansted Airport | 137,519 | 57,998 | -79,521 |
| Dover | 161,534 | 16,180 | -145,354 |
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