Import/export HS code 850180: Photovoltaic AC generators
Generators that convert solar energy into AC power
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 1,170,486 |
| Italy | 1,114,331 |
| China | 1,054,283 |
| United States | 708,040 |
| Japan | 490,347 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 681,422 | 489,064 | -192,358 |
| Italy | 803,584 | 310,747 | -492,837 |
| China | 444,780 | 609,503 | +164,723 |
| United States | 497,633 | 210,407 | -287,226 |
| Japan | 92,380 | 397,967 | +305,587 |
| Germany | 245,493 | 213,115 | -32,378 |
| Netherlands | 319,745 | 44,191 | -275,554 |
| Singapore | 4,387 | 352,233 | +347,846 |
| Malaysia | 19,849 | 299,680 | +279,831 |
| Belgium | 187,113 | 22,823 | -164,290 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,391,380 |
| China | 1,280,348 |
| Italy | 1,133,340 |
| United Kingdom | 804,897 |
| Malaysia | 692,080 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 596,880 | 794,500 | +197,620 |
| China | 567,679 | 712,669 | +144,990 |
| Italy | 809,133 | 324,207 | -484,926 |
| United Kingdom | 399,575 | 405,322 | +5,747 |
| Malaysia | 597,446 | 94,634 | -502,812 |
| France | 255,465 | 269,606 | +14,141 |
| Germany | 282,627 | 240,074 | -42,553 |
| Japan | 108,897 | 228,068 | +119,171 |
| Norway | 139,914 | 29,967 | -109,947 |
| Spain | 81,521 | 23,958 | -57,563 |
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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 35 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 34 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 27 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 25 |
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 | 21 | 25 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 | 17 | -5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 26 | 12 | -14 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 24 | 8 | -16 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 12 | 6 | -6 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 6,772,310 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 614,021 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 549,960 |
| Road transport | 2,707 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,826,551 | 2,945,759 | -880,792 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,898 | 501,123 | +388,225 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 462,295 | 87,665 | -374,630 |
| Road transport | 2,707 | 0 | -2,707 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,992,610 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,349,131 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 302,192 |
| Immingham Docks | 262,478 |
| Southampton | 174,621 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,886,974 | 2,105,636 | -781,338 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 713,545 | 635,586 | -77,959 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,512 | 299,680 | +297,168 |
| Immingham Docks | 262,478 | 0 | -262,478 |
| Southampton | 26,100 | 148,521 | +122,421 |
| Dover | 125,996 | 46,505 | -79,491 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,244 | 126,583 | +96,339 |
| London | 88,919 | 22,490 | -66,429 |
| Birmingham Airport | 78,762 | 27,318 | -51,444 |
| Glasgow Airport | 24,467 | 21,681 | -2,786 |
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 | 96 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 72 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 48 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 37 |
| Other manufacturing | 37 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 22 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ELECTROCRAFT LIMITED | 30 |
| MCLENNAN SERVO SUPPLIES LIMITED | 26 |
| ASMPT SMT UK LIMITED | 22 |
| WCM INVESTMENTS LTD | 21 |
| ISHIDA EUROPE LTD. | 20 |
| RADWELL INTERNATIONAL- UK LIMITED | 19 |
| EAO LIMITED | 19 |
| AERFIN LIMITED | 19 |
| SCM GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 17 |
| ROXANE UK LIMITED | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 205 |
| 1m-15m | 185 |
| 0-1m | 47 |
| 15m-54m | 42 |
| Other | 33 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 1,113,656 |
| Peru | 638,352 |
| Singapore | 362,375 |
| Philippines | 337,183 |
| United States | 324,930 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 1,011,083 | 102,573 | -908,510 |
| Peru | 0 | 638,352 | +638,352 |
| Singapore | 8,824 | 353,551 | +344,727 |
| Philippines | 0 | 337,183 | +337,183 |
| United States | 277,784 | 47,146 | -230,638 |
| Switzerland | 18,750 | 110,646 | +91,896 |
| Ireland | 77,037 | 47,395 | -29,642 |
| France | 44,399 | 76,564 | +32,165 |
| Germany | 54,554 | 30,572 | -23,982 |
| Oman | 57,069 | 24,311 | -32,758 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,802,085 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,132,798 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 935,062 | 1,867,023 | +931,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,018,265 | 114,533 | -903,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,325 | 44,631 | +8,306 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,755,286 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,076,349 |
| East Midlands Airport | 695,801 |
| ZLC | 160,215 |
| London Stansted Airport | 156,761 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 111,507 | 1,643,779 | +1,532,272 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,002,946 | 73,403 | -929,543 |
| East Midlands Airport | 542,296 | 153,505 | -388,791 |
| ZLC | 130,319 | 29,896 | -100,423 |
| London Stansted Airport | 129,309 | 27,452 | -101,857 |
| Southampton | 8,321 | 36,130 | +27,809 |
| Holyhead | 1,274 | 32,268 | +30,994 |
| Dover | 19,001 | 3,962 | -15,039 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,050 | 884 | -15,166 |
| Birmingham Airport | 16,720 | 0 | -16,720 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850180
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Generators that convert solar energy into AC power