Import/export HS code 850220: Gas-powered electric generators
Electric generators powered by spark-ignition engines. Commonly used for backup or portable power
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 104,074,410 |
| Germany | 24,648,552 |
| United States | 21,034,664 |
| China | 11,868,306 |
| Finland | 9,958,225 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 37,146,425 | 66,927,985 | +29,781,560 |
| Germany | 16,566,577 | 8,081,975 | -8,484,602 |
| United States | 7,753,082 | 13,281,582 | +5,528,500 |
| China | 3,500,331 | 8,367,975 | +4,867,644 |
| Finland | 9,823,858 | 134,367 | -9,689,491 |
| Italy | 3,955,345 | 4,034,257 | +78,912 |
| Netherlands | 1,627,328 | 5,279,755 | +3,652,427 |
| Romania | 4,054,648 | 2,687,381 | -1,367,267 |
| Czechia | 1,603,983 | 2,236,883 | +632,900 |
| Estonia | 1,932,762 | 0 | -1,932,762 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 108,904,715 |
| Germany | 25,505,763 |
| United States | 21,814,320 |
| China | 12,205,623 |
| Finland | 9,953,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 41,766,112 | 67,138,603 | +25,372,491 |
| Germany | 12,237,460 | 13,268,303 | +1,030,843 |
| United States | 7,115,564 | 14,698,756 | +7,583,192 |
| China | 3,687,368 | 8,518,255 | +4,830,887 |
| Finland | 9,818,669 | 134,367 | -9,684,302 |
| Italy | 3,974,067 | 4,067,398 | +93,331 |
| Romania | 5,067,428 | 2,878,450 | -2,188,978 |
| Czechia | 1,658,612 | 2,215,280 | +556,668 |
| Estonia | 1,853,154 | 0 | -1,853,154 |
| United Kingdom | 1,207,953 | 330,262 | -877,691 |
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 | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 155,699,062 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,731,861 |
| Other | 5,836,981 |
| Air transport | 1,577,971 |
| Road transport | 193,341 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 65,374,186 | 90,324,876 | +24,950,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,498,062 | 24,233,799 | +1,735,737 |
| Other | 4,156,717 | 1,680,264 | -2,476,453 |
| Air transport | 762,570 | 815,401 | +52,831 |
| Road transport | 179,234 | 14,107 | -165,127 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 53,340,579 |
| London | 43,537,602 |
| Harwich | 27,002,642 |
| Belfast Port | 20,757,680 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,209,291 |
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 | 18,741,461 | 34,599,118 | +15,857,657 |
| London | 1,952,006 | 41,585,596 | +39,633,590 |
| Harwich | 25,301,847 | 1,700,795 | -23,601,052 |
| Belfast Port | 7,178,027 | 13,579,653 | +6,401,626 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,990,500 | 9,218,791 | -1,771,709 |
| Hull | 8,504,469 | 827,990 | -7,676,479 |
| Southampton | 2,928,315 | 3,719,110 | +790,795 |
| Felixstowe | 2,759,966 | 3,442,877 | +682,911 |
| 000 | 4,156,717 | 1,680,264 | -2,476,453 |
| Killingholme | 4,316,521 | 235,711 | -4,080,810 |
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 | 38 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Specialised construction activities | 7 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
| 2025-07 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 101 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED | 88 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 66 |
| UK HOME SHOPPING LIMITED | 63 |
| GENPOWER LTD | 59 |
| E.P.BARRUS LIMITED | 51 |
| UNION MART LIMITED | 51 |
| PRAMAC-GENERAC UK LIMITED | 44 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 42 |
| CLARKE ENERGY LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 48,319,183 |
| Ukraine | 9,522,391 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,799,560 |
| Argentina | 4,203,274 |
| Ireland | 4,132,479 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,810,212 | 41,508,971 | +34,698,759 |
| Ukraine | 2,447,454 | 7,074,937 | +4,627,483 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,493,528 | 306,032 | -5,187,496 |
| Argentina | 1,328,079 | 2,875,195 | +1,547,116 |
| Ireland | 945,527 | 3,186,952 | +2,241,425 |
| Israel | 1,454,605 | 2,340,584 | +885,979 |
| Spain | 72,730 | 3,659,830 | +3,587,100 |
| Lebanon | 40,138 | 3,645,082 | +3,604,944 |
| Nigeria | 880,591 | 2,362,851 | +1,482,260 |
| Turkey | 3,108,068 | 115,620 | -2,992,448 |
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 | 715,696 |
| XI | 116,773 |
| Nicaragua | 35,831 |
| Italy | 24,160 |
| XU | 3,357 |
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 | 100,325 | 615,371 | +515,046 |
| XI | 49,688 | 67,085 | +17,397 |
| Nicaragua | 35,831 | 0 | -35,831 |
| Italy | 17,843 | 6,317 | -11,526 |
| XU | 1,295 | 2,062 | +767 |
| Romania | 0 | 374 | +374 |
| Russia | 0 | 56 | +56 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 78,087,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,320,617 |
| Air transport | 1,437,922 |
| Other | 896,247 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,086,407 | 59,001,421 | +39,915,014 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,557,101 | 16,763,516 | +6,206,415 |
| Air transport | 1,071,986 | 365,936 | -706,050 |
| Other | 204,982 | 691,265 | +486,283 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 46,278,697 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,472,252 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,876,139 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,649,115 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,190,683 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 9,611,686 | 36,667,011 | +27,055,325 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,212,561 | 9,259,691 | +5,047,130 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,414,108 | 8,462,031 | +6,047,923 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,150,066 | 7,499,049 | +5,348,983 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,839,694 | 2,350,989 | -3,488,705 |
| Southampton | 1,660,474 | 2,654,969 | +994,495 |
| Portsmouth | 30,379 | 3,657,986 | +3,627,607 |
| London | 609,507 | 2,315,612 | +1,706,105 |
| Holyhead | 299,803 | 1,422,957 | +1,123,154 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 959,890 | 124,154 | -835,736 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 850220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electric generators powered by spark-ignition engines. Commonly used for backup or portable power