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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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 104,851,925 |
| Germany | 24,108,416 |
| United States | 20,908,937 |
| China | 11,949,148 |
| 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 | 37,906,359 | 66,945,566 | +29,039,207 |
| Germany | 16,063,958 | 8,044,458 | -8,019,500 |
| United States | 8,481,864 | 12,427,073 | +3,945,209 |
| China | 3,458,590 | 8,490,558 | +5,031,968 |
| Finland | 9,823,858 | 134,367 | -9,689,491 |
| Italy | 3,967,216 | 4,073,201 | +105,985 |
| Netherlands | 1,825,929 | 5,073,246 | +3,247,317 |
| Romania | 4,049,829 | 2,666,187 | -1,383,642 |
| Czechia | 1,485,020 | 2,205,719 | +720,699 |
| 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 | 109,682,230 |
| Germany | 25,001,095 |
| United States | 22,049,984 |
| China | 12,298,318 |
| 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 | 42,526,046 | 67,156,184 | +24,630,138 |
| Germany | 11,768,477 | 13,232,618 | +1,464,141 |
| United States | 8,176,582 | 13,873,402 | +5,696,820 |
| China | 3,692,302 | 8,606,016 | +4,913,714 |
| Finland | 9,818,669 | 134,367 | -9,684,302 |
| Italy | 3,990,908 | 4,091,749 | +100,841 |
| Romania | 4,936,882 | 2,857,256 | -2,079,626 |
| Czechia | 1,508,485 | 2,215,280 | +706,795 |
| 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 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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) | 155,864,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 46,583,874 |
| Other | 5,765,881 |
| Air transport | 1,581,967 |
| Road transport | 174,863 |
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) | 65,553,431 | 90,310,754 | +24,757,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,994,345 | 23,589,529 | +595,184 |
| Other | 4,238,564 | 1,527,317 | -2,711,247 |
| Air transport | 751,457 | 830,510 | +79,053 |
| Road transport | 155,280 | 19,583 | -135,697 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 53,438,073 |
| London | 43,537,602 |
| Harwich | 26,902,387 |
| Belfast Port | 20,763,156 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,206,323 |
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 | 19,241,184 | 34,196,889 | +14,955,705 |
| London | 1,960,230 | 41,577,372 | +39,617,142 |
| Harwich | 24,823,689 | 2,078,698 | -22,744,991 |
| Belfast Port | 8,032,536 | 12,730,620 | +4,698,084 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,194,041 | 9,012,282 | -2,181,759 |
| Hull | 8,504,469 | 827,990 | -7,676,479 |
| Southampton | 2,872,253 | 3,572,011 | +699,758 |
| Felixstowe | 2,566,126 | 3,647,514 | +1,081,388 |
| 000 | 4,238,564 | 1,527,317 | -2,711,247 |
| Killingholme | 4,329,085 | 223,147 | -4,105,938 |
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 | 39 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 14 |
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 18 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 102 |
| HONDA MOTOR EUROPE LIMITED | 89 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 66 |
| UK HOME SHOPPING LIMITED | 63 |
| GENPOWER LTD | 60 |
| E.P.BARRUS LIMITED | 52 |
| UNION MART LIMITED | 51 |
| PRAMAC-GENERAC UK LIMITED | 45 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 43 |
| CLARKE ENERGY LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 48 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 49,623,353 |
| Ukraine | 9,522,391 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,799,560 |
| Ireland | 4,309,141 |
| Argentina | 4,203,274 |
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 | 7,274,874 | 42,348,479 | +35,073,605 |
| Ukraine | 2,447,454 | 7,074,937 | +4,627,483 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,493,528 | 306,032 | -5,187,496 |
| Ireland | 1,355,251 | 2,953,890 | +1,598,639 |
| Argentina | 2,021,468 | 2,181,806 | +160,338 |
| Israel | 2,311,637 | 1,480,912 | -830,725 |
| Spain | 72,730 | 3,659,830 | +3,587,100 |
| Lebanon | 40,138 | 3,645,082 | +3,604,944 |
| Nigeria | 1,385,262 | 1,880,461 | +495,199 |
| Netherlands | 2,322,640 | 409,915 | -1,912,725 |
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 | 709,008 |
| XI | 110,942 |
| Nicaragua | 35,831 |
| Italy | 24,160 |
| Romania | 374 |
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 | 211,164 | 497,844 | +286,680 |
| XI | 61,400 | 49,542 | -11,858 |
| Nicaragua | 35,831 | 0 | -35,831 |
| Italy | 17,843 | 6,317 | -11,526 |
| 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) | 80,251,966 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 29,563,484 |
| Air transport | 1,494,149 |
| Other | 882,433 |
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) | 21,387,597 | 58,864,369 | +37,476,772 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,822,957 | 19,740,527 | +9,917,570 |
| Air transport | 1,126,681 | 367,468 | -759,213 |
| Other | 326,238 | 556,195 | +229,957 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Grangemouth Docks | 47,582,867 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,515,386 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,311,141 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,646,564 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,192,603 |
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 | 37,971,181 | +28,359,495 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,649,111 | 8,866,275 | +3,217,164 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,409,593 | 8,901,548 | +6,491,955 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,160,631 | 7,485,933 | +5,325,302 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,819,802 | 2,372,801 | -2,447,001 |
| London | 838,539 | 3,520,005 | +2,681,466 |
| Southampton | 2,520,146 | 1,795,297 | -724,849 |
| Portsmouth | 30,379 | 3,657,986 | +3,627,607 |
| Holyhead | 391,265 | 1,480,135 | +1,088,870 |
| Tyne | 0 | 1,208,148 | +1,208,148 |
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