Import/export HS code 850231: Wind-powered electric generators
Electric generators powered by wind energy. Used in renewable energy systems
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 807,983,925 |
| France | 395,601,812 |
| Denmark | 71,118,842 |
| India | 14,780,725 |
| Spain | 10,574,380 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 357,201,115 | 450,782,810 | +93,581,695 |
| France | 76,537,163 | 319,064,649 | +242,527,486 |
| Denmark | 44,549,084 | 26,569,758 | -17,979,326 |
| India | 0 | 14,780,725 | +14,780,725 |
| Spain | 8,164,718 | 2,409,662 | -5,755,056 |
| Netherlands | 5,458,829 | 2,243,661 | -3,215,168 |
| Ireland | 1,717,014 | 2,750,660 | +1,033,646 |
| Finland | 2,903,360 | 1,510,549 | -1,392,811 |
| China | 1,856,864 | 1,615,989 | -240,875 |
| United States | 465,617 | 1,468,364 | +1,002,747 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 780,779,310 |
| France | 356,858,578 |
| Denmark | 65,413,152 |
| Spain | 63,509,164 |
| India | 17,956,161 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 335,873,155 | 444,906,155 | +109,033,000 |
| France | 37,908,643 | 318,949,935 | +281,041,292 |
| Denmark | 45,633,761 | 19,779,391 | -25,854,370 |
| Spain | 63,479,274 | 29,890 | -63,449,384 |
| India | 974 | 17,955,187 | +17,954,213 |
| China | 2,110,555 | 8,532,653 | +6,422,098 |
| Finland | 3,917,969 | 2,079,870 | -1,838,099 |
| Turkey | 5,104,711 | 0 | -5,104,711 |
| Netherlands | 2,728,954 | 1,917,102 | -811,852 |
| Ireland | 1,707,564 | 2,296,289 | +588,725 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| East Central Scotland | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 | 1 | -4 |
| East Central Scotland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,065,871,688 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 249,495,909 |
| Other | 5,236,528 |
| Air transport | 2,406,858 |
| Road transport | 37,537 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 450,851,090 | 615,020,598 | +164,169,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,727,941 | 201,767,968 | +154,040,027 |
| Other | 33,509 | 5,203,019 | +5,169,510 |
| Air transport | 824,689 | 1,582,169 | +757,480 |
| Road transport | 37,537 | 0 | -37,537 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 415,260,381 |
| Middlesbrough | 356,851,034 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 326,178,155 |
| Glasgow | 73,871,944 |
| Ayr Harbour | 43,184,845 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 6,987,282 | 408,273,099 | +401,285,817 |
| Middlesbrough | 76,560,794 | 280,290,240 | +203,729,446 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 321,559,341 | 4,618,814 | -316,940,527 |
| Glasgow | 51,409,455 | 22,462,489 | -28,946,966 |
| Ayr Harbour | 16,331,223 | 26,853,622 | +10,522,399 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 232,721 | 38,800,400 | +38,567,679 |
| Inverness | 15,679,255 | 14,679,194 | -1,000,061 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,228,461 | 3,812,988 | +584,527 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 5,403,292 | +5,403,292 |
| 000 | 33,509 | 5,203,019 | +5,169,510 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 8 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 5 |
| Specialised construction activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Niue | 5,338,526 |
| Ireland | 2,995,753 |
| Norway | 932,892 |
| Jordan | 812,452 |
| Netherlands | 808,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niue | 5,338,526 | 0 | -5,338,526 |
| Ireland | 1,130,678 | 1,865,075 | +734,397 |
| Norway | 930,114 | 2,778 | -927,336 |
| Jordan | 0 | 812,452 | +812,452 |
| Netherlands | 452,080 | 356,846 | -95,234 |
| Denmark | 295,404 | 421,748 | +126,344 |
| United States | 129,772 | 531,884 | +402,112 |
| Sweden | 314,861 | 15,345 | -299,516 |
| Belgium | 109,357 | 132,061 | +22,704 |
| Germany | 146,744 | 81,887 | -64,857 |
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) | 6,886,528 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,275,672 |
| Air transport | 2,356,974 |
| Road transport | 2,648 |
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) | 6,276,083 | 610,445 | -5,665,638 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,806,283 | 2,469,389 | -336,894 |
| Air transport | 673,211 | 1,683,763 | +1,010,552 |
| Road transport | 2,648 | 0 | -2,648 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Inverness | 5,338,526 |
| Holyhead | 2,593,597 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,189,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,527,033 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 584,865 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inverness | 5,338,526 | 0 | -5,338,526 |
| Holyhead | 1,110,463 | 1,483,134 | +372,671 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,859,179 | 330,754 | -1,528,425 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 439,518 | 1,087,515 | +647,997 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 223,290 | 361,575 | +138,285 |
| London Stansted Airport | 124,356 | 400,563 | +276,207 |
| Hull | 0 | 388,461 | +388,461 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 253,586 | +253,586 |
| London Gateway Port | 160,853 | 26,649 | -134,204 |
| Harwich | 152,000 | 0 | -152,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electric generators powered by wind energy. Used in renewable energy systems