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 | 805,835,558 |
| France | 429,535,287 |
| Denmark | 74,187,554 |
| China | 14,906,301 |
| India | 14,780,725 |
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 | 381,001,130 | 424,834,428 | +43,833,298 |
| France | 76,530,507 | 353,004,780 | +276,474,273 |
| Denmark | 47,256,860 | 26,930,694 | -20,326,166 |
| China | 2,567,123 | 12,339,178 | +9,772,055 |
| India | 0 | 14,780,725 | +14,780,725 |
| Spain | 10,554,076 | 20,304 | -10,533,772 |
| Netherlands | 5,409,883 | 2,619,039 | -2,790,844 |
| Ireland | 1,713,014 | 3,196,153 | +1,483,139 |
| Finland | 2,903,360 | 1,510,549 | -1,392,811 |
| United States | 453,301 | 1,897,020 | +1,443,719 |
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 | 778,818,207 |
| France | 390,798,709 |
| Denmark | 68,447,110 |
| Spain | 63,509,164 |
| China | 22,101,227 |
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 | 359,676,258 | 419,141,949 | +59,465,691 |
| France | 37,908,643 | 352,890,066 | +314,981,423 |
| Denmark | 50,521,294 | 17,925,816 | -32,595,478 |
| Spain | 63,479,274 | 29,890 | -63,449,384 |
| China | 2,820,814 | 19,280,413 | +16,459,599 |
| India | 974 | 17,955,187 | +17,954,213 |
| Finland | 3,917,969 | 2,079,870 | -1,838,099 |
| Turkey | 5,038,437 | 0 | -5,038,437 |
| Netherlands | 2,711,138 | 2,292,480 | -418,658 |
| Ireland | 1,703,564 | 2,556,227 | +852,663 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| East Central Scotland | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| East Central Scotland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,111,991,155 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 250,404,908 |
| Other | 5,236,528 |
| Air transport | 2,852,605 |
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) | 480,359,957 | 631,631,198 | +151,271,241 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,739,370 | 202,665,538 | +154,926,168 |
| Other | 33,509 | 5,203,019 | +5,169,510 |
| Air transport | 817,802 | 2,034,803 | +1,217,001 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 413,204,367 |
| Middlesbrough | 390,791,165 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 326,178,155 |
| Glasgow | 85,300,098 |
| Ayr Harbour | 46,081,785 |
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 | 30,881,219 | 382,323,148 | +351,441,929 |
| Middlesbrough | 76,560,794 | 314,230,371 | +237,669,577 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 321,559,341 | 4,618,814 | -316,940,527 |
| Glasgow | 51,409,455 | 33,890,643 | -17,518,812 |
| Ayr Harbour | 21,124,226 | 24,957,559 | +3,833,333 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 232,721 | 38,800,400 | +38,567,679 |
| Inverness | 15,679,255 | 14,679,194 | -1,000,061 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,258,093 | 3,864,484 | +606,391 |
| 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 | 9 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 3,172,253 |
| 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 | 1,135,808 | 2,036,445 | +900,637 |
| Norway | 930,114 | 2,778 | -927,336 |
| Jordan | 0 | 812,452 | +812,452 |
| Netherlands | 452,080 | 356,846 | -95,234 |
| United States | 129,772 | 667,755 | +537,983 |
| Denmark | 298,102 | 416,651 | +118,549 |
| Belgium | 107,266 | 132,061 | +24,795 |
| Germany | 146,744 | 81,887 | -64,857 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 116,670 | 35,200 | -81,470 |
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) | 6,681,616 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,423,647 |
| Air transport | 2,495,780 |
| 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) | 6,025,090 | 656,526 | -5,368,564 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,837,737 | 2,585,910 | -251,827 |
| Air transport | 681,607 | 1,814,173 | +1,132,566 |
| 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 | 2,758,224 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,921,974 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,603,687 |
| London Stansted Airport | 567,367 |
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 | 1,109,691 | 1,648,533 | +538,842 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,596,317 | 325,657 | -1,270,660 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 439,518 | 1,164,169 | +724,651 |
| London Stansted Airport | 112,499 | 454,868 | +342,369 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 252,718 | 314,475 | +61,757 |
| Hull | 0 | 388,461 | +388,461 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 265,459 | +265,459 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,722 | 14,780 | -157,942 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 172,528 | +172,528 |
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