Import/export HS code 850410: Ballasts for lamps
Ballasts used to control the current in discharge lamps or tubes
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,533,913 |
| Germany | 5,344,919 |
| United States | 4,490,631 |
| France | 4,211,419 |
| Netherlands | 3,664,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,670,046 | 2,863,867 | -3,806,179 |
| Germany | 2,708,405 | 2,636,514 | -71,891 |
| United States | 2,602,414 | 1,888,217 | -714,197 |
| France | 3,320,004 | 891,415 | -2,428,589 |
| Netherlands | 2,193,218 | 1,471,508 | -721,710 |
| Poland | 1,112,272 | 754,255 | -358,017 |
| Spain | 705,567 | 590,588 | -114,979 |
| Italy | 614,432 | 679,201 | +64,769 |
| Canada | 416,823 | 387,499 | -29,324 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 422,342 | 298,809 | -123,533 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 11,372,551 |
| United States | 5,712,723 |
| Germany | 4,782,851 |
| France | 2,818,908 |
| Romania | 1,843,246 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 7,628,853 | 3,743,698 | -3,885,155 |
| United States | 3,243,143 | 2,469,580 | -773,563 |
| Germany | 2,590,155 | 2,192,696 | -397,459 |
| France | 2,452,662 | 366,246 | -2,086,416 |
| Romania | 1,298,602 | 544,644 | -753,958 |
| Poland | 1,061,424 | 753,128 | -308,296 |
| Italy | 526,890 | 700,942 | +174,052 |
| Spain | 731,295 | 465,262 | -266,033 |
| Netherlands | 593,356 | 362,712 | -230,644 |
| Austria | 556,915 | 350,511 | -206,404 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 45 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 42 |
| Inner London - West | 38 |
| West Midlands | 29 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 27 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 29 | 29 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 31 | 25 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 21 | 26 | +5 |
| West Midlands | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 23 | 15 | -8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 21 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 15 | 10 | -5 |
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 | 15,941,463 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,707,679 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,675,142 |
| Road transport | 155,887 |
| Other | 40,235 |
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 | 8,644,967 | 7,296,496 | -1,348,471 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,157,013 | 3,550,666 | -3,606,347 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,161,512 | 3,513,630 | -3,647,882 |
| Road transport | 147,700 | 8,187 | -139,513 |
| Other | 20,015 | 20,220 | +205 |
| Rail transport | 1,800 | 0 | -1,800 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,905,464 |
| Felixstowe | 5,365,619 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,928,722 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,592,056 |
| Dover | 3,113,973 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,485,121 | 2,420,343 | -1,064,778 |
| Felixstowe | 3,976,923 | 1,388,696 | -2,588,227 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,300,544 | 1,628,178 | -672,366 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,838,987 | 1,753,069 | -85,918 |
| Dover | 1,900,617 | 1,213,356 | -687,261 |
| Southampton | 1,941,410 | 669,401 | -1,272,009 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,028,747 | 74,566 | -1,954,181 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,198,393 | 847,512 | -350,881 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,031,138 | 755,706 | -275,432 |
| Birmingham Airport | 581,171 | 1,098,982 | +517,811 |
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 | 148 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 55 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 45 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 33 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 31 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 69 |
| 2025-10 | 87 |
| 2025-09 | 74 |
| 2025-08 | 70 |
| 2025-07 | 74 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 113 |
| EDEN HORTICULTURE LIMITED | 96 |
| HYDROGARDEN LIMITED | 89 |
| MACLEAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP LIMITED | 73 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 69 |
| TROJANUV TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED | 61 |
| EXCELITAS NOBLELIGHT LIMITED | 61 |
| PRIME LIGHT ELECTRICAL LIMITED | 55 |
| HUBBELL LIMITED | 52 |
| MAXIGROW LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 216 |
| 54m+ | 190 |
| 15m-54m | 74 |
| Other | 44 |
| 0-1m | 43 |
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 | 3,372,602 |
| Germany | 2,672,984 |
| France | 2,231,343 |
| India | 1,195,830 |
| Netherlands | 945,134 |
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 | 2,145,952 | 1,226,650 | -919,302 |
| Germany | 1,358,753 | 1,314,231 | -44,522 |
| France | 1,538,299 | 693,044 | -845,255 |
| India | 997,701 | 198,129 | -799,572 |
| Netherlands | 456,019 | 489,115 | +33,096 |
| Ireland | 616,778 | 294,325 | -322,453 |
| Singapore | 692,100 | 177,470 | -514,630 |
| Malaysia | 698,876 | 122,216 | -576,660 |
| Norway | 661,741 | 89,319 | -572,422 |
| United Arab Emirates | 497,105 | 187,094 | -310,011 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 70,901 |
| Bulgaria | 44,095 |
| China | 23,330 |
| Germany | 9,523 |
| XU | 3,209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 34,328 | 36,573 | +2,245 |
| Bulgaria | 25,453 | 18,642 | -6,811 |
| China | 18,087 | 5,243 | -12,844 |
| Germany | 443 | 9,080 | +8,637 |
| XU | 467 | 2,742 | +2,275 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,986 | +2,986 |
| Finland | 1,192 | 1,592 | +400 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 2,623 | +2,623 |
| Austria | 1,366 | 1,204 | -162 |
| XI | 1 | 740 | +739 |
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 | 15,819,752 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,466,228 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,555,016 |
| Other | 163,191 |
| Road transport | 124,172 |
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 | 10,606,305 | 5,213,447 | -5,392,858 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,348,568 | 2,117,660 | -230,908 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,542,741 | 1,012,275 | -1,530,466 |
| Other | 81,633 | 81,558 | -75 |
| Road transport | 124,172 | 0 | -124,172 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,746,900 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,665,400 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,361,713 |
| ZLC | 2,500,728 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,515,830 |
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 | 4,771,569 | 1,975,331 | -2,796,238 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,812,874 | 852,526 | -1,960,348 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,073,452 | 1,288,261 | -785,191 |
| ZLC | 1,304,660 | 1,196,068 | -108,592 |
| London Stansted Airport | 844,750 | 671,080 | -173,670 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,009,447 | 311,443 | -698,004 |
| Immingham Docks | 600,659 | 386,231 | -214,428 |
| Manchester Airport | 361,137 | 347,669 | -13,468 |
| Felixstowe | 403,459 | 43,341 | -360,118 |
| Southampton | 103,915 | 323,442 | +219,527 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 850410
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Ballasts used to control the current in discharge lamps or tubes