Import/export HS code 85042290: Transformers 1,600-10,000 kVA
Transformers with a power capacity between 1,600 kVA and 10,000 kVA
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 59,900,082 |
| India | 50,585,195 |
| Spain | 44,064,551 |
| Turkey | 23,242,881 |
| Germany | 22,260,400 |
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 | 46,023,272 | 13,876,810 | -32,146,462 |
| India | 17,723,665 | 32,861,530 | +15,137,865 |
| Spain | 25,608,381 | 18,456,170 | -7,152,211 |
| Turkey | 14,611,700 | 8,631,181 | -5,980,519 |
| Germany | 19,880,140 | 2,380,260 | -17,499,880 |
| Ireland | 9,641,168 | 4,727,724 | -4,913,444 |
| Slovenia | 6,486,491 | 7,824,016 | +1,337,525 |
| Italy | 4,713,255 | 4,209,529 | -503,726 |
| Belgium | 4,203,298 | 4,229,668 | +26,370 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,251,509 | 2,476,190 | -775,319 |
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 | 60,893,200 |
| Spain | 58,892,132 |
| India | 50,693,714 |
| Turkey | 23,594,434 |
| Slovenia | 14,310,507 |
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 | 46,258,334 | 14,634,866 | -31,623,468 |
| Spain | 38,655,268 | 20,236,864 | -18,418,404 |
| India | 17,836,028 | 32,857,686 | +15,021,658 |
| Turkey | 15,010,719 | 8,583,715 | -6,427,004 |
| Slovenia | 6,486,491 | 7,824,016 | +1,337,525 |
| Ireland | 9,040,500 | 3,678,028 | -5,362,472 |
| Italy | 7,034,377 | 4,583,705 | -2,450,672 |
| Belgium | 4,372,198 | 4,594,757 | +222,559 |
| Germany | 5,821,864 | 933,523 | -4,888,341 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,826,927 | 1,794,534 | -1,032,393 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| West Central Scotland | 4 |
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 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Central Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Merseyside | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 135,819,376 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 125,423,761 |
| Road transport | 3,317,189 |
| Air transport | 236,349 |
| Other | 110,754 |
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) | 82,904,457 | 52,914,919 | -29,989,538 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,499,696 | 49,924,065 | -25,575,631 |
| Road transport | 2,674,071 | 643,118 | -2,030,953 |
| Air transport | 160,205 | 76,144 | -84,061 |
| Other | 30,473 | 80,281 | +49,808 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 83,339,737 |
| Felixstowe | 44,562,134 |
| Southampton | 44,423,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,578,636 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,223,908 |
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 | 48,409,359 | 34,930,378 | -13,478,981 |
| Felixstowe | 30,882,777 | 13,679,357 | -17,203,420 |
| Southampton | 21,515,773 | 22,907,977 | +1,392,204 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,090,240 | 10,488,396 | -2,601,844 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,111,853 | 4,112,055 | -3,999,798 |
| Ayr Harbour | 5,128,192 | 3,031,662 | -2,096,530 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,574,543 | 1,726,916 | -3,847,627 |
| ZLC | 6,063,707 | 1,024,167 | -5,039,540 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,077,402 | 559,981 | -5,517,421 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,475,393 | 3,293,950 | +1,818,557 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 17 |
| Specialised construction activities | 13 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 9 |
| Civil engineering | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 12 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED | 100 |
| WILSON POWER SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 80 |
| BOWERS ELECTRICALS LIMITED | 74 |
| SLATERS ELECTRICALS LIMITED | 54 |
| NUVONIC LIMITED | 45 |
| AGGREKO UK LIMITED | 44 |
| HITACHI ENERGY UK LIMITED | 39 |
| ABB LIMITED | 33 |
| UK GRID SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 32 |
| LANGLEY ENGINEERING LIMITED | 27 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 13,606,946 |
| France | 8,331,564 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,925,629 |
| Germany | 2,453,364 |
| Netherlands | 2,325,976 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 7,397,687 | 6,209,259 | -1,188,428 |
| France | 1,413,985 | 6,917,579 | +5,503,594 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,960,826 | 964,803 | -2,996,023 |
| Germany | 1,558,472 | 894,892 | -663,580 |
| Netherlands | 398,263 | 1,927,713 | +1,529,450 |
| Ireland | 1,862,729 | 4,500 | -1,858,229 |
| Italy | 638,735 | 718,825 | +80,090 |
| Romania | 463,582 | 693,242 | +229,660 |
| Panama | 0 | 1,067,388 | +1,067,388 |
| United Arab Emirates | 923,948 | 0 | -923,948 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,796,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,657,253 |
| Air transport | 349,217 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,771,531 | 19,025,065 | +5,253,534 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,525,602 | 3,131,651 | -3,393,951 |
| Air transport | 2,500 | 346,717 | +344,217 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 21,220,941 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,813,343 |
| Southampton | 4,675,164 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,991,336 |
| Tyne | 1,325,322 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 6,988,463 | 14,232,478 | +7,244,015 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,763,281 | 4,050,062 | -713,219 |
| Southampton | 3,960,826 | 714,338 | -3,246,488 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 923,948 | 1,067,388 | +143,440 |
| Tyne | 1,126,476 | 198,846 | -927,630 |
| Dover | 920,700 | 331,880 | -588,820 |
| London Gateway Port | 162,138 | 929,540 | +767,402 |
| Felixstowe | 301,451 | 360,785 | +59,334 |
| Holyhead | 340,170 | 0 | -340,170 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 333,140 | +333,140 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85042290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Transformers with a power capacity between 1,600 kVA and 10,000 kVA