Import/export HS code 85049013: Steel laminations and cores
Steel parts used in the construction of transformers and inductors
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,322,017 |
| Slovakia | 3,176,952 |
| Italy | 2,685,996 |
| Poland | 1,503,330 |
| Turkey | 1,500,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 0 | 3,322,017 | +3,322,017 |
| Slovakia | 2,001,299 | 1,175,653 | -825,646 |
| Italy | 1,285,600 | 1,400,396 | +114,796 |
| Poland | 687,534 | 815,796 | +128,262 |
| Turkey | 116,838 | 1,383,611 | +1,266,773 |
| France | 384,598 | 388,992 | +4,394 |
| China | 154,410 | 216,831 | +62,421 |
| Germany | 183,574 | 178,339 | -5,235 |
| Czechia | 70,900 | 112,463 | +41,563 |
| United States | 40,237 | 28,770 | -11,467 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 4,175,884 |
| Slovakia | 3,333,044 |
| Italy | 3,180,943 |
| Poland | 1,220,578 |
| Netherlands | 517,410 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 3,221 | 4,172,663 | +4,169,442 |
| Slovakia | 2,060,346 | 1,272,698 | -787,648 |
| Italy | 1,546,050 | 1,634,893 | +88,843 |
| Poland | 535,307 | 685,271 | +149,964 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 517,410 | +517,410 |
| Czechia | 239,854 | 232,600 | -7,254 |
| France | 144,829 | 201,823 | +56,994 |
| China | 155,132 | 165,890 | +10,758 |
| Germany | 80,815 | 74,898 | -5,917 |
| Turkey | 116,838 | 15,386 | -101,452 |
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 | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Tees Valley | 2 | 2 | +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) | 10,814,950 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,895,901 |
| Air transport | 414,191 |
| Road transport | 65,398 |
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) | 4,149,119 | 6,665,831 | +2,516,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 611,815 | 2,284,086 | +1,672,271 |
| Air transport | 182,497 | 231,694 | +49,197 |
| Road transport | 41,290 | 24,108 | -17,182 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,759,065 |
| Felixstowe | 1,601,198 |
| London | 1,442,340 |
| Thamesport | 820,450 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 714,671 |
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 | 3,621,438 | 4,137,627 | +516,189 |
| Felixstowe | 85,238 | 1,515,960 | +1,430,722 |
| London | 19,978 | 1,422,362 | +1,402,384 |
| Thamesport | 269,233 | 551,217 | +281,984 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 203,349 | 511,322 | +307,973 |
| Eurotunnel | 280,161 | 325,611 | +45,450 |
| Immingham Docks | 922 | 299,706 | +298,784 |
| East Midlands Airport | 136,033 | 71,240 | -64,793 |
| Hull | 52,785 | 55,195 | +2,410 |
| Killingholme | 92,292 | 0 | -92,292 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 21 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IST POWER LIMITED | 47 |
| WINDER POWER LIMITED | 41 |
| EMMACANE LIMITED | 32 |
| YASA LIMITED | 26 |
| MEGGER INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 23 |
| BRUSH TRANSFORMERS LIMITED | 22 |
| ASCO COMPONENTS LIMITED | 11 |
| AUDIO NOTE (UK) LIMITED | 11 |
| UK GRID SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 10 |
| TRANSFORMERS & RECTIFIERS LIMITED | 10 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 261,005 |
| United States | 253,828 |
| India | 207,292 |
| Israel | 190,265 |
| Poland | 163,874 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 41,494 | 219,511 | +178,017 |
| United States | 233,419 | 20,409 | -213,010 |
| India | 114,566 | 92,726 | -21,840 |
| Israel | 190,265 | 0 | -190,265 |
| Poland | 107,151 | 56,723 | -50,428 |
| Germany | 99,387 | 64,408 | -34,979 |
| Dominican Republic | 91,804 | 50,708 | -41,096 |
| China | 48,122 | 55,840 | +7,718 |
| Ireland | 41,702 | 35,682 | -6,020 |
| Czechia | 51,684 | 21,074 | -30,610 |
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 | 874,912 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 856,585 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 290,582 |
| Road transport | 8,446 |
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 | 504,699 | 370,213 | -134,486 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 531,301 | 325,284 | -206,017 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 238,271 | 52,311 | -185,960 |
| Road transport | 8,446 | 0 | -8,446 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 650,796 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 447,797 |
| London Gateway Port | 268,566 |
| ZLC | 184,635 |
| Dover | 111,603 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 368,255 | 282,541 | -85,714 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 348,026 | 99,771 | -248,255 |
| London Gateway Port | 222,419 | 46,147 | -176,272 |
| ZLC | 26,782 | 157,853 | +131,071 |
| Dover | 102,901 | 8,702 | -94,199 |
| East Midlands Airport | 66,529 | 34,699 | -31,830 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,713 | 40,550 | +4,837 |
| Holyhead | 41,702 | 31,366 | -10,336 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,285 | 30,884 | +23,599 |
| Glasgow Airport | 28,810 | 6,456 | -22,354 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85049013
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Steel parts used in the construction of transformers and inductors