Import/export HS code 85051990: Various non-metal magnets
Magnets made from materials not specified elsewhere
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 | 20,202,852 |
| United States | 1,714,304 |
| France | 1,323,710 |
| Germany | 1,295,890 |
| Netherlands | 628,705 |
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 | 12,049,998 | 8,152,854 | -3,897,144 |
| United States | 771,512 | 942,792 | +171,280 |
| France | 352,375 | 971,335 | +618,960 |
| Germany | 439,213 | 856,677 | +417,464 |
| Netherlands | 311,253 | 317,452 | +6,199 |
| Italy | 252,219 | 308,245 | +56,026 |
| Czechia | 13,614 | 404,307 | +390,693 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 192,435 | 207,708 | +15,273 |
| Turkey | 206,228 | 153,361 | -52,867 |
| Denmark | 205,114 | 90,465 | -114,649 |
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 | 21,662,879 |
| United States | 1,351,693 |
| Germany | 977,096 |
| Portugal | 657,406 |
| France | 559,714 |
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 | 12,686,027 | 8,976,852 | -3,709,175 |
| United States | 561,107 | 790,586 | +229,479 |
| Germany | 244,590 | 732,506 | +487,916 |
| Portugal | 4,302 | 653,104 | +648,802 |
| France | 269,191 | 290,523 | +21,332 |
| Italy | 240,624 | 280,795 | +40,171 |
| United Kingdom | 15,849 | 450,275 | +434,426 |
| Austria | 200,182 | 179,051 | -21,131 |
| Turkey | 205,430 | 153,361 | -52,069 |
| Spain | 235,449 | 21,228 | -214,221 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 43 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 39 |
| West Midlands | 26 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 24 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 20 |
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 | 26 | 27 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 31 | 27 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 21 | 12 | -9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 18 | +10 |
| Essex | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 8 | 12 | +4 |
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) | 15,534,396 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,848,100 |
| Air transport | 6,370,285 |
| Road transport | 110,685 |
| Other | 68,063 |
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) | 8,336,776 | 7,197,620 | -1,139,156 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,149,901 | 2,698,199 | -1,451,702 |
| Air transport | 2,799,550 | 3,570,735 | +771,185 |
| Road transport | 93,429 | 17,256 | -76,173 |
| Other | 44,844 | 23,219 | -21,625 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,289,660 |
| Southampton | 3,270,529 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,795,365 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,510,157 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,397,771 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 8,684,098 | 4,605,562 | -4,078,536 |
| Southampton | 1,621,263 | 1,649,266 | +28,003 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,046,125 | 749,240 | -296,885 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 500,993 | 1,009,164 | +508,171 |
| East Midlands Airport | 591,612 | 806,159 | +214,547 |
| Thamesport | 526,307 | 647,989 | +121,682 |
| London Stansted Airport | 418,779 | 606,589 | +187,810 |
| Dover | 274,127 | 739,953 | +465,826 |
| Eurotunnel | 253,512 | 747,283 | +493,771 |
| London | 349,977 | 369,036 | +19,059 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 82 |
| Other manufacturing | 42 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 31 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 48 |
| 2025-11 | 52 |
| 2025-10 | 81 |
| 2025-09 | 65 |
| 2025-08 | 54 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAGNET EXPERT LTD | 101 |
| ANCHOR MAGNETS LIMITED | 92 |
| ROLSON TOOLS LIMITED | 72 |
| SNAP-ON U.K. HOLDINGS LIMITED | 66 |
| AWNHILL LIMITED | 60 |
| JRP DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 55 |
| PLAYBILL (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| KINGDOM INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES LIMITED | 46 |
| MENKIND LIMITED | 43 |
| ECLIPSE MAGNETICS LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 169 |
| 54m+ | 167 |
| 0-1m | 69 |
| 15m-54m | 61 |
| Other | 38 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Singapore | 16,604,182 |
| Philippines | 4,121,465 |
| Germany | 886,394 |
| France | 822,193 |
| United States | 591,236 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Singapore | 9,685,828 | 6,918,354 | -2,767,474 |
| Philippines | 2,428,667 | 1,692,798 | -735,869 |
| Germany | 448,144 | 438,250 | -9,894 |
| France | 478,192 | 344,001 | -134,191 |
| United States | 297,398 | 293,838 | -3,560 |
| Turkey | 223,090 | 43,101 | -179,989 |
| Denmark | 122,492 | 121,513 | -979 |
| Netherlands | 152,087 | 75,782 | -76,305 |
| Egypt | 158,204 | 14,432 | -143,772 |
| Czechia | 68,295 | 87,391 | +19,096 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 26,404 |
| China | 17,056 |
| Taiwan | 4,959 |
| Spain | 17 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 9,100 | 17,304 | +8,204 |
| China | 11,579 | 5,477 | -6,102 |
| Taiwan | 2,631 | 2,328 | -303 |
| Spain | 0 | 17 | +17 |
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 | 22,581,752 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,795,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 879,584 |
| Other | 48,520 |
| Road transport | 6,414 |
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 | 13,114,455 | 9,467,297 | -3,647,158 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,532,319 | 1,263,172 | -269,147 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 608,155 | 271,429 | -336,726 |
| Other | 23,394 | 25,126 | +1,732 |
| Road transport | 6,414 | 0 | -6,414 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 3,840 | +3,840 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,471,853 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,367,771 |
| East Midlands Airport | 737,271 |
| London Gateway Port | 602,412 |
| ZLC | 216,709 |
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 | 12,532,244 | 8,939,609 | -3,592,635 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,301,824 | 1,065,947 | -235,877 |
| East Midlands Airport | 410,207 | 327,064 | -83,143 |
| London Gateway Port | 452,773 | 149,639 | -303,134 |
| ZLC | 110,193 | 106,516 | -3,677 |
| Dover | 76,106 | 86,725 | +10,619 |
| Immingham Docks | 82,171 | 24,060 | -58,111 |
| Felixstowe | 54,558 | 48,258 | -6,300 |
| London Stansted Airport | 43,368 | 47,912 | +4,544 |
| Southampton | 16,838 | 57,667 | +40,829 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85051990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Magnets made from materials not specified elsewhere