Import/export HS code 850520: Electromagnetic couplings and brakes
Devices like clutches and brakes that use electromagnetic force
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 | 9,708,407 |
| United States | 4,288,914 |
| France | 2,776,244 |
| Austria | 2,518,802 |
| India | 2,033,184 |
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 | 4,618,363 | 5,090,044 | +471,681 |
| United States | 2,414,797 | 1,874,117 | -540,680 |
| France | 1,589,197 | 1,187,047 | -402,150 |
| Austria | 1,442,035 | 1,076,767 | -365,268 |
| India | 689,305 | 1,343,879 | +654,574 |
| Spain | 739,745 | 500,290 | -239,455 |
| Italy | 704,522 | 475,851 | -228,671 |
| Netherlands | 551,196 | 499,641 | -51,555 |
| Finland | 320,725 | 364,909 | +44,184 |
| China | 215,501 | 333,354 | +117,853 |
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 | 11,209,613 |
| United States | 4,914,105 |
| France | 3,010,225 |
| India | 2,058,993 |
| Italy | 1,388,585 |
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 | 5,476,419 | 5,733,194 | +256,775 |
| United States | 2,828,784 | 2,085,321 | -743,463 |
| France | 1,667,659 | 1,342,566 | -325,093 |
| India | 699,031 | 1,359,962 | +660,931 |
| Italy | 799,518 | 589,067 | -210,451 |
| Spain | 756,252 | 499,523 | -256,729 |
| China | 384,685 | 461,453 | +76,768 |
| United Kingdom | 192,320 | 455,728 | +263,408 |
| Netherlands | 272,041 | 237,296 | -34,745 |
| Austria | 237,894 | 161,159 | -76,735 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 36 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 33 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 31 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 31 |
| Inner London - West | 30 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 | 27 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 | 29 | +10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 22 | 28 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 26 | 21 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 22 | 20 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 23 | 24 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 | 19 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 21 | +6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 13 | -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 | 13,728,409 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,962,908 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,963,497 |
| Other | 92,676 |
| Rail transport | 14,026 |
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 | 7,004,550 | 6,723,859 | -280,691 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,762,849 | 4,200,059 | +437,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,772,517 | 3,190,980 | -581,537 |
| Other | 46,910 | 45,766 | -1,144 |
| Rail transport | 9,405 | 4,621 | -4,784 |
| Road transport | 2,626 | 0 | -2,626 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 3,597,164 |
| Thamesport | 3,544,928 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,250,901 |
| Dover | 3,246,382 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,911,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 1,917,418 | 1,679,746 | -237,672 |
| Thamesport | 2,087,634 | 1,457,294 | -630,340 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,649,465 | 1,601,436 | -48,029 |
| Dover | 1,344,157 | 1,902,225 | +558,068 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,424,029 | 1,487,589 | +63,560 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,443,463 | 1,223,036 | -220,427 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 1,133,783 | 1,087,636 | -46,147 |
| London | 567,121 | 1,144,818 | +577,697 |
| London Gateway Port | 824,676 | 593,441 | -231,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 798,554 | 476,026 | -322,528 |
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 | 121 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 91 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 63 |
| Other manufacturing | 32 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 31 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 112 |
| 2025-10 | 118 |
| 2025-09 | 97 |
| 2025-08 | 99 |
| 2025-07 | 118 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HUCO ENGINEERING INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 115 |
| MOTION DRIVES AND CONTROLS LIMITED | 112 |
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 88 |
| ALLTORQ LTD | 81 |
| STEPHENSON GOBIN LIMITED | 67 |
| INDUSTRIAL CLUTCH PARTS LIMITED | 55 |
| PARVALUX ELECTRIC MOTORS LIMITED | 50 |
| BETECH 100PT LTD. | 50 |
| TWIFLEX LIMITED | 48 |
| MAYR TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 234 |
| 1m-15m | 218 |
| 15m-54m | 57 |
| Other | 38 |
| 0-1m | 35 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sweden | 4,201,456 |
| United States | 3,983,211 |
| Germany | 3,894,366 |
| Czechia | 2,114,823 |
| Poland | 2,081,593 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweden | 2,020,261 | 2,181,195 | +160,934 |
| United States | 2,113,486 | 1,869,725 | -243,761 |
| Germany | 2,093,894 | 1,800,472 | -293,422 |
| Czechia | 762,366 | 1,352,457 | +590,091 |
| Poland | 814,170 | 1,267,423 | +453,253 |
| France | 774,713 | 896,672 | +121,959 |
| Belgium | 688,168 | 548,319 | -139,849 |
| United Arab Emirates | 238,197 | 983,797 | +745,600 |
| Netherlands | 557,343 | 526,683 | -30,660 |
| Romania | 394,952 | 489,774 | +94,822 |
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 | 7,894 |
| XU | 307 |
| Ireland | 187 |
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 | 6,007 | 1,887 | -4,120 |
| XU | 0 | 307 | +307 |
| Ireland | 0 | 187 | +187 |
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) | 13,959,954 |
| Air transport | 9,738,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,888,459 |
| Road transport | 165,550 |
| Other | 8,388 |
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) | 6,453,801 | 7,506,153 | +1,052,352 |
| Air transport | 4,391,849 | 5,346,647 | +954,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,878,285 | 2,010,174 | -868,111 |
| Road transport | 165,550 | 0 | -165,550 |
| Other | 6,007 | 2,381 | -3,626 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,823,308 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,868,091 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,367,569 |
| Southampton | 3,300,196 |
| ZLC | 1,545,902 |
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 | 4,665,629 | 5,157,679 | +492,050 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,511,555 | 3,356,536 | +844,981 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,059,987 | 2,307,582 | +247,595 |
| Southampton | 1,765,722 | 1,534,474 | -231,248 |
| ZLC | 829,813 | 716,089 | -113,724 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 746,693 | 765,275 | +18,582 |
| London Stansted Airport | 305,803 | 394,042 | +88,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 340,590 | 117,345 | -223,245 |
| Liverpool Docks | 141,509 | 202,604 | +61,095 |
| Holyhead | 238,937 | 27,644 | -211,293 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850520
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices like clutches and brakes that use electromagnetic force