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 | 10,065,337 |
| United States | 4,395,073 |
| France | 2,808,137 |
| Austria | 2,572,214 |
| India | 2,093,457 |
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 | 4,651,269 | 5,414,068 | +762,799 |
| United States | 2,650,617 | 1,744,456 | -906,161 |
| France | 1,673,424 | 1,134,713 | -538,711 |
| Austria | 1,468,731 | 1,103,483 | -365,248 |
| India | 790,607 | 1,302,850 | +512,243 |
| Spain | 737,921 | 551,501 | -186,420 |
| Italy | 704,076 | 463,792 | -240,284 |
| Netherlands | 523,046 | 538,654 | +15,608 |
| Finland | 317,573 | 371,158 | +53,585 |
| China | 196,057 | 327,965 | +131,908 |
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 | 11,679,628 |
| United States | 5,023,242 |
| France | 3,004,480 |
| India | 2,119,266 |
| Italy | 1,388,355 |
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 | 5,569,501 | 6,110,127 | +540,626 |
| United States | 3,058,770 | 1,964,472 | -1,094,298 |
| France | 1,743,214 | 1,261,266 | -481,948 |
| India | 801,907 | 1,317,359 | +515,452 |
| Italy | 797,527 | 590,828 | -206,699 |
| Spain | 753,243 | 554,272 | -198,971 |
| China | 359,479 | 475,143 | +115,664 |
| United Kingdom | 168,512 | 457,861 | +289,349 |
| Netherlands | 261,214 | 257,260 | -3,954 |
| Austria | 224,784 | 154,537 | -70,247 |
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 | 37 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 33 |
| Inner London - West | 31 |
| West Midlands | 31 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 23 | 27 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 | 28 | +7 |
| Inner London - West | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 24 | 21 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 23 | 27 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 | 21 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 22 | 24 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 20 | 20 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 | 21 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 | 14 | +1 |
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 | 13,992,322 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,187,712 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,043,636 |
| Other | 91,503 |
| 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 | 7,109,619 | 6,882,703 | -226,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,812,608 | 4,375,104 | +562,496 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,968,864 | 3,074,772 | -894,092 |
| Other | 47,479 | 44,024 | -3,455 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thamesport | 3,673,896 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,574,896 |
| Dover | 3,297,803 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,229,082 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,075,038 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thamesport | 2,058,944 | 1,614,952 | -443,992 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,909,253 | 1,665,643 | -243,610 |
| Dover | 1,400,023 | 1,897,780 | +497,757 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,709,667 | 1,519,415 | -190,252 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,411,959 | 1,663,079 | +251,120 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,407,649 | 1,457,308 | +49,659 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 1,146,852 | 1,023,919 | -122,933 |
| London | 759,579 | 975,000 | +215,421 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 842,444 | 570,942 | -271,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 909,594 | 477,916 | -431,678 |
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 | 123 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 90 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 62 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 32 |
| Other manufacturing | 32 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 94 |
| 2025-11 | 112 |
| 2025-10 | 118 |
| 2025-09 | 97 |
| 2025-08 | 99 |
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 | 113 |
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 88 |
| ALLTORQ LTD | 81 |
| STEPHENSON GOBIN LIMITED | 68 |
| INDUSTRIAL CLUTCH PARTS LIMITED | 56 |
| PARVALUX ELECTRIC MOTORS LIMITED | 51 |
| BETECH 100PT LTD. | 50 |
| TWIFLEX LIMITED | 49 |
| MAYR TRANSMISSIONS LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 236 |
| 1m-15m | 219 |
| 15m-54m | 62 |
| Other | 37 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
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 | 4,039,188 |
| United States | 3,855,871 |
| Germany | 3,779,483 |
| Romania | 2,113,768 |
| Czechia | 2,109,527 |
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 | 1,995,312 | 2,043,876 | +48,564 |
| United States | 2,074,785 | 1,781,086 | -293,699 |
| Germany | 2,028,669 | 1,750,814 | -277,855 |
| Romania | 413,579 | 1,700,189 | +1,286,610 |
| Czechia | 813,737 | 1,295,790 | +482,053 |
| Poland | 852,072 | 1,214,347 | +362,275 |
| France | 768,294 | 873,542 | +105,248 |
| United Arab Emirates | 238,197 | 1,073,729 | +835,532 |
| Belgium | 679,428 | 519,440 | -159,988 |
| Netherlands | 566,890 | 535,031 | -31,859 |
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 |
| 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 | 6,725 | 1,169 | -5,556 |
| 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) | 14,868,346 |
| Air transport | 9,899,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,598,985 |
| Road transport | 75,489 |
| 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) | 6,408,027 | 8,460,319 | +2,052,292 |
| Air transport | 4,496,114 | 5,403,075 | +906,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,700,695 | 1,898,290 | -802,405 |
| Road transport | 75,489 | 0 | -75,489 |
| Other | 6,725 | 1,663 | -5,062 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,921,965 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,997,931 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,206,177 |
| Southampton | 3,176,215 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,513,826 |
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 | 4,676,564 | 6,245,401 | +1,568,837 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,544,758 | 3,453,173 | +908,415 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,041,792 | 2,164,385 | +122,593 |
| Southampton | 1,722,109 | 1,454,106 | -268,003 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 762,531 | 751,295 | -11,236 |
| ZLC | 802,346 | 682,128 | -120,218 |
| London Stansted Airport | 293,659 | 401,090 | +107,431 |
| London Gateway Port | 352,486 | 107,626 | -244,860 |
| Liverpool Docks | 158,775 | 185,338 | +26,563 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 44,970 | 60,432 | +15,462 |
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