Import/export HS code 850640: Silver oxide batteries
Small, non-rechargeable batteries with silver oxide chemistry, commonly used in watches and calculators
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.
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* 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 | 3,603,506 |
| Switzerland | 313,363 |
| Netherlands | 310,110 |
| Belgium | 272,509 |
| China | 209,588 |
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 | 1,894,703 | 1,708,803 | -185,900 |
| Switzerland | 58,256 | 255,107 | +196,851 |
| Netherlands | 167,867 | 142,243 | -25,624 |
| Belgium | 84,751 | 187,758 | +103,007 |
| China | 82,385 | 127,203 | +44,818 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 91,919 | 89,856 | -2,063 |
| France | 72,068 | 1,136 | -70,932 |
| Taiwan | 39,792 | 17,968 | -21,824 |
| Ireland | 15,243 | 5,453 | -9,790 |
| Italy | 2 | 11,076 | +11,074 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 3,675,666 |
| Japan | 741,178 |
| China | 460,651 |
| Germany | 91,610 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 29,635 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,900,088 | 1,775,578 | -124,510 |
| Japan | 366,847 | 374,331 | +7,484 |
| China | 159,582 | 301,069 | +141,487 |
| Germany | 16,200 | 75,410 | +59,210 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 29,635 | 0 | -29,635 |
| Taiwan | 19,021 | 1,552 | -17,469 |
| Italy | 0 | 11,054 | +11,054 |
| Belgium | 1,028 | 2,148 | +1,120 |
| Austria | 0 | 2,709 | +2,709 |
| United States | 2,334 | 0 | -2,334 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +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 | 4,122,703 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 635,134 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 284,682 |
| Other | 17,327 |
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 | 2,078,861 | 2,043,842 | -35,019 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 262,531 | 372,603 | +110,072 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 154,825 | 129,857 | -24,968 |
| Other | 13,249 | 4,078 | -9,171 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Birmingham Airport | 3,816,001 |
| Thamesport | 334,549 |
| London Gateway Port | 156,747 |
| Felixstowe | 126,007 |
| London Stansted Airport | 117,768 |
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 | 1,908,365 | 1,907,636 | -729 |
| Thamesport | 119,119 | 215,430 | +96,311 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,922 | 119,825 | +82,903 |
| Felixstowe | 104,958 | 21,049 | -83,909 |
| London Stansted Airport | 85,811 | 31,957 | -53,854 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,608 | 54,754 | +21,146 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,440 | 40,011 | +3,571 |
| London | 38,569 | 34,201 | -4,368 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,034 | 33,739 | +19,705 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,916 | 19,798 | -3,118 |
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 | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Scientific research and development | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEIKO U.K. LIMITED | 80 |
| LBS DISTRIBUTION LTD | 74 |
| COUSINS MATERIAL HOUSE LIMITED | 66 |
| CONDOR GROUP LIMITED | 51 |
| SUPREME IMPORTS LTD | 43 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 42 |
| SPECTRUM BRANDS (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
| ENERGIZER TRADING LIMITED | 33 |
| RS GROUP PLC | 26 |
| RENATEX LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 179,025 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 87,536 |
| Ireland | 76,842 |
| France | 32,669 |
| United Arab Emirates | 14,491 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 179,025 | +179,025 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 79,566 | 7,970 | -71,596 |
| Ireland | 43,145 | 33,697 | -9,448 |
| France | 20,374 | 12,295 | -8,079 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,736 | 9,755 | +5,019 |
| Germany | 7,954 | 1,559 | -6,395 |
| Poland | 5,894 | 2,225 | -3,669 |
| Singapore | 2,650 | 2,783 | +133 |
| Norway | 0 | 4,790 | +4,790 |
| Canada | 0 | 4,386 | +4,386 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Indonesia | 21 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | 21 | 0 | -21 |
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 | 265,347 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 184,015 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 975 |
| Other | 21 |
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 | 41,919 | 223,428 | +181,509 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 135,100 | 48,915 | -86,185 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 975 | 0 | -975 |
| Other | 21 | 0 | -21 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Warton Aerodrome | 179,025 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 120,674 |
| Holyhead | 54,581 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,057 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,539 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warton Aerodrome | 0 | 179,025 | +179,025 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,717 | 17,957 | -84,760 |
| Holyhead | 28,606 | 25,975 | -2,631 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,449 | 9,608 | -13,841 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,461 | 18,078 | +14,617 |
| ZLC | 3,745 | 12,464 | +8,719 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,747 | 0 | -5,747 |
| Brize Norton | 0 | 4,253 | +4,253 |
| Dover | 0 | 3,867 | +3,867 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,966 | 1,116 | -850 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850640
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small, non-rechargeable batteries with silver oxide chemistry, commonly used in watches and calculators