Import/export HS code 850690: Battery parts
Components and parts for non-rechargeable batteries, including casings and connectors
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 12,595,816 |
| Germany | 838,459 |
| China | 581,621 |
| Finland | 360,426 |
| India | 318,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8,070,196 | 4,525,620 | -3,544,576 |
| Germany | 570,252 | 268,207 | -302,045 |
| China | 355,842 | 225,779 | -130,063 |
| Finland | 0 | 360,426 | +360,426 |
| India | 179,320 | 139,606 | -39,714 |
| France | 261,905 | 33,989 | -227,916 |
| Taiwan | 154,752 | 76,241 | -78,511 |
| Czechia | 178,871 | 1,674 | -177,197 |
| Bulgaria | 5,113 | 169,190 | +164,077 |
| Norway | 66,558 | 94,662 | +28,104 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 12,761,887 |
| China | 1,007,820 |
| Germany | 412,100 |
| Finland | 360,426 |
| France | 323,002 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8,322,981 | 4,438,906 | -3,884,075 |
| China | 593,840 | 413,980 | -179,860 |
| Germany | 224,307 | 187,793 | -36,514 |
| Finland | 0 | 360,426 | +360,426 |
| France | 268,898 | 54,104 | -214,794 |
| India | 181,275 | 139,606 | -41,669 |
| Japan | 137,151 | 69,932 | -67,219 |
| Taiwan | 135,682 | 64,219 | -71,463 |
| Czechia | 178,871 | 0 | -178,871 |
| Bulgaria | 5,113 | 169,190 | +164,077 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 9 | -8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 4 | -10 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 1 | -8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 5 | -4 |
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 | 15,320,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 777,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 733,975 |
| Road transport | 5,665 |
| Other | 2,170 |
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 | 9,881,509 | 5,439,242 | -4,442,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 566,148 | 211,175 | -354,973 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 142,083 | 591,892 | +449,809 |
| Road transport | 5,665 | 0 | -5,665 |
| Other | 1,096 | 1,074 | -22 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 10,949,411 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,149,062 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,255,247 |
| London Stansted Airport | 656,065 |
| Immingham Docks | 379,398 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 7,363,890 | 3,585,521 | -3,778,369 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,345,836 | 803,226 | -542,610 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 460,454 | 794,793 | +334,339 |
| London Stansted Airport | 446,623 | 209,442 | -237,181 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,805 | 372,593 | +365,788 |
| Thamesport | 243,734 | 39,696 | -204,038 |
| Felixstowe | 122,830 | 128,214 | +5,384 |
| Dover | 122,322 | 81,483 | -40,839 |
| Glasgow Airport | 144,047 | 1,188 | -142,859 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,993 | 118,925 | +101,932 |
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 | 52 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 19 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 15 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PI-KEM LIMITED | 114 |
| ENERGIZER TRADING LIMITED | 54 |
| SAFT LIMITED | 53 |
| SPECTRUM BRANDS (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| AUTO MARINE CABLES LIMITED | 43 |
| SCHLUMBERGER OILFIELD UK LIMITED | 40 |
| RS GROUP PLC | 36 |
| ELMDENE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 35 |
| ENERGIZER GROUP LIMITED | 33 |
| ABB LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 89 |
| 1m-15m | 83 |
| 0-1m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 20 |
| Other | 20 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,316,985 |
| Germany | 794,844 |
| Ireland | 696,415 |
| United Arab Emirates | 367,410 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 166,617 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 921,734 | 395,251 | -526,483 |
| Germany | 412,315 | 382,529 | -29,786 |
| Ireland | 672,508 | 23,907 | -648,601 |
| United Arab Emirates | 33,767 | 333,643 | +299,876 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 56,334 | 110,283 | +53,949 |
| Norway | 71,628 | 67,596 | -4,032 |
| Netherlands | 64,580 | 59,888 | -4,692 |
| China | 115,299 | 5,853 | -109,446 |
| Sweden | 81,138 | 14,536 | -66,602 |
| France | 68,930 | 25,337 | -43,593 |
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 | 1,838 |
| India | 645 |
| Italy | 450 |
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 | 0 | 1,838 | +1,838 |
| India | 282 | 363 | +81 |
| Italy | 450 | 0 | -450 |
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 | 3,568,160 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,727,094 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 243,882 |
| Road transport | 11,198 |
| Other | 3,028 |
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 | 1,981,053 | 1,587,107 | -393,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,040,329 | 686,765 | -353,564 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 209,016 | 34,866 | -174,150 |
| Road transport | 11,198 | 0 | -11,198 |
| Other | 827 | 2,201 | +1,374 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,676,340 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,320,409 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,006,931 |
| Liverpool Docks | 640,562 |
| London Stansted Airport | 241,355 |
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 | 766,518 | 909,822 | +143,304 |
| East Midlands Airport | 812,989 | 507,420 | -305,569 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 352,316 | 654,615 | +302,299 |
| Liverpool Docks | 640,562 | 0 | -640,562 |
| London Stansted Airport | 163,271 | 78,084 | -85,187 |
| ZLC | 140,278 | 63,977 | -76,301 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,986 | 6,972 | -61,014 |
| Tyne | 66,818 | 0 | -66,818 |
| Manchester Airport | 48,736 | 7,505 | -41,231 |
| Newcastle Airport | 52,222 | 0 | -52,222 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850690
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Components and parts for non-rechargeable batteries, including casings and connectors