Import/export HS code 85071080: Various lead-acid starter batteries
Lead-acid batteries for starting engines, not using liquid electrolyte
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 42,773,371 |
| Germany | 33,493,134 |
| China | 25,383,357 |
| Spain | 12,264,894 |
| United States | 7,423,413 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 16,320,233 | 26,453,138 | +10,132,905 |
| Germany | 17,012,961 | 16,480,173 | -532,788 |
| China | 15,538,298 | 9,845,059 | -5,693,239 |
| Spain | 5,664,460 | 6,600,434 | +935,974 |
| United States | 3,719,860 | 3,703,553 | -16,307 |
| Austria | 3,618,341 | 3,521,879 | -96,462 |
| France | 2,266,852 | 2,015,429 | -251,423 |
| Viet Nam | 1,961,304 | 1,977,802 | +16,498 |
| Slovenia | 869,617 | 2,541,305 | +1,671,688 |
| Netherlands | 1,731,740 | 1,363,717 | -368,023 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 56,055,668 |
| Germany | 30,444,315 |
| China | 20,043,800 |
| Spain | 11,742,229 |
| United States | 8,303,999 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 29,229,525 | 26,826,143 | -2,403,382 |
| Germany | 13,554,399 | 16,889,916 | +3,335,517 |
| China | 8,622,045 | 11,421,755 | +2,799,710 |
| Spain | 6,726,978 | 5,015,251 | -1,711,727 |
| United States | 4,287,914 | 4,016,085 | -271,829 |
| Austria | 3,666,204 | 3,639,413 | -26,791 |
| Italy | 2,307,783 | 3,025,074 | +717,291 |
| Viet Nam | 1,992,743 | 1,994,346 | +1,603 |
| Slovenia | 869,617 | 2,541,305 | +1,671,688 |
| Poland | 1,365,534 | 1,275,562 | -89,972 |
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 | 14 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 14 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Essex | 11 |
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 | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Essex | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
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) | 89,787,064 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,082,915 |
| Air transport | 14,040,117 |
| Other | 869,975 |
| Road transport | 324,019 |
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) | 43,465,496 | 46,321,568 | +2,856,072 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,626,680 | 27,456,235 | -170,445 |
| Air transport | 6,157,892 | 7,882,225 | +1,724,333 |
| Other | 690,130 | 179,845 | -510,285 |
| Road transport | 190,231 | 133,788 | -56,443 |
| Rail transport | 3,201 | 0 | -3,201 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 55,009,142 |
| Dover | 22,606,454 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,466,013 |
| Eurotunnel | 11,406,659 |
| Oxford Airport | 10,224,994 |
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 | 29,648,703 | 25,360,439 | -4,288,264 |
| Dover | 10,984,180 | 11,622,274 | +638,094 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,312,084 | 12,153,929 | +8,841,845 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,296,020 | 6,110,639 | +814,619 |
| Oxford Airport | 4,593,064 | 5,631,930 | +1,038,866 |
| Southampton | 3,953,717 | 3,141,401 | -812,316 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,819,167 | 3,056,782 | -762,385 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,489,786 | 2,860,232 | -629,554 |
| London | 2,560,457 | 1,853,505 | -706,952 |
| Portsmouth | 1,021,757 | 2,485,578 | +1,463,821 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 52 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 44 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 47 |
| 2025-10 | 49 |
| 2025-09 | 53 |
| 2025-08 | 38 |
| 2025-07 | 45 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 85 |
| 1m-15m | 60 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 9,435,128 |
| Netherlands | 5,547,083 |
| Germany | 5,103,111 |
| Ireland | 3,386,672 |
| India | 2,001,182 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 3,826,540 | 5,608,588 | +1,782,048 |
| Netherlands | 2,843,903 | 2,703,180 | -140,723 |
| Germany | 3,267,236 | 1,835,875 | -1,431,361 |
| Ireland | 2,143,179 | 1,243,493 | -899,686 |
| India | 1,086,281 | 914,901 | -171,380 |
| Israel | 873,165 | 282,481 | -590,684 |
| Japan | 760,277 | 45,102 | -715,175 |
| United States | 482,745 | 292,243 | -190,502 |
| Sweden | 583,425 | 98,743 | -484,682 |
| Belgium | 343,602 | 230,403 | -113,199 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 31,297 |
| South Africa | 12,095 |
| Indonesia | 3,499 |
| Germany | 3,108 |
| China | 1,846 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 6,277 | 25,020 | +18,743 |
| South Africa | 0 | 12,095 | +12,095 |
| Indonesia | 2,034 | 1,465 | -569 |
| Germany | 1,865 | 1,243 | -622 |
| China | 1,533 | 313 | -1,220 |
| Switzerland | 1,093 | 12 | -1,081 |
| Italy | 999 | 0 | -999 |
| XI | 812 | 0 | -812 |
| Taiwan | 491 | 39 | -452 |
| Iceland | 230 | 0 | -230 |
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) | 23,936,556 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,950,458 |
| Air transport | 3,058,571 |
| Other | 55,978 |
| Road transport | 44,505 |
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) | 11,843,430 | 12,093,126 | +249,696 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,440,548 | 2,509,910 | -1,930,638 |
| Air transport | 1,975,344 | 1,083,227 | -892,117 |
| Other | 15,563 | 40,415 | +24,852 |
| Road transport | 43,559 | 946 | -42,613 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 13,815 | +13,815 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,171,613 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,856,166 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,747,038 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,637,502 |
| Felixstowe | 2,587,595 |
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 | 4,921,574 | 6,250,039 | +1,328,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,088,226 | 1,767,940 | -320,286 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,381,090 | 1,365,948 | -1,015,142 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,598,248 | 1,039,254 | -558,994 |
| Felixstowe | 1,488,726 | 1,098,869 | -389,857 |
| Holyhead | 1,096,117 | 754,877 | -341,240 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,298,437 | 468,771 | -829,666 |
| Liverpool Docks | 874,707 | 639,552 | -235,155 |
| Eurotunnel | 434,714 | 557,830 | +123,116 |
| London | 514,021 | 249,364 | -264,657 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85071080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Lead-acid batteries for starting engines, not using liquid electrolyte