Import/export HS code 85079030: Battery separators
Parts used to separate electrodes in rechargeable batteries, ensuring safe operation
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 | 3,847,764 |
| China | 1,878,951 |
| Indonesia | 256,920 |
| Netherlands | 237,769 |
| Belgium | 108,800 |
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 | 1,986,469 | 1,861,295 | -125,174 |
| China | 1,218,942 | 660,009 | -558,933 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 256,920 | +256,920 |
| Netherlands | 73,204 | 164,565 | +91,361 |
| Belgium | 58,681 | 50,119 | -8,562 |
| Germany | 47,664 | 28,786 | -18,878 |
| Japan | 67,070 | 0 | -67,070 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,172 | 15,036 | -2,136 |
| Italy | 11,653 | 16,399 | +4,746 |
| France | 17,229 | 7,297 | -9,932 |
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 | 3,805,701 |
| China | 2,232,461 |
| Indonesia | 256,920 |
| Japan | 103,032 |
| Taiwan | 50,358 |
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 | 1,990,569 | 1,815,132 | -175,437 |
| China | 1,355,027 | 877,434 | -477,593 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 256,920 | +256,920 |
| Japan | 73,926 | 29,106 | -44,820 |
| Taiwan | 5,716 | 44,642 | +38,926 |
| Germany | 36,860 | 3,231 | -33,629 |
| Italy | 13,696 | 16,399 | +2,703 |
| Spain | 16,737 | 12,494 | -4,243 |
| United Kingdom | 9,198 | 11,008 | +1,810 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 8,754 | 4,062 | -4,692 |
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 | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,079,346 |
| Air transport | 2,173,912 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 354,432 |
| Other | 4,629 |
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) | 1,455,825 | 2,623,521 | +1,167,696 |
| Air transport | 1,903,250 | 270,662 | -1,632,588 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 164,694 | 189,738 | +25,044 |
| Other | 1,394 | 3,235 | +1,841 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,936,217 |
| Felixstowe | 1,834,008 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,748,715 |
| Newcastle Airport | 171,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,306 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 175,616 | 1,760,601 | +1,584,985 |
| Felixstowe | 1,055,771 | 778,237 | -277,534 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,748,715 | 0 | -1,748,715 |
| Newcastle Airport | 0 | 171,022 | +171,022 |
| London Gateway Port | 128,426 | 8,880 | -119,546 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 81,890 | 53,873 | -28,017 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 57,662 | 50,119 | -7,543 |
| Immingham Docks | 15,976 | 87,823 | +71,847 |
| Harwich | 20,364 | 76,742 | +56,378 |
| East Midlands Airport | 51,913 | 33,850 | -18,063 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Other personal service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ENTEK INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 55 |
| AESC UK PLANT 1 LIMITED | 53 |
| ACCUTRONICS LTD | 52 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 37 |
| NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| SOLAX POWER UK LIMITED | 28 |
| EASYSTART LIMITED | 27 |
| ENERSYS HOLDINGS UK LTD | 23 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR EUROPE | 21 |
| CUBETAG LTD | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 1m-15m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 29,082,675 |
| Czechia | 24,391,693 |
| Germany | 17,086,596 |
| Egypt | 5,791,351 |
| Turkey | 5,485,600 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 16,708,191 | 12,374,484 | -4,333,707 |
| Czechia | 13,317,059 | 11,074,634 | -2,242,425 |
| Germany | 9,016,079 | 8,070,517 | -945,562 |
| Egypt | 2,677,943 | 3,113,408 | +435,465 |
| Turkey | 3,548,921 | 1,936,679 | -1,612,242 |
| Peru | 4,730,071 | 0 | -4,730,071 |
| Brazil | 4,061,973 | 663,013 | -3,398,960 |
| Romania | 2,261,996 | 2,225,240 | -36,756 |
| India | 2,821,274 | 1,010,054 | -1,811,220 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,477,523 | 1,205,755 | -271,768 |
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) | 83,635,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,950,149 |
| Air transport | 903,849 |
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) | 44,401,859 | 39,233,875 | -5,167,984 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,251,464 | 10,698,685 | -14,552,779 |
| Air transport | 503,976 | 399,873 | -104,103 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,869,259 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,040,126 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,232,147 |
| Tyne | 7,933,113 |
| Middlesbrough | 7,683,457 |
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 | 27,815,404 | 29,053,855 | +1,238,451 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,283,647 | 4,756,479 | -5,527,168 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,049,529 | 3,182,618 | -2,866,911 |
| Tyne | 5,991,729 | 1,941,384 | -4,050,345 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,877,068 | 3,806,389 | -70,679 |
| Southampton | 6,279,043 | 619,771 | -5,659,272 |
| Newhaven | 3,231,316 | 1,953,058 | -1,278,258 |
| Portsmouth | 2,361,303 | 2,125,843 | -235,460 |
| Felixstowe | 1,013,389 | 1,024,096 | +10,707 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,253,958 | 182,851 | -1,071,107 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85079030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Parts used to separate electrodes in rechargeable batteries, ensuring safe operation