Import/export HS code 850860: Various vacuum cleaners
Additional types of vacuum cleaners not listed in other categories, such as robotic or wet/dry models
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 29,633,469 |
| Italy | 3,226,748 |
| Israel | 1,798,847 |
| Germany | 1,731,265 |
| United States | 1,156,564 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 17,370,090 | 12,263,379 | -5,106,711 |
| Italy | 1,607,859 | 1,618,889 | +11,030 |
| Israel | 1,039,837 | 759,010 | -280,827 |
| Germany | 839,736 | 891,529 | +51,793 |
| United States | 724,796 | 431,768 | -293,028 |
| Norway | 138,379 | 345,164 | +206,785 |
| France | 174,037 | 205,947 | +31,910 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 122,777 | 206,555 | +83,778 |
| Netherlands | 112,025 | 183,800 | +71,775 |
| Ireland | 40,084 | 77,392 | +37,308 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 30,565,554 |
| Italy | 3,195,751 |
| Israel | 1,798,847 |
| Germany | 1,587,106 |
| United States | 1,176,513 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 17,836,804 | 12,728,750 | -5,108,054 |
| Italy | 1,589,062 | 1,606,689 | +17,627 |
| Israel | 1,039,837 | 759,010 | -280,827 |
| Germany | 709,968 | 877,138 | +167,170 |
| United States | 762,512 | 414,001 | -348,511 |
| Norway | 124,401 | 345,164 | +220,763 |
| France | 134,476 | 176,628 | +42,152 |
| Viet Nam | 26,822 | 69,132 | +42,310 |
| United Kingdom | 42,456 | 29,946 | -12,510 |
| Canada | 9,268 | 59,303 | +50,035 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 | 6 | -7 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 4 | -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) | 28,731,887 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,533,772 |
| Air transport | 4,763,688 |
| Other | 797,461 |
| Road transport | 124,401 |
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) | 16,563,370 | 12,168,517 | -4,394,853 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,751,539 | 2,782,233 | +30,694 |
| Air transport | 2,531,584 | 2,232,104 | -299,480 |
| Other | 562,633 | 234,828 | -327,805 |
| Road transport | 124,401 | 0 | -124,401 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 10,890,472 |
| Southampton | 10,479,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,816,785 |
| Dover | 2,735,542 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,812,691 |
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 | 6,676,986 | 4,213,486 | -2,463,500 |
| Southampton | 8,501,283 | 1,978,683 | -6,522,600 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,154,855 | 5,661,930 | +4,507,075 |
| Dover | 1,334,215 | 1,401,327 | +67,112 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,141,303 | 671,388 | -469,915 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 600,219 | 461,669 | -138,550 |
| 000 | 562,633 | 234,828 | -327,805 |
| Eurotunnel | 214,223 | 417,105 | +202,882 |
| Purfleet | 450,062 | 174,370 | -275,692 |
| London Stansted Airport | 254,894 | 307,805 | +52,911 |
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 | 85 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 56 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 25 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 44 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 115 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 113 |
| DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED | 113 |
| CLARKE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 88 |
| S.I.P.(INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTS)LIMITED | 72 |
| R K WHOLESALE LIMITED | 52 |
| HAIER SMART HOME UK & I LTD | 47 |
| SHARKNINJA EUROPE LTD | 46 |
| NILFISK LTD. | 45 |
| FENCO GROUP LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 100 |
| 54m+ | 54 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
| Other | 18 |
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 | 2,633,272 |
| Ireland | 1,624,005 |
| Germany | 1,491,127 |
| China | 688,981 |
| Poland | 676,782 |
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 | 1,555,955 | 1,077,317 | -478,638 |
| Ireland | 722,409 | 901,596 | +179,187 |
| Germany | 734,200 | 756,927 | +22,727 |
| China | 48,521 | 640,460 | +591,939 |
| Poland | 576,129 | 100,653 | -475,476 |
| Australia | 322,163 | 271,761 | -50,402 |
| France | 149,144 | 241,833 | +92,689 |
| India | 309,536 | 4,699 | -304,837 |
| United Arab Emirates | 108,628 | 164,954 | +56,326 |
| Netherlands | 139,993 | 118,594 | -21,399 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 16,282 |
| China | 12,794 |
| XI | 7,921 |
| Ireland | 2,197 |
| Czechia | 1,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicaragua | 16,282 | 0 | -16,282 |
| China | 5,832 | 6,962 | +1,130 |
| XI | 1,643 | 6,278 | +4,635 |
| Ireland | 2,197 | 0 | -2,197 |
| Czechia | 0 | 1,186 | +1,186 |
| Germany | 423 | 532 | +109 |
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) | 4,929,440 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,641,244 |
| Air transport | 1,995,822 |
| Other | 54,781 |
| Road transport | 3,458 |
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) | 2,576,123 | 2,353,317 | -222,806 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,047,542 | 1,593,702 | -453,840 |
| Air transport | 841,647 | 1,154,175 | +312,528 |
| Other | 37,176 | 17,605 | -19,571 |
| Road transport | 3,458 | 0 | -3,458 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,903,933 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,449,225 |
| Southampton | 1,289,144 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,212,392 |
| Felixstowe | 844,276 |
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 | 1,825,279 | 1,078,654 | -746,625 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 631,926 | 817,299 | +185,373 |
| Southampton | 627,979 | 661,165 | +33,186 |
| London Gateway Port | 930,296 | 282,096 | -648,200 |
| Felixstowe | 332,095 | 512,181 | +180,086 |
| Liverpool Docks | 397,689 | 410,084 | +12,395 |
| Holyhead | 223,993 | 458,676 | +234,683 |
| Dover | 41,435 | 195,898 | +154,463 |
| East Midlands Airport | 97,392 | 109,648 | +12,256 |
| Portsmouth | 66,374 | 77,573 | +11,199 |
Quick facts
HS code: 850860
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional types of vacuum cleaners not listed in other categories, such as robotic or wet/dry models