Import/export HS code 851150: Various generators for engines
Additional types of generators used with engines, such as alternators or dynamos
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 | 74,139,263 |
| Belgium | 38,917,418 |
| Poland | 26,883,360 |
| Germany | 26,484,753 |
| France | 20,025,284 |
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 | 42,925,712 | 31,213,551 | -11,712,161 |
| Belgium | 20,333,376 | 18,584,042 | -1,749,334 |
| Poland | 13,639,800 | 13,243,560 | -396,240 |
| Germany | 13,311,636 | 13,173,117 | -138,519 |
| France | 13,598,583 | 6,426,701 | -7,171,882 |
| Turkey | 6,074,881 | 9,158,546 | +3,083,665 |
| United States | 7,582,920 | 7,190,653 | -392,267 |
| Netherlands | 6,247,046 | 5,787,142 | -459,904 |
| Slovenia | 4,208,252 | 4,567,069 | +358,817 |
| Japan | 2,856,990 | 2,826,243 | -30,747 |
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 | 91,359,190 |
| France | 48,739,698 |
| Poland | 17,172,312 |
| Japan | 16,798,014 |
| Turkey | 15,813,411 |
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 | 51,146,025 | 40,213,165 | -10,932,860 |
| France | 27,815,311 | 20,924,387 | -6,890,924 |
| Poland | 9,053,221 | 8,119,091 | -934,130 |
| Japan | 10,518,222 | 6,279,792 | -4,238,430 |
| Turkey | 6,328,360 | 9,485,051 | +3,156,691 |
| United States | 7,077,102 | 7,793,994 | +716,892 |
| Hungary | 6,954,555 | 7,448,265 | +493,710 |
| Slovenia | 4,266,803 | 4,641,537 | +374,734 |
| Spain | 4,116,198 | 3,017,037 | -1,099,161 |
| Mexico | 2,345,236 | 2,003,313 | -341,923 |
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 | 38 |
| West Midlands | 29 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 25 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 |
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 | 24 | 27 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 19 | 25 | +6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 | 21 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Essex | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 8 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 10 | +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) | 96,903,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 85,536,219 |
| Other | 42,173,916 |
| Air transport | 37,267,378 |
| Road transport | 295,190 |
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) | 50,618,725 | 46,284,748 | -4,333,977 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,996,260 | 39,539,959 | -6,456,301 |
| Other | 25,978,397 | 16,195,519 | -9,782,878 |
| Air transport | 18,887,250 | 18,380,128 | -507,122 |
| Road transport | 120,959 | 174,231 | +53,272 |
| Rail transport | 81,422 | 39,287 | -42,135 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 45,587,696 |
| 000 | 42,173,916 |
| Southampton | 28,317,501 |
| Harwich | 25,977,931 |
| Dover | 23,621,433 |
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 | 24,877,243 | 20,710,453 | -4,166,790 |
| 000 | 25,978,397 | 16,195,519 | -9,782,878 |
| Southampton | 19,840,838 | 8,476,663 | -11,364,175 |
| Harwich | 13,689,923 | 12,288,008 | -1,401,915 |
| Dover | 10,456,983 | 13,164,450 | +2,707,467 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,699,047 | 3,932,456 | -8,766,591 |
| Oxford Airport | 7,510,907 | 8,426,635 | +915,728 |
| 499 | 118,224 | 11,410,144 | +11,291,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,233,922 | 4,108,549 | -125,373 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,801,040 | 3,728,594 | -72,446 |
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 | 99 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 58 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 31 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 27 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 23 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 111 |
| 2025-10 | 132 |
| 2025-09 | 102 |
| 2025-08 | 97 |
| 2025-07 | 109 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTOLITE ELECTRIC LIMITED | 119 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 116 |
| ROLLING COMPONENTS LIMITED | 114 |
| WAI-UK LTD | 113 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 113 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 104 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 102 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 100 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 92 |
| GE AIRCRAFT ENGINE SERVICES LIMITED | 92 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 157 |
| 1m-15m | 108 |
| 15m-54m | 39 |
| Other | 30 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 19,665,479 |
| Poland | 12,531,293 |
| Sweden | 12,137,591 |
| United States | 11,546,866 |
| Germany | 9,932,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 11,023,882 | 8,641,597 | -2,382,285 |
| Poland | 5,482,353 | 7,048,940 | +1,566,587 |
| Sweden | 6,341,857 | 5,795,734 | -546,123 |
| United States | 6,184,431 | 5,362,435 | -821,996 |
| Germany | 4,554,962 | 5,377,971 | +823,009 |
| Belgium | 3,848,883 | 4,321,350 | +472,467 |
| France | 2,600,005 | 2,875,340 | +275,335 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,673,463 | 1,785,240 | -888,223 |
| Turkey | 1,447,250 | 1,012,583 | -434,667 |
| Switzerland | 1,007,579 | 840,160 | -167,419 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 34,265 |
| Poland | 29,926 |
| XI | 23,078 |
| South Korea | 6,306 |
| XU | 5,648 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 18,835 | 15,430 | -3,405 |
| Poland | 15,599 | 14,327 | -1,272 |
| XI | 19,234 | 3,844 | -15,390 |
| South Korea | 6,181 | 125 | -6,056 |
| XU | 2,502 | 3,146 | +644 |
| Spain | 1,897 | 2,944 | +1,047 |
| Thailand | 2,433 | 1,796 | -637 |
| France | 2,026 | 966 | -1,060 |
| Germany | 2,369 | 476 | -1,893 |
| Ireland | 1,272 | 962 | -310 |
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) | 53,427,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,431,760 |
| Air transport | 15,749,021 |
| Other | 121,575 |
| Road transport | 45,395 |
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) | 25,680,865 | 27,747,106 | +2,066,241 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,187,468 | 17,244,292 | -2,943,176 |
| Air transport | 8,367,652 | 7,381,369 | -986,283 |
| Other | 74,921 | 46,654 | -28,267 |
| Road transport | 45,395 | 0 | -45,395 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,226,442 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,452,385 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,734,910 |
| Southampton | 7,955,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,506,127 |
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 | 22,480,635 | 24,745,807 | +2,265,172 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,586,640 | 9,865,745 | -720,895 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,257,312 | 4,477,598 | +220,286 |
| Southampton | 4,103,576 | 3,852,413 | -251,163 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,886,877 | 2,619,250 | -267,627 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,119,346 | 1,412,247 | -707,099 |
| Felixstowe | 1,914,725 | 558,684 | -1,356,041 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,289,371 | 782,339 | -507,032 |
| Liverpool Docks | 473,447 | 1,035,561 | +562,114 |
| London | 454,402 | 928,135 | +473,733 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851150
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional types of generators used with engines, such as alternators or dynamos