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 | 73,267,328 |
| Belgium | 39,003,812 |
| Poland | 26,764,401 |
| Germany | 26,566,361 |
| France | 19,289,657 |
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 | 43,447,146 | 29,820,182 | -13,626,964 |
| Belgium | 19,436,824 | 19,566,988 | +130,164 |
| Poland | 14,198,830 | 12,565,571 | -1,633,259 |
| Germany | 13,372,694 | 13,193,667 | -179,027 |
| France | 13,318,186 | 5,971,471 | -7,346,715 |
| Turkey | 6,987,794 | 8,646,314 | +1,658,520 |
| United States | 7,658,553 | 7,435,637 | -222,916 |
| Netherlands | 6,247,374 | 5,837,415 | -409,959 |
| Slovenia | 4,115,479 | 4,760,493 | +645,014 |
| Japan | 2,950,953 | 2,631,564 | -319,389 |
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 | 90,599,095 |
| France | 48,629,218 |
| Poland | 16,929,743 |
| Turkey | 16,205,651 |
| Japan | 15,707,661 |
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 | 52,261,520 | 38,337,575 | -13,923,945 |
| France | 26,688,470 | 21,940,748 | -4,747,722 |
| Poland | 9,032,344 | 7,897,399 | -1,134,945 |
| Turkey | 7,220,392 | 8,985,259 | +1,764,867 |
| Japan | 9,785,549 | 5,922,112 | -3,863,437 |
| United States | 7,167,710 | 8,140,196 | +972,486 |
| Hungary | 6,963,630 | 7,460,784 | +497,154 |
| Slovenia | 4,121,086 | 4,850,969 | +729,883 |
| Spain | 3,867,486 | 2,912,284 | -955,202 |
| Mexico | 2,483,327 | 1,944,161 | -539,166 |
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 | 36 |
| West Midlands | 29 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 25 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 19 |
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 | 22 | 26 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 19 | 25 | +6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 17 | 20 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 16 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Essex | 13 | 14 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 13 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
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) | 98,160,203 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,751,423 |
| Other | 39,866,059 |
| Air transport | 37,291,625 |
| Road transport | 314,043 |
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) | 51,043,538 | 47,116,665 | -3,926,873 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,224,613 | 38,526,810 | -7,697,803 |
| Other | 25,055,760 | 14,810,299 | -10,245,461 |
| Air transport | 19,093,248 | 18,198,377 | -894,871 |
| Road transport | 99,304 | 214,739 | +115,435 |
| Rail transport | 84,078 | 31,026 | -53,052 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 46,180,242 |
| 000 | 39,866,059 |
| Southampton | 26,605,170 |
| Harwich | 25,866,612 |
| Dover | 23,686,707 |
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 | 25,932,724 | 20,247,518 | -5,685,206 |
| 000 | 25,055,760 | 14,810,299 | -10,245,461 |
| Southampton | 19,238,222 | 7,366,948 | -11,871,274 |
| Harwich | 13,610,202 | 12,256,410 | -1,353,792 |
| Dover | 11,126,150 | 12,560,557 | +1,434,407 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,241,447 | 3,653,916 | -8,587,531 |
| Oxford Airport | 7,545,117 | 7,989,278 | +444,161 |
| 499 | 100,504 | 13,838,665 | +13,738,161 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,221,385 | 3,973,225 | -248,160 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,829,485 | 3,479,276 | -350,209 |
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 | 102 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 58 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 30 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 27 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 97 |
| 2025-11 | 112 |
| 2025-10 | 133 |
| 2025-09 | 103 |
| 2025-08 | 98 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PRESTOLITE ELECTRIC LIMITED | 120 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 117 |
| ROLLING COMPONENTS LIMITED | 115 |
| WAI-UK LTD | 114 |
| LKQ GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 114 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 105 |
| TRIUMPH MOTORCYCLES LIMITED | 103 |
| FORD MOTOR COMPANY LIMITED | 101 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 93 |
| GE AIRCRAFT ENGINE SERVICES LIMITED | 93 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 156 |
| 1m-15m | 106 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| Other | 31 |
| 0-1m | 27 |
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 | 19,763,539 |
| Poland | 12,652,053 |
| Sweden | 12,004,006 |
| United States | 11,348,830 |
| Germany | 10,084,461 |
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 | 11,010,868 | 8,752,671 | -2,258,197 |
| Poland | 5,442,827 | 7,209,226 | +1,766,399 |
| Sweden | 6,108,830 | 5,895,176 | -213,654 |
| United States | 5,859,890 | 5,488,940 | -370,950 |
| Germany | 4,613,305 | 5,471,156 | +857,851 |
| Belgium | 3,804,127 | 4,482,325 | +678,198 |
| France | 2,439,607 | 2,906,763 | +467,156 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,681,401 | 1,683,923 | -997,478 |
| Turkey | 1,251,824 | 1,052,171 | -199,653 |
| Switzerland | 1,000,713 | 869,053 | -131,660 |
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 | 31,362 |
| Poland | 27,893 |
| XI | 22,650 |
| Spain | 4,523 |
| Thailand | 4,229 |
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 | 18,432 | 12,930 | -5,502 |
| Poland | 14,530 | 13,363 | -1,167 |
| XI | 19,852 | 2,798 | -17,054 |
| Spain | 1,579 | 2,944 | +1,365 |
| Thailand | 2,846 | 1,383 | -1,463 |
| South Korea | 4,175 | 0 | -4,175 |
| Germany | 1,768 | 476 | -1,292 |
| Ireland | 1,272 | 962 | -310 |
| Belgium | 0 | 2,111 | +2,111 |
| France | 1,074 | 966 | -108 |
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) | 54,109,823 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,947,947 |
| Air transport | 15,182,541 |
| Other | 111,549 |
| Road transport | 17,045 |
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) | 25,632,189 | 28,477,634 | +2,845,445 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,595,789 | 17,352,158 | -2,243,631 |
| Air transport | 7,575,940 | 7,606,601 | +30,661 |
| Other | 70,219 | 41,330 | -28,889 |
| Road transport | 17,045 | 0 | -17,045 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,623,897 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,470,740 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,457,297 |
| Southampton | 7,766,028 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,551,024 |
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 | 22,243,157 | 25,380,740 | +3,137,583 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,439,010 | 10,031,730 | -407,280 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,779,376 | 4,677,921 | +898,545 |
| Southampton | 3,968,163 | 3,797,865 | -170,298 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,943,883 | 2,607,141 | -336,742 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,032,347 | 1,377,382 | -654,965 |
| Felixstowe | 1,679,059 | 749,469 | -929,590 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,059,888 | 799,356 | -260,532 |
| Liverpool Docks | 438,814 | 991,559 | +552,745 |
| London | 595,292 | 792,051 | +196,759 |
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