Import/export HS code 85153913: Transformers for welding
Transformers used in welding machines
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 | 6,090,310 |
| Germany | 2,297,696 |
| China | 971,714 |
| France | 368,618 |
| Ireland | 34,073 |
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 | 6,090,310 | 0 | -6,090,310 |
| Germany | 1,342,722 | 954,974 | -387,748 |
| China | 397,968 | 573,746 | +175,778 |
| France | 363,891 | 4,727 | -359,164 |
| Ireland | 34,073 | 0 | -34,073 |
| United States | 8,579 | 24,662 | +16,083 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 21,351 | +21,351 |
| Denmark | 15,300 | 915 | -14,385 |
| Italy | 13,989 | 0 | -13,989 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 10,502 | +10,502 |
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 | 6,090,310 |
| United States | 1,525,034 |
| China | 998,194 |
| Italy | 703,528 |
| France | 351,018 |
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 | 6,090,310 | 0 | -6,090,310 |
| United States | 876,121 | 648,913 | -227,208 |
| China | 416,960 | 581,234 | +164,274 |
| Italy | 420,617 | 282,911 | -137,706 |
| France | 351,018 | 0 | -351,018 |
| United Kingdom | 8,621 | 49,172 | +40,551 |
| Ireland | 34,073 | 0 | -34,073 |
| Denmark | 21,592 | 915 | -20,677 |
| Germany | 4,051 | 11,218 | +7,167 |
| Turkey | 1,234 | 9,186 | +7,952 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Devon | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Devon | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Kent | 2 | 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) | 6,862,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,647,863 |
| Other | 335,256 |
| Air transport | 37,691 |
| Road transport | 9,186 |
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) | 6,330,353 | 532,145 | -5,798,208 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,700,954 | 946,909 | -754,045 |
| Other | 239,036 | 96,220 | -142,816 |
| Air transport | 18,524 | 19,167 | +643 |
| Road transport | 0 | 9,186 | +9,186 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6,090,310 |
| Dover | 1,497,242 |
| Eurotunnel | 889,402 |
| 000 | 335,256 |
| Southampton | 299,925 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middlesbrough | 6,090,310 | 0 | -6,090,310 |
| Dover | 962,106 | 535,136 | -426,970 |
| Eurotunnel | 602,199 | 287,203 | -314,996 |
| 000 | 239,036 | 96,220 | -142,816 |
| Southampton | 95,926 | 203,999 | +108,073 |
| Felixstowe | 149,711 | 107,850 | -41,861 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,534 | 241,268 | +227,734 |
| 499 | 0 | 74,796 | +74,796 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,577 | 8,787 | -19,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 33,307 | 915 | -32,392 |
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 | 30 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 330,805 |
| Portugal | 128,950 |
| Italy | 122,292 |
| Singapore | 109,922 |
| Spain | 81,625 |
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 | 80,711 | 250,094 | +169,383 |
| Portugal | 0 | 128,950 | +128,950 |
| Italy | 88,633 | 33,659 | -54,974 |
| Singapore | 33,322 | 76,600 | +43,278 |
| Spain | 81,625 | 0 | -81,625 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 65,000 | +65,000 |
| Ireland | 20,668 | 32,266 | +11,598 |
| Germany | 45,856 | 2,400 | -43,456 |
| France | 6,000 | 30,576 | +24,576 |
| United States | 12,124 | 16,279 | +4,155 |
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 | 459 |
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 | 20 | 439 | +419 |
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) | 757,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 252,033 |
| Air transport | 165,840 |
| Other | 459 |
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) | 337,816 | 419,250 | +81,434 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,104 | 222,929 | +193,825 |
| Air transport | 73,253 | 92,587 | +19,334 |
| Other | 20 | 439 | +419 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 477,009 |
| Felixstowe | 344,369 |
| Holyhead | 52,475 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 50,200 |
| Dover | 47,943 |
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 | 248,914 | 228,095 | -20,819 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 344,369 | +344,369 |
| Holyhead | 20,648 | 31,827 | +11,179 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,569 | 45,631 | +41,062 |
| Dover | 46,265 | 1,678 | -44,587 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,644 | 12,413 | -14,231 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,670 | 16,820 | +3,150 |
| London | 0 | 23,719 | +23,719 |
| Immingham Docks | 19,693 | 3,150 | -16,543 |
| Southampton | 14,000 | 7,291 | -6,709 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85153913
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Transformers used in welding machines