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 | 2,372,766 |
| China | 1,005,612 |
| France | 373,549 |
| 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 | 1,418,973 | 953,793 | -465,180 |
| China | 425,478 | 580,134 | +154,656 |
| France | 368,822 | 4,727 | -364,095 |
| 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 |
| Turkey | 1,234 | 9,186 | +7,952 |
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 | 1,515,539 |
| China | 1,032,092 |
| Italy | 793,778 |
| France | 355,949 |
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 | 876,807 | 638,732 | -238,075 |
| China | 444,470 | 587,622 | +143,152 |
| Italy | 497,799 | 295,979 | -201,820 |
| France | 355,949 | 0 | -355,949 |
| United Kingdom | 8,621 | 38,670 | +30,049 |
| Ireland | 34,073 | 0 | -34,073 |
| Denmark | 21,592 | 915 | -20,677 |
| Germany | 2,434 | 12,835 | +10,401 |
| 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 | 4 | +1 |
| 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) | 6,875,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,729,717 |
| Other | 344,025 |
| 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) | 6,351,687 | 523,585 | -5,828,102 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,778,304 | 951,413 | -826,891 |
| Other | 249,044 | 94,981 | -154,063 |
| 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 | 1,495,247 |
| Eurotunnel | 947,056 |
| 000 | 344,025 |
| Southampton | 331,529 |
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 | 977,428 | 517,819 | -459,609 |
| Eurotunnel | 648,171 | 298,885 | -349,286 |
| 000 | 249,044 | 94,981 | -154,063 |
| Southampton | 128,530 | 202,999 | +74,469 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,366 | 241,268 | +223,902 |
| Felixstowe | 124,470 | 133,091 | +8,621 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,841 | 8,787 | -41,054 |
| 499 | 0 | 52,134 | +52,134 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 10 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 10 |
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 | 6 |
| 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 | 364,080 |
| 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 | 115,486 | 248,594 | +133,108 |
| Portugal | 0 | 128,950 | +128,950 |
| Italy | 88,633 | 33,659 | -54,974 |
| Singapore | 19,322 | 90,600 | +71,278 |
| Spain | 81,625 | 0 | -81,625 |
| Bahamas | 0 | 65,000 | +65,000 |
| Ireland | 19,800 | 33,147 | +13,347 |
| Germany | 45,856 | 2,400 | -43,456 |
| France | 6,000 | 27,576 | +21,576 |
| 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 | 2,089 |
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 | 1,650 | 439 | -1,211 |
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) | 772,549 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 243,089 |
| Air transport | 165,840 |
| Other | 2,089 |
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) | 356,918 | 415,631 | +58,713 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,879 | 213,210 | +183,331 |
| Air transport | 73,253 | 92,587 | +19,334 |
| Other | 1,650 | 439 | -1,211 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 494,109 |
| Felixstowe | 344,369 |
| Holyhead | 50,858 |
| 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 | 270,514 | 223,595 | -46,919 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 344,369 | +344,369 |
| Holyhead | 18,150 | 32,708 | +14,558 |
| 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 |
| Immingham Docks | 34,468 | 3,150 | -31,318 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,670 | 16,820 | +3,150 |
| Southampton | 0 | 21,291 | +21,291 |
| ZLC | 3,551 | 17,723 | +14,172 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85153913
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Transformers used in welding machines