Import/export HS code 85153990: Various welding and brazing equipment
Other equipment used for welding or brazing metals
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 | 11,452,336 |
| Czechia | 4,117,346 |
| Germany | 3,282,204 |
| Japan | 1,719,328 |
| Italy | 1,555,725 |
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 | 5,970,470 | 5,481,866 | -488,604 |
| Czechia | 2,301,288 | 1,816,058 | -485,230 |
| Germany | 1,878,523 | 1,403,681 | -474,842 |
| Japan | 720,562 | 998,766 | +278,204 |
| Italy | 737,044 | 818,681 | +81,637 |
| Poland | 592,861 | 682,859 | +89,998 |
| Netherlands | 384,998 | 257,712 | -127,286 |
| Ireland | 469,943 | 122,386 | -347,557 |
| France | 441,226 | 121,655 | -319,571 |
| United States | 189,596 | 274,516 | +84,920 |
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 | 12,981,920 |
| Poland | 4,307,786 |
| United States | 2,572,439 |
| Japan | 1,775,898 |
| Germany | 1,574,759 |
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 | 6,938,279 | 6,043,641 | -894,638 |
| Poland | 2,321,493 | 1,986,293 | -335,200 |
| United States | 1,320,105 | 1,252,334 | -67,771 |
| Japan | 732,527 | 1,043,371 | +310,844 |
| Germany | 889,026 | 685,733 | -203,293 |
| Italy | 644,485 | 731,313 | +86,828 |
| Ireland | 401,461 | 0 | -401,461 |
| Spain | 117,172 | 232,455 | +115,283 |
| France | 228,113 | 113,732 | -114,381 |
| United Kingdom | 140,845 | 91,094 | -49,751 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 5 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Essex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 6 | +5 |
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) | 14,026,818 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,520,762 |
| Air transport | 2,400,086 |
| Other | 319,341 |
| Road transport | 16,580 |
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) | 7,686,459 | 6,340,359 | -1,346,100 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,768,015 | 4,752,747 | -1,015,268 |
| Air transport | 1,047,878 | 1,352,208 | +304,330 |
| Other | 188,973 | 130,368 | -58,605 |
| Road transport | 4,013 | 12,567 | +8,554 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,016,437 |
| Felixstowe | 5,064,578 |
| Dover | 4,445,111 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,908,523 |
| Thamesport | 813,418 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 3,191,276 | 3,825,161 | +633,885 |
| Felixstowe | 3,316,021 | 1,748,557 | -1,567,464 |
| Dover | 1,851,299 | 2,593,812 | +742,513 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,344,518 | 1,564,005 | -780,513 |
| Thamesport | 559,961 | 253,457 | -306,504 |
| Birmingham Airport | 323,565 | 486,432 | +162,867 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 690,141 | 101,096 | -589,045 |
| London Gateway Port | 223,711 | 408,553 | +184,842 |
| London | 386,137 | 166,353 | -219,784 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 261,234 | 272,090 | +10,856 |
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 | 64 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 18 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 27 |
| 2025-07 | 30 |
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 | 84 |
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,510,190 |
| France | 1,107,311 |
| Germany | 699,351 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 682,388 |
| United States | 537,143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 802,065 | 708,125 | -93,940 |
| France | 980,504 | 126,807 | -853,697 |
| Germany | 441,771 | 257,580 | -184,191 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 0 | 682,388 | +682,388 |
| United States | 236,249 | 300,894 | +64,645 |
| United Arab Emirates | 148,684 | 229,484 | +80,800 |
| Canada | 356,165 | 15,628 | -340,537 |
| Netherlands | 275,954 | 73,742 | -202,212 |
| Poland | 118,020 | 192,621 | +74,601 |
| India | 229,656 | 78,255 | -151,401 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 561,677 |
| Ireland | 10,354 |
| China | 8,227 |
| XU | 1,567 |
| Italy | 9 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 209,056 | 352,621 | +143,565 |
| Ireland | 7,634 | 2,720 | -4,914 |
| China | 7,619 | 608 | -7,011 |
| XU | 1,210 | 357 | -853 |
| Italy | 0 | 9 | +9 |
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) | 3,764,822 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,659,535 |
| Air transport | 2,350,975 |
| Other | 581,834 |
| Road transport | 11,803 |
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) | 2,440,900 | 1,323,922 | -1,116,978 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 994,549 | 1,664,986 | +670,437 |
| Air transport | 1,495,209 | 855,766 | -639,443 |
| Other | 225,519 | 356,315 | +130,796 |
| Road transport | 11,803 | 0 | -11,803 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,362,546 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,630,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 738,694 |
| Holyhead | 675,980 |
| 000 | 581,834 |
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 | 1,603,165 | 759,381 | -843,784 |
| London Gateway Port | 314,026 | 1,315,974 | +1,001,948 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 585,312 | 153,382 | -431,930 |
| Holyhead | 409,292 | 266,688 | -142,604 |
| 000 | 225,519 | 356,315 | +130,796 |
| ZLC | 179,046 | 302,995 | +123,949 |
| East Midlands Airport | 276,202 | 198,329 | -77,873 |
| London Stansted Airport | 198,284 | 96,631 | -101,653 |
| Immingham Docks | 208,562 | 82,758 | -125,804 |
| Southampton | 74,810 | 212,103 | +137,293 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85153990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other equipment used for welding or brazing metals