Import/export HS code 85161080: Various electric water heaters
Other types of electric water heaters not specified elsewhere
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 | 106,998,771 |
| Italy | 15,502,080 |
| Germany | 14,389,812 |
| Malaysia | 6,809,317 |
| Belgium | 6,536,754 |
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 | 60,537,180 | 46,461,591 | -14,075,589 |
| Italy | 7,557,497 | 7,944,583 | +387,086 |
| Germany | 5,274,629 | 9,115,183 | +3,840,554 |
| Malaysia | 3,532,902 | 3,276,415 | -256,487 |
| Belgium | 3,108,101 | 3,428,653 | +320,552 |
| Norway | 1,775,042 | 3,398,435 | +1,623,393 |
| Netherlands | 2,558,099 | 2,402,160 | -155,939 |
| France | 3,324,478 | 1,295,608 | -2,028,870 |
| United States | 2,738,952 | 1,628,508 | -1,110,444 |
| Poland | 1,360,506 | 984,772 | -375,734 |
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 | 118,890,924 |
| Norway | 13,613,369 |
| Italy | 12,412,935 |
| Malaysia | 6,793,631 |
| United States | 6,366,346 |
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 | 64,398,446 | 54,492,478 | -9,905,968 |
| Norway | 6,090,455 | 7,522,914 | +1,432,459 |
| Italy | 6,454,074 | 5,958,861 | -495,213 |
| Malaysia | 3,517,216 | 3,276,415 | -240,801 |
| United States | 3,634,278 | 2,732,068 | -902,210 |
| Germany | 2,113,081 | 2,858,747 | +745,666 |
| France | 2,195,374 | 725,812 | -1,469,562 |
| Netherlands | 1,528,821 | 1,226,303 | -302,518 |
| Poland | 1,349,825 | 774,071 | -575,754 |
| Turkey | 1,294,763 | 775,169 | -519,594 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 45 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 42 |
| West Midlands | 34 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 32 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 29 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 30 | 33 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 26 | 30 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 27 | 19 | -8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 26 | 20 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 24 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 24 | 21 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 | 15 | -7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 18 | +9 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 17 | 13 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 18 | 12 | -6 |
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) | 102,244,612 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,653,712 |
| Other | 26,598,349 |
| Air transport | 12,506,284 |
| Road transport | 2,611,727 |
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) | 49,127,662 | 53,116,950 | +3,989,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,259,198 | 19,394,514 | -4,864,684 |
| Other | 18,911,131 | 7,687,218 | -11,223,913 |
| Air transport | 6,943,578 | 5,562,706 | -1,380,872 |
| Road transport | 1,219,646 | 1,392,081 | +172,435 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 5,027 | +5,027 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 54,782,126 |
| Southampton | 30,610,672 |
| 000 | 26,598,349 |
| Purfleet | 13,976,171 |
| Dover | 10,409,599 |
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 | 32,554,674 | 22,227,452 | -10,327,222 |
| Southampton | 14,051,700 | 16,558,972 | +2,507,272 |
| 000 | 18,911,131 | 7,687,218 | -11,223,913 |
| Purfleet | 7,001,578 | 6,974,593 | -26,985 |
| Dover | 6,471,846 | 3,937,753 | -2,534,093 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,066,650 | 4,829,795 | +763,145 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,695,067 | 5,224,878 | +3,529,811 |
| 499 | 27,802 | 6,404,485 | +6,376,683 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,140,164 | 2,615,349 | -524,815 |
| ZLC | 1,586,444 | 1,692,170 | +105,726 |
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 | 203 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 80 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 50 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 34 |
| Other manufacturing | 33 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 107 |
| 2025-11 | 114 |
| 2025-10 | 119 |
| 2025-09 | 102 |
| 2025-08 | 105 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 119 |
| ZIP HEATERS (UK) LTD | 117 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 114 |
| SPECTRUM BRANDS (UK) LIMITED | 114 |
| BSH HOME APPLIANCES LIMITED | 110 |
| SMEG (UK) LIMITED | 105 |
| HYCO MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 103 |
| LANCASTER HOLDINGS LIMITED | 99 |
| ROLF C. HAGEN (U.K.) LIMITED | 98 |
| WILTON BRADLEY LIMITED | 94 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 237 |
| 54m+ | 220 |
| 15m-54m | 78 |
| 0-1m | 60 |
| Other | 49 |
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 | 13,587,958 |
| Netherlands | 5,022,496 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,666,055 |
| France | 3,636,396 |
| United States | 3,237,447 |
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 | 7,019,565 | 6,568,393 | -451,172 |
| Netherlands | 2,852,175 | 2,170,321 | -681,854 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,429,802 | 2,236,253 | -193,549 |
| France | 1,653,196 | 1,983,200 | +330,004 |
| United States | 1,325,212 | 1,912,235 | +587,023 |
| Norway | 1,306,172 | 1,622,985 | +316,813 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,290,823 | 1,089,616 | -201,207 |
| New Zealand | 1,273,112 | 1,087,748 | -185,364 |
| Singapore | 1,269,854 | 417,094 | -852,760 |
| Germany | 742,009 | 864,601 | +122,592 |
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 | 2,867,341 |
| China | 297,519 |
| Norway | 42,895 |
| Italy | 27,366 |
| Poland | 21,591 |
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 | 1,465,492 | 1,401,849 | -63,643 |
| China | 151,377 | 146,142 | -5,235 |
| Norway | 22,944 | 19,951 | -2,993 |
| Italy | 11,873 | 15,493 | +3,620 |
| Poland | 10,973 | 10,618 | -355 |
| Ireland | 11,276 | 9,857 | -1,419 |
| France | 5,460 | 4,069 | -1,391 |
| United States | 2,546 | 4,679 | +2,133 |
| Germany | 4,013 | 985 | -3,028 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 4,639 | +4,639 |
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) | 25,687,649 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,075,908 |
| Air transport | 14,724,294 |
| Other | 4,151,853 |
| Road transport | 68,140 |
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) | 13,675,788 | 12,011,861 | -1,663,927 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,425,411 | 9,650,497 | +1,225,086 |
| Air transport | 7,099,328 | 7,624,966 | +525,638 |
| Other | 1,953,687 | 2,198,166 | +244,479 |
| Road transport | 68,140 | 0 | -68,140 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,423,856 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,400,189 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,157,700 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,908,497 |
| Holyhead | 5,219,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,734,902 | 5,688,954 | +954,052 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,211,403 | 5,188,786 | -22,617 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,915,836 | 4,241,864 | -673,972 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,985,471 | 2,923,026 | -62,445 |
| Holyhead | 2,722,139 | 2,497,463 | -224,676 |
| 000 | 1,953,687 | 2,198,166 | +244,479 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,029,013 | 1,481,915 | -547,098 |
| Felixstowe | 1,508,083 | 1,464,430 | -43,653 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,201,702 | 884,602 | -317,100 |
| Southampton | 496,699 | 962,218 | +465,519 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85161080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of electric water heaters not specified elsewhere