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 | 107,712,465 |
| Italy | 15,429,668 |
| Germany | 14,306,813 |
| Belgium | 6,942,567 |
| Malaysia | 6,915,404 |
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 | 60,095,417 | 47,617,048 | -12,478,369 |
| Italy | 7,243,584 | 8,186,084 | +942,500 |
| Germany | 5,226,484 | 9,080,329 | +3,853,845 |
| Belgium | 5,008,764 | 1,933,803 | -3,074,961 |
| Malaysia | 3,823,156 | 3,092,248 | -730,908 |
| Norway | 1,997,912 | 3,314,735 | +1,316,823 |
| Netherlands | 2,436,595 | 2,437,646 | +1,051 |
| France | 3,166,707 | 1,351,322 | -1,815,385 |
| United States | 2,646,980 | 1,681,660 | -965,320 |
| Poland | 1,318,482 | 1,074,146 | -244,336 |
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 | 119,280,756 |
| Norway | 14,320,084 |
| Italy | 12,527,988 |
| Malaysia | 6,899,718 |
| United States | 6,263,850 |
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 | 63,779,610 | 55,501,146 | -8,278,464 |
| Norway | 8,299,392 | 6,020,692 | -2,278,700 |
| Italy | 6,392,740 | 6,135,248 | -257,492 |
| Malaysia | 3,807,470 | 3,092,248 | -715,222 |
| United States | 3,479,265 | 2,784,585 | -694,680 |
| Germany | 2,064,886 | 2,915,989 | +851,103 |
| Netherlands | 1,520,808 | 1,256,885 | -263,923 |
| France | 2,018,051 | 731,031 | -1,287,020 |
| XS | 1,174,585 | 1,185,139 | +10,554 |
| Poland | 1,298,630 | 859,890 | -438,740 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 46 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 42 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 35 |
| West Midlands | 35 |
| 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 | 29 | 32 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 28 | 29 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 30 | 19 | -11 |
| West Midlands | 28 | 20 | -8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 | 22 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 | 22 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 17 | +7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| 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) | 101,187,886 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,195,769 |
| Other | 28,372,317 |
| Air transport | 12,515,172 |
| Road transport | 2,640,738 |
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) | 48,945,538 | 52,242,348 | +3,296,810 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 25,657,178 | 18,538,591 | -7,118,587 |
| Other | 19,335,382 | 9,036,935 | -10,298,447 |
| Air transport | 6,855,235 | 5,659,937 | -1,195,298 |
| Road transport | 1,218,438 | 1,422,300 | +203,862 |
| 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 | 55,483,204 |
| Southampton | 30,490,091 |
| 000 | 28,372,317 |
| Purfleet | 14,090,648 |
| Dover | 10,028,423 |
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 | 32,085,249 | 23,397,955 | -8,687,294 |
| Southampton | 13,800,141 | 16,689,950 | +2,889,809 |
| 000 | 19,335,382 | 9,036,935 | -10,298,447 |
| Purfleet | 8,077,408 | 6,013,240 | -2,064,168 |
| Dover | 6,225,067 | 3,803,356 | -2,421,711 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,419,552 | 4,762,343 | +342,791 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,550,478 | 4,754,208 | +3,203,730 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,093,334 | 2,570,155 | -523,179 |
| 499 | 27,802 | 5,105,134 | +5,077,332 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,677,776 | 1,580,840 | -96,936 |
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 | 206 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 82 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 51 |
| Other manufacturing | 34 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 34 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 114 |
| 2025-10 | 119 |
| 2025-09 | 102 |
| 2025-08 | 105 |
| 2025-07 | 125 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 118 |
| ZIP HEATERS (UK) LTD | 116 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 113 |
| SPECTRUM BRANDS (UK) LIMITED | 113 |
| BSH HOME APPLIANCES LIMITED | 109 |
| SMEG (UK) LIMITED | 104 |
| HYCO MANUFACTURING LIMITED | 102 |
| LANCASTER HOLDINGS LIMITED | 98 |
| ROLF C. HAGEN (U.K.) LIMITED | 97 |
| WILTON BRADLEY LIMITED | 93 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 243 |
| 54m+ | 227 |
| 15m-54m | 75 |
| 0-1m | 61 |
| 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 | 13,536,294 |
| Netherlands | 4,983,783 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,626,628 |
| France | 3,844,498 |
| United States | 3,362,860 |
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 | 6,895,798 | 6,640,496 | -255,302 |
| Netherlands | 2,905,242 | 2,078,541 | -826,701 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,485,389 | 2,141,239 | -344,150 |
| France | 1,898,605 | 1,945,893 | +47,288 |
| United States | 1,414,968 | 1,947,892 | +532,924 |
| Norway | 1,299,202 | 1,637,795 | +338,593 |
| New Zealand | 1,314,226 | 1,080,049 | -234,177 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,209,078 | 1,159,721 | -49,357 |
| Singapore | 290,819 | 1,396,129 | +1,105,310 |
| South Korea | 444,281 | 1,229,815 | +785,534 |
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 | 2,914,902 |
| XU | 833,781 |
| China | 298,852 |
| Norway | 41,644 |
| Italy | 28,120 |
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 | 1,500,974 | 1,413,928 | -87,046 |
| XU | 281,137 | 552,644 | +271,507 |
| China | 151,919 | 146,933 | -4,986 |
| Norway | 19,153 | 22,491 | +3,338 |
| Italy | 12,461 | 15,659 | +3,198 |
| Ireland | 13,858 | 9,498 | -4,360 |
| Poland | 10,438 | 10,587 | +149 |
| France | 5,752 | 5,013 | -739 |
| United States | 2,759 | 3,804 | +1,045 |
| Germany | 2,190 | 2,744 | +554 |
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) | 25,984,261 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,473,162 |
| Air transport | 14,530,053 |
| Other | 4,191,239 |
| Road transport | 73,962 |
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) | 14,000,954 | 11,983,307 | -2,017,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,166,859 | 9,306,303 | +139,444 |
| Air transport | 6,064,011 | 8,466,042 | +2,402,031 |
| Other | 2,002,613 | 2,188,626 | +186,013 |
| Road transport | 73,962 | 0 | -73,962 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,756,110 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,234,213 |
| London Gateway Port | 9,063,657 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,971,235 |
| Holyhead | 5,158,555 |
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 | 5,758,616 | 4,997,494 | -761,122 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,786,385 | 6,447,828 | +2,661,443 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,254,733 | 3,808,924 | -1,445,809 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,907,829 | 3,063,406 | +155,577 |
| Holyhead | 2,743,350 | 2,415,205 | -328,145 |
| 000 | 2,002,613 | 2,188,626 | +186,013 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,999,189 | 1,479,420 | -519,769 |
| Felixstowe | 1,617,356 | 1,632,815 | +15,459 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,132,739 | 953,842 | -178,897 |
| Southampton | 661,181 | 960,910 | +299,729 |
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