Import/export HS code 8530: Traffic control equipment
Electrical devices for managing traffic on roads, railways, and airports
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 26,305,669 |
| Austria | 25,045,903 |
| Germany | 23,679,913 |
| Netherlands | 15,867,827 |
| United States | 14,833,432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 11,373,906 | 14,931,763 | +3,557,857 |
| Austria | 14,974,602 | 10,071,301 | -4,903,301 |
| Germany | 10,611,332 | 13,068,581 | +2,457,249 |
| Netherlands | 7,636,936 | 8,230,891 | +593,955 |
| United States | 9,066,147 | 5,767,285 | -3,298,862 |
| China | 3,779,358 | 3,582,104 | -197,254 |
| Italy | 4,563,903 | 2,313,221 | -2,250,682 |
| France | 3,225,310 | 3,374,760 | +149,450 |
| Czechia | 3,546,649 | 1,060,900 | -2,485,749 |
| India | 1,635,655 | 1,994,405 | +358,750 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 25,115,722 |
| Germany | 19,088,690 |
| Belgium | 17,389,608 |
| Netherlands | 15,043,140 |
| United States | 14,507,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 15,022,978 | 10,092,744 | -4,930,234 |
| Germany | 8,394,431 | 10,694,259 | +2,299,828 |
| Belgium | 8,995,215 | 8,394,393 | -600,822 |
| Netherlands | 7,386,494 | 7,656,646 | +270,152 |
| United States | 9,207,729 | 5,299,984 | -3,907,745 |
| China | 5,376,877 | 5,091,263 | -285,614 |
| Italy | 4,861,503 | 2,819,557 | -2,041,946 |
| Slovakia | 306,294 | 5,522,046 | +5,215,752 |
| United Kingdom | 2,773,108 | 2,634,925 | -138,183 |
| France | 2,324,129 | 2,619,823 | +295,694 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 38 |
| Inner London - West | 37 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 31 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 28 |
| West Midlands | 28 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 22 | 32 | +10 |
| Inner London - West | 25 | 24 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 27 | 21 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 | 18 | -6 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 18 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 19 | 12 | -7 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 | 15 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 12 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 16 | 11 | -5 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 95,020,346 |
| Air transport | 51,090,401 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,324,425 |
| Other | 1,164,808 |
| Road transport | 55,754 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,962,278 | 47,058,068 | -904,210 |
| Air transport | 27,165,376 | 23,925,025 | -3,240,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,517,989 | 5,806,436 | -3,711,553 |
| Other | 527,041 | 637,767 | +110,726 |
| Road transport | 12,084 | 43,670 | +31,586 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 32,543,141 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,375,421 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,442,890 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,679,593 |
| London | 10,268,442 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 19,188,057 | 13,355,084 | -5,832,973 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,699,614 | 7,675,807 | -3,023,807 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,288,317 | 9,154,573 | +1,866,256 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,446,964 | 7,232,629 | -214,335 |
| London | 4,024,965 | 6,243,477 | +2,218,512 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,285,732 | 5,682,047 | +1,396,315 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,343,097 | 5,416,623 | +1,073,526 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,087,424 | 2,719,352 | -1,368,072 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,178,252 | 4,260,674 | +2,082,422 |
| ZLC | 2,459,177 | 2,284,124 | -175,053 |
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 | 94 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 39 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 37 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 33 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 33 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 84 |
| 2025-10 | 92 |
| 2025-09 | 99 |
| 2025-08 | 85 |
| 2025-07 | 116 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ATG AIRPORTS LIMITED | 108 |
| PHAROS MARINE AUTOMATIC POWER LIMITED | 102 |
| SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED | 89 |
| SIEMENS PLC | 89 |
| UNIPART RAIL LIMITED | 73 |
| R. STAHL LIMITED | 66 |
| ESCATEC MECHATRONICS LIMITED | 63 |
| AGD SYSTEMS LIMITED | 58 |
| JSP LIMITED | 58 |
| DRON & DICKSON LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 202 |
| 1m-15m | 200 |
| 0-1m | 53 |
| 15m-54m | 50 |
| Other | 42 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 32,630,519 |
| Spain | 20,078,733 |
| United Arab Emirates | 18,854,187 |
| United States | 17,216,013 |
| South Korea | 17,197,942 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 17,786,270 | 14,844,249 | -2,942,021 |
| Spain | 13,206,303 | 6,872,430 | -6,333,873 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,905,644 | 7,948,543 | -2,957,101 |
| United States | 12,914,166 | 4,301,847 | -8,612,319 |
| South Korea | 9,492,252 | 7,705,690 | -1,786,562 |
| China | 6,436,351 | 8,422,352 | +1,986,001 |
| Ireland | 6,770,828 | 6,019,531 | -751,297 |
| Netherlands | 5,910,825 | 6,444,464 | +533,639 |
| Australia | 6,439,122 | 5,397,550 | -1,041,572 |
| Norway | 2,997,291 | 2,690,174 | -307,117 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 263,068 |
| XI | 134,979 |
| Italy | 19,943 |
| Spain | 4,002 |
| Germany | 2,143 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 30,671 | 232,397 | +201,726 |
| XI | 73,510 | 61,469 | -12,041 |
| Italy | 6,943 | 13,000 | +6,057 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,002 | +4,002 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,143 | +2,143 |
| China | 32 | 275 | +243 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 103,069,227 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,518,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,037,323 |
| Other | 424,442 |
| Road transport | 301,133 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 58,936,902 | 44,132,325 | -14,804,577 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,575,367 | 38,942,853 | -632,514 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 38,098,509 | 26,938,814 | -11,159,695 |
| Other | 111,156 | 313,286 | +202,130 |
| Road transport | 301,133 | 0 | -301,133 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 59,127,155 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 57,548,553 |
| London Gateway Port | 32,070,309 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,829,835 |
| Southampton | 22,998,416 |
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 | 31,390,820 | 27,736,335 | -3,654,485 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,123,953 | 25,424,600 | -6,699,353 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,428,031 | 13,642,278 | -4,785,753 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,726,033 | 10,103,802 | -5,622,231 |
| Southampton | 13,055,277 | 9,943,139 | -3,112,138 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,525,779 | 4,739,625 | +1,213,846 |
| Holyhead | 3,027,829 | 3,279,704 | +251,875 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,158,097 | 3,069,415 | -88,682 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,466,722 | 1,243,526 | -3,223,196 |
| ZLC | 3,056,426 | 2,199,978 | -856,448 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8530
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electrical devices for managing traffic on roads, railways, and airports