Import/export HS code 853080: Various traffic control devices
Electrical equipment for roads, parking, and waterways
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.
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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 | 16,706,728 |
| Austria | 9,428,476 |
| Germany | 9,355,026 |
| United States | 9,179,542 |
| Netherlands | 8,243,323 |
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 | 7,618,019 | 9,088,709 | +1,470,690 |
| Austria | 3,597,522 | 5,830,954 | +2,233,432 |
| Germany | 5,327,041 | 4,027,985 | -1,299,056 |
| United States | 6,931,041 | 2,248,501 | -4,682,540 |
| Netherlands | 4,124,156 | 4,119,167 | -4,989 |
| China | 1,274,171 | 1,342,726 | +68,555 |
| Denmark | 1,140,572 | 911,032 | -229,540 |
| France | 879,122 | 825,874 | -53,248 |
| Sweden | 494,044 | 905,803 | +411,759 |
| Spain | 707,742 | 680,990 | -26,752 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 14,543,794 |
| United States | 10,007,907 |
| Austria | 8,956,359 |
| Netherlands | 8,542,811 |
| Germany | 8,361,312 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,809,104 | 7,734,690 | +925,586 |
| United States | 7,452,742 | 2,555,165 | -4,897,577 |
| Austria | 3,258,049 | 5,698,310 | +2,440,261 |
| Netherlands | 4,404,543 | 4,138,268 | -266,275 |
| Germany | 4,636,098 | 3,725,214 | -910,884 |
| China | 1,430,356 | 1,582,549 | +152,193 |
| Sweden | 837,402 | 1,836,366 | +998,964 |
| Denmark | 998,326 | 686,463 | -311,863 |
| South Africa | 733,384 | 659,561 | -73,823 |
| Australia | 990,931 | 239,945 | -750,986 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 23 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| West Midlands | 17 |
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 | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 21 | +12 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 7 | 7 | +0 |
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) | 43,754,614 |
| Air transport | 16,029,029 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,322,136 |
| Other | 806,010 |
| Road transport | 53,725 |
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) | 20,601,237 | 23,153,377 | +2,552,140 |
| Air transport | 9,808,855 | 6,220,174 | -3,588,681 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,229,479 | 4,092,657 | -2,136,822 |
| Other | 417,784 | 388,226 | -29,558 |
| Road transport | 10,055 | 43,670 | +33,615 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 12,658,040 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,265,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,839,088 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,995,463 |
| ZLC | 4,644,180 |
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 | 5,109,054 | 7,548,986 | +2,439,932 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,401,591 | 5,864,289 | +3,462,698 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,625,422 | 3,213,666 | -411,756 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,484,053 | 1,511,410 | -1,972,643 |
| ZLC | 2,490,326 | 2,153,854 | -336,472 |
| London | 2,645,112 | 1,787,821 | -857,291 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,639,677 | 1,210,666 | -1,429,011 |
| Southampton | 3,271,521 | 49,689 | -3,221,832 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,577,838 | 1,462,708 | -115,130 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,308,761 | 1,320,480 | +11,719 |
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 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 26 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 22 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 51 |
| 2025-11 | 54 |
| 2025-10 | 58 |
| 2025-09 | 64 |
| 2025-08 | 51 |
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 | 128 |
| 54m+ | 123 |
| 15m-54m | 34 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| Other | 27 |
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 | 15,992,947 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,693,815 |
| Netherlands | 7,529,289 |
| United States | 6,809,343 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,694,665 |
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 | 9,222,978 | 6,769,969 | -2,453,009 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,527,499 | 5,166,316 | -2,361,183 |
| Netherlands | 3,686,686 | 3,842,603 | +155,917 |
| United States | 5,600,084 | 1,209,259 | -4,390,825 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,928,987 | 4,765,678 | +2,836,691 |
| Australia | 2,198,634 | 2,458,164 | +259,530 |
| Ireland | 1,881,958 | 1,581,372 | -300,586 |
| India | 1,962,259 | 1,226,122 | -736,137 |
| Egypt | 1,873,952 | 1,098,448 | -775,504 |
| Singapore | 1,548,023 | 684,632 | -863,391 |
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 | 148,167 |
| Spain | 4,910 |
| Italy | 2,674 |
| Germany | 2,143 |
| China | 307 |
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 | 40,325 | 107,842 | +67,517 |
| Spain | 0 | 4,910 | +4,910 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,674 | +2,674 |
| Germany | 99 | 2,044 | +1,945 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,920,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,432,659 |
| Air transport | 26,604,123 |
| Other | 421,227 |
| Road transport | 100,865 |
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) | 20,474,547 | 17,445,816 | -3,028,731 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,689,253 | 12,743,406 | -4,945,847 |
| Air transport | 15,478,099 | 11,126,024 | -4,352,075 |
| Other | 73,430 | 347,797 | +274,367 |
| Road transport | 100,865 | 0 | -100,865 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,196,909 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,673,142 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,216,048 |
| Southampton | 9,003,667 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,016,280 |
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 | 17,960,564 | 13,236,345 | -4,724,219 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,980,618 | 8,692,524 | -288,094 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,110,637 | 7,105,411 | -2,005,226 |
| Southampton | 6,418,326 | 2,585,341 | -3,832,985 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,201,368 | 1,814,912 | -386,456 |
| ZLC | 1,474,369 | 1,229,688 | -244,681 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,875,959 | 551,068 | -1,324,891 |
| Felixstowe | 979,876 | 966,053 | -13,823 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,245,679 | 479,979 | -765,700 |
| Harwich | 120,283 | 1,601,797 | +1,481,514 |
Quick facts
HS code: 853080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Electrical equipment for roads, parking, and waterways