Import/export HS code 85353010: Switches for circuits under 72.5 kV
Switches specifically designed for lower voltage electrical systems
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 16,448,310 |
| Sweden | 7,880,716 |
| France | 7,456,500 |
| Germany | 4,637,027 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,183,051 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 16,197,617 | 250,693 | -15,946,924 |
| Sweden | 5,144,548 | 2,736,168 | -2,408,380 |
| France | 4,633,214 | 2,823,286 | -1,809,928 |
| Germany | 3,723,722 | 913,305 | -2,810,417 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,788,338 | 1,394,713 | -393,625 |
| China | 602,865 | 2,463,700 | +1,860,835 |
| Ireland | 1,219,821 | 730,486 | -489,335 |
| Italy | 747,495 | 1,102,486 | +354,991 |
| United States | 930,960 | 561,516 | -369,444 |
| Malaysia | 702,437 | 184,025 | -518,412 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 26,921,689 |
| France | 7,663,547 |
| United Arab Emirates | 3,165,608 |
| China | 3,125,131 |
| Italy | 1,795,826 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 23,918,825 | 3,002,864 | -20,915,961 |
| France | 4,776,562 | 2,886,985 | -1,889,577 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,772,608 | 1,393,000 | -379,608 |
| China | 631,334 | 2,493,797 | +1,862,463 |
| Italy | 1,007,635 | 788,191 | -219,444 |
| Germany | 843,453 | 693,956 | -149,497 |
| United Kingdom | 793,956 | 504,555 | -289,401 |
| Ireland | 689,545 | 223,271 | -466,274 |
| Malaysia | 702,437 | 184,025 | -518,412 |
| Spain | 441,680 | 417,054 | -24,626 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Essex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Devon | 4 | 3 | -1 |
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) | 38,231,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,615,825 |
| Air transport | 4,812,744 |
| Other | 791,483 |
| Road transport | 32,659 |
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) | 30,875,922 | 7,355,725 | -23,520,197 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,425,206 | 4,190,619 | +765,413 |
| Air transport | 2,673,223 | 2,139,521 | -533,702 |
| Other | 72,968 | 718,515 | +645,547 |
| Road transport | 3,744 | 28,915 | +25,171 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,697,960 |
| ZLC | 8,608,429 |
| London | 6,652,044 |
| Southampton | 3,266,746 |
| Felixstowe | 2,307,047 |
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 | 14,938,788 | 2,759,172 | -12,179,616 |
| ZLC | 5,835,318 | 2,773,111 | -3,062,207 |
| London | 6,451,834 | 200,210 | -6,251,624 |
| Southampton | 1,725,705 | 1,541,041 | -184,664 |
| Felixstowe | 1,943,764 | 363,283 | -1,580,481 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,391,206 | 913,927 | -477,279 |
| Holyhead | 1,181,887 | 681,873 | -500,014 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 1,857,690 | +1,857,690 |
| Birmingham Airport | 869,155 | 817,686 | -51,469 |
| London Gateway Port | 773,927 | 309,710 | -464,217 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 34 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 29 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-11 | 21 |
| 2025-10 | 20 |
| 2025-09 | 27 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LUCY GROUP LTD | 107 |
| BORDER HOLDINGS (U.K.) LTD. | 96 |
| SIEMENS MOBILITY LIMITED | 79 |
| DEAN GROUP INTERNATIONAL LTD | 78 |
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 73 |
| ABB LIMITED | 72 |
| JOY GLOBAL (UK) LIMITED | 58 |
| ARTHUR FLURY UK LIMITED | 55 |
| SIEMENS PLC | 54 |
| PES GROUP LIMITED | 54 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 66 |
| 1m-15m | 55 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,658,893 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,309,912 |
| Germany | 1,701,830 |
| France | 1,540,658 |
| Peru | 1,183,402 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,538,475 | 5,120,418 | +581,943 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,017,491 | 4,292,421 | +3,274,930 |
| Germany | 1,342,770 | 359,060 | -983,710 |
| France | 575,273 | 965,385 | +390,112 |
| Peru | 330,434 | 852,968 | +522,534 |
| China | 739,343 | 383,291 | -356,052 |
| Australia | 679,507 | 330,036 | -349,471 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 661,674 | 198,506 | -463,168 |
| Nigeria | 36,691 | 716,125 | +679,434 |
| Saudi Arabia | 290,159 | 448,410 | +158,251 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 5,754 |
| Spain | 3,792 |
| China | 3,479 |
| Mexico | 3,023 |
| XI | 2,922 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,736 | 3,018 | +282 |
| Spain | 2,226 | 1,566 | -660 |
| China | 1,638 | 1,841 | +203 |
| Mexico | 899 | 2,124 | +1,225 |
| XI | 1,584 | 1,338 | -246 |
| Czechia | 1,346 | 1,172 | -174 |
| Ireland | 705 | 601 | -104 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,129 | +1,129 |
| Germany | 450 | 606 | +156 |
| Egypt | 668 | 147 | -521 |
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 | 18,232,521 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,531,396 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,015,175 |
| Road transport | 112,958 |
| Other | 75,712 |
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 | 9,832,653 | 8,399,868 | -1,432,785 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,196,464 | 7,334,932 | +3,138,468 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,380,649 | 2,634,526 | +253,877 |
| Road transport | 112,958 | 0 | -112,958 |
| Other | 25,483 | 50,229 | +24,746 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,430,509 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,739,996 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,716,638 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,292,701 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,104,188 |
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 | 5,146,374 | 6,284,135 | +1,137,761 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,130,741 | 5,609,255 | +2,478,514 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,143,131 | 1,573,507 | +430,376 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,805,603 | 487,098 | -1,318,505 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,397,627 | 706,561 | -691,066 |
| ZLC | 1,054,731 | 182,955 | -871,776 |
| Southampton | 437,962 | 753,477 | +315,515 |
| Manchester Airport | 411,404 | 622,212 | +210,808 |
| Dover | 803,558 | 48,869 | -754,689 |
| Felixstowe | 393,621 | 395,753 | +2,132 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85353010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Switches specifically designed for lower voltage electrical systems