Import/export HS code 853620: Automatic circuit breakers
Devices that automatically stop the flow of electricity in a circuit if it becomes overloaded
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 192,189,825 |
| China | 128,639,852 |
| Italy | 69,185,730 |
| Ireland | 55,234,069 |
| Germany | 35,312,781 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 94,438,717 | 97,751,108 | +3,312,391 |
| China | 70,461,606 | 58,178,246 | -12,283,360 |
| Italy | 20,922,364 | 48,263,366 | +27,341,002 |
| Ireland | 48,270,962 | 6,963,107 | -41,307,855 |
| Germany | 18,917,779 | 16,395,002 | -2,522,777 |
| Singapore | 25,484,355 | 2,302,836 | -23,181,519 |
| United States | 9,202,108 | 11,446,942 | +2,244,834 |
| Thailand | 22,109 | 16,241,357 | +16,219,248 |
| Netherlands | 5,510,755 | 6,040,981 | +530,226 |
| Japan | 6,014,741 | 5,354,518 | -660,223 |
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 | 141,588,808 |
| France | 100,195,009 |
| Italy | 64,244,890 |
| Thailand | 46,561,975 |
| Poland | 32,258,678 |
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 | 76,234,912 | 65,353,896 | -10,881,016 |
| France | 48,304,479 | 51,890,530 | +3,586,051 |
| Italy | 29,702,448 | 34,542,442 | +4,839,994 |
| Thailand | 26,774,383 | 19,787,592 | -6,986,791 |
| Poland | 15,275,108 | 16,983,570 | +1,708,462 |
| Bulgaria | 15,357,748 | 15,943,737 | +585,989 |
| Germany | 12,141,199 | 8,239,972 | -3,901,227 |
| United States | 5,844,119 | 7,398,900 | +1,554,781 |
| Czechia | 6,525,650 | 6,053,087 | -472,563 |
| Japan | 6,185,243 | 5,662,623 | -522,620 |
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 | 72 |
| Inner London - West | 63 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 55 |
| West Midlands | 54 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 53 |
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 | 51 | 51 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 40 | 43 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 45 | 38 | -7 |
| West Midlands | 36 | 34 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 30 | 41 | +11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 34 | 31 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 24 | 29 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 24 | 30 | +6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 25 | 28 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 21 | 18 | -3 |
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) | 264,687,475 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 167,831,484 |
| Air transport | 103,644,283 |
| Other | 81,104,800 |
| Road transport | 445,867 |
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) | 124,440,147 | 140,247,328 | +15,807,181 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,589,366 | 75,242,118 | -17,347,248 |
| Air transport | 56,504,493 | 47,139,790 | -9,364,703 |
| Other | 50,888,143 | 30,216,657 | -20,671,486 |
| Road transport | 105,710 | 340,157 | +234,447 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 102,159,763 |
| Felixstowe | 98,014,018 |
| 000 | 81,104,800 |
| Eurotunnel | 75,079,398 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,877,257 |
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 | 41,351,648 | 60,808,115 | +19,456,467 |
| Felixstowe | 52,513,094 | 45,500,924 | -7,012,170 |
| 000 | 50,888,143 | 30,216,657 | -20,671,486 |
| Eurotunnel | 31,477,717 | 43,601,681 | +12,123,964 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,487,405 | 16,389,852 | -13,097,553 |
| Birmingham Airport | 22,348,593 | 14,213,853 | -8,134,740 |
| Southampton | 25,157,270 | 8,929,623 | -16,227,647 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,502,551 | 12,680,339 | -822,212 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,155,604 | 10,459,991 | +304,387 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,244,140 | 14,970,683 | +9,726,543 |
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 | 251 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 114 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 84 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 75 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 48 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 166 |
| 2025-11 | 158 |
| 2025-10 | 172 |
| 2025-09 | 174 |
| 2025-08 | 160 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GE AVIATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 120 |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED | 120 |
| CARLING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 119 |
| I.M.O. PRECISION CONTROLS LIMITED | 116 |
| GREENBROOK INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 116 |
| ELECTRIUM SALES LIMITED | 113 |
| CATERPILLAR LOGISTICS (UK) LIMITED | 111 |
| TECHNA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 110 |
| AERO STANREW LIMITED | 107 |
| EUROPA COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT PLC | 106 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 364 |
| 1m-15m | 327 |
| 15m-54m | 103 |
| 0-1m | 76 |
| Other | 69 |
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 | 19,810,794 |
| Germany | 11,650,277 |
| France | 10,606,921 |
| China | 8,425,438 |
| United Arab Emirates | 7,726,314 |
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 | 9,956,297 | 9,854,497 | -101,800 |
| Germany | 7,382,643 | 4,267,634 | -3,115,009 |
| France | 8,154,424 | 2,452,497 | -5,701,927 |
| China | 4,234,323 | 4,191,115 | -43,208 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,821,916 | 2,904,398 | -1,917,518 |
| Netherlands | 4,600,928 | 2,225,172 | -2,375,756 |
| Italy | 3,676,388 | 3,023,944 | -652,444 |
| Japan | 3,829,776 | 2,536,808 | -1,292,968 |
| Spain | 2,725,498 | 1,483,659 | -1,241,839 |
| Saudi Arabia | 2,726,551 | 1,305,444 | -1,421,107 |
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 | 324,628 |
| Italy | 141,192 |
| Germany | 36,717 |
| Nicaragua | 23,111 |
| Ireland | 13,098 |
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 | 915 | 323,713 | +322,798 |
| Italy | 112,362 | 28,830 | -83,532 |
| Germany | 19,808 | 16,909 | -2,899 |
| Nicaragua | 16,980 | 6,131 | -10,849 |
| Ireland | 4,181 | 8,917 | +4,736 |
| China | 7,985 | 3,182 | -4,803 |
| Belgium | 1,647 | 2,269 | +622 |
| Czechia | 0 | 3,857 | +3,857 |
| Finland | 0 | 1,797 | +1,797 |
| France | 709 | 517 | -192 |
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) | 61,487,023 |
| Air transport | 50,819,044 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,308,787 |
| Other | 570,602 |
| Road transport | 181,054 |
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) | 36,685,976 | 24,801,047 | -11,884,929 |
| Air transport | 27,388,129 | 23,430,915 | -3,957,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,659,005 | 7,649,782 | -3,009,223 |
| Other | 170,703 | 399,899 | +229,196 |
| Road transport | 169,720 | 11,334 | -158,386 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,106,481 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,402,772 |
| Holyhead | 16,834,094 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,047,649 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,377,483 |
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 | 24,844,036 | 12,262,445 | -12,581,591 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,593,549 | 7,809,223 | -2,784,326 |
| Holyhead | 8,276,420 | 8,557,674 | +281,254 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,585,006 | 5,462,643 | -122,363 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,903,341 | 4,474,142 | -1,429,199 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,580,893 | 4,519,315 | -61,578 |
| ZLC | 3,911,080 | 4,079,783 | +168,703 |
| Southampton | 2,162,006 | 1,873,142 | -288,864 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,598,701 | 1,758,885 | +160,184 |
| Belfast Port | 1,807,772 | 18,123 | -1,789,649 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 853620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices that automatically stop the flow of electricity in a circuit if it becomes overloaded