Import/export HS code 85365007: Snap-action switches for low current
Quick-acting switches used in low current electrical applications
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 | 21,871,043 |
| Switzerland | 6,993,688 |
| France | 6,285,222 |
| Germany | 4,173,600 |
| United States | 4,044,222 |
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 | 10,484,322 | 11,386,721 | +902,399 |
| Switzerland | 4,554,745 | 2,438,943 | -2,115,802 |
| France | 4,204,359 | 2,080,863 | -2,123,496 |
| Germany | 2,144,191 | 2,029,409 | -114,782 |
| United States | 2,239,522 | 1,804,700 | -434,822 |
| Netherlands | 1,856,740 | 1,606,507 | -250,233 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,420,971 | 1,451,137 | +30,166 |
| Taiwan | 785,772 | 696,593 | -89,179 |
| Ireland | 608,766 | 595,050 | -13,716 |
| Poland | 516,067 | 480,204 | -35,863 |
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 | 27,543,413 |
| Switzerland | 6,551,625 |
| France | 5,286,738 |
| United States | 3,494,309 |
| Germany | 2,749,234 |
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 | 13,787,473 | 13,755,940 | -31,533 |
| Switzerland | 4,302,992 | 2,248,633 | -2,054,359 |
| France | 3,599,446 | 1,687,292 | -1,912,154 |
| United States | 1,909,333 | 1,584,976 | -324,357 |
| Germany | 1,100,001 | 1,649,233 | +549,232 |
| Taiwan | 782,652 | 765,113 | -17,539 |
| Poland | 679,555 | 564,273 | -115,282 |
| Ireland | 580,679 | 552,622 | -28,057 |
| United Kingdom | 716,149 | 390,550 | -325,599 |
| Japan | 593,972 | 507,453 | -86,519 |
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 | 50 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 39 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 29 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 28 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 27 |
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 | 36 | 30 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 24 | 23 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 21 | +6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 17 | 21 | +4 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 19 | +5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 19 | +6 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 | 17 | +7 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 13 | +1 |
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) | 21,634,632 |
| Air transport | 18,665,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,578,727 |
| Road transport | 588,681 |
| Other | 175,792 |
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) | 11,286,041 | 10,348,591 | -937,450 |
| Air transport | 9,481,460 | 9,184,177 | -297,283 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,126,397 | 6,452,330 | -3,674,067 |
| Road transport | 240,348 | 348,333 | +107,985 |
| Other | 134,929 | 40,863 | -94,066 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 13,294,227 |
| Southampton | 7,787,403 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,912,041 |
| London | 6,105,729 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,232,760 |
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 | 6,216,398 | 7,077,829 | +861,431 |
| Southampton | 4,434,222 | 3,353,181 | -1,081,041 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,665,966 | 3,246,075 | -419,891 |
| London | 4,164,306 | 1,941,423 | -2,222,883 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,229,187 | 1,003,573 | -2,225,614 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,092,761 | 2,122,195 | +29,434 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,504,472 | 1,637,612 | +133,140 |
| London Stansted Airport | 950,746 | 1,334,984 | +384,238 |
| Dover | 735,950 | 920,179 | +184,229 |
| London Gateway Port | 478,626 | 940,027 | +461,401 |
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 | 130 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 64 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 48 |
| Other manufacturing | 45 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 38 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 79 |
| 2025-10 | 99 |
| 2025-09 | 73 |
| 2025-08 | 93 |
| 2025-07 | 94 |
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 | 191 |
| 54m+ | 182 |
| 15m-54m | 62 |
| Other | 43 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
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 | 28,004,688 |
| Netherlands | 8,683,051 |
| France | 5,406,508 |
| Germany | 5,080,012 |
| Sweden | 3,295,510 |
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 | 15,739,014 | 12,265,674 | -3,473,340 |
| Netherlands | 3,813,567 | 4,869,484 | +1,055,917 |
| France | 4,061,580 | 1,344,928 | -2,716,652 |
| Germany | 2,735,299 | 2,344,713 | -390,586 |
| Sweden | 1,647,542 | 1,647,968 | +426 |
| China | 1,387,947 | 1,610,271 | +222,324 |
| Brazil | 1,149,647 | 1,566,444 | +416,797 |
| Italy | 1,186,883 | 1,119,488 | -67,395 |
| Ireland | 798,577 | 1,185,213 | +386,636 |
| India | 801,387 | 1,046,336 | +244,949 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 3,514 |
| XU | 2,576 |
| XI | 2,325 |
| Spain | 1,482 |
| China | 845 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,297 | 217 | -3,080 |
| XU | 662 | 1,914 | +1,252 |
| XI | 618 | 1,707 | +1,089 |
| Spain | 1,204 | 278 | -926 |
| China | 133 | 712 | +579 |
| Belgium | 354 | 422 | +68 |
| Italy | 358 | 86 | -272 |
| Ireland | 168 | 44 | -124 |
| France | 40 | 0 | -40 |
| Turkey | 0 | 18 | +18 |
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 | 56,413,912 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,732,509 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,059,300 |
| Road transport | 407,521 |
| Other | 13,011 |
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 | 29,050,793 | 27,363,119 | -1,687,674 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,915,277 | 7,817,232 | -2,098,045 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,315,325 | 2,743,975 | -571,350 |
| Road transport | 401,088 | 6,433 | -394,655 |
| Other | 7,613 | 5,398 | -2,215 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,002,090 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,069,387 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,919,703 |
| ZLC | 8,075,698 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,576,489 |
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 | 11,033,879 | 9,968,211 | -1,065,668 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,748,141 | 6,321,246 | -1,426,895 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,586,635 | 5,333,068 | -2,253,567 |
| ZLC | 3,744,240 | 4,331,458 | +587,218 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,661,797 | 2,914,692 | -1,747,105 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,843,273 | 3,360,671 | +1,517,398 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,504,439 | 1,286,143 | -218,296 |
| Southampton | 1,266,092 | 1,145,638 | -120,454 |
| Dover | 1,372,368 | 764,738 | -607,630 |
| Felixstowe | 825,928 | 917,742 | +91,814 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85365007
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Quick-acting switches used in low current electrical applications