Import/export HS code 853661: Lamp holders
Devices that hold and connect lamps in 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 19,176,755 |
| United States | 1,499,986 |
| Viet Nam | 1,430,198 |
| Taiwan | 1,149,655 |
| Italy | 950,257 |
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 | 8,068,839 | 11,107,916 | +3,039,077 |
| United States | 1,036,513 | 463,473 | -573,040 |
| Viet Nam | 600,367 | 829,831 | +229,464 |
| Taiwan | 593,128 | 556,527 | -36,601 |
| Italy | 518,114 | 432,143 | -85,971 |
| Germany | 442,357 | 355,360 | -86,997 |
| France | 463,105 | 289,848 | -173,257 |
| Netherlands | 367,756 | 74,740 | -293,016 |
| Japan | 102,713 | 130,123 | +27,410 |
| Czechia | 19,188 | 160,193 | +141,005 |
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 | 20,020,069 |
| United States | 1,838,402 |
| Taiwan | 1,160,383 |
| Italy | 1,089,985 |
| Viet Nam | 1,066,685 |
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 | 8,508,375 | 11,511,694 | +3,003,319 |
| United States | 1,284,488 | 553,914 | -730,574 |
| Taiwan | 597,771 | 562,612 | -35,159 |
| Italy | 601,099 | 488,886 | -112,213 |
| Viet Nam | 500,144 | 566,541 | +66,397 |
| France | 339,666 | 234,438 | -105,228 |
| Germany | 306,914 | 232,716 | -74,198 |
| Japan | 119,544 | 143,410 | +23,866 |
| India | 95,922 | 94,289 | -1,633 |
| Poland | 100,065 | 83,326 | -16,739 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 26 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 21 |
| Inner London - West | 18 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 18 | 19 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 | 9 | -5 |
| Essex | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 9 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 10 | +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) | 18,195,055 |
| Air transport | 5,289,346 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,386,255 |
| Other | 1,817,581 |
| Road transport | 11,851 |
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) | 6,877,396 | 11,317,659 | +4,440,263 |
| Air transport | 3,106,015 | 2,183,331 | -922,684 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,343,829 | 1,042,426 | -301,403 |
| Other | 1,508,197 | 309,384 | -1,198,813 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,851 | +11,851 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 11,191,503 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,407,432 |
| Southampton | 2,760,818 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,822,156 |
| 000 | 1,817,581 |
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 | 5,195,640 | 5,995,863 | +800,223 |
| London Gateway Port | 492,660 | 3,914,772 | +3,422,112 |
| Southampton | 1,497,484 | 1,263,334 | -234,150 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 796,225 | 1,025,931 | +229,706 |
| 000 | 1,508,197 | 309,384 | -1,198,813 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,013,151 | 244,646 | -768,505 |
| London Stansted Airport | 679,492 | 555,310 | -124,182 |
| Birmingham Airport | 420,833 | 159,210 | -261,623 |
| Dover | 283,966 | 225,695 | -58,271 |
| Eurotunnel | 190,104 | 276,273 | +86,169 |
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 | 95 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 42 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 40 |
| Other manufacturing | 18 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 17 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 45 |
| 2025-11 | 51 |
| 2025-10 | 53 |
| 2025-09 | 61 |
| 2025-08 | 43 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 118 |
| SCOLMORE (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | 118 |
| ELECTRIUM SALES LIMITED | 117 |
| NEWBURY INVESTMENTS (UK) LIMITED | 114 |
| NOVAR ED&S LIMITED | 110 |
| M L ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 110 |
| SHAPERS’ TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 109 |
| SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC LIMITED | 104 |
| SAYWELL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 100 |
| DENCON ACCESSORIES LIMITED | 75 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 135 |
| 54m+ | 92 |
| 15m-54m | 40 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| Other | 26 |
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 | 2,082,613 |
| Singapore | 2,025,931 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,667,444 |
| Ireland | 921,734 |
| Netherlands | 902,206 |
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 | 1,562,658 | 519,955 | -1,042,703 |
| Singapore | 291,111 | 1,734,820 | +1,443,709 |
| United Arab Emirates | 825,386 | 842,058 | +16,672 |
| Ireland | 450,764 | 470,970 | +20,206 |
| Netherlands | 753,670 | 148,536 | -605,134 |
| China | 83,749 | 749,274 | +665,525 |
| Mozambique | 382,793 | 148,738 | -234,055 |
| India | 332,126 | 191,514 | -140,612 |
| Germany | 226,769 | 284,283 | +57,514 |
| France | 263,333 | 162,626 | -100,707 |
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 | 34,759 |
| China | 19,552 |
| France | 15,409 |
| Germany | 8,978 |
| Ireland | 7,453 |
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 | 20,521 | 14,238 | -6,283 |
| China | 13,210 | 6,342 | -6,868 |
| France | 8,759 | 6,650 | -2,109 |
| Germany | 1,363 | 7,615 | +6,252 |
| Ireland | 4,283 | 3,170 | -1,113 |
| Italy | 1,202 | 1,462 | +260 |
| Belgium | 0 | 1,806 | +1,806 |
| Spain | 409 | 58 | -351 |
| Austria | 99 | 78 | -21 |
| India | 175 | 0 | -175 |
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 | 9,692,384 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,104,579 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,348,662 |
| Other | 130,575 |
| Road transport | 43,784 |
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 | 4,469,857 | 5,222,527 | +752,670 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,879,089 | 1,225,490 | -653,599 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,398,184 | 950,478 | -447,706 |
| Other | 83,727 | 46,848 | -36,879 |
| Road transport | 43,784 | 0 | -43,784 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,859,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,282,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,947,133 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,258,031 |
| ZLC | 699,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,353,016 | 3,505,984 | +2,152,968 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,052,991 | 1,229,074 | -823,917 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,107,520 | 839,613 | -267,907 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 936,566 | 321,465 | -615,101 |
| ZLC | 468,476 | 230,702 | -237,774 |
| London Stansted Airport | 474,982 | 199,295 | -275,687 |
| London | 418,999 | 179,722 | -239,277 |
| Dover | 140,854 | 242,801 | +101,947 |
| Holyhead | 133,870 | 202,813 | +68,943 |
| Felixstowe | 255,309 | 23,209 | -232,100 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 853661
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices that hold and connect lamps in electrical systems