Import/export HS code 853931: Hot cathode fluorescent lamps
Fluorescent lamps that use a hot cathode, often found in offices and homes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,157,256 |
| Ireland | 2,234,688 |
| Poland | 2,201,883 |
| France | 2,195,576 |
| Netherlands | 960,680 |
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 | 3,316,678 | 840,578 | -2,476,100 |
| Ireland | 1,184,973 | 1,049,715 | -135,258 |
| Poland | 864,340 | 1,337,543 | +473,203 |
| France | 963,854 | 1,231,722 | +267,868 |
| Netherlands | 246,204 | 714,476 | +468,272 |
| United States | 401,324 | 176,327 | -224,997 |
| Germany | 330,962 | 208,819 | -122,143 |
| Hungary | 7,464 | 352,419 | +344,955 |
| Belgium | 81,325 | 137,814 | +56,489 |
| Japan | 125,210 | 79,677 | -45,533 |
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 | 5,993,232 |
| Poland | 2,471,463 |
| Hungary | 935,976 |
| Germany | 900,856 |
| United States | 654,966 |
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 | 3,982,362 | 2,010,870 | -1,971,492 |
| Poland | 1,041,395 | 1,430,068 | +388,673 |
| Hungary | 173,981 | 761,995 | +588,014 |
| Germany | 293,977 | 606,879 | +312,902 |
| United States | 345,059 | 309,907 | -35,152 |
| France | 435,640 | 161,674 | -273,966 |
| Japan | 158,117 | 126,901 | -31,216 |
| Czechia | 0 | 76,410 | +76,410 |
| Italy | 50,070 | 23,902 | -26,168 |
| Portugal | 36,815 | 31,359 | -5,456 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
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 | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +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) | 5,475,377 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,619,592 |
| Other | 2,348,562 |
| Air transport | 2,100,406 |
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) | 2,315,368 | 3,160,009 | +844,641 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,406,985 | 1,212,607 | -2,194,378 |
| Other | 1,238,020 | 1,110,542 | -127,478 |
| Air transport | 901,387 | 1,199,019 | +297,632 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 2,348,562 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,168,973 |
| Dover | 2,038,258 |
| Felixstowe | 1,900,523 |
| Southampton | 1,818,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1,238,020 | 1,110,542 | -127,478 |
| Eurotunnel | 574,103 | 1,594,870 | +1,020,767 |
| Dover | 1,241,562 | 796,696 | -444,866 |
| Felixstowe | 1,563,037 | 337,486 | -1,225,551 |
| Southampton | 1,639,007 | 179,965 | -1,459,042 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 526,943 | 558,119 | +31,176 |
| Harwich | 278,882 | 513,083 | +234,201 |
| Thamesport | 125,121 | 493,325 | +368,204 |
| East Midlands Airport | 176,615 | 247,413 | +70,798 |
| London Gateway Port | 35,202 | 204,216 | +169,014 |
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 | 50 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 26 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
| Air transport | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 30 |
| 2025-10 | 30 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
| 2025-07 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SIGNIFY COMMERCIAL UK LIMITED | 108 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 102 |
| BRITISH ELECTRIC LAMPS LIMITED | 95 |
| CROMPTON LAMPS LIMITED | 93 |
| SUPREME IMPORTS LTD | 75 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 70 |
| ROLF C. HAGEN (U.K.) LIMITED | 69 |
| LANCASTER HOLDINGS LIMITED | 66 |
| RITELITE (SYSTEMS) LIMITED | 65 |
| AL REALISATIONS 2022 LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 67 |
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
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 | 2,084,187 |
| Netherlands | 995,845 |
| Kazakhstan | 695,413 |
| China | 374,248 |
| Switzerland | 345,861 |
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 | 1,233,403 | 850,784 | -382,619 |
| Netherlands | 647,567 | 348,278 | -299,289 |
| Kazakhstan | 524,918 | 170,495 | -354,423 |
| China | 238,811 | 135,437 | -103,374 |
| Switzerland | 13,006 | 332,855 | +319,849 |
| Germany | 162,238 | 169,564 | +7,326 |
| Italy | 242,558 | 65,369 | -177,189 |
| United States | 115,831 | 187,905 | +72,074 |
| France | 203,145 | 84,042 | -119,103 |
| Australia | 161,364 | 101,744 | -59,620 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1,631,331 |
| China | 269,518 |
| Germany | 30,496 |
| Russia | 26,345 |
| Hungary | 7,354 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 950,863 | 680,468 | -270,395 |
| China | 186,800 | 82,718 | -104,082 |
| Germany | 3,479 | 27,017 | +23,538 |
| Russia | 25,953 | 392 | -25,561 |
| Hungary | 547 | 6,807 | +6,260 |
| XU | 2,973 | 2,489 | -484 |
| Italy | 1,607 | 0 | -1,607 |
| XI | 311 | 800 | +489 |
| France | 52 | 521 | +469 |
| Netherlands | 379 | 0 | -379 |
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) | 2,915,382 |
| Air transport | 2,270,023 |
| Other | 1,974,540 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 808,916 |
| Road transport | 5,633 |
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) | 1,716,990 | 1,198,392 | -518,598 |
| Air transport | 1,466,491 | 803,532 | -662,959 |
| Other | 1,173,074 | 801,466 | -371,608 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 441,554 | 367,362 | -74,192 |
| Road transport | 5,633 | 0 | -5,633 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,723,027 |
| 000 | 1,974,540 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 844,027 |
| East Midlands Airport | 589,735 |
| London Gateway Port | 359,356 |
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 | 1,621,369 | 1,101,658 | -519,711 |
| 000 | 1,173,074 | 801,466 | -371,608 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 587,980 | 256,047 | -331,933 |
| East Midlands Airport | 386,365 | 203,370 | -182,995 |
| London Gateway Port | 178,010 | 181,346 | +3,336 |
| London Stansted Airport | 193,194 | 140,968 | -52,226 |
| ZLC | 186,960 | 116,456 | -70,504 |
| Southampton | 142,098 | 29,859 | -112,239 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,329 | 95,292 | +83,963 |
| Manchester Airport | 44,875 | 51,694 | +6,819 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 853931
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fluorescent lamps that use a hot cathode, often found in offices and homes