Import/export HS code 85393290: Metal halide lamps
Bright and efficient lamps used in sports arenas or large indoor spaces
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,506,405 |
| United States | 1,862,125 |
| Poland | 1,836,497 |
| Belgium | 912,274 |
| Netherlands | 846,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,388,801 | 1,117,604 | -271,197 |
| United States | 859,263 | 1,002,862 | +143,599 |
| Poland | 749,345 | 1,087,152 | +337,807 |
| Belgium | 873,843 | 38,431 | -835,412 |
| Netherlands | 588,133 | 258,048 | -330,085 |
| China | 348,056 | 206,546 | -141,510 |
| France | 88,709 | 100,928 | +12,219 |
| Japan | 92,001 | 90,387 | -1,614 |
| Canada | 89,517 | 85,365 | -4,152 |
| Italy | 39,319 | 116,378 | +77,059 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 3,641,182 |
| United States | 1,958,568 |
| Germany | 1,524,842 |
| China | 878,530 |
| Czechia | 638,307 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 1,931,735 | 1,709,447 | -222,288 |
| United States | 1,016,320 | 942,248 | -74,072 |
| Germany | 888,093 | 636,749 | -251,344 |
| China | 557,223 | 321,307 | -235,916 |
| Czechia | 355,581 | 282,726 | -72,855 |
| Japan | 155,601 | 128,383 | -27,218 |
| Netherlands | 150,918 | 30,238 | -120,680 |
| Poland | 73,626 | 13,396 | -60,230 |
| Faroe Islands | 77,601 | 0 | -77,601 |
| South Korea | 36,893 | 39,900 | +3,007 |
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 | 11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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) | 4,942,781 |
| Air transport | 3,503,090 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,148,761 |
| Other | 37,481 |
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) | 2,809,450 | 2,133,331 | -676,119 |
| Air transport | 1,912,779 | 1,590,311 | -322,468 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 635,488 | 513,273 | -122,215 |
| Other | 23,989 | 13,492 | -10,497 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,643,101 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,035,560 |
| Dover | 1,206,175 |
| East Midlands Airport | 787,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 570,666 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,261,549 | 1,381,552 | -879,997 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,082,974 | 952,586 | -130,388 |
| Dover | 501,509 | 704,666 | +203,157 |
| East Midlands Airport | 478,600 | 309,366 | -169,234 |
| London Gateway Port | 260,745 | 309,921 | +49,176 |
| London Stansted Airport | 182,809 | 205,060 | +22,251 |
| Thamesport | 117,302 | 115,400 | -1,902 |
| Birmingham Airport | 76,979 | 104,542 | +27,563 |
| Felixstowe | 80,053 | 38,130 | -41,923 |
| Southampton | 70,046 | 30,863 | -39,183 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 13 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Air transport | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 17 |
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LIGHT SOURCE TECHNOLOGY UK LTD | 82 |
| JENTON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 81 |
| SOUND ASSOCIATES LIMITED | 59 |
| SIGNIFY COMMERCIAL UK LIMITED | 49 |
| OSRAM LIMITED | 48 |
| THE LAMP COMPANY LIMITED | 44 |
| RADIUM LAMPS (UK) LIMITED | 41 |
| LEDVANCE LTD | 40 |
| BENQ UK LIMITED | 39 |
| MULTI-LITE (UK) LIMITED | 33 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 275,417 |
| Ireland | 231,939 |
| Iraq | 198,711 |
| Germany | 186,062 |
| United States | 126,580 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 34,443 | 240,974 | +206,531 |
| Ireland | 173,045 | 58,894 | -114,151 |
| Iraq | 198,711 | 0 | -198,711 |
| Germany | 175,323 | 10,739 | -164,584 |
| United States | 67,785 | 58,795 | -8,990 |
| Poland | 122,943 | 0 | -122,943 |
| United Arab Emirates | 80,334 | 38,048 | -42,286 |
| Australia | 67,186 | 30,364 | -36,822 |
| Portugal | 75,262 | 1,967 | -73,295 |
| Italy | 13,629 | 44,142 | +30,513 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 37,359 |
| China | 35,065 |
| Hungary | 29,074 |
| Germany | 18,448 |
| India | 5,226 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 23,502 | 13,857 | -9,645 |
| China | 24,117 | 10,948 | -13,169 |
| Hungary | 17,015 | 12,059 | -4,956 |
| Germany | 14,897 | 3,551 | -11,346 |
| India | 2,925 | 2,301 | -624 |
| United States | 4,124 | 0 | -4,124 |
| Spain | 2,130 | 0 | -2,130 |
| Slovakia | 2,081 | 0 | -2,081 |
| South Korea | 0 | 1,518 | +1,518 |
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 | 900,071 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 692,777 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 283,632 |
| Other | 135,761 |
| Road transport | 1,438 |
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 | 543,768 | 356,303 | -187,465 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 416,495 | 276,282 | -140,213 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 275,923 | 7,709 | -268,214 |
| Other | 90,791 | 44,970 | -45,821 |
| Road transport | 1,438 | 0 | -1,438 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 526,129 |
| East Midlands Airport | 442,138 |
| London Gateway Port | 247,374 |
| London Stansted Airport | 233,297 |
| 000 | 135,761 |
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 | 338,828 | 187,301 | -151,527 |
| East Midlands Airport | 282,313 | 159,825 | -122,488 |
| London Gateway Port | 245,642 | 1,732 | -243,910 |
| London Stansted Airport | 153,796 | 79,501 | -74,295 |
| 000 | 90,791 | 44,970 | -45,821 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 65,659 | 69,494 | +3,835 |
| ZLC | 41,488 | 29,407 | -12,081 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 62,814 | +62,814 |
| Felixstowe | 48,679 | 10,627 | -38,052 |
| Dover | 13,523 | 13,989 | +466 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85393290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Bright and efficient lamps used in sports arenas or large indoor spaces