Import/export HS code 853951: LED modules
Light-emitting diode (LED) modules used in lighting systems or electronic devices
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- 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 | 39,462,708 |
| Germany | 15,257,454 |
| Austria | 8,956,190 |
| Netherlands | 7,123,173 |
| United States | 5,253,507 |
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 | 20,632,813 | 18,829,895 | -1,802,918 |
| Germany | 7,484,052 | 7,773,402 | +289,350 |
| Austria | 4,712,474 | 4,243,716 | -468,758 |
| Netherlands | 4,239,541 | 2,883,632 | -1,355,909 |
| United States | 2,598,344 | 2,655,163 | +56,819 |
| Italy | 1,807,439 | 2,757,297 | +949,858 |
| Thailand | 1,732,763 | 1,329,650 | -403,113 |
| France | 1,408,752 | 931,075 | -477,677 |
| Poland | 680,020 | 1,438,389 | +758,369 |
| Spain | 711,917 | 1,216,055 | +504,138 |
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 | 51,218,622 |
| United States | 13,609,662 |
| XS | 6,986,277 |
| Germany | 6,781,085 |
| Netherlands | 5,468,917 |
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 | 26,227,902 | 24,990,720 | -1,237,182 |
| United States | 6,115,284 | 7,494,378 | +1,379,094 |
| XS | 3,791,384 | 3,194,893 | -596,491 |
| Germany | 2,603,642 | 4,177,443 | +1,573,801 |
| Netherlands | 3,998,237 | 1,470,680 | -2,527,557 |
| Thailand | 1,723,747 | 1,297,504 | -426,243 |
| Italy | 1,231,032 | 1,549,656 | +318,624 |
| United Kingdom | 646,119 | 932,893 | +286,774 |
| France | 598,788 | 444,281 | -154,507 |
| Poland | 489,468 | 435,752 | -53,716 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 54 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 53 |
| Greater Manchester | 53 |
| West Midlands | 49 |
| West Yorkshire | 41 |
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 | 31 | 36 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 32 | 36 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 34 | 31 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 35 | 26 | -9 |
| West Yorkshire | 26 | 28 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 22 | 20 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 | 18 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 41,775,749 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,768,374 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,438,536 |
| Other | 183,861 |
| Road transport | 94,898 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 18,961,543 | 22,814,206 | +3,852,663 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,603,003 | 16,165,371 | -4,437,632 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,385,195 | 10,053,341 | -1,331,854 |
| Other | 66,985 | 116,876 | +49,891 |
| Road transport | 26,598 | 68,300 | +41,702 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 16,000,304 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,856,211 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,221,359 |
| Thamesport | 7,849,034 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,444,457 |
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 | 10,386,160 | 5,614,144 | -4,772,016 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,303,225 | 6,552,986 | +249,761 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,300,929 | 5,920,430 | +1,619,501 |
| Thamesport | 4,678,834 | 3,170,200 | -1,508,634 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,321,094 | 3,123,363 | -1,197,731 |
| Dover | 2,820,420 | 4,023,625 | +1,203,205 |
| Southampton | 3,730,192 | 3,064,095 | -666,097 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,464,118 | 3,608,500 | +1,144,382 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,781,454 | 2,837,356 | +55,902 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,314,060 | 958,321 | -1,355,739 |
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 | 227 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 128 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 86 |
| Other manufacturing | 45 |
| Specialised construction activities | 38 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 107 |
| 2025-10 | 138 |
| 2025-09 | 110 |
| 2025-08 | 117 |
| 2025-07 | 125 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THORN LIGHTING LIMITED | 47 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 47 |
| TRIDONIC UK LIMITED | 47 |
| BRITANNIA FLOORS & STAIRS LTD | 47 |
| SIGNIFY COMMERCIAL UK LIMITED | 46 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 46 |
| LUX BRIGHT SOLUTIONS LTD | 46 |
| HOLOPHANE EUROPE LIMITED | 45 |
| FUTURE ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 44 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 43 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 308 |
| 54m+ | 172 |
| 0-1m | 156 |
| 15m-54m | 78 |
| Other | 55 |
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 | 11,796,533 |
| Ireland | 6,762,503 |
| Italy | 6,435,044 |
| Germany | 4,022,575 |
| Spain | 3,544,895 |
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 | 4,649,538 | 7,146,995 | +2,497,457 |
| Ireland | 3,154,514 | 3,607,989 | +453,475 |
| Italy | 3,089,557 | 3,345,487 | +255,930 |
| Germany | 2,029,064 | 1,993,511 | -35,553 |
| Spain | 1,875,812 | 1,669,083 | -206,729 |
| France | 2,010,134 | 1,266,785 | -743,349 |
| Canada | 1,164,372 | 1,666,658 | +502,286 |
| Netherlands | 1,446,051 | 1,193,165 | -252,886 |
| Australia | 1,155,661 | 1,361,051 | +205,390 |
| Austria | 1,797,101 | 534,746 | -1,262,355 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 60,581 |
| XI | 54,790 |
| China | 20,248 |
| Nicaragua | 560 |
| Germany | 521 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 25,024 | 35,557 | +10,533 |
| XI | 11,148 | 43,642 | +32,494 |
| China | 13,400 | 6,848 | -6,552 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 560 | +560 |
| Germany | 0 | 521 | +521 |
| Ireland | 276 | 1 | -275 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 207 | +207 |
| Romania | 0 | 115 | +115 |
| Taiwan | 96 | 7 | -89 |
| Spain | 98 | 0 | -98 |
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 | 45,419,236 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,479,651 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,328,431 |
| Road transport | 218,929 |
| Other | 137,556 |
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 | 20,979,203 | 24,440,033 | +3,460,830 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,062,600 | 3,417,051 | -2,645,549 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,811,948 | 1,516,483 | -295,465 |
| Road transport | 218,929 | 0 | -218,929 |
| Other | 50,042 | 87,514 | +37,472 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 18,806,269 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,332,787 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,745,603 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,706,526 |
| ZLC | 4,924,439 |
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 Stansted Airport | 8,811,410 | 9,994,859 | +1,183,449 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,139,564 | 8,193,223 | +3,053,659 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,982,915 | 2,762,688 | -2,220,227 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,906,792 | 2,799,734 | -2,107,058 |
| ZLC | 1,829,380 | 3,095,059 | +1,265,679 |
| London Gateway Port | 534,090 | 552,137 | +18,047 |
| Immingham Docks | 591,816 | 429,523 | -162,293 |
| Southampton | 473,236 | 475,078 | +1,842 |
| Manchester Airport | 377,212 | 218,047 | -159,165 |
| Holyhead | 286,037 | 245,767 | -40,270 |
Quick facts
HS code: 853951
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Light-emitting diode (LED) modules used in lighting systems or electronic devices