Import/export HS code 853951: LED modules
Light-emitting diode (LED) modules used in lighting systems or electronic devices
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 | 39,684,122 |
| Germany | 15,391,690 |
| Austria | 8,886,592 |
| Netherlands | 6,924,221 |
| United States | 5,325,590 |
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 | 20,750,100 | 18,934,022 | -1,816,078 |
| Germany | 7,510,038 | 7,881,652 | +371,614 |
| Austria | 4,745,536 | 4,141,056 | -604,480 |
| Netherlands | 4,208,096 | 2,716,125 | -1,491,971 |
| United States | 2,783,969 | 2,541,621 | -242,348 |
| Italy | 1,838,574 | 2,735,217 | +896,643 |
| Thailand | 1,646,025 | 1,561,454 | -84,571 |
| France | 1,378,033 | 1,016,192 | -361,841 |
| Poland | 688,147 | 1,456,046 | +767,899 |
| Spain | 815,011 | 1,135,976 | +320,965 |
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 | 51,588,351 |
| United States | 13,716,534 |
| Germany | 7,069,114 |
| Netherlands | 5,075,106 |
| Thailand | 3,166,317 |
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 | 26,617,348 | 24,971,003 | -1,646,345 |
| United States | 6,529,296 | 7,187,238 | +657,942 |
| Germany | 2,814,897 | 4,254,217 | +1,439,320 |
| Netherlands | 3,675,735 | 1,399,371 | -2,276,364 |
| Thailand | 1,631,609 | 1,534,708 | -96,901 |
| Italy | 1,334,670 | 1,509,745 | +175,075 |
| United Kingdom | 683,130 | 913,004 | +229,874 |
| France | 545,821 | 444,708 | -101,113 |
| Poland | 493,271 | 440,118 | -53,153 |
| Hungary | 238,005 | 637,514 | +399,509 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 55 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 52 |
| Inner London - West | 52 |
| West Midlands | 49 |
| West Yorkshire | 42 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 35 | 32 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 32 | 35 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 31 | 32 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 38 | 23 | -15 |
| West Yorkshire | 26 | 29 | +3 |
| Inner London - East | 19 | 21 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 23 | 21 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 | 22 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 19 | 19 | +0 |
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 | 42,438,484 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,383,883 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,621,806 |
| Other | 184,511 |
| Road transport | 108,655 |
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 | 19,480,487 | 22,957,997 | +3,477,510 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,362,664 | 16,021,219 | -4,341,445 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,453,178 | 10,168,628 | -1,284,550 |
| Other | 80,909 | 103,602 | +22,693 |
| Road transport | 26,598 | 82,057 | +55,459 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 15,551,942 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,666,173 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,350,365 |
| Thamesport | 7,704,174 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,454,095 |
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 | 10,375,216 | 5,176,726 | -5,198,490 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,728,604 | 5,937,569 | -791,035 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,309,052 | 6,041,313 | +1,732,261 |
| Thamesport | 4,560,579 | 3,143,595 | -1,416,984 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,375,934 | 3,078,161 | -1,297,773 |
| Dover | 3,002,499 | 4,217,735 | +1,215,236 |
| Southampton | 3,770,166 | 3,105,543 | -664,623 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,424,693 | 3,602,158 | +1,177,465 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,787,909 | 3,006,815 | +218,906 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,101,940 | 898,031 | -1,203,909 |
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 | 226 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 135 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 85 |
| Other manufacturing | 45 |
| Specialised construction activities | 39 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 112 |
| 2025-11 | 107 |
| 2025-10 | 138 |
| 2025-09 | 110 |
| 2025-08 | 117 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THORN LIGHTING LIMITED | 48 |
| J.C. BAMFORD EXCAVATORS LIMITED | 48 |
| TRIDONIC UK LIMITED | 48 |
| BRITANNIA FLOORS & STAIRS LTD | 48 |
| SIGNIFY COMMERCIAL UK LIMITED | 47 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 47 |
| LUX BRIGHT SOLUTIONS LTD | 47 |
| HOLOPHANE EUROPE LIMITED | 46 |
| FUTURE ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 45 |
| VINK UK LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 314 |
| 54m+ | 172 |
| 0-1m | 158 |
| 15m-54m | 78 |
| Other | 58 |
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 | 12,125,393 |
| Ireland | 6,745,133 |
| Italy | 6,463,748 |
| Germany | 4,003,961 |
| Spain | 3,548,880 |
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 | 4,899,141 | 7,226,252 | +2,327,111 |
| Ireland | 3,312,557 | 3,432,576 | +120,019 |
| Italy | 3,246,763 | 3,216,985 | -29,778 |
| Germany | 2,106,765 | 1,897,196 | -209,569 |
| Spain | 1,946,265 | 1,602,615 | -343,650 |
| France | 1,899,696 | 1,290,223 | -609,473 |
| Canada | 1,142,110 | 1,654,243 | +512,133 |
| Australia | 1,162,074 | 1,445,913 | +283,839 |
| Netherlands | 1,419,941 | 1,153,761 | -266,180 |
| Austria | 1,724,946 | 486,895 | -1,238,051 |
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 | 59,731 |
| China | 18,140 |
| Germany | 2,143 |
| Nicaragua | 560 |
| Ireland | 277 |
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 | 9,246 | 50,485 | +41,239 |
| China | 11,845 | 6,295 | -5,550 |
| Germany | 0 | 2,143 | +2,143 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 560 | +560 |
| Ireland | 276 | 1 | -275 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 207 | +207 |
| Romania | 0 | 115 | +115 |
| Taiwan | 96 | 7 | -89 |
| Spain | 98 | 0 | -98 |
| Poland | 0 | 56 | +56 |
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 | 45,617,727 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,219,069 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,176,539 |
| Road transport | 160,404 |
| Other | 143,222 |
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 | 21,450,866 | 24,166,861 | +2,715,995 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,002,531 | 3,216,538 | -2,785,993 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,636,562 | 1,539,977 | -96,585 |
| Road transport | 160,404 | 0 | -160,404 |
| Other | 61,302 | 81,920 | +20,618 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 18,758,809 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,643,651 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,542,062 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,511,818 |
| ZLC | 5,083,080 |
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 | 9,144,610 | 9,614,199 | +469,589 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,110,245 | 8,533,406 | +3,423,161 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,953,106 | 2,588,956 | -2,364,150 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,905,762 | 2,606,056 | -2,299,706 |
| ZLC | 2,004,361 | 3,078,719 | +1,074,358 |
| London Gateway Port | 483,393 | 598,505 | +115,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 649,522 | 387,309 | -262,213 |
| Southampton | 467,944 | 475,078 | +7,134 |
| Holyhead | 273,389 | 236,616 | -36,773 |
| Manchester Airport | 297,830 | 207,500 | -90,330 |
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