Import/export HS code 854142: Photovoltaic cells (unassembled)
Solar cells not yet assembled into modules or panels
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 | 4,736,409 |
| United States | 1,809,567 |
| Germany | 901,201 |
| Netherlands | 515,581 |
| Italy | 356,228 |
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 | 2,186,311 | 2,550,098 | +363,787 |
| United States | 1,365,441 | 444,126 | -921,315 |
| Germany | 406,805 | 494,396 | +87,591 |
| Netherlands | 409,192 | 106,389 | -302,803 |
| Italy | 2,084 | 354,144 | +352,060 |
| South Korea | 160,223 | 77,871 | -82,352 |
| Japan | 212,688 | 6,757 | -205,931 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 39,707 | 84,354 | +44,647 |
| Canada | 23,834 | 68,972 | +45,138 |
| Malaysia | 81,398 | 2,298 | -79,100 |
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 | 5,124,764 |
| United States | 1,913,055 |
| Germany | 485,790 |
| Japan | 442,724 |
| Italy | 355,992 |
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 | 2,524,762 | 2,600,002 | +75,240 |
| United States | 1,429,552 | 483,503 | -946,049 |
| Germany | 346,142 | 139,648 | -206,494 |
| Japan | 181,096 | 261,628 | +80,532 |
| Italy | 1,881 | 354,111 | +352,230 |
| South Korea | 160,223 | 75,771 | -84,452 |
| Philippines | 67,627 | 147,438 | +79,811 |
| Netherlands | 61,909 | 25,005 | -36,904 |
| Malaysia | 80,062 | 2,197 | -77,865 |
| Canada | 0 | 68,972 | +68,972 |
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 | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
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 | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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 | 7,402,307 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,342,625 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 277,599 |
| Other | 184,273 |
| Road transport | 4,351 |
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 | 3,976,656 | 3,425,651 | -551,005 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 556,350 | 786,275 | +229,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 247,505 | 30,094 | -217,411 |
| Other | 150,040 | 34,233 | -115,807 |
| Road transport | 0 | 4,351 | +4,351 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,570,528 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,398,353 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,007,078 |
| Felixstowe | 678,990 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 334,528 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,820,038 | 1,750,490 | -69,548 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,633,771 | 764,582 | -869,189 |
| London Stansted Airport | 344,929 | 662,149 | +317,220 |
| Felixstowe | 375,328 | 303,662 | -71,666 |
| Avonmouth Docks | 0 | 334,528 | +334,528 |
| London Gateway Port | 175,681 | 76,072 | -99,609 |
| Birmingham Airport | 117,615 | 98,379 | -19,236 |
| Harwich | 193,034 | 19,858 | -173,176 |
| 000 | 150,040 | 34,233 | -115,807 |
| 499 | 36,389 | 63,455 | +27,066 |
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 | 18 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 13 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Specialised construction activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 11 |
| 2025-08 | 16 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| THORLABS LIMITED | 44 |
| SOMFY LIMITED | 34 |
| LASER COMPONENTS (UK) LIMITED | 30 |
| REBOUND ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| SOLID STATE PLC | 25 |
| HELIA PHOTONICS LIMITED | 19 |
| SOLID STATE SUPPLIES LIMITED | 18 |
| LIGHTRICITY LIMITED | 17 |
| GB-SOL PROJECTS LIMITED | 16 |
| MIKE STOANE LIGHTING LTD. | 16 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 1,201,223 |
| Belgium | 814,859 |
| United States | 780,922 |
| South Korea | 551,101 |
| Germany | 323,138 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | 873,742 | 327,481 | -546,261 |
| Belgium | 11,162 | 803,697 | +792,535 |
| United States | 122,501 | 658,421 | +535,920 |
| South Korea | 307,190 | 243,911 | -63,279 |
| Germany | 124,669 | 198,469 | +73,800 |
| Gambia | 0 | 210,724 | +210,724 |
| Australia | 57,721 | 139,946 | +82,225 |
| France | 110,091 | 47,569 | -62,522 |
| Canada | 81,552 | 70,059 | -11,493 |
| Thailand | 135,762 | 0 | -135,762 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark | 1,073 | 0 | -1,073 |
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 | 4,897,169 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 300,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 174,833 |
| Other | 1,073 |
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 | 2,074,674 | 2,822,495 | +747,821 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,300 | 273,661 | +246,361 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,477 | 57,356 | -60,121 |
| Other | 1,073 | 0 | -1,073 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,217,245 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,873,409 |
| London Stansted Airport | 445,131 |
| ZLC | 358,465 |
| London Gateway Port | 283,289 |
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 | 1,427,502 | 789,743 | -637,759 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 312,244 | 1,561,165 | +1,248,921 |
| London Stansted Airport | 91,151 | 353,980 | +262,829 |
| ZLC | 243,777 | 114,688 | -129,089 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,300 | 255,989 | +228,689 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,589 | 57,356 | -59,233 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 11,300 | +11,300 |
| Southampton | 0 | 3,231 | +3,231 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 3,141 | +3,141 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 2,919 | +2,919 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854142
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Solar cells not yet assembled into modules or panels