Import/export HS code 8546: Electrical insulators
Insulators made of any material used to block electricity in electrical systems
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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 | 22,061,208 |
| Germany | 17,675,377 |
| Italy | 13,490,563 |
| France | 6,506,845 |
| United States | 4,910,531 |
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 | 9,359,658 | 12,701,550 | +3,341,892 |
| Germany | 9,830,159 | 7,845,218 | -1,984,941 |
| Italy | 7,121,945 | 6,368,618 | -753,327 |
| France | 3,079,585 | 3,427,260 | +347,675 |
| United States | 2,332,241 | 2,578,290 | +246,049 |
| Netherlands | 2,911,905 | 1,477,366 | -1,434,539 |
| India | 1,569,145 | 1,476,774 | -92,371 |
| Malaysia | 765,057 | 1,008,235 | +243,178 |
| Czechia | 979,624 | 639,294 | -340,330 |
| Poland | 689,500 | 669,297 | -20,203 |
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 | 22,131,303 |
| Germany | 14,400,565 |
| Italy | 14,174,515 |
| France | 6,773,186 |
| United States | 5,926,259 |
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 | 8,899,661 | 13,231,642 | +4,331,981 |
| Germany | 8,475,641 | 5,924,924 | -2,550,717 |
| Italy | 7,361,885 | 6,812,630 | -549,255 |
| France | 4,054,058 | 2,719,128 | -1,334,930 |
| United States | 2,969,294 | 2,956,965 | -12,329 |
| India | 1,643,197 | 1,485,316 | -157,881 |
| Poland | 1,263,436 | 872,325 | -391,111 |
| Romania | 416,016 | 1,657,643 | +1,241,627 |
| Malaysia | 812,477 | 1,031,421 | +218,944 |
| Netherlands | 1,353,750 | 479,888 | -873,862 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 50 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 40 |
| Inner London - West | 36 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 26 |
| West Midlands | 26 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 36 | 39 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 28 | 27 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 23 | 26 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 21 | 17 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 14 | 16 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 15 | +5 |
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) | 40,703,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 30,360,246 |
| Air transport | 15,890,430 |
| Road transport | 274,522 |
| Other | 160,050 |
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) | 21,842,310 | 18,860,865 | -2,981,445 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,120,486 | 16,239,760 | +2,119,274 |
| Air transport | 8,147,191 | 7,743,239 | -403,952 |
| Road transport | 91,637 | 182,885 | +91,248 |
| Other | 48,203 | 111,847 | +63,644 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,050,528 |
| Felixstowe | 12,856,303 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,786,630 |
| Southampton | 7,392,711 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,489,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 11,033,876 | 10,016,652 | -1,017,224 |
| Felixstowe | 6,393,121 | 6,463,182 | +70,061 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,802,155 | 3,984,475 | +182,320 |
| Southampton | 3,447,820 | 3,944,891 | +497,071 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,624,322 | 2,864,761 | +240,439 |
| Harwich | 2,568,980 | 1,524,027 | -1,044,953 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,103,569 | 1,645,989 | -457,580 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,716,999 | 1,640,640 | -76,359 |
| London | 2,033,689 | 1,043,146 | -990,543 |
| London Gateway Port | 553,475 | 2,362,549 | +1,809,074 |
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 | 116 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 83 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 55 |
| Other manufacturing | 53 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 38 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 105 |
| 2025-11 | 111 |
| 2025-10 | 121 |
| 2025-09 | 103 |
| 2025-08 | 105 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 119 |
| TESTBOURNE LIMITED | 118 |
| ALLIED INSULATORS LIMITED | 111 |
| MAKITA MANUFACTURING EUROPE LIMITED | 100 |
| MEGGITT (UK) LIMITED | 87 |
| CRESSALL RESISTORS LIMITED | 79 |
| LINX PRINTING TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 78 |
| PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED | 70 |
| AIRBORN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 70 |
| SHINN THON (UK) LIMITED | 70 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 243 |
| 1m-15m | 225 |
| 15m-54m | 55 |
| Other | 47 |
| 0-1m | 35 |
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 | 16,092,258 |
| India | 5,361,438 |
| Germany | 4,860,692 |
| France | 3,095,228 |
| China | 3,073,501 |
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 | 6,254,189 | 9,838,069 | +3,583,880 |
| India | 2,459,492 | 2,901,946 | +442,454 |
| Germany | 2,002,169 | 2,858,523 | +856,354 |
| France | 1,409,393 | 1,685,835 | +276,442 |
| China | 1,630,301 | 1,443,200 | -187,101 |
| Singapore | 533,335 | 2,319,458 | +1,786,123 |
| Ireland | 1,175,053 | 1,491,677 | +316,624 |
| United Arab Emirates | 634,067 | 1,932,212 | +1,298,145 |
| Norway | 562,526 | 1,877,122 | +1,314,596 |
| Canada | 1,551,625 | 763,981 | -787,644 |
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 | 14,030 |
| China | 9,983 |
| Spain | 6,117 |
| Ireland | 1,117 |
| Poland | 130 |
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 | 438 | 13,592 | +13,154 |
| China | 7,347 | 2,636 | -4,711 |
| Spain | 169 | 5,948 | +5,779 |
| Ireland | 587 | 530 | -57 |
| Poland | 57 | 73 | +16 |
| Taiwan | 97 | 20 | -77 |
| France | 75 | 40 | -35 |
| Germany | 0 | 7 | +7 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 5 | +5 |
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 | 40,669,056 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,116,314 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,235,694 |
| Road transport | 83,021 |
| Other | 32,731 |
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 | 17,036,622 | 23,632,434 | +6,595,812 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,472,647 | 7,643,667 | -1,828,980 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,679,601 | 9,556,093 | +2,876,492 |
| Road transport | 83,021 | 0 | -83,021 |
| Other | 9,237 | 23,494 | +14,257 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,448,850 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,491,104 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,738,062 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,386,815 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,603,030 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 4,821,979 | 7,626,871 | +2,804,892 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,713,551 | 5,777,553 | +64,002 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,614,594 | 6,123,468 | +3,508,874 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,332,676 | 4,054,139 | -278,537 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,175,400 | 3,427,630 | +1,252,230 |
| Southampton | 1,970,583 | 2,396,931 | +426,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,431,245 | 2,353,143 | +921,898 |
| Felixstowe | 3,333,050 | 218,284 | -3,114,766 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,733,737 | 1,344,205 | -389,532 |
| ZLC | 688,573 | 1,681,125 | +992,552 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8546
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Insulators made of any material used to block electricity in electrical systems