Import/export HS code 854620: Ceramic insulators
Insulators made of ceramics, commonly used in power lines and electrical equipment
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- 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 | 6,083,645 |
| Germany | 2,972,770 |
| France | 2,720,910 |
| Netherlands | 1,536,539 |
| India | 1,010,375 |
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 | 2,280,038 | 3,803,607 | +1,523,569 |
| Germany | 1,928,867 | 1,043,903 | -884,964 |
| France | 1,105,639 | 1,615,271 | +509,632 |
| Netherlands | 1,331,053 | 205,486 | -1,125,567 |
| India | 477,794 | 532,581 | +54,787 |
| Italy | 309,399 | 695,817 | +386,418 |
| Hungary | 475,765 | 417,479 | -58,286 |
| Romania | 118,937 | 528,908 | +409,971 |
| Sweden | 118,905 | 515,614 | +396,709 |
| United States | 273,638 | 319,110 | +45,472 |
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 | 6,242,606 |
| Germany | 2,145,982 |
| France | 2,069,083 |
| Romania | 1,254,083 |
| Netherlands | 1,086,485 |
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 | 2,336,948 | 3,905,658 | +1,568,710 |
| Germany | 1,718,824 | 427,158 | -1,291,666 |
| France | 1,035,549 | 1,033,534 | -2,015 |
| Romania | 124,948 | 1,129,135 | +1,004,187 |
| Netherlands | 1,054,508 | 31,977 | -1,022,531 |
| Italy | 314,277 | 684,820 | +370,543 |
| India | 465,116 | 489,102 | +23,986 |
| Hungary | 475,765 | 449,709 | -26,056 |
| Croatia | 292,490 | 519,412 | +226,922 |
| United States | 263,546 | 322,147 | +58,601 |
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 | 14 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
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) | 8,296,410 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,696,919 |
| Air transport | 3,829,195 |
| Other | 17,202 |
| Road transport | 7,480 |
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) | 4,308,066 | 3,988,344 | -319,722 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,042,062 | 4,654,857 | +1,612,795 |
| Air transport | 1,803,008 | 2,026,187 | +223,179 |
| Other | 12,461 | 4,741 | -7,720 |
| Road transport | 3,230 | 4,250 | +1,020 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,797,929 |
| Felixstowe | 3,403,661 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,185,492 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,810,235 |
| Southampton | 1,043,412 |
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 | 1,818,679 | 2,979,250 | +1,160,571 |
| Felixstowe | 1,289,970 | 2,113,691 | +823,721 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,126,119 | 1,059,373 | -66,746 |
| London Gateway Port | 337,386 | 1,472,849 | +1,135,463 |
| Southampton | 845,718 | 197,694 | -648,024 |
| Harwich | 921,264 | 55,539 | -865,725 |
| Thamesport | 306,440 | 583,977 | +277,537 |
| Eurotunnel | 486,514 | 160,798 | -325,716 |
| Immingham Docks | 60,431 | 484,656 | +424,225 |
| London Stansted Airport | 180,782 | 336,350 | +155,568 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 26 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 17 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
| 2025-07 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 117 |
| ALLIED INSULATORS LIMITED | 95 |
| MEGGITT (UK) LIMITED | 86 |
| CRESSALL RESISTORS LIMITED | 71 |
| LAWSON FUSES LIMITED | 69 |
| L.E.W. TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 59 |
| MOSDORFER CCL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 52 |
| BTRAC LIMITED | 49 |
| XAAR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 44 |
| PHOTEK LIMITED | 39 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 69 |
| 1m-15m | 58 |
| Other | 16 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Oman | 1,384,555 |
| United States | 1,320,114 |
| Canada | 884,503 |
| Germany | 825,120 |
| Denmark | 630,618 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oman | 896,514 | 488,041 | -408,473 |
| United States | 918,293 | 401,821 | -516,472 |
| Canada | 882,647 | 1,856 | -880,791 |
| Germany | 457,736 | 367,384 | -90,352 |
| Denmark | 494,607 | 136,011 | -358,596 |
| Singapore | 237,053 | 250,581 | +13,528 |
| Taiwan | 253,372 | 6,590 | -246,782 |
| Switzerland | 240,528 | 18,678 | -221,850 |
| Ireland | 131,928 | 104,641 | -27,287 |
| Saudi Arabia | 115,099 | 109,392 | -5,707 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 365 |
| XI | 122 |
| XU | 56 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 305 | 60 | -245 |
| XI | 98 | 24 | -74 |
| XU | 56 | 0 | -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 | 4,877,432 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,064,503 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,595,727 |
| Other | 543 |
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 | 3,157,050 | 1,720,382 | -1,436,668 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,511,318 | 553,185 | -958,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 871,053 | 724,674 | -146,379 |
| Other | 459 | 84 | -375 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,609,822 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,346,647 |
| Birmingham Airport | 992,729 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 838,074 |
| Immingham Docks | 742,551 |
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 | 1,219,708 | 390,114 | -829,594 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 868,168 | 478,479 | -389,689 |
| Birmingham Airport | 638,530 | 354,199 | -284,331 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 351,359 | 486,715 | +135,356 |
| Immingham Docks | 618,945 | 123,606 | -495,339 |
| Southampton | 546,763 | 192,271 | -354,492 |
| London Gateway Port | 469,698 | 213,517 | -256,181 |
| London Stansted Airport | 164,899 | 216,362 | +51,463 |
| ZLC | 128,700 | 161,856 | +33,156 |
| Manchester Airport | 132,139 | 119,372 | -12,767 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Insulators made of ceramics, commonly used in power lines and electrical equipment