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.
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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 | 6,313,965 |
| France | 3,191,196 |
| Germany | 3,021,907 |
| Netherlands | 1,536,843 |
| India | 1,041,382 |
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 | 3,082,817 | 3,231,148 | +148,331 |
| France | 1,026,798 | 2,164,398 | +1,137,600 |
| Germany | 1,925,186 | 1,096,721 | -828,465 |
| Netherlands | 1,331,053 | 205,790 | -1,125,263 |
| India | 461,421 | 579,961 | +118,540 |
| Italy | 312,692 | 680,738 | +368,046 |
| Hungary | 467,935 | 425,279 | -42,656 |
| Romania | 121,878 | 673,358 | +551,480 |
| Sweden | 117,030 | 624,439 | +507,409 |
| United States | 258,625 | 310,081 | +51,456 |
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 | 6,542,312 |
| France | 2,521,005 |
| Germany | 2,112,545 |
| Romania | 1,401,474 |
| 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 | 3,137,546 | 3,404,766 | +267,220 |
| France | 955,700 | 1,565,305 | +609,605 |
| Germany | 1,696,773 | 415,772 | -1,281,001 |
| Romania | 127,889 | 1,273,585 | +1,145,696 |
| Netherlands | 1,054,508 | 31,977 | -1,022,531 |
| Italy | 311,806 | 673,680 | +361,874 |
| India | 477,300 | 507,925 | +30,625 |
| Hungary | 467,935 | 457,509 | -10,426 |
| Croatia | 292,490 | 519,412 | +226,922 |
| United States | 256,729 | 313,248 | +56,519 |
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 | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 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 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Merseyside | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 5 | -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) | 9,008,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,229,523 |
| Air transport | 3,751,265 |
| Other | 17,506 |
| 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) | 4,280,231 | 4,728,413 | +448,182 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,934,457 | 4,295,066 | +360,609 |
| Air transport | 1,786,782 | 1,964,483 | +177,701 |
| Other | 12,461 | 5,045 | -7,416 |
| 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 | 5,250,128 |
| Felixstowe | 3,593,295 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,076,958 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,856,382 |
| Southampton | 1,034,875 |
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 | 1,822,010 | 3,428,118 | +1,606,108 |
| Felixstowe | 2,145,636 | 1,447,659 | -697,977 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,050,485 | 1,026,473 | -24,012 |
| London Gateway Port | 336,489 | 1,519,893 | +1,183,404 |
| Southampton | 838,443 | 196,432 | -642,011 |
| Thamesport | 392,414 | 614,447 | +222,033 |
| Harwich | 947,946 | 26,982 | -920,964 |
| Eurotunnel | 452,574 | 458,763 | +6,189 |
| Immingham Docks | 61,784 | 612,903 | +551,119 |
| London | 248,808 | 264,958 | +16,150 |
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 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 17 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 27 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TELEDYNE UK LIMITED | 118 |
| ALLIED INSULATORS LIMITED | 96 |
| MEGGITT (UK) LIMITED | 87 |
| CRESSALL RESISTORS LIMITED | 72 |
| LAWSON FUSES LIMITED | 69 |
| L.E.W. TECHNIQUES LIMITED | 60 |
| MOSDORFER CCL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 52 |
| BTRAC LIMITED | 49 |
| XAAR TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 44 |
| PHOTEK LIMITED | 40 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 71 |
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| Other | 14 |
| 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 | 1,395,896 |
| United States | 1,323,904 |
| Canada | 883,275 |
| Germany | 812,330 |
| Denmark | 665,949 |
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 | 885,117 | 510,779 | -374,338 |
| United States | 915,727 | 408,177 | -507,550 |
| Canada | 881,419 | 1,856 | -879,563 |
| Germany | 525,849 | 286,481 | -239,368 |
| Denmark | 604,464 | 61,485 | -542,979 |
| Singapore | 285,704 | 189,050 | -96,654 |
| Taiwan | 253,372 | 6,590 | -246,782 |
| Switzerland | 243,804 | 14,415 | -229,389 |
| Ireland | 128,251 | 103,741 | -24,510 |
| China | 107,334 | 111,406 | +4,072 |
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 | 416 |
| XI | 122 |
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 | 333 | 83 | -250 |
| XI | 98 | 24 | -74 |
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 | 4,888,155 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,064,260 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,585,511 |
| Other | 538 |
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 | 3,161,154 | 1,727,001 | -1,434,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,650,813 | 413,447 | -1,237,366 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 929,502 | 656,009 | -273,493 |
| Other | 431 | 107 | -324 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,583,642 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,365,076 |
| Birmingham Airport | 989,580 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 826,208 |
| Immingham Docks | 778,272 |
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 | 1,199,152 | 384,490 | -814,662 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 917,926 | 447,150 | -470,776 |
| Birmingham Airport | 612,976 | 376,604 | -236,372 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 406,894 | 419,314 | +12,420 |
| Immingham Docks | 728,802 | 49,470 | -679,332 |
| Southampton | 533,883 | 192,271 | -341,612 |
| London Gateway Port | 512,216 | 151,986 | -360,230 |
| London Stansted Airport | 176,154 | 205,374 | +29,220 |
| ZLC | 115,938 | 195,974 | +80,036 |
| Manchester Airport | 134,102 | 117,409 | -16,693 |
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