Import/export HS code 85469010: Plastic insulators
Insulators made of plastic, used to block electricity in various electrical 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 | 5,712,654 |
| Germany | 4,914,421 |
| France | 1,607,481 |
| Netherlands | 1,099,593 |
| Poland | 1,063,735 |
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 | 3,245,591 | 2,467,063 | -778,528 |
| Germany | 2,518,445 | 2,395,976 | -122,469 |
| France | 874,878 | 732,603 | -142,275 |
| Netherlands | 824,702 | 274,891 | -549,811 |
| Poland | 554,071 | 509,664 | -44,407 |
| Czechia | 697,471 | 357,267 | -340,204 |
| United States | 288,898 | 156,664 | -132,234 |
| Romania | 179,600 | 237,635 | +58,035 |
| Austria | 197,480 | 109,659 | -87,821 |
| Italy | 116,526 | 155,632 | +39,106 |
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 | 6,073,742 |
| Germany | 3,068,697 |
| France | 1,750,724 |
| Poland | 1,465,141 |
| Czechia | 1,195,182 |
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 | 3,419,570 | 2,654,172 | -765,398 |
| Germany | 1,649,486 | 1,419,211 | -230,275 |
| France | 970,189 | 780,535 | -189,654 |
| Poland | 1,009,529 | 455,612 | -553,917 |
| Czechia | 719,022 | 476,160 | -242,862 |
| Switzerland | 585,975 | 315,056 | -270,919 |
| United States | 394,551 | 190,365 | -204,186 |
| Romania | 283,150 | 239,019 | -44,131 |
| Austria | 237,079 | 254,057 | +16,978 |
| Portugal | 35,170 | 287,136 | +251,966 |
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 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
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 | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 4 | -3 |
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) | 9,575,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,497,110 |
| Air transport | 2,271,405 |
| Other | 96,049 |
| Road transport | 61,433 |
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) | 5,790,695 | 3,784,632 | -2,006,063 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,549,222 | 2,947,888 | -601,334 |
| Air transport | 1,124,243 | 1,147,162 | +22,919 |
| Other | 14,725 | 81,324 | +66,599 |
| Road transport | 21,203 | 40,230 | +19,027 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 5,226,246 |
| Dover | 4,237,318 |
| Harwich | 1,905,197 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,038,579 |
| Immingham Docks | 993,150 |
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 | 3,264,664 | 1,961,582 | -1,303,082 |
| Dover | 2,633,124 | 1,604,194 | -1,028,930 |
| Harwich | 1,058,670 | 846,527 | -212,143 |
| East Midlands Airport | 446,771 | 591,808 | +145,037 |
| Immingham Docks | 389,417 | 603,733 | +214,316 |
| Killingholme | 454,579 | 211,556 | -243,023 |
| London Gateway Port | 148,090 | 464,815 | +316,725 |
| Southampton | 235,036 | 367,296 | +132,260 |
| London | 243,623 | 282,002 | +38,379 |
| Eurotunnel | 303,459 | 132,294 | -171,165 |
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 | 43 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 40 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 25 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 36 |
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 50 |
| 2025-09 | 34 |
| 2025-08 | 36 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALLIED INSULATORS LIMITED | 88 |
| PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED | 64 |
| UNICRIMP LIMITED | 59 |
| HOTLINE-HORIZONT LTD | 54 |
| KERBL UK LIMITED | 52 |
| GALLAGHER POWER FENCE (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| SOCOMEC U.K. LIMITED | 48 |
| SOCOMEC (UK) LTD | 48 |
| COMMSCOPE CONNECTIVITY UK LIMITED | 47 |
| J.S.T. (U.K.) LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 80 |
| 1m-15m | 72 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | 4,632,064 |
| India | 4,447,471 |
| China | 1,745,831 |
| Sweden | 1,567,444 |
| Ireland | 1,514,050 |
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 | 1,904,106 | 2,727,958 | +823,852 |
| India | 1,896,669 | 2,550,802 | +654,133 |
| China | 1,101,204 | 644,627 | -456,577 |
| Sweden | 181,179 | 1,386,265 | +1,205,086 |
| Ireland | 504,094 | 1,009,956 | +505,862 |
| Brazil | 705,858 | 614,834 | -91,024 |
| Germany | 707,737 | 470,643 | -237,094 |
| France | 560,729 | 602,999 | +42,270 |
| Canada | 480,988 | 659,243 | +178,255 |
| Saudi Arabia | 729,528 | 387,050 | -342,478 |
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 | 13,908 |
| China | 8,318 |
| Spain | 6,117 |
| Ireland | 1,099 |
| 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 | 340 | 13,568 | +13,228 |
| China | 5,765 | 2,553 | -3,212 |
| Spain | 169 | 5,948 | +5,779 |
| Ireland | 587 | 512 | -75 |
| 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 | 15,944,375 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,078,791 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,044,117 |
| Road transport | 34,074 |
| Other | 29,816 |
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 | 7,283,045 | 8,661,330 | +1,378,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,256,653 | 4,822,138 | +1,565,485 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,369,031 | 2,675,086 | +306,055 |
| Road transport | 34,074 | 0 | -34,074 |
| Other | 7,090 | 22,726 | +15,636 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,736,455 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,030,024 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,837,750 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,537,283 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,627,948 |
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 | 2,488,024 | 4,248,431 | +1,760,407 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,328,565 | 1,701,459 | -627,106 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,670,467 | 2,167,283 | +496,816 |
| Manchester Airport | 2,028,391 | 1,508,892 | -519,499 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,385,383 | 1,242,565 | -142,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 369,188 | 1,900,621 | +1,531,433 |
| Southampton | 403,326 | 634,778 | +231,452 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 636,035 | 260,855 | -375,180 |
| Holyhead | 277,922 | 437,105 | +159,183 |
| Dover | 135,722 | 465,141 | +329,419 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85469010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Insulators made of plastic, used to block electricity in various electrical devices