Import/export HS code 85469090: Various types of insulators
Insulators made of materials not specified elsewhere, used for electrical insulation
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,582,441 |
| Italy | 5,918,891 |
| United States | 3,574,382 |
| China | 2,917,299 |
| India | 1,891,074 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,333,649 | 4,248,792 | -1,084,857 |
| Italy | 3,017,183 | 2,901,708 | -115,475 |
| United States | 1,714,039 | 1,860,343 | +146,304 |
| China | 1,460,211 | 1,457,088 | -3,123 |
| India | 1,049,055 | 842,019 | -207,036 |
| Netherlands | 756,150 | 994,946 | +238,796 |
| Malaysia | 700,506 | 1,008,235 | +307,729 |
| Turkey | 847,562 | 329,798 | -517,764 |
| France | 381,941 | 331,920 | -50,021 |
| Canada | 464,446 | 181,730 | -282,716 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 9,077,005 |
| Italy | 6,412,798 |
| United States | 4,440,045 |
| China | 3,291,464 |
| India | 1,883,905 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,077,476 | 3,999,529 | -1,077,947 |
| Italy | 3,267,961 | 3,144,837 | -123,124 |
| United States | 2,246,305 | 2,193,740 | -52,565 |
| China | 1,708,997 | 1,582,467 | -126,530 |
| India | 1,050,675 | 833,230 | -217,445 |
| Malaysia | 700,506 | 1,003,961 | +303,455 |
| Turkey | 851,280 | 232,029 | -619,251 |
| France | 393,301 | 368,381 | -24,920 |
| Netherlands | 289,373 | 437,326 | +147,953 |
| United Kingdom | 304,867 | 298,476 | -6,391 |
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 | 32 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 |
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Inner London - East | 14 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 14 |
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 | 24 | 22 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 12 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Essex | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 10 | +6 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 | 10 | +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) | 16,174,062 |
| Air transport | 9,315,919 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,073,218 |
| Road transport | 205,609 |
| Other | 45,839 |
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) | 8,602,268 | 7,571,794 | -1,030,474 |
| Air transport | 5,097,701 | 4,218,218 | -879,483 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,705,095 | 3,368,123 | -336,972 |
| Road transport | 67,204 | 138,405 | +71,201 |
| Other | 20,655 | 25,184 | +4,529 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,239,842 |
| Dover | 5,374,125 |
| Southampton | 3,573,287 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,601,305 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,224,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 2,894,573 | 3,345,269 | +450,696 |
| Dover | 3,073,518 | 2,300,607 | -772,911 |
| Southampton | 1,859,096 | 1,714,191 | -144,905 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,528,694 | 1,072,611 | -456,083 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,067,401 | 1,157,298 | +89,897 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,095,036 | 1,021,034 | -74,002 |
| London | 1,328,475 | 475,875 | -852,600 |
| Felixstowe | 941,189 | 819,640 | -121,549 |
| London Stansted Airport | 698,315 | 592,545 | -105,770 |
| Harwich | 562,364 | 650,518 | +88,154 |
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 | 69 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 43 |
| Other manufacturing | 33 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 26 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 44 |
| 2025-11 | 51 |
| 2025-10 | 44 |
| 2025-09 | 52 |
| 2025-08 | 48 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 147 |
| 1m-15m | 115 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| Other | 32 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
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 | 9,870,606 |
| Germany | 2,773,492 |
| Singapore | 1,664,357 |
| Netherlands | 1,620,288 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,532,196 |
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 | 3,290,410 | 6,580,196 | +3,289,786 |
| Germany | 720,883 | 2,052,609 | +1,331,726 |
| Singapore | 88,737 | 1,575,620 | +1,486,883 |
| Netherlands | 623,262 | 997,026 | +373,764 |
| United Arab Emirates | 170,448 | 1,361,748 | +1,191,300 |
| Libya | 1,449,901 | 0 | -1,449,901 |
| Norway | 331,712 | 985,412 | +653,700 |
| Spain | 675,005 | 304,343 | -370,662 |
| China | 383,827 | 551,342 | +167,515 |
| Ireland | 525,688 | 372,604 | -153,084 |
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 | 1,249 |
| Ireland | 18 |
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 | 1,249 | 0 | -1,249 |
| Ireland | 0 | 18 | +18 |
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 | 16,626,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,001,159 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,463,680 |
| Road transport | 48,947 |
| Other | 1,734 |
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 | 4,991,058 | 11,635,616 | +6,644,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,446,025 | 4,555,134 | -890,891 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,415,130 | 4,048,550 | +1,633,420 |
| Road transport | 48,947 | 0 | -48,947 |
| Other | 1,716 | 18 | -1,698 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 4,946,948 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,831,958 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,180,361 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,488,048 |
| Felixstowe | 2,958,180 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 452,101 | 4,494,847 | +4,042,746 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,238,109 | 2,593,849 | +355,740 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,372,075 | 2,808,286 | +1,436,211 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,558,986 | 1,929,062 | +370,076 |
| Felixstowe | 2,788,596 | 169,584 | -2,619,012 |
| Southampton | 1,033,374 | 1,569,882 | +536,508 |
| London Gateway Port | 274,881 | 2,033,079 | +1,758,198 |
| Liverpool Docks | 838,339 | 784,668 | -53,671 |
| ZLC | 326,988 | 1,146,842 | +819,854 |
| Hull | 166,488 | 1,011,818 | +845,330 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85469090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Insulators made of materials not specified elsewhere, used for electrical insulation