Import/export HS code 854720: Plastic insulating fittings
Insulating fittings made entirely of plastic materials for electrical machines and equipment
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 | 10,893,713 |
| Czechia | 5,790,302 |
| France | 5,285,043 |
| China | 4,827,395 |
| United States | 4,336,633 |
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 | 5,733,946 | 5,159,767 | -574,179 |
| Czechia | 2,964,693 | 2,825,609 | -139,084 |
| France | 2,554,998 | 2,730,045 | +175,047 |
| China | 2,703,145 | 2,124,250 | -578,895 |
| United States | 1,602,169 | 2,734,464 | +1,132,295 |
| Netherlands | 1,594,298 | 659,888 | -934,410 |
| Switzerland | 1,467,481 | 683,393 | -784,088 |
| Poland | 670,485 | 622,529 | -47,956 |
| Belgium | 705,064 | 400,662 | -304,402 |
| Hungary | 598,435 | 375,406 | -223,029 |
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 | 9,313,982 |
| Germany | 7,313,185 |
| United States | 6,418,569 |
| France | 5,051,768 |
| Mexico | 2,150,269 |
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 | 5,221,411 | 4,092,571 | -1,128,840 |
| Germany | 4,050,604 | 3,262,581 | -788,023 |
| United States | 2,895,710 | 3,522,859 | +627,149 |
| France | 2,384,649 | 2,667,119 | +282,470 |
| Mexico | 1,166,794 | 983,475 | -183,319 |
| India | 765,252 | 586,800 | -178,452 |
| Italy | 683,682 | 559,689 | -123,993 |
| Poland | 498,924 | 581,732 | +82,808 |
| Hungary | 613,004 | 414,638 | -198,366 |
| Morocco | 649,903 | 351,387 | -298,516 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 41 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 25 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 23 |
| Essex | 23 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 23 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 | 29 | +6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| Essex | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 13 | 20 | +7 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 | 16 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 17 | +6 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 21,163,435 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,386,105 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,018,392 |
| Other | 807,753 |
| Road transport | 605,388 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 10,506,712 | 10,656,723 | +150,011 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,594,501 | 5,791,604 | -1,802,897 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,992,779 | 4,025,613 | -967,166 |
| Other | 246,260 | 561,493 | +315,233 |
| Road transport | 223,994 | 381,394 | +157,400 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 6,441,739 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,110,879 |
| Dover | 5,605,323 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,383,728 |
| Thamesport | 2,947,625 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,342,756 | 3,098,983 | -243,773 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,801,101 | 2,309,778 | -1,491,323 |
| Dover | 3,156,626 | 2,448,697 | -707,929 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,142,525 | 2,241,203 | +1,098,678 |
| Thamesport | 1,519,882 | 1,427,743 | -92,139 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,262,565 | 1,609,591 | +347,026 |
| Felixstowe | 1,624,196 | 988,051 | -636,145 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,068,131 | 1,395,529 | +327,398 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 1,039,369 | 1,330,431 | +291,062 |
| Southampton | 1,251,499 | 963,260 | -288,239 |
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 | 102 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 83 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 54 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 33 |
| Other manufacturing | 30 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 103 |
| 2025-11 | 104 |
| 2025-10 | 105 |
| 2025-09 | 87 |
| 2025-08 | 83 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| W.L. GORE AND ASSOCIATES (U.K.) LIMITED | 120 |
| LEGRAND ELECTRIC LIMITED | 105 |
| J.S.T. (U.K.) LIMITED | 102 |
| REPL INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 100 |
| TDK-LAMBDA UK LIMITED | 82 |
| NIGLON LIMITED | 76 |
| FASTAVIA LIMITED | 72 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 66 |
| PREMIER FARNELL UK LIMITED | 65 |
| PREMIER FARNELL LIMITED | 65 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 212 |
| 1m-15m | 180 |
| 15m-54m | 38 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
| Other | 28 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 3,463,627 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,313,498 |
| Germany | 2,149,638 |
| South Korea | 1,937,938 |
| Ireland | 1,929,542 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,159,443 | 1,304,184 | -855,259 |
| United Arab Emirates | 676,505 | 1,636,993 | +960,488 |
| Germany | 853,726 | 1,295,912 | +442,186 |
| South Korea | 1,038,351 | 899,587 | -138,764 |
| Ireland | 1,084,845 | 844,697 | -240,148 |
| United States | 795,543 | 523,279 | -272,264 |
| Poland | 359,985 | 212,680 | -147,305 |
| India | 324,064 | 172,284 | -151,780 |
| France | 275,027 | 215,496 | -59,531 |
| Singapore | 222,832 | 81,700 | -141,132 |
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 | 612,397 |
| Germany | 46,869 |
| China | 7,040 |
| Mexico | 3,993 |
| United States | 2,712 |
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 | 23 | 612,374 | +612,351 |
| Germany | 44,236 | 2,633 | -41,603 |
| China | 1,098 | 5,942 | +4,844 |
| Mexico | 905 | 3,088 | +2,183 |
| United States | 2,048 | 664 | -1,384 |
| France | 0 | 138 | +138 |
| Italy | 47 | 0 | -47 |
| Austria | 0 | 37 | +37 |
| Ireland | 0 | 11 | +11 |
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 | 9,527,044 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,615,568 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,920,898 |
| Other | 1,361,986 |
| Road transport | 16,428 |
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 | 5,272,487 | 4,254,557 | -1,017,930 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,091,144 | 2,524,424 | +433,280 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,825,004 | 2,095,894 | +270,890 |
| Other | 736,721 | 625,265 | -111,456 |
| Road transport | 16,428 | 0 | -16,428 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,792,161 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,317,144 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,834,531 |
| Southampton | 2,025,631 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,644,118 |
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 | 2,194,885 | 1,597,276 | -597,609 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,060,509 | 1,256,635 | -803,874 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,190,532 | 1,643,999 | +453,467 |
| Southampton | 850,853 | 1,174,778 | +323,925 |
| London Gateway Port | 794,921 | 849,197 | +54,276 |
| Manchester Airport | 560,649 | 935,634 | +374,985 |
| 000 | 736,721 | 625,265 | -111,456 |
| Harwich | 329,240 | 509,867 | +180,627 |
| ZLC | 319,399 | 388,217 | +68,818 |
| Immingham Docks | 193,252 | 178,225 | -15,027 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Insulating fittings made entirely of plastic materials for electrical machines and equipment