Import/export HS code 940542: Various LED lights for outdoor use
Outdoor lighting fixtures designed specifically for LED light sources
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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 | 338,483,754 |
| Germany | 80,134,582 |
| Netherlands | 40,502,131 |
| Poland | 25,428,773 |
| Italy | 21,556,505 |
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 | 183,811,257 | 154,672,497 | -29,138,760 |
| Germany | 48,700,400 | 31,434,182 | -17,266,218 |
| Netherlands | 19,868,236 | 20,633,895 | +765,659 |
| Poland | 13,886,042 | 11,542,731 | -2,343,311 |
| Italy | 10,925,988 | 10,630,517 | -295,471 |
| United States | 9,555,907 | 7,920,222 | -1,635,685 |
| France | 6,444,026 | 10,191,188 | +3,747,162 |
| Czechia | 5,719,051 | 7,695,548 | +1,976,497 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,514,455 | 6,109,518 | +595,063 |
| Belgium | 6,222,352 | 3,866,570 | -2,355,782 |
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 | 429,583,737 |
| Germany | 49,202,604 |
| Poland | 27,230,395 |
| United States | 20,749,036 |
| Czechia | 18,278,922 |
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 | 229,065,488 | 200,518,249 | -28,547,239 |
| Germany | 30,702,800 | 18,499,804 | -12,202,996 |
| Poland | 13,803,100 | 13,427,295 | -375,805 |
| United States | 11,281,648 | 9,467,388 | -1,814,260 |
| Czechia | 9,931,286 | 8,347,636 | -1,583,650 |
| Italy | 8,658,603 | 8,402,166 | -256,437 |
| Hungary | 4,283,351 | 5,895,626 | +1,612,275 |
| France | 5,003,147 | 4,599,686 | -403,461 |
| Spain | 4,136,394 | 4,027,292 | -109,102 |
| Taiwan | 3,528,066 | 2,398,176 | -1,129,890 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 232 |
| Greater Manchester | 183 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 149 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 120 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 116 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 163 | 150 | -13 |
| Greater Manchester | 130 | 142 | +12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 100 | 115 | +15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 83 | 89 | +6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 88 | 80 | -8 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 81 | 79 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 72 | 89 | +17 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 72 | 71 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 53 | 67 | +14 |
| West Yorkshire | 72 | 68 | -4 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 310,540,880 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,664,958 |
| Air transport | 118,398,420 |
| Other | 9,321,918 |
| Road transport | 787,429 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 168,541,175 | 141,999,705 | -26,541,470 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 108,885,946 | 93,779,012 | -15,106,934 |
| Air transport | 58,802,221 | 59,596,199 | +793,978 |
| Other | 6,595,020 | 2,726,898 | -3,868,122 |
| Road transport | 342,905 | 444,524 | +101,619 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 157,163,296 |
| Southampton | 90,330,763 |
| Dover | 77,214,381 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,638,702 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,901,918 |
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 | 91,282,535 | 65,880,761 | -25,401,774 |
| Southampton | 52,375,698 | 37,955,065 | -14,420,633 |
| Dover | 35,928,379 | 41,286,002 | +5,357,623 |
| Eurotunnel | 38,013,974 | 22,624,728 | -15,389,246 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,602,943 | 28,298,975 | +2,696,032 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,397,245 | 24,254,019 | +17,856,774 |
| London | 12,659,975 | 9,127,541 | -3,532,434 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,183,689 | 9,703,175 | -1,480,514 |
| Thamesport | 9,474,410 | 8,627,897 | -846,513 |
| Birmingham Airport | 7,490,019 | 6,970,488 | -519,531 |
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 | 648 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 583 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 217 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 154 |
| Specialised construction activities | 153 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 455 |
| 2025-11 | 541 |
| 2025-10 | 609 |
| 2025-09 | 556 |
| 2025-08 | 475 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BRITISH ELECTRIC LAMPS LIMITED | 48 |
| THORN LIGHTING LIMITED | 48 |
| SIGNIFY COMMERCIAL UK LIMITED | 48 |
| F.W. THORPE PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| HELLA LIMITED | 48 |
| ELSTEAD LIGHTING LIMITED | 48 |
| R. STAHL LIMITED | 48 |
| EATON MEDC LIMITED | 48 |
| A.C. ENTERTAINMENT TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 48 |
| ATRIUM LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 1088 |
| 0-1m | 595 |
| 54m+ | 500 |
| 15m-54m | 211 |
| Other | 160 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 41,472,808 |
| Ireland | 40,849,983 |
| Austria | 26,076,287 |
| Netherlands | 16,116,876 |
| United States | 14,822,061 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 28,290,586 | 13,182,222 | -15,108,364 |
| Ireland | 19,565,196 | 21,284,787 | +1,719,591 |
| Austria | 8,837,633 | 17,238,654 | +8,401,021 |
| Netherlands | 7,816,277 | 8,300,599 | +484,322 |
| United States | 6,690,206 | 8,131,855 | +1,441,649 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,156,100 | 5,303,832 | +1,147,732 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,736,881 | 3,406,326 | -2,330,555 |
| Spain | 4,836,213 | 2,379,365 | -2,456,848 |
| Italy | 4,253,719 | 2,726,080 | -1,527,639 |
| France | 3,899,608 | 2,841,214 | -1,058,394 |
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 | 1,593,419 |
| XI | 1,398,161 |
| Germany | 328,723 |
| Ireland | 13,420 |
| Poland | 10,583 |
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 | 764,721 | 828,698 | +63,977 |
| XI | 935,771 | 462,390 | -473,381 |
| Germany | 674 | 328,049 | +327,375 |
| Ireland | 8,427 | 4,993 | -3,434 |
| Poland | 4,887 | 5,696 | +809 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,630 | 4,963 | +2,333 |
| Netherlands | 1,851 | 3,829 | +1,978 |
| Italy | 0 | 2,567 | +2,567 |
| Austria | 916 | 271 | -645 |
| Finland | 0 | 547 | +547 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 138,290,182 |
| Air transport | 74,065,887 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,113,224 |
| Other | 3,421,791 |
| Road transport | 586,267 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 74,211,385 | 64,078,797 | -10,132,588 |
| Air transport | 35,659,054 | 38,406,833 | +2,747,779 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,008,080 | 13,105,144 | -1,902,936 |
| Other | 1,761,020 | 1,660,771 | -100,249 |
| Road transport | 562,310 | 23,957 | -538,353 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,827,220 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 29,921,728 |
| Eurotunnel | 25,779,159 |
| Holyhead | 25,618,101 |
| ZLC | 15,707,683 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 39,082,098 | 19,745,122 | -19,336,976 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,682,707 | 16,239,021 | +2,556,314 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,133,418 | 17,645,741 | +9,512,323 |
| Holyhead | 11,874,164 | 13,743,937 | +1,869,773 |
| ZLC | 6,894,438 | 8,813,245 | +1,918,807 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,820,251 | 6,794,467 | -2,025,784 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,670,925 | 5,340,542 | -2,330,383 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,248,370 | 3,717,582 | -530,788 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,114,022 | 2,998,607 | -115,415 |
| Felixstowe | 2,009,055 | 4,006,460 | +1,997,405 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 940542
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Outdoor lighting fixtures designed specifically for LED light sources