Import/export HS code 85123090: Various sound signalling equipment
Other sound-based signalling devices not specified elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,080,350 |
| United Arab Emirates | 6,845,739 |
| Italy | 4,937,712 |
| China | 3,177,629 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,269,507 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,244,059 | 5,836,291 | +4,592,232 |
| United Arab Emirates | 4,023,404 | 2,822,335 | -1,201,069 |
| Italy | 2,667,873 | 2,269,839 | -398,034 |
| China | 1,889,401 | 1,288,228 | -601,173 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,352,068 | 917,439 | -434,629 |
| Germany | 894,754 | 1,112,259 | +217,505 |
| Belgium | 753,377 | 1,001,556 | +248,179 |
| United States | 287,289 | 510,633 | +223,344 |
| Sweden | 402,757 | 381,848 | -20,909 |
| South Africa | 360,132 | 353,141 | -6,991 |
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 | 10,667,578 |
| Slovenia | 6,623,138 |
| Italy | 5,427,620 |
| North Macedonia | 2,092,401 |
| Spain | 1,885,323 |
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 | 3,630,441 | 7,037,137 | +3,406,696 |
| Slovenia | 4,012,996 | 2,610,142 | -1,402,854 |
| Italy | 2,827,469 | 2,600,151 | -227,318 |
| North Macedonia | 500,288 | 1,592,113 | +1,091,825 |
| Spain | 866,902 | 1,018,421 | +151,519 |
| Germany | 1,286,317 | 415,330 | -870,987 |
| Japan | 310,313 | 819,264 | +508,951 |
| United States | 398,567 | 708,303 | +309,736 |
| Viet Nam | 136,356 | 648,221 | +511,865 |
| South Africa | 360,132 | 353,141 | -6,991 |
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 | 26 |
| Essex | 16 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 |
| West Midlands | 16 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 15 |
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 | 16 | 19 | +3 |
| Essex | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 10 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 11 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 12 | +6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
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 | 17,152,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,789,159 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,391,302 |
| Other | 3,011,470 |
| Rail transport | 1,324,676 |
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 | 7,123,975 | 10,028,251 | +2,904,276 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,516,454 | 4,272,705 | +1,756,251 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,544,293 | 2,847,009 | -697,284 |
| Other | 2,303,767 | 707,703 | -1,596,064 |
| Rail transport | 378,779 | 945,897 | +567,118 |
| Road transport | 158,443 | 308,291 | +149,848 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 6,930,953 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,273,959 |
| Dover | 3,235,114 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,150,980 |
| 000 | 3,011,470 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 4,205,378 | 2,725,575 | -1,479,803 |
| Birmingham Airport | 525,025 | 4,748,934 | +4,223,909 |
| Dover | 1,783,474 | 1,451,640 | -331,834 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,352,649 | 1,798,331 | +445,682 |
| 000 | 2,303,767 | 707,703 | -1,596,064 |
| 499 | 32,601 | 1,903,353 | +1,870,752 |
| Felixstowe | 1,080,453 | 711,444 | -369,009 |
| NGO | 378,779 | 945,897 | +567,118 |
| East Midlands Airport | 799,929 | 515,803 | -284,126 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 768,376 | 441,356 | -327,020 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 81 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 25 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 47 |
| 2026-03 | 44 |
| 2026-02 | 50 |
| 2026-01 | 37 |
| 2025-12 | 46 |
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+ | 94 |
| 1m-15m | 89 |
| 15m-54m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 25 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,013,391 |
| Italy | 958,055 |
| Australia | 735,184 |
| Belgium | 639,854 |
| United States | 628,960 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 205,397 | 807,994 | +602,597 |
| Italy | 647,909 | 310,146 | -337,763 |
| Australia | 302,930 | 432,254 | +129,324 |
| Belgium | 265,122 | 374,732 | +109,610 |
| United States | 308,326 | 320,634 | +12,308 |
| France | 395,448 | 170,016 | -225,432 |
| India | 295,975 | 254,800 | -41,175 |
| Finland | 223,297 | 274,313 | +51,016 |
| Germany | 225,596 | 245,255 | +19,659 |
| Czechia | 157,228 | 194,053 | +36,825 |
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 | 10,972 |
| Poland | 3,472 |
| XI | 2,462 |
| Slovenia | 2,153 |
| Taiwan | 1,338 |
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 | 5,195 | 5,777 | +582 |
| Poland | 1,080 | 2,392 | +1,312 |
| XI | 771 | 1,691 | +920 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 2,153 | +2,153 |
| Taiwan | 899 | 439 | -460 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 354 | +354 |
| India | 76 | 241 | +165 |
| Italy | 167 | 57 | -110 |
| Netherlands | 203 | 0 | -203 |
| South Korea | 0 | 150 | +150 |
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) | 4,234,044 |
| Air transport | 3,846,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,292,674 |
| Other | 23,369 |
| Road transport | 5,050 |
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) | 2,114,308 | 2,119,736 | +5,428 |
| Air transport | 1,926,786 | 1,919,481 | -7,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 676,663 | 616,011 | -60,652 |
| Other | 9,485 | 13,884 | +4,399 |
| Road transport | 5,050 | 0 | -5,050 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,914,848 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,166,937 |
| ZLC | 900,559 |
| London Stansted Airport | 813,047 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 799,052 |
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 | 1,593,589 | 1,321,259 | -272,330 |
| East Midlands Airport | 660,556 | 506,381 | -154,175 |
| ZLC | 462,810 | 437,749 | -25,061 |
| London Stansted Airport | 317,417 | 495,630 | +178,213 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 369,673 | 429,379 | +59,706 |
| Dover | 243,045 | 488,901 | +245,856 |
| London Gateway Port | 467,638 | 107,221 | -360,417 |
| Southampton | 113,194 | 398,802 | +285,608 |
| Immingham Docks | 170,014 | 242,424 | +72,410 |
| Manchester Airport | 112,634 | 22,842 | -89,792 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85123090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other sound-based signalling devices not specified elsewhere