Import/export HS code 851713: Smartphones
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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 | 7,880,027,337 |
| Viet Nam | 2,772,724,195 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 888,476,778 |
| India | 836,175,567 |
| South Korea | 468,479,774 |
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 | 4,403,542,106 | 3,476,485,231 | -927,056,875 |
| Viet Nam | 1,529,328,803 | 1,243,395,392 | -285,933,411 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 514,677,179 | 373,799,599 | -140,877,580 |
| India | 643,344,071 | 192,831,496 | -450,512,575 |
| South Korea | 260,867,662 | 207,612,112 | -53,255,550 |
| Netherlands | 289,996,887 | 96,943,944 | -193,052,943 |
| United Arab Emirates | 170,361,758 | 145,763,323 | -24,598,435 |
| Ireland | 112,953,244 | 126,763,093 | +13,809,849 |
| Germany | 34,454,091 | 30,477,785 | -3,976,306 |
| Poland | 35,078,658 | 27,198,434 | -7,880,224 |
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 | 9,452,652,728 |
| India | 2,184,476,413 |
| Viet Nam | 1,773,924,189 |
| South Korea | 475,727,904 |
| United Arab Emirates | 167,091,580 |
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 | 5,085,598,955 | 4,367,053,773 | -718,545,182 |
| India | 1,722,726,246 | 461,750,167 | -1,260,976,079 |
| Viet Nam | 897,230,588 | 876,693,601 | -20,536,987 |
| South Korea | 267,143,340 | 208,584,564 | -58,558,776 |
| United Arab Emirates | 91,106,159 | 75,985,421 | -15,120,738 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 19,926,527 | 22,199,692 | +2,273,165 |
| Germany | 15,991,297 | 12,467,361 | -3,523,936 |
| United States | 11,747,487 | 15,026,019 | +3,278,532 |
| Poland | 9,373,487 | 7,734,440 | -1,639,047 |
| Netherlands | 12,085,417 | 3,900,717 | -8,184,700 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 158 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 79 |
| Greater Manchester | 60 |
| Inner London - East | 60 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 59 |
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 | 113 | 90 | -23 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 55 | 56 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 43 | 27 | -16 |
| Inner London - East | 40 | 35 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 39 | 41 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 35 | 29 | -6 |
| West Midlands | 29 | 29 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 27 | 21 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 20 | 22 | +2 |
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 | 8,241,664,152 |
| Other | 5,184,316,866 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 736,740,001 |
| Road transport | 46,861,837 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,423,994 |
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 | 3,363,699,687 | 4,877,964,465 | +1,514,264,778 |
| Other | 4,207,538,362 | 976,778,504 | -3,230,759,858 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 565,086,625 | 171,653,376 | -393,433,249 |
| Road transport | 20,986,956 | 25,874,881 | +4,887,925 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,344,527 | 24,079,467 | +4,734,940 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,117,076,342 |
| 000 | 5,184,316,866 |
| 499 | 1,459,761,866 |
| Eurotunnel | 668,737,310 |
| East Midlands Airport | 330,168,082 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 2,980,849,507 | 3,136,226,835 | +155,377,328 |
| 000 | 4,207,538,362 | 976,778,504 | -3,230,759,858 |
| 499 | 3,023,287 | 1,456,738,579 | +1,453,715,292 |
| Eurotunnel | 521,074,924 | 147,662,386 | -373,412,538 |
| East Midlands Airport | 181,026,999 | 149,141,083 | -31,885,916 |
| London Stansted Airport | 138,148,942 | 101,696,346 | -36,452,596 |
| Birmingham Airport | 43,948,334 | 25,490,175 | -18,458,159 |
| ZLC | 19,066,244 | 23,748,118 | +4,681,874 |
| Dover | 23,440,117 | 12,312,990 | -11,127,127 |
| Thamesport | 9,138,763 | 13,312,728 | +4,173,965 |
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 | 254 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 208 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 84 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 62 |
| Telecommunications | 58 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 160 |
| 2025-11 | 187 |
| 2025-10 | 197 |
| 2025-09 | 190 |
| 2025-08 | 176 |
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+ | 363 |
| 1m-15m | 255 |
| 0-1m | 163 |
| Other | 115 |
| 15m-54m | 73 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 588,900,549 |
| United Arab Emirates | 519,031,964 |
| Netherlands | 374,377,688 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 211,268,224 |
| Germany | 106,448,230 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 343,225,704 | 245,674,845 | -97,550,859 |
| United Arab Emirates | 352,751,265 | 166,280,699 | -186,470,566 |
| Netherlands | 189,194,860 | 185,182,828 | -4,012,032 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 83,578,335 | 127,689,889 | +44,111,554 |
| Germany | 38,691,395 | 67,756,835 | +29,065,440 |
| Italy | 17,205,418 | 37,902,446 | +20,697,028 |
| Poland | 25,847,672 | 28,371,040 | +2,523,368 |
| United States | 22,952,736 | 5,933,928 | -17,018,808 |
| Denmark | 16,022,620 | 12,331,520 | -3,691,100 |
| Spain | 11,564,494 | 13,897,554 | +2,333,060 |
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 | 43,416,296 |
| China | 5,264 |
| Ireland | 4,071 |
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 | 18,190,340 | 25,225,956 | +7,035,616 |
| China | 0 | 5,264 | +5,264 |
| Ireland | 4,071 | 0 | -4,071 |
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 | 1,314,155,157 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 807,304,849 |
| Other | 43,425,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,400,910 |
| Road transport | 70,565 |
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 | 734,186,060 | 579,969,097 | -154,216,963 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 433,458,388 | 373,846,461 | -59,611,927 |
| Other | 18,194,411 | 25,231,220 | +7,036,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,500,199 | 900,711 | -2,599,488 |
| Road transport | 69,540 | 1,025 | -68,515 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 645,179,824 |
| Holyhead | 355,435,428 |
| East Midlands Airport | 344,527,701 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 202,649,970 |
| Liverpool Docks | 156,371,007 |
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 | 344,476,998 | 300,702,826 | -43,774,172 |
| Holyhead | 186,105,714 | 169,329,714 | -16,776,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 181,755,226 | 162,772,475 | -18,982,751 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,788,452 | 82,861,518 | -36,926,934 |
| Liverpool Docks | 101,981,933 | 54,389,074 | -47,592,859 |
| London Stansted Airport | 62,383,540 | 46,058,695 | -16,324,845 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 75,454,142 | 7,153,318 | -68,300,824 |
| ZLC | 31,611,825 | 30,738,772 | -873,053 |
| Manchester Airport | 31,062,672 | 31,020,732 | -41,940 |
| 000 | 18,194,411 | 25,231,220 | +7,036,809 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851713
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Mobile phones with advanced features like internet access and apps