Import/export HS code 851761: Base stations
Equipment used for communication networks, such as cellular base stations
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 21,898,993 |
| Romania | 13,272,321 |
| Norway | 9,114,642 |
| China | 7,848,089 |
| Singapore | 7,550,480 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 12,498,162 | 9,400,831 | -3,097,331 |
| Romania | 5,335,826 | 7,936,495 | +2,600,669 |
| Norway | 2,806,607 | 6,308,035 | +3,501,428 |
| China | 4,250,956 | 3,597,133 | -653,823 |
| Singapore | 2,050,497 | 5,499,983 | +3,449,486 |
| Netherlands | 3,263,918 | 2,892,746 | -371,172 |
| Germany | 2,402,454 | 3,346,425 | +943,971 |
| Japan | 2,728,157 | 2,879,955 | +151,798 |
| France | 1,815,205 | 2,175,384 | +360,179 |
| Malaysia | 904,992 | 2,705,098 | +1,800,106 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 18,453,963 |
| China | 16,675,891 |
| Romania | 13,295,825 |
| Singapore | 11,154,017 |
| Norway | 8,428,329 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 10,098,594 | 8,355,369 | -1,743,225 |
| China | 9,206,030 | 7,469,861 | -1,736,169 |
| Romania | 5,337,436 | 7,958,389 | +2,620,953 |
| Singapore | 2,729,466 | 8,424,551 | +5,695,085 |
| Norway | 2,446,049 | 5,982,280 | +3,536,231 |
| Japan | 2,661,393 | 2,948,394 | +287,001 |
| Malaysia | 1,986,281 | 2,071,007 | +84,726 |
| Mexico | 2,663,489 | 551,944 | -2,111,545 |
| Denmark | 1,753,509 | 981,192 | -772,317 |
| Germany | 1,080,207 | 1,371,008 | +290,801 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 59 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 58 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 43 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 34 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 29 |
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 | 35 | 35 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 36 | 36 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 | 28 | +6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 23 | 22 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 22 | 18 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 14 | 18 | +4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 15 | 10 | -5 |
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 | 66,567,280 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,376,700 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,322,048 |
| Road transport | 457,222 |
| Other | 433,045 |
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 | 30,132,840 | 36,434,440 | +6,301,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,157,599 | 13,219,101 | -938,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,981,975 | 4,340,073 | -1,641,902 |
| Road transport | 45,626 | 411,596 | +365,970 |
| Other | 105,364 | 327,681 | +222,317 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,553,220 |
| Thamesport | 13,599,853 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,167,701 |
| Felixstowe | 9,325,635 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,366,029 |
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 | 17,188,977 | 19,364,243 | +2,175,266 |
| Thamesport | 5,606,149 | 7,993,704 | +2,387,555 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,445,490 | 6,722,211 | +276,721 |
| Felixstowe | 6,529,179 | 2,796,456 | -3,732,723 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,062,058 | 3,303,971 | -758,087 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,318,864 | 2,444,539 | +1,125,675 |
| Dover | 1,598,483 | 1,807,371 | +208,888 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,344,124 | 1,551,184 | +207,060 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 98,651 | 2,592,203 | +2,493,552 |
| Southampton | 794,906 | 1,185,710 | +390,804 |
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 | 114 |
| Telecommunications | 63 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 57 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 53 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 42 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 97 |
| 2026-03 | 80 |
| 2026-02 | 87 |
| 2026-01 | 81 |
| 2025-12 | 71 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| TAIT EUROPE LTD | 111 |
| YAESU UK LTD. | 106 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 97 |
| MITEL NETWORKS LIMITED | 86 |
| BRITISH TELECOMMUNICATIONS LIMITED | 82 |
| ML&S MARTIN LYNCH & SONS LIMITED | 79 |
| INGENICO (UK) LIMITED | 72 |
| MAYFLEX UK LIMITED | 67 |
| SHIPS ELECTRONIC SERVICES LIMITED | 65 |
| MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS UK LIMITED | 58 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 215 |
| 1m-15m | 207 |
| 15m-54m | 64 |
| 0-1m | 61 |
| Other | 48 |
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 | 8,328,730 |
| United States | 7,523,398 |
| Germany | 6,157,369 |
| Sweden | 4,645,250 |
| Italy | 3,612,911 |
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 | 1,627,634 | 6,701,096 | +5,073,462 |
| United States | 5,824,696 | 1,698,702 | -4,125,994 |
| Germany | 3,544,682 | 2,612,687 | -931,995 |
| Sweden | 2,740,685 | 1,904,565 | -836,120 |
| Italy | 2,106,334 | 1,506,577 | -599,757 |
| France | 1,846,226 | 1,318,931 | -527,295 |
| Spain | 1,821,730 | 1,300,715 | -521,015 |
| Norway | 1,541,854 | 1,566,129 | +24,275 |
| Ireland | 1,651,138 | 438,607 | -1,212,531 |
| Belgium | 1,044,879 | 872,643 | -172,236 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 22,816 |
| XI | 233 |
| China | 15 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 22,816 | 0 | -22,816 |
| XI | 0 | 233 | +233 |
| China | 15 | 0 | -15 |
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 | 50,375,337 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,460,782 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,640,285 |
| Road transport | 25,240 |
| Other | 23,064 |
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 | 28,690,521 | 21,684,816 | -7,005,705 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,656,709 | 5,804,073 | +2,147,364 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 852,309 | 787,976 | -64,333 |
| Road transport | 4,327 | 20,913 | +16,586 |
| Other | 22,831 | 233 | -22,598 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 22,657,826 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,945,948 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,727,421 |
| ZLC | 4,494,282 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,703,472 |
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 Stansted Airport | 12,206,779 | 10,451,047 | -1,755,732 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,516,138 | 4,429,810 | -2,086,328 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,601,693 | 4,125,728 | -1,475,965 |
| ZLC | 2,522,448 | 1,971,834 | -550,614 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,208,970 | 2,494,502 | +1,285,532 |
| Harwich | 54,003 | 1,685,493 | +1,631,490 |
| Dover | 890,067 | 419,581 | -470,486 |
| Holyhead | 1,161,819 | 134,089 | -1,027,730 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 867,433 | +867,433 |
| Manchester Airport | 686,402 | 118,074 | -568,328 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851761
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Equipment used for communication networks, such as cellular base stations