Import/export HS code 851830: Headphones and earphones
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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 | 648,474,786 |
| Netherlands | 281,204,615 |
| Viet Nam | 210,064,308 |
| Germany | 139,512,364 |
| Denmark | 64,446,754 |
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 | 336,264,494 | 312,210,292 | -24,054,202 |
| Netherlands | 160,594,533 | 120,610,082 | -39,984,451 |
| Viet Nam | 96,540,306 | 113,524,002 | +16,983,696 |
| Germany | 82,882,937 | 56,629,427 | -26,253,510 |
| Denmark | 38,003,363 | 26,443,391 | -11,559,972 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 20,370,750 | 20,624,836 | +254,086 |
| France | 25,967,298 | 10,815,960 | -15,151,338 |
| United States | 19,614,689 | 16,495,623 | -3,119,066 |
| Ireland | 11,960,308 | 18,246,771 | +6,286,463 |
| Belgium | 17,934,390 | 4,012,592 | -13,921,798 |
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 | 930,099,011 |
| Viet Nam | 498,334,843 |
| Mexico | 28,638,669 |
| United States | 24,831,368 |
| Thailand | 22,082,396 |
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 | 508,717,391 | 421,381,620 | -87,335,771 |
| Viet Nam | 263,119,064 | 235,215,779 | -27,903,285 |
| Mexico | 13,463,115 | 15,175,554 | +1,712,439 |
| United States | 14,778,413 | 10,052,955 | -4,725,458 |
| Thailand | 15,708,276 | 6,374,120 | -9,334,156 |
| India | 1,011,871 | 13,153,376 | +12,141,505 |
| Germany | 7,320,572 | 6,581,584 | -738,988 |
| Malaysia | 4,743,792 | 3,523,019 | -1,220,773 |
| Japan | 3,018,481 | 5,163,263 | +2,144,782 |
| Ukraine | 3,539,015 | 4,378,892 | +839,877 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 165 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 134 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 108 |
| Inner London - East | 99 |
| Greater Manchester | 93 |
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 | 115 | 112 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 96 | 97 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 82 | 74 | -8 |
| Inner London - East | 63 | 68 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 73 | 57 | -16 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 60 | 50 | -10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 54 | 47 | -7 |
| West Midlands | 44 | 44 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 48 | 40 | -8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 27 | 22 | -5 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 532,904,097 |
| Air transport | 449,300,833 |
| Other | 439,050,023 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 190,974,423 |
| Road transport | 11,868,352 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 323,077,552 | 209,826,545 | -113,251,007 |
| Air transport | 120,250,535 | 329,050,298 | +208,799,763 |
| Other | 325,203,131 | 113,846,892 | -211,356,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 106,807,675 | 84,166,748 | -22,640,927 |
| Road transport | 791,416 | 11,076,936 | +10,285,520 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 20,945 | +20,945 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 439,050,023 |
| Eurotunnel | 222,750,253 |
| 499 | 189,132,629 |
| Felixstowe | 153,297,916 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 145,004,480 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 325,203,131 | 113,846,892 | -211,356,239 |
| Eurotunnel | 133,722,565 | 89,027,688 | -44,694,877 |
| 499 | 3,857,541 | 185,275,088 | +181,417,547 |
| Felixstowe | 86,180,999 | 67,116,917 | -19,064,082 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 52,695,675 | 92,308,805 | +39,613,130 |
| Dover | 91,356,220 | 36,930,027 | -54,426,193 |
| London Gateway Port | 27,622,353 | 25,031,400 | -2,590,953 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,789,013 | 20,115,509 | -3,673,504 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 19,509,932 | 19,458,064 | -51,868 |
| Harwich | 17,328,589 | 16,612,989 | -715,600 |
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 | 435 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 317 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 107 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 106 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 76 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 290 |
| 2025-11 | 314 |
| 2025-10 | 365 |
| 2025-09 | 336 |
| 2025-08 | 333 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AUDIO-TECHNICA LIMITED | 120 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 117 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 116 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 115 |
| TJX UK | 115 |
| ADAMS AVIATION SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED | 113 |
| LENOVO TECHNOLOGY (UNITED KINGDOM) LIMITED | 113 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 112 |
| PRIMARK STORES LIMITED | 110 |
| SBP REALISATIONS LIMITED | 110 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 523 |
| 54m+ | 439 |
| 0-1m | 263 |
| Other | 158 |
| 15m-54m | 119 |
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 | 107,671,618 |
| Ireland | 45,862,685 |
| Germany | 40,322,812 |
| Poland | 29,944,372 |
| United States | 28,953,873 |
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 | 69,568,392 | 38,103,226 | -31,465,166 |
| Ireland | 23,713,983 | 22,148,702 | -1,565,281 |
| Germany | 23,179,691 | 17,143,121 | -6,036,570 |
| Poland | 17,588,316 | 12,356,056 | -5,232,260 |
| United States | 23,491,032 | 5,462,841 | -18,028,191 |
| France | 10,127,634 | 4,317,830 | -5,809,804 |
| United Arab Emirates | 9,675,050 | 4,499,136 | -5,175,914 |
| Italy | 6,908,071 | 3,406,661 | -3,501,410 |
| Austria | 6,048,875 | 2,620,643 | -3,428,232 |
| Czechia | 4,076,544 | 2,519,725 | -1,556,819 |
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 | 95,471 |
| XI | 78,726 |
| Ireland | 23,696 |
| United States | 5,385 |
| Japan | 2,300 |
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 | 71,902 | 23,569 | -48,333 |
| XI | 25,144 | 53,582 | +28,438 |
| Ireland | 16,847 | 6,849 | -9,998 |
| United States | 517 | 4,868 | +4,351 |
| Japan | 1,307 | 993 | -314 |
| Philippines | 74 | 0 | -74 |
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) | 252,576,789 |
| Air transport | 99,526,474 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,934,425 |
| Other | 210,975 |
| Road transport | 160,297 |
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) | 158,992,171 | 93,584,618 | -65,407,553 |
| Air transport | 59,602,839 | 39,923,635 | -19,679,204 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,346,617 | 5,587,808 | -8,758,809 |
| Other | 118,414 | 92,561 | -25,853 |
| Road transport | 155,207 | 5,090 | -150,117 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 1,662 | +1,662 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 168,639,646 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 51,851,732 |
| Holyhead | 33,239,907 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,513,650 |
| Harwich | 19,552,131 |
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 | 108,981,336 | 59,658,310 | -49,323,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 32,995,755 | 18,855,977 | -14,139,778 |
| Holyhead | 17,242,138 | 15,997,769 | -1,244,369 |
| East Midlands Airport | 11,655,640 | 8,858,010 | -2,797,630 |
| Harwich | 16,449,022 | 3,103,109 | -13,345,913 |
| Dover | 8,575,525 | 8,835,925 | +260,400 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,203,778 | 5,101,662 | -102,116 |
| ZLC | 4,500,064 | 4,689,836 | +189,772 |
| Felixstowe | 4,481,288 | 3,791,668 | -689,620 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,386,800 | 2,392,879 | -2,993,921 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851830
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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