Import/export HS code 851840: Audio amplifiers
Amplifiers for boosting sound signals, used in audio systems
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 73,219,849 |
| Netherlands | 39,409,798 |
| Slovakia | 24,144,664 |
| China | 23,494,980 |
| Germany | 18,559,950 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 50,679,422 | 22,540,427 | -28,138,995 |
| Netherlands | 18,943,890 | 20,465,908 | +1,522,018 |
| Slovakia | 350,000 | 23,794,664 | +23,444,664 |
| China | 10,606,240 | 12,888,740 | +2,282,500 |
| Germany | 10,597,051 | 7,962,899 | -2,634,152 |
| United States | 9,305,988 | 8,256,659 | -1,049,329 |
| Hungary | 7,934,001 | 8,257,905 | +323,904 |
| France | 6,943,841 | 6,029,404 | -914,437 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,079,794 | 3,086,829 | -992,965 |
| Belgium | 2,760,118 | 3,158,040 | +397,922 |
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 | 52,412,029 |
| Morocco | 51,475,624 |
| Slovakia | 24,613,976 |
| Germany | 24,187,449 |
| Spain | 22,544,633 |
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 | 25,326,986 | 27,085,043 | +1,758,057 |
| Morocco | 37,666,038 | 13,809,586 | -23,856,452 |
| Slovakia | 550,923 | 24,063,053 | +23,512,130 |
| Germany | 14,727,789 | 9,459,660 | -5,268,129 |
| Spain | 12,022,630 | 10,522,003 | -1,500,627 |
| United States | 9,182,141 | 8,379,089 | -803,052 |
| Hungary | 8,682,022 | 8,095,156 | -586,866 |
| Mexico | 2,165,170 | 6,432,998 | +4,267,828 |
| Viet Nam | 3,714,044 | 3,693,892 | -20,152 |
| Japan | 2,750,381 | 2,732,907 | -17,474 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 83 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 52 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 51 |
| Inner London - East | 43 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 38 |
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 | 57 | 58 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 39 | 41 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 39 | 39 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 28 | 33 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 29 | 29 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 17 | 22 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 22 | 17 | -5 |
| Essex | 21 | 17 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 17 | 14 | -3 |
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) | 151,783,871 |
| Air transport | 50,103,947 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,486,592 |
| Other | 8,217,242 |
| Rail transport | 6,938,732 |
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) | 74,065,719 | 77,718,152 | +3,652,433 |
| Air transport | 23,847,476 | 26,256,471 | +2,408,995 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,493,677 | 22,992,915 | +2,499,238 |
| Other | 6,613,374 | 1,603,868 | -5,009,506 |
| Rail transport | 4,354,716 | 2,584,016 | -1,770,700 |
| Road transport | 4,470,100 | 1,546,500 | -2,923,600 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 74,032,434 |
| London | 31,588,554 |
| Eurotunnel | 29,533,244 |
| Felixstowe | 16,116,634 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,852,534 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 28,223,428 | 45,809,006 | +17,585,578 |
| London | 23,572,955 | 8,015,599 | -15,557,356 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,742,521 | 14,790,723 | +48,202 |
| Felixstowe | 8,078,889 | 8,037,745 | -41,144 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,311,940 | 6,540,594 | +228,654 |
| Southampton | 5,370,652 | 4,912,631 | -458,021 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,982,191 | 4,262,409 | -719,782 |
| 499 | 4,134,435 | 4,841,644 | +707,209 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,627,867 | 4,734,154 | +1,106,287 |
| 000 | 6,613,374 | 1,603,868 | -5,009,506 |
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 | 159 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 133 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 52 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 46 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 43 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 164 |
| 2026-03 | 172 |
| 2026-02 | 157 |
| 2026-01 | 137 |
| 2025-12 | 143 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SNAP ONE EMEA LTD | 122 |
| NAIM AUDIO LIMITED | 115 |
| AUDIO PARTNERSHIP PLC | 115 |
| GARMIN (EUROPE) LIMITED | 111 |
| TOA CORPORATION (UK) LIMITED | 109 |
| KMR AUDIO LTD | 109 |
| ABSOLUTE SOUNDS LIMITED | 109 |
| GEAR4MUSIC LIMITED | 105 |
| AAMP GLOBAL LIMITED | 103 |
| BENTLEY MOTORS LIMITED | 100 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 290 |
| 54m+ | 173 |
| 0-1m | 161 |
| 15m-54m | 55 |
| Other | 47 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 14,347,760 |
| Netherlands | 9,540,341 |
| China | 9,522,220 |
| Germany | 8,620,523 |
| France | 5,217,816 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 8,061,760 | 6,286,000 | -1,775,760 |
| Netherlands | 3,325,368 | 6,214,973 | +2,889,605 |
| China | 7,066,510 | 2,455,710 | -4,610,800 |
| Germany | 5,013,399 | 3,607,124 | -1,406,275 |
| France | 2,564,286 | 2,653,530 | +89,244 |
| Poland | 2,989,872 | 894,652 | -2,095,220 |
| Canada | 1,909,141 | 1,563,686 | -345,455 |
| Australia | 1,642,646 | 1,725,278 | +82,632 |
| Belgium | 1,386,911 | 1,508,125 | +121,214 |
| Spain | 1,499,870 | 1,330,827 | -169,043 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 114 |
| China | 36 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 114 | 0 | -114 |
| China | 0 | 36 | +36 |
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 | 50,266,379 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 35,637,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,244,303 |
| Other | 155,843 |
| Road transport | 61,275 |
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 | 27,280,484 | 22,985,895 | -4,294,589 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,935,947 | 19,701,904 | +3,765,957 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,490,755 | 5,753,548 | -5,737,207 |
| Other | 100,448 | 55,395 | -45,053 |
| Road transport | 55,178 | 6,097 | -49,081 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,200,293 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,359,222 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,210,451 |
| ZLC | 7,374,656 |
| Felixstowe | 5,830,716 |
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 | 11,371,573 | 12,828,720 | +1,457,147 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,262,240 | 10,096,982 | -2,165,258 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,548,657 | 5,661,794 | -1,886,863 |
| ZLC | 3,509,648 | 3,865,008 | +355,360 |
| Felixstowe | 5,543,727 | 286,989 | -5,256,738 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,762,705 | 2,725,826 | -36,879 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,000,507 | 2,281,918 | -718,589 |
| Dover | 2,048,237 | 2,311,548 | +263,311 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,077,554 | 2,549,324 | +1,471,770 |
| Southampton | 1,526,576 | 897,952 | -628,624 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851840
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Amplifiers for boosting sound signals, used in audio systems