Import/export HS code 851850: Sound amplifier sets
Complete sets of electric sound amplifiers for professional or home use
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 | 13,304,037 |
| China | 12,155,384 |
| Italy | 11,060,450 |
| France | 6,981,579 |
| Netherlands | 5,001,312 |
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 | 3,887,273 | 9,416,764 | +5,529,491 |
| China | 6,372,823 | 5,782,561 | -590,262 |
| Italy | 5,693,944 | 5,366,506 | -327,438 |
| France | 3,579,231 | 3,402,348 | -176,883 |
| Netherlands | 2,589,142 | 2,412,170 | -176,972 |
| Germany | 1,647,237 | 1,333,989 | -313,248 |
| Viet Nam | 2,150,700 | 144,645 | -2,006,055 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,271,941 | 981,391 | -290,550 |
| Malaysia | 1,688,251 | 50,985 | -1,637,266 |
| Belgium | 821,863 | 798,170 | -23,693 |
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 | 19,996,999 |
| United States | 14,087,072 |
| Italy | 10,952,746 |
| Viet Nam | 4,388,886 |
| Germany | 4,292,202 |
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 | 10,000,354 | 9,996,645 | -3,709 |
| United States | 4,395,274 | 9,691,798 | +5,296,524 |
| Italy | 5,453,325 | 5,499,421 | +46,096 |
| Viet Nam | 3,105,647 | 1,283,239 | -1,822,408 |
| Germany | 2,048,658 | 2,243,544 | +194,886 |
| Malaysia | 1,825,930 | 180,231 | -1,645,699 |
| France | 1,333,604 | 667,154 | -666,450 |
| Hungary | 1,279,219 | 481,184 | -798,035 |
| United Kingdom | 667,988 | 482,339 | -185,649 |
| Canada | 402,174 | 552,716 | +150,542 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 50 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 35 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 31 |
| Inner London - East | 30 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 28 |
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 | 38 | 28 | -10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 | 26 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 17 | 23 | +6 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 25 | +12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 24 | 19 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 17 | 19 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 | 12 | -3 |
| Essex | 13 | 13 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 13 | +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 | 29,754,910 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,450,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,551,665 |
| Other | 2,303,772 |
| Road transport | 32,167 |
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 | 13,131,097 | 16,623,813 | +3,492,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,388,026 | 9,062,953 | -2,325,073 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,796,180 | 8,755,485 | +959,305 |
| Other | 1,897,357 | 406,415 | -1,490,942 |
| Road transport | 13,018 | 19,149 | +6,131 |
| Rail transport | 875 | 0 | -875 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,329,210 |
| Felixstowe | 6,710,825 |
| Thamesport | 6,664,854 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,997,040 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,056,117 |
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 | 6,210,708 | 8,118,502 | +1,907,794 |
| Felixstowe | 4,278,960 | 2,431,865 | -1,847,095 |
| Thamesport | 3,748,932 | 2,915,922 | -833,010 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,579,224 | 3,417,816 | +838,592 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,287,266 | 2,768,851 | +481,585 |
| Dover | 2,953,399 | 2,016,800 | -936,599 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,903,816 | 2,474,700 | +570,884 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,050,878 | 2,138,601 | +87,723 |
| Southampton | 1,975,365 | 1,318,482 | -656,883 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,065,413 | 1,414,978 | +349,565 |
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 | 115 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 101 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 33 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 31 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 31 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 81 |
| 2026-03 | 88 |
| 2026-02 | 82 |
| 2026-01 | 61 |
| 2025-12 | 90 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GEAR4MUSIC LIMITED | 116 |
| AVSL GROUP LIMITED | 107 |
| STUDIOXCHANGE LIMITED | 107 |
| KMR AUDIO LTD | 106 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 94 |
| MONITOR AUDIO LIMITED | 94 |
| ORANGE MUSIC ELECTRONIC COMPANY LIMITED | 85 |
| OARSPORT LIMITED | 84 |
| ADAMS AVIATION SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED | 84 |
| MARTIN AUDIO LIMITED | 82 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 199 |
| 54m+ | 116 |
| 0-1m | 103 |
| 15m-54m | 51 |
| Other | 33 |
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 | 18,286,467 |
| France | 6,041,124 |
| Poland | 4,842,119 |
| Ireland | 4,332,334 |
| Netherlands | 3,277,399 |
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 | 7,687,571 | 10,598,896 | +2,911,325 |
| France | 2,810,218 | 3,230,906 | +420,688 |
| Poland | 2,328,964 | 2,513,155 | +184,191 |
| Ireland | 1,393,017 | 2,939,317 | +1,546,300 |
| Netherlands | 2,362,295 | 915,104 | -1,447,191 |
| Germany | 1,832,837 | 1,437,809 | -395,028 |
| Italy | 1,619,787 | 793,097 | -826,690 |
| Canada | 762,554 | 1,511,055 | +748,501 |
| United Arab Emirates | 809,529 | 1,412,392 | +602,863 |
| Australia | 1,019,069 | 1,111,979 | +92,910 |
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 | 554,087 |
| Ireland | 99,862 |
| China | 10,613 |
| Viet Nam | 1,699 |
| Malaysia | 980 |
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 | 249,428 | 304,659 | +55,231 |
| Ireland | 99,862 | 0 | -99,862 |
| China | 2,590 | 8,023 | +5,433 |
| Viet Nam | 849 | 850 | +1 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 980 | +980 |
| Slovakia | 416 | 272 | -144 |
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 | 30,267,679 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 27,396,611 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,422,630 |
| Other | 691,406 |
| Road transport | 48,169 |
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 | 13,890,412 | 16,377,267 | +2,486,855 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,835,527 | 13,561,084 | -274,443 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,719,257 | 9,703,373 | +2,984,116 |
| Other | 376,622 | 314,784 | -61,838 |
| Road transport | 48,169 | 0 | -48,169 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 18,212,371 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,428,304 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,591,566 |
| Southampton | 6,304,557 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,012,489 |
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 | 9,067,963 | 9,144,408 | +76,445 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,265,657 | 10,162,647 | +2,896,990 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,595,282 | 2,996,284 | -598,998 |
| Southampton | 1,566,950 | 4,737,607 | +3,170,657 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,055,964 | 2,956,525 | -99,439 |
| Felixstowe | 1,897,601 | 1,040,173 | -857,428 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,369,389 | 1,554,040 | +184,651 |
| Holyhead | 656,419 | 2,227,679 | +1,571,260 |
| ZLC | 1,209,187 | 1,298,422 | +89,235 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,181,186 | 726,405 | -454,781 |
Quick facts
HS code: 851850
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Complete sets of electric sound amplifiers for professional or home use