Import/export HS code 852110: Magnetic tape video recorders
Video recording devices that use magnetic tapes for storing and playing videos
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,897,669 |
| China | 860,909 |
| Spain | 579,437 |
| Netherlands | 425,955 |
| Italy | 369,306 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,347,958 | 549,711 | -1,798,247 |
| China | 726,808 | 134,101 | -592,707 |
| Spain | 488,378 | 91,059 | -397,319 |
| Netherlands | 150,893 | 275,062 | +124,169 |
| Italy | 152,363 | 216,943 | +64,580 |
| United States | 225,878 | 74,420 | -151,458 |
| Malta | 242,401 | 0 | -242,401 |
| Romania | 200,010 | 0 | -200,010 |
| Qatar | 179,708 | 5,300 | -174,408 |
| Sweden | 51,264 | 71,620 | +20,356 |
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 | 2,026,988 |
| United Kingdom | 2,018,253 |
| China | 1,009,919 |
| Italy | 301,760 |
| Belgium | 267,702 |
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 | 1,555,377 | 471,611 | -1,083,766 |
| United Kingdom | 1,800,319 | 217,934 | -1,582,385 |
| China | 810,015 | 199,904 | -610,111 |
| Italy | 115,605 | 186,155 | +70,550 |
| Belgium | 2,852 | 264,850 | +261,998 |
| Malta | 242,401 | 0 | -242,401 |
| Romania | 200,010 | 0 | -200,010 |
| Japan | 104,883 | 22,396 | -82,487 |
| Poland | 51,264 | 71,620 | +20,356 |
| France | 63,373 | 20,411 | -42,962 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Essex | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -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 | 5,058,058 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 782,028 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 725,844 |
| Road transport | 8,998 |
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 | 3,840,212 | 1,217,846 | -2,622,366 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 684,636 | 97,392 | -587,244 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 559,486 | 166,358 | -393,128 |
| Road transport | 8,998 | 0 | -8,998 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,896,207 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,333,694 |
| East Midlands Airport | 629,694 |
| London Stansted Airport | 603,363 |
| Eurotunnel | 414,950 |
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 | 1,496,951 | 399,256 | -1,097,695 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,102,649 | 231,045 | -871,604 |
| East Midlands Airport | 591,837 | 37,857 | -553,980 |
| London Stansted Airport | 342,527 | 260,836 | -81,691 |
| Eurotunnel | 281,161 | 133,789 | -147,372 |
| Birmingham Airport | 127,519 | 271,772 | +144,253 |
| Southampton | 381,181 | 0 | -381,181 |
| Felixstowe | 247,813 | 58,960 | -188,853 |
| Humberside Airport - Kirmington | 159,989 | 17,080 | -142,909 |
| Dover | 137,666 | 9,705 | -127,961 |
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 | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Security and investigation activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,092,422 |
| Gibraltar | 968,792 |
| United States | 723,036 |
| Canada | 420,824 |
| Italy | 414,641 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 811,586 | 280,836 | -530,750 |
| Gibraltar | 968,792 | 0 | -968,792 |
| United States | 600,774 | 122,262 | -478,512 |
| Canada | 416,674 | 4,150 | -412,524 |
| Italy | 218,803 | 195,838 | -22,965 |
| Netherlands | 160,241 | 151,760 | -8,481 |
| Turkey | 204,342 | 31,924 | -172,418 |
| China | 198,916 | 7,981 | -190,935 |
| France | 123,702 | 20,441 | -103,261 |
| Qatar | 119,013 | 15,800 | -103,213 |
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 | 3,921,915 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,130,813 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 691,117 |
| Road transport | 10,000 |
| Other | 1,794 |
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 | 3,180,179 | 741,736 | -2,438,443 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 705,938 | 424,875 | -281,063 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 681,680 | 9,437 | -672,243 |
| Road transport | 0 | 10,000 | +10,000 |
| Other | 1,129 | 665 | -464 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,935,337 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,035,854 |
| London Stansted Airport | 895,280 |
| East Midlands Airport | 724,388 |
| Dover | 390,536 |
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 | 1,400,854 | 534,483 | -866,371 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 614,610 | 421,244 | -193,366 |
| London Stansted Airport | 865,245 | 30,035 | -835,210 |
| East Midlands Airport | 559,198 | 165,190 | -394,008 |
| Dover | 389,576 | 960 | -388,616 |
| Newhaven | 316,565 | 0 | -316,565 |
| ZLC | 167,008 | 22,028 | -144,980 |
| Manchester Airport | 187,874 | 0 | -187,874 |
| Holyhead | 35,187 | 0 | -35,187 |
| Southampton | 22,320 | 0 | -22,320 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 852110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Video recording devices that use magnetic tapes for storing and playing videos