Import/export HS code 852321: Magnetic stripe cards
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,991,726 |
| Italy | 5,128,831 |
| United States | 1,162,761 |
| Netherlands | 689,239 |
| China | 489,186 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 774,250 | 5,217,476 | +4,443,226 |
| Italy | 1,849,030 | 3,279,801 | +1,430,771 |
| United States | 789,850 | 372,911 | -416,939 |
| Netherlands | 410,117 | 279,122 | -130,995 |
| China | 430,444 | 58,742 | -371,702 |
| Germany | 270,811 | 176,820 | -93,991 |
| Czechia | 142,335 | 174,792 | +32,457 |
| South Korea | 0 | 115,118 | +115,118 |
| Ireland | 69,305 | 29,905 | -39,400 |
| Spain | 31,774 | 53,713 | +21,939 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,921,355 |
| Italy | 5,100,377 |
| United States | 1,175,105 |
| China | 796,041 |
| Netherlands | 567,891 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 749,395 | 5,171,960 | +4,422,565 |
| Italy | 1,833,879 | 3,266,498 | +1,432,619 |
| United States | 844,031 | 331,074 | -512,957 |
| China | 551,191 | 244,850 | -306,341 |
| Netherlands | 311,570 | 256,321 | -55,249 |
| Germany | 266,258 | 171,231 | -95,027 |
| South Korea | 4,426 | 116,699 | +112,273 |
| Ireland | 59,404 | 29,560 | -29,844 |
| Taiwan | 52,413 | 26,465 | -25,948 |
| Spain | 16,283 | 51,481 | +35,198 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 7 |
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 | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 7,702,914 |
| Air transport | 3,973,805 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,135,788 |
| Other | 3,369 |
| Road transport | 3,042 |
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) | 1,650,993 | 6,051,921 | +4,400,928 |
| Air transport | 1,934,038 | 2,039,767 | +105,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,283,464 | 1,852,324 | +568,860 |
| Other | 3,024 | 345 | -2,679 |
| Road transport | 3,042 | 0 | -3,042 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 6,742,092 |
| Thamesport | 2,556,862 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,498,088 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,024,949 |
| Dover | 879,822 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 1,179,329 | 5,562,763 | +4,383,434 |
| Thamesport | 926,359 | 1,630,503 | +704,144 |
| Birmingham Airport | 508,685 | 989,403 | +480,718 |
| East Midlands Airport | 597,418 | 427,531 | -169,887 |
| Dover | 313,192 | 566,630 | +253,438 |
| London Stansted Airport | 526,468 | 199,725 | -326,743 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 154,676 | 313,280 | +158,604 |
| Felixstowe | 275,909 | 34,909 | -241,000 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 57,217 | 96,798 | +39,581 |
| London | 51,560 | 34,505 | -17,055 |
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
|
21 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
16 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
12 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 22 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IDEMIA UK LIMITED | 57 |
| THALES DIS UK LIMITED | 49 |
| NAGELS (UK) LTD | 48 |
| INGENIA LIMITED | 38 |
| ACCESS PLATFORM SALES LIMITED | 32 |
| INGENIA LIMITED | 30 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 26 |
| DESIGNA AXESS UK LIMITED | 26 |
| MARKS AND SPENCER P.L.C. | 26 |
| FORMULA ONE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | 26 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 69 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| Other | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 10,457,070 |
| United States | 5,787,472 |
| Australia | 3,171,575 |
| Germany | 3,122,439 |
| China | 2,872,344 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 4,772,860 | 5,684,210 | +911,350 |
| United States | 2,409,776 | 3,377,696 | +967,920 |
| Australia | 2,078,413 | 1,093,162 | -985,251 |
| Germany | 2,008,712 | 1,113,727 | -894,985 |
| China | 1,599,278 | 1,273,066 | -326,212 |
| Ireland | 1,396,772 | 1,115,805 | -280,967 |
| Netherlands | 909,278 | 1,233,768 | +324,490 |
| France | 600,920 | 1,031,835 | +430,915 |
| Japan | 385,281 | 636,439 | +251,158 |
| Denmark | 522,047 | 442,218 | -79,829 |
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 | 5,565 |
| United States | 27 |
| Italy | 3 |
| China | 1 |
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 | 5,062 | 503 | -4,559 |
| United States | 10 | 17 | +7 |
| Italy | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| China | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 19,376,304 |
| Air transport | 17,336,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,309,451 |
| Other | 16,402 |
| Road transport | 1,329 |
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) | 9,130,496 | 10,245,808 | +1,115,312 |
| Air transport | 8,565,520 | 8,770,700 | +205,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,864,653 | 444,798 | -1,419,855 |
| Other | 13,421 | 2,981 | -10,440 |
| Road transport | 0 | 1,329 | +1,329 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,653,680 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,792,172 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,154,905 |
| Dover | 2,663,597 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,644,508 |
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 | 5,136,063 | 8,517,617 | +3,381,554 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,753,633 | 5,038,539 | +2,284,906 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,432,755 | 2,722,150 | -1,710,605 |
| Dover | 2,312,997 | 350,600 | -1,962,397 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,249,067 | 395,441 | -853,626 |
| Holyhead | 391,903 | 919,635 | +527,732 |
| London Stansted Airport | 813,610 | 297,876 | -515,734 |
| ZLC | 483,930 | 467,868 | -16,062 |
| Heysham | 726,647 | 52,370 | -674,277 |
| London Gateway Port | 704,273 | 7,441 | -696,832 |
Quick facts
HS code: 852321
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cards with a magnetic stripe used for storing information, such as credit cards or ID cards