Import/export HS code 852329: Various recording media
Various types of recording media not specifically listed elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 17,494,776 |
| Singapore | 7,210,524 |
| Czechia | 7,114,269 |
| United States | 5,954,446 |
| Germany | 4,598,480 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,624,885 | 8,869,891 | +245,006 |
| Singapore | 7,143,606 | 66,918 | -7,076,688 |
| Czechia | 4,469,373 | 2,644,896 | -1,824,477 |
| United States | 3,521,234 | 2,433,212 | -1,088,022 |
| Germany | 2,478,129 | 2,120,351 | -357,778 |
| France | 1,713,013 | 1,036,402 | -676,611 |
| Mexico | 979,098 | 1,418,724 | +439,626 |
| Spain | 1,720,046 | 111,069 | -1,608,977 |
| Denmark | 835,688 | 711,696 | -123,992 |
| Greece | 518,974 | 583,247 | +64,273 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 44,633,326 |
| United States | 3,437,436 |
| France | 1,732,129 |
| Spain | 1,577,586 |
| China | 1,381,678 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 27,072,670 | 17,560,656 | -9,512,014 |
| United States | 1,664,464 | 1,772,972 | +108,508 |
| France | 1,162,152 | 569,977 | -592,175 |
| Spain | 1,573,921 | 3,665 | -1,570,256 |
| China | 955,653 | 426,025 | -529,628 |
| Germany | 613,846 | 507,068 | -106,778 |
| Australia | 322,513 | 196,115 | -126,398 |
| Poland | 232,943 | 271,840 | +38,897 |
| Lithuania | 274,534 | 161,849 | -112,685 |
| South Korea | 132,015 | 182,540 | +50,525 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 41 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 29 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 20 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 20 |
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 | 30 | 23 | -7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 | 11 | -14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 13 | -5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 15 | 9 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 5 | -8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
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 | 28,902,471 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,261,435 |
| Road transport | 6,907,869 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,260,560 |
| Other | 67,440 |
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 | 13,149,859 | 15,752,612 | +2,602,753 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,663,790 | 4,597,645 | -8,066,145 |
| Road transport | 6,876,684 | 31,185 | -6,845,499 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,451,464 | 1,809,096 | -642,368 |
| Other | 38,793 | 28,647 | -10,146 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,653,533 |
| ZLC | 6,905,230 |
| Harwich | 6,043,026 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,029,501 |
| Dover | 5,001,029 |
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 | 4,755,453 | 9,898,080 | +5,142,627 |
| ZLC | 6,875,023 | 30,207 | -6,844,816 |
| Harwich | 3,562,885 | 2,480,141 | -1,082,744 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,032,127 | 2,997,374 | -34,753 |
| Dover | 4,739,828 | 261,201 | -4,478,627 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,460,773 | 1,478,342 | -982,431 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,452,426 | 1,101,175 | -1,351,251 |
| Thamesport | 1,817,163 | 1,209,494 | -607,669 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,581,074 | 579,670 | -1,001,404 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,304,193 | 316,958 | -987,235 |
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 | 73 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 39 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 35 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 26 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 21 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 41 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 53 |
| 2025-09 | 40 |
| 2025-08 | 40 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SPECTRA LOGIC EUROPE LIMITED | 114 |
| CGG SERVICES (UK) LIMITED | 100 |
| CORERFID LIMITED | 97 |
| KEW INVESTMENTS LTD | 89 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 73 |
| DETECTOR ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LIMITED | 72 |
| TITAN DATA SOLUTIONS LTD | 69 |
| HEWLETT - PACKARD LIMITED | 66 |
| TAG COMPANY (UK) LIMITED | 60 |
| LEONHARD KURZ (U.K.) LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 126 |
| 1m-15m | 95 |
| 0-1m | 42 |
| 15m-54m | 35 |
| Other | 31 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Philippines | 9,329,664 |
| Germany | 8,725,469 |
| Netherlands | 7,899,068 |
| France | 7,382,381 |
| Italy | 3,006,701 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines | 3,649,445 | 5,680,219 | +2,030,774 |
| Germany | 4,342,744 | 4,382,725 | +39,981 |
| Netherlands | 3,668,081 | 4,230,987 | +562,906 |
| France | 1,557,715 | 5,824,666 | +4,266,951 |
| Italy | 2,201,516 | 805,185 | -1,396,331 |
| United States | 1,778,979 | 831,663 | -947,316 |
| United Arab Emirates | 991,148 | 1,386,788 | +395,640 |
| Ireland | 1,001,249 | 497,117 | -504,132 |
| Switzerland | 834,385 | 506,925 | -327,460 |
| Israel | 671,799 | 479,641 | -192,158 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 4,075 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | 2,397 | 1,678 | -719 |
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 | 39,952,303 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,014,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,909,124 |
| Road transport | 65,031 |
| Other | 4,075 |
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 | 20,302,277 | 19,650,026 | -652,251 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,668,948 | 8,345,099 | +2,676,151 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,380,467 | 528,657 | -851,810 |
| Road transport | 65,031 | 0 | -65,031 |
| Other | 2,397 | 1,678 | -719 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,771,640 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,685,649 |
| ZLC | 9,786,807 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,589,747 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,290,128 |
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 | 9,370,793 | 8,400,847 | -969,946 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,859,544 | 7,826,105 | +2,966,561 |
| ZLC | 4,763,098 | 5,023,709 | +260,611 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,035,878 | 4,553,869 | +517,991 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,907,885 | 1,382,243 | -525,642 |
| Holyhead | 405,681 | 384,011 | -21,670 |
| London Gateway Port | 609,914 | 154,903 | -455,011 |
| Immingham Docks | 557,805 | 10,770 | -547,035 |
| Manchester Airport | 122,088 | 175,987 | +53,899 |
| Southampton | 117,759 | 138,975 | +21,216 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 852329
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Various types of recording media not specifically listed elsewhere