Import/export HS code 85232915: Unrecorded media
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 16,563,763 |
| Singapore | 7,511,927 |
| Czechia | 7,171,402 |
| Germany | 4,063,766 |
| Mexico | 2,397,822 |
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 | 7,893,527 | 8,670,236 | +776,709 |
| Singapore | 7,298,132 | 213,795 | -7,084,337 |
| Czechia | 4,340,024 | 2,831,378 | -1,508,646 |
| Germany | 1,907,161 | 2,156,605 | +249,444 |
| Mexico | 897,670 | 1,500,152 | +602,482 |
| France | 1,303,561 | 932,493 | -371,068 |
| United States | 738,746 | 946,396 | +207,650 |
| Denmark | 874,989 | 736,720 | -138,269 |
| Australia | 231,085 | 130,581 | -100,504 |
| China | 133,056 | 34,786 | -98,270 |
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 | 41,612,075 |
| United States | 592,097 |
| France | 439,409 |
| Australia | 363,333 |
| Singapore | 279,544 |
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 | 24,300,557 | 17,311,518 | -6,989,039 |
| United States | 286,802 | 305,295 | +18,493 |
| France | 283,014 | 156,395 | -126,619 |
| Australia | 232,752 | 130,581 | -102,171 |
| Singapore | 279,544 | 0 | -279,544 |
| China | 158,432 | 44,853 | -113,579 |
| Germany | 18,478 | 117,521 | +99,043 |
| Denmark | 38,485 | 80,839 | +42,354 |
| Indonesia | 32,230 | 49,662 | +17,432 |
| Austria | 24,947 | 16,812 | -8,135 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +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 | 18,814,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,650,132 |
| Road transport | 7,292,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,239,507 |
| Other | 36,895 |
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 | 6,205,087 | 12,609,319 | +6,404,232 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,032,228 | 4,617,904 | -6,414,324 |
| Road transport | 7,078,572 | 213,795 | -6,864,777 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,412,070 | 827,437 | -584,633 |
| Other | 31,548 | 5,347 | -26,201 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,416,862 |
| ZLC | 7,290,706 |
| Harwich | 5,946,011 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,562,818 |
| Dover | 3,849,306 |
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 | 2,261,859 | 9,155,003 | +6,893,144 |
| ZLC | 7,076,911 | 213,795 | -6,863,116 |
| Harwich | 3,422,177 | 2,523,834 | -898,343 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,951,878 | 2,610,940 | +659,062 |
| Dover | 3,540,416 | 308,890 | -3,231,526 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,546,752 | 743,174 | -803,578 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,402,333 | 538,960 | -863,373 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,347,802 | 310,540 | -1,037,262 |
| Thamesport | 909,183 | 417,379 | -491,804 |
| Killingholme | 1,285,441 | 0 | -1,285,441 |
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 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEWLETT - PACKARD LIMITED | 62 |
| TITAN DATA SOLUTIONS LTD | 59 |
| CARDEL LIMITED | 43 |
| CGG SERVICES (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| SPECTRA LOGIC EUROPE LIMITED | 38 |
| PROTELX LIMITED | 37 |
| KEW INVESTMENTS LTD | 34 |
| BETA DISTRIBUTION PLC | 34 |
| PROTAPE LIMITED | 33 |
| FUJIFILM UK LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 30 |
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,877,247 |
| Germany | 7,733,146 |
| France | 1,570,144 |
| Switzerland | 1,288,337 |
| Israel | 1,148,589 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,249,688 | 4,627,559 | +1,377,871 |
| Germany | 3,784,597 | 3,948,549 | +163,952 |
| France | 511,632 | 1,058,512 | +546,880 |
| Switzerland | 799,610 | 488,727 | -310,883 |
| Israel | 668,948 | 479,641 | -189,307 |
| Italy | 471,234 | 620,928 | +149,694 |
| Spain | 519,255 | 483,837 | -35,418 |
| United Arab Emirates | 339,148 | 605,497 | +266,349 |
| United States | 484,684 | 434,881 | -49,803 |
| China | 378,497 | 478,020 | +99,523 |
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 | 20,714,268 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,275,737 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,660,231 |
| Road transport | 96,598 |
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 | 9,586,720 | 11,127,548 | +1,540,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,505,059 | 3,770,678 | +265,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,140,799 | 519,432 | -621,367 |
| Road transport | 96,598 | 0 | -96,598 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 9,037,341 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,537,343 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,380,988 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,291,394 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,919,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 4,319,991 | 4,717,350 | +397,359 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,166,641 | 3,370,702 | +204,061 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,503,281 | 3,877,707 | +1,374,426 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,763,706 | 1,527,688 | -236,018 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,091,951 | 827,338 | -264,613 |
| Holyhead | 259,746 | 331,561 | +71,815 |
| London Gateway Port | 471,659 | 117,227 | -354,432 |
| Immingham Docks | 551,381 | 0 | -551,381 |
| Southampton | 117,759 | 117,272 | -487 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 215,560 | +215,560 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85232915
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Blank recording media, such as discs or tapes, ready for data or sound recording