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 | 21,455,780 |
| Czechia | 8,949,479 |
| Singapore | 6,655,807 |
| Germany | 5,324,687 |
| Mexico | 3,285,536 |
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 | 8,006,496 | 13,449,284 | +5,442,788 |
| Czechia | 4,486,358 | 4,463,121 | -23,237 |
| Singapore | 6,655,807 | 0 | -6,655,807 |
| Germany | 2,132,744 | 3,191,943 | +1,059,199 |
| Mexico | 1,076,842 | 2,208,694 | +1,131,852 |
| France | 1,214,227 | 1,240,052 | +25,825 |
| United States | 1,353,394 | 367,159 | -986,235 |
| Denmark | 809,199 | 869,598 | +60,399 |
| China | 133,139 | 475,349 | +342,210 |
| Australia | 240,028 | 114,004 | -126,024 |
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 | 49,718,417 |
| United States | 651,134 |
| China | 645,885 |
| France | 489,793 |
| Australia | 361,932 |
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 | 24,770,095 | 24,948,322 | +178,227 |
| United States | 297,680 | 353,454 | +55,774 |
| China | 159,395 | 486,490 | +327,095 |
| France | 256,657 | 233,136 | -23,521 |
| Australia | 241,695 | 120,237 | -121,458 |
| Singapore | 276,746 | 0 | -276,746 |
| Denmark | 38,485 | 107,419 | +68,934 |
| Germany | 24,813 | 120,224 | +95,411 |
| Indonesia | 53,112 | 55,171 | +2,059 |
| Austria | 23,273 | 21,691 | -1,582 |
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 | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 26,431,466 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,761,457 |
| Road transport | 6,482,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,067,886 |
| Other | 36,193 |
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 | 7,969,659 | 18,461,807 | +10,492,148 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 10,671,914 | 7,089,543 | -3,582,371 |
| Road transport | 6,482,747 | 0 | -6,482,747 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,105,380 | 962,506 | -142,874 |
| Other | 33,539 | 2,654 | -30,885 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,935,189 |
| Harwich | 6,911,192 |
| ZLC | 6,481,086 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,188,826 |
| Dover | 4,253,787 |
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 | 3,543,332 | 13,391,857 | +9,848,525 |
| Harwich | 3,373,110 | 3,538,082 | +164,972 |
| ZLC | 6,481,086 | 0 | -6,481,086 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,611,308 | 3,577,518 | +966,210 |
| Dover | 3,585,984 | 667,803 | -2,918,181 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,532,448 | 1,328,023 | -204,425 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,503,385 | 958,622 | -544,763 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,198,958 | 489,476 | -709,482 |
| Thamesport | 714,362 | 462,855 | -251,507 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,231 | 1,056,801 | +1,055,570 |
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 | 19 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 17 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-12 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEWLETT - PACKARD LIMITED | 66 |
| TITAN DATA SOLUTIONS LTD | 63 |
| CGG SERVICES (UK) LIMITED | 44 |
| CARDEL LIMITED | 43 |
| SPECTRA LOGIC EUROPE LIMITED | 39 |
| PROTELX LIMITED | 37 |
| KEW INVESTMENTS LTD | 36 |
| FUJIFILM UK LIMITED | 35 |
| PROTAPE LIMITED | 35 |
| BETA DISTRIBUTION PLC | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 29 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 10,027,956 |
| Netherlands | 9,625,787 |
| France | 1,427,258 |
| Israel | 1,310,654 |
| Switzerland | 1,294,140 |
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 | 4,401,249 | 5,626,707 | +1,225,458 |
| Netherlands | 3,423,589 | 6,202,198 | +2,778,609 |
| France | 356,081 | 1,071,177 | +715,096 |
| Israel | 680,105 | 630,549 | -49,556 |
| Switzerland | 799,610 | 494,530 | -305,080 |
| United Arab Emirates | 343,201 | 867,166 | +523,965 |
| Italy | 738,166 | 454,226 | -283,940 |
| Ireland | 403,591 | 674,986 | +271,395 |
| United States | 641,158 | 421,876 | -219,282 |
| Spain | 503,750 | 534,205 | +30,455 |
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 | 27,282,591 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,971,493 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,599,532 |
| Road transport | 49,064 |
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 | 10,778,170 | 16,504,421 | +5,726,251 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,511,520 | 3,459,973 | -51,547 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,152,544 | 446,988 | -705,556 |
| Road transport | 49,064 | 0 | -49,064 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 11,687,880 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,653,036 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,865,521 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,820,912 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,982,123 |
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 | 4,880,262 | 6,807,618 | +1,927,356 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,975,125 | 5,677,911 | +2,702,786 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,072,876 | 2,792,645 | -280,231 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,844,989 | 2,975,923 | +1,130,934 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,122,469 | 859,654 | -262,815 |
| Holyhead | 344,012 | 608,120 | +264,108 |
| Immingham Docks | 551,381 | 0 | -551,381 |
| London Gateway Port | 415,362 | 109,000 | -306,362 |
| Southampton | 117,759 | 119,397 | +1,638 |
| 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