Import/export HS code 85234110: Small-capacity optical discs
Blank optical discs with a storage capacity of 900MB or less, not erasable
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 | 609,153 |
| Netherlands | 425,527 |
| United Arab Emirates | 215,972 |
| France | 154,829 |
| Slovakia | 93,266 |
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 | 280,754 | 328,399 | +47,645 |
| Netherlands | 254,359 | 171,168 | -83,191 |
| United Arab Emirates | 215,972 | 0 | -215,972 |
| France | 121,192 | 33,637 | -87,555 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 93,266 | +93,266 |
| China | 31,566 | 57,096 | +25,530 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 74,044 | +74,044 |
| Italy | 25,449 | 36,360 | +10,911 |
| United States | 26,144 | 26,741 | +597 |
| Sweden | 43,703 | 2,311 | -41,392 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 745,670 |
| China | 275,732 |
| United Arab Emirates | 241,402 |
| Viet Nam | 235,874 |
| Germany | 85,430 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 354,037 | 391,633 | +37,596 |
| China | 152,993 | 122,739 | -30,254 |
| United Arab Emirates | 216,674 | 24,728 | -191,946 |
| Viet Nam | 134,313 | 101,561 | -32,752 |
| Germany | 50,632 | 34,798 | -15,834 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 75,519 | +75,519 |
| Italy | 15,281 | 36,188 | +20,907 |
| United States | 23,715 | 25,835 | +2,120 |
| Sweden | 27,775 | 2,311 | -25,464 |
| United Kingdom | 21,815 | 0 | -21,815 |
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 | 7 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 3 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 755,910 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 718,968 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 365,853 |
| Other | 5,768 |
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 | 313,773 | 442,137 | +128,364 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 471,525 | 247,443 | -224,082 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 218,465 | 147,388 | -71,077 |
| Other | 4,197 | 1,571 | -2,626 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 241,441 |
| Dover | 193,148 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 184,245 |
| Birmingham Airport | 176,928 |
| Eurotunnel | 170,751 |
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 | 50,076 | 191,365 | +141,289 |
| Dover | 155,851 | 37,297 | -118,554 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 116,179 | 68,066 | -48,113 |
| Birmingham Airport | 72,159 | 104,769 | +32,610 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,803 | 120,948 | +71,145 |
| Felixstowe | 162,298 | 8,299 | -153,999 |
| Southampton | 124,448 | 18,762 | -105,686 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,619 | 112,246 | +97,627 |
| London | 79,622 | 47,212 | -32,410 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,265 | 30,811 | -26,454 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
12 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
11 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
8 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ELECTRONIC MODULAR SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 60 |
| GOLDING PRODUCTS LIMITED | 54 |
| BLACKMAGIC DESIGN LIMITED | 53 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 51 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 50 |
| MAXELL EUROPE LIMITED | 42 |
| ANAND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 39 |
| RIVER RECORDINGS LIMITED | 38 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 38 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 5,417,789 |
| China | 912,888 |
| United Arab Emirates | 310,751 |
| United States | 211,350 |
| Germany | 135,473 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 2,803,286 | 2,614,503 | -188,783 |
| China | 110,388 | 802,500 | +692,112 |
| United Arab Emirates | 157,661 | 153,090 | -4,571 |
| United States | 91,945 | 119,405 | +27,460 |
| Germany | 91,922 | 43,551 | -48,371 |
| Ireland | 18,238 | 13,408 | -4,830 |
| South Korea | 29,649 | 0 | -29,649 |
| Israel | 19,901 | 0 | -19,901 |
| Italy | 2,276 | 17,568 | +15,292 |
| France | 8,160 | 9,102 | +942 |
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 | 7,127,415 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 129,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,254 |
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 | 3,356,158 | 3,771,257 | +415,099 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 70,239 | 59,477 | -10,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 3,254 | +3,254 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,701,200 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,081,340 |
| London Stansted Airport | 217,747 |
| ZLC | 123,117 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 47,437 |
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 | 2,932,843 | 2,768,357 | -164,486 |
| East Midlands Airport | 208,340 | 873,000 | +664,660 |
| London Stansted Airport | 155,326 | 62,421 | -92,905 |
| ZLC | 55,638 | 67,479 | +11,841 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,360 | 24,077 | +717 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,841 | 20,268 | -6,573 |
| Holyhead | 18,238 | 11,484 | -6,754 |
| Dover | 1,800 | 3,648 | +1,848 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 4,011 | 0 | -4,011 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 3,254 | +3,254 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85234110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Blank optical discs with a storage capacity of 900MB or less, not erasable