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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 751,526 |
| Germany | 587,461 |
| Netherlands | 443,045 |
| United Arab Emirates | 215,972 |
| France | 155,530 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 751,526 | 0 | -751,526 |
| Germany | 266,051 | 321,410 | +55,359 |
| Netherlands | 271,747 | 171,298 | -100,449 |
| United Arab Emirates | 215,972 | 0 | -215,972 |
| France | 123,526 | 32,004 | -91,522 |
| China | 31,566 | 57,096 | +25,530 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 74,044 | +74,044 |
| Italy | 24,551 | 37,293 | +12,742 |
| Sweden | 48,173 | 2,311 | -45,862 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 50,419 | +50,419 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 751,526 |
| Taiwan | 722,546 |
| China | 281,547 |
| Viet Nam | 245,952 |
| United Arab Emirates | 243,454 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 751,526 | 0 | -751,526 |
| Taiwan | 340,430 | 382,116 | +41,686 |
| China | 157,748 | 123,799 | -33,949 |
| Viet Nam | 141,360 | 104,592 | -36,768 |
| United Arab Emirates | 218,726 | 24,728 | -193,998 |
| Germany | 53,394 | 33,742 | -19,652 |
| Italy | 15,281 | 36,188 | +20,907 |
| United States | 23,715 | 22,048 | -1,667 |
| Sweden | 32,245 | 2,311 | -29,934 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 32,672 | +32,672 |
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 | 5 |
| 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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| 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 | 1,465,226 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 716,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 365,853 |
| Other | 5,959 |
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 | 1,074,592 | 390,634 | -683,958 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 471,573 | 244,928 | -226,645 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 217,563 | 148,290 | -69,273 |
| Other | 4,328 | 1,631 | -2,697 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 764,094 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 228,633 |
| Dover | 199,163 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 198,588 |
| Birmingham Airport | 176,928 |
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 Stansted Airport | 759,815 | 4,279 | -755,536 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,197 | 185,436 | +142,239 |
| Dover | 161,866 | 37,297 | -124,569 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 130,522 | 68,066 | -62,456 |
| Birmingham Airport | 72,159 | 104,769 | +32,610 |
| Felixstowe | 159,267 | 11,330 | -147,937 |
| Eurotunnel | 39,715 | 120,118 | +80,403 |
| Southampton | 124,448 | 18,762 | -105,686 |
| London | 83,657 | 45,397 | -38,260 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,717 | 113,148 | +99,431 |
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 | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 11 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 50 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 50 |
| MAXELL EUROPE LIMITED | 42 |
| ANAND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 38 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 38 |
| ASDA STORES LIMITED | 38 |
| RIVER RECORDINGS LIMITED | 37 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 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 | 5,542,727 |
| China | 912,888 |
| United States | 191,434 |
| United Arab Emirates | 189,996 |
| Germany | 139,079 |
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 | 2,789,311 | 2,753,416 | -35,895 |
| China | 110,388 | 802,500 | +692,112 |
| United States | 82,472 | 108,962 | +26,490 |
| United Arab Emirates | 154,148 | 35,848 | -118,300 |
| Germany | 79,489 | 59,590 | -19,899 |
| Ireland | 21,216 | 13,408 | -7,808 |
| South Korea | 29,649 | 0 | -29,649 |
| Israel | 19,901 | 0 | -19,901 |
| Italy | 2,276 | 17,568 | +15,292 |
| France | 5,840 | 12,664 | +6,824 |
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 | 7,123,784 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 131,017 |
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 | 3,314,092 | 3,809,692 | +495,600 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 71,626 | 59,391 | -12,235 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,688,089 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,085,764 |
| London Stansted Airport | 221,196 |
| ZLC | 124,724 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,408 |
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 | 2,904,274 | 2,783,815 | -120,459 |
| East Midlands Airport | 212,764 | 873,000 | +660,236 |
| London Stansted Airport | 142,211 | 78,985 | -63,226 |
| ZLC | 50,832 | 73,892 | +23,060 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 23,569 | 25,839 | +2,270 |
| Eurotunnel | 26,841 | 20,268 | -6,573 |
| Holyhead | 21,216 | 11,484 | -9,732 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 4,011 | 0 | -4,011 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,800 | +1,800 |
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