Import/export HS code 85234910: Digital Versatile Discs (DVDs)
DVDs used for storing data, video, or audio, recorded or unrecorded
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 17,529,662 |
| Germany | 11,370,044 |
| Netherlands | 6,745,014 |
| France | 5,429,607 |
| United States | 3,280,107 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 10,001,519 | 7,528,143 | -2,473,376 |
| Germany | 6,973,799 | 4,396,245 | -2,577,554 |
| Netherlands | 3,759,343 | 2,985,671 | -773,672 |
| France | 3,558,954 | 1,870,653 | -1,688,301 |
| United States | 1,693,141 | 1,586,966 | -106,175 |
| Singapore | 815,035 | 1,610,995 | +795,960 |
| Austria | 1,452,272 | 747,532 | -704,740 |
| Ireland | 875,573 | 585,383 | -290,190 |
| Italy | 514,024 | 357,846 | -156,178 |
| Czechia | 231,094 | 557,508 | +326,414 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 19,186,354 |
| Germany | 12,522,980 |
| United States | 6,565,444 |
| Austria | 6,535,515 |
| Czechia | 4,645,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 11,255,492 | 7,930,862 | -3,324,630 |
| Germany | 7,460,074 | 5,062,906 | -2,397,168 |
| United States | 3,054,765 | 3,510,679 | +455,914 |
| Austria | 3,994,051 | 2,541,464 | -1,452,587 |
| Czechia | 2,291,929 | 2,353,636 | +61,707 |
| Japan | 1,179,509 | 757,520 | -421,989 |
| China | 574,017 | 508,348 | -65,669 |
| Italy | 442,910 | 366,650 | -76,260 |
| South Korea | 212,640 | 590,511 | +377,871 |
| Netherlands | 688,452 | 109,086 | -579,366 |
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 | 45 |
| Inner London - West | 44 |
| West Midlands | 23 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 22 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 36 | 28 | -8 |
| Inner London - West | 31 | 30 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 | 9 | -11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 12 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 16 | 9 | -7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 32,106,560 |
| Air transport | 20,839,934 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,843,442 |
| Other | 382,759 |
| Rail transport | 6,887 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 18,713,516 | 13,393,044 | -5,320,472 |
| Air transport | 11,584,294 | 9,255,640 | -2,328,654 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,482,745 | 3,360,697 | -122,048 |
| Other | 226,344 | 156,415 | -69,929 |
| Rail transport | 6,887 | 0 | -6,887 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Harwich | 13,288,537 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,397,547 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,608,371 |
| Dover | 7,571,273 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,244,886 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwich | 7,281,379 | 6,007,158 | -1,274,221 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,248,241 | 4,149,306 | -98,935 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,297,640 | 3,310,731 | -986,909 |
| Dover | 5,238,019 | 2,333,254 | -2,904,765 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,714,211 | 3,530,675 | -183,536 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,142,708 | 2,178,761 | +36,053 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,212,829 | 1,315,930 | -896,899 |
| Thamesport | 1,192,609 | 1,137,103 | -55,506 |
| Birmingham Airport | 658,941 | 870,646 | +211,705 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 909,605 | 120,283 | -789,322 |
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 | 71 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 42 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 38 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 33 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 25 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 55 |
| 2026-03 | 45 |
| 2026-02 | 63 |
| 2026-01 | 57 |
| 2025-12 | 56 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 197 |
| 1m-15m | 103 |
| Other | 37 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| 15m-54m | 30 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 15,453,260 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,621,582 |
| Ireland | 3,892,998 |
| China | 3,728,821 |
| Netherlands | 3,149,144 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 7,409,448 | 8,043,812 | +634,364 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,231,699 | 3,389,883 | +1,158,184 |
| Ireland | 2,370,041 | 1,522,957 | -847,084 |
| China | 2,091,308 | 1,637,513 | -453,795 |
| Netherlands | 2,119,210 | 1,029,934 | -1,089,276 |
| Japan | 435,673 | 1,788,418 | +1,352,745 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,143,973 | 771,597 | -372,376 |
| Germany | 853,482 | 891,514 | +38,032 |
| Denmark | 363,592 | 599,054 | +235,462 |
| France | 559,640 | 390,576 | -169,064 |
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 | 41,218,017 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,413,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 915,903 |
| Other | 115,931 |
| Road transport | 1,850 |
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 | 20,102,861 | 21,115,156 | +1,012,295 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,066,199 | 3,347,318 | -1,718,881 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 727,465 | 188,438 | -539,027 |
| Other | 44,671 | 71,260 | +26,589 |
| Road transport | 1,850 | 0 | -1,850 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,393,004 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,248,079 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,098,687 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,891,200 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,039,195 |
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 | 6,476,701 | 9,916,303 | +3,439,602 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,766,082 | 5,481,997 | -3,284,085 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,957,680 | 2,141,007 | +183,327 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,334,718 | 2,556,482 | +1,221,764 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,194,007 | 845,188 | -1,348,819 |
| Holyhead | 1,477,346 | 1,139,570 | -337,776 |
| ZLC | 1,055,432 | 835,022 | -220,410 |
| Dover | 715,830 | 1,003,411 | +287,581 |
| Immingham Docks | 529,525 | 250,217 | -279,308 |
| Manchester Airport | 499,412 | 58,334 | -441,078 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85234910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: DVDs used for storing data, video, or audio, recorded or unrecorded