Import/export HS code 85234920: Various optical discs
Optical discs not classified as DVDs or small/medium-capacity discs
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 82,833,269 |
| Czechia | 42,036,874 |
| Poland | 31,672,267 |
| France | 29,960,398 |
| Germany | 28,846,752 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 50,900,892 | 31,932,377 | -18,968,515 |
| Czechia | 21,079,235 | 20,957,639 | -121,596 |
| Poland | 16,568,890 | 15,103,377 | -1,465,513 |
| France | 18,749,040 | 11,211,358 | -7,537,682 |
| Germany | 17,503,261 | 11,343,491 | -6,159,770 |
| United States | 5,998,927 | 5,665,179 | -333,748 |
| Netherlands | 5,569,236 | 4,486,497 | -1,082,739 |
| Ireland | 3,021,710 | 1,261,753 | -1,759,957 |
| Croatia | 1,566,056 | 1,849,570 | +283,514 |
| Bulgaria | 1,468,845 | 1,757,049 | +288,204 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 143,479,237 |
| Germany | 36,926,278 |
| Poland | 33,349,024 |
| United States | 16,162,186 |
| Czechia | 11,237,265 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 84,036,074 | 59,443,163 | -24,592,911 |
| Germany | 21,579,457 | 15,346,821 | -6,232,636 |
| Poland | 17,990,071 | 15,358,953 | -2,631,118 |
| United States | 8,787,648 | 7,374,538 | -1,413,110 |
| Czechia | 5,177,846 | 6,059,419 | +881,573 |
| Japan | 2,067,727 | 1,148,744 | -918,983 |
| Netherlands | 1,434,351 | 1,479,755 | +45,404 |
| United Kingdom | 1,861,248 | 569,932 | -1,291,316 |
| South Korea | 1,048,993 | 1,271,677 | +222,684 |
| Croatia | 993,094 | 778,613 | -214,481 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 69 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 51 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 37 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 27 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 59 | 43 | -16 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 37 | 34 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 28 | 21 | -7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 24 | 17 | -7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 | 15 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 15 | 8 | -7 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 15 | 10 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 13 | 10 | -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) | 211,808,405 |
| Air transport | 42,781,084 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,128,493 |
| Other | 2,843,124 |
| Road transport | 10,080 |
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) | 123,326,587 | 88,481,818 | -34,844,769 |
| Air transport | 23,608,965 | 19,172,119 | -4,436,846 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,101,168 | 6,027,325 | -1,073,843 |
| Other | 1,964,981 | 878,143 | -1,086,838 |
| Road transport | 3,276 | 6,804 | +3,528 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 94,041,005 |
| Dover | 75,325,347 |
| Harwich | 32,059,305 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,974,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,924,948 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 51,431,758 | 42,609,247 | -8,822,511 |
| Dover | 45,790,086 | 29,535,261 | -16,254,825 |
| Harwich | 18,094,612 | 13,964,693 | -4,129,919 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,398,409 | 5,576,050 | -2,822,359 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,452,073 | 5,472,875 | -979,198 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,109,029 | 5,273,782 | +164,753 |
| Thamesport | 4,197,633 | 3,247,799 | -949,834 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,968,967 | 2,407,908 | -561,059 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,895,253 | 461,398 | -4,433,855 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,139,434 | 2,149,003 | +9,569 |
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 | 94 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 62 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 54 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 36 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 28 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 88 |
| 2025-11 | 99 |
| 2025-10 | 99 |
| 2025-09 | 112 |
| 2025-08 | 91 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PROPER MUSIC DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 106 |
| GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 105 |
| LASGO CHRYSALIS LIMITED | 103 |
| AEROTECH, LIMITED | 96 |
| CLICK ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED | 91 |
| AKSARUS LIMITED | 91 |
| UNIVERSAL MUSIC OPERATIONS LIMITED | 89 |
| CREATIVE DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 73 |
| GARDNERS BOOKS LIMITED | 72 |
| HAMAMATSU PHOTONICS UK LIMITED | 71 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 199 |
| 1m-15m | 155 |
| 0-1m | 67 |
| 15m-54m | 52 |
| Other | 31 |
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 Arab Emirates | 82,368,995 |
| United States | 35,468,450 |
| Ireland | 20,123,276 |
| Netherlands | 15,523,781 |
| France | 10,829,444 |
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 Arab Emirates | 46,470,922 | 35,898,073 | -10,572,849 |
| United States | 21,168,851 | 14,299,599 | -6,869,252 |
| Ireland | 11,459,479 | 8,663,797 | -2,795,682 |
| Netherlands | 9,597,191 | 5,926,590 | -3,670,601 |
| France | 7,209,501 | 3,619,943 | -3,589,558 |
| Germany | 5,322,469 | 3,812,690 | -1,509,779 |
| Israel | 2,768,467 | 3,610,867 | +842,400 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,117,446 | 2,044,904 | -1,072,542 |
| Denmark | 2,698,731 | 1,502,497 | -1,196,234 |
| South Korea | 2,994,715 | 1,187,445 | -1,807,270 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,075,903 |
| United States | 4,000 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 235,453 | 840,450 | +604,997 |
| United States | 4,000 | 0 | -4,000 |
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 | 195,131,824 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,472,122 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,353,097 |
| Other | 1,079,903 |
| Road transport | 91,580 |
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 | 114,356,729 | 80,775,095 | -33,581,634 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 28,517,439 | 19,954,683 | -8,562,756 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,366,875 | 986,222 | -1,380,653 |
| Other | 239,453 | 840,450 | +600,997 |
| Road transport | 86,896 | 4,684 | -82,212 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 58,220,452 |
| Birmingham Airport | 50,928,739 |
| East Midlands Airport | 46,513,857 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,366,353 |
| ZLC | 16,860,028 |
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 | 35,084,313 | 23,136,139 | -11,948,174 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,531,548 | 24,397,191 | -2,134,357 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,138,356 | 18,375,501 | -9,762,855 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,348,915 | 6,017,438 | -5,331,477 |
| ZLC | 11,004,247 | 5,855,781 | -5,148,466 |
| Dover | 7,626,408 | 6,906,859 | -719,549 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,394,030 | 5,972,659 | -2,421,371 |
| Holyhead | 7,388,364 | 6,411,398 | -976,966 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 3,714,057 | 1,213,105 | -2,500,952 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,509,338 | 1,773,579 | +264,241 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85234920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Optical discs not classified as DVDs or small/medium-capacity discs