Import/export HS code 85238010: Unrecorded media
Blank recording media, such as discs or tapes, ready for data or sound recording
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,873,198 |
| Germany | 268,768 |
| Netherlands | 264,480 |
| France | 258,986 |
| Canada | 199,223 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,913,396 | 2,959,802 | +1,046,406 |
| Germany | 92,099 | 176,669 | +84,570 |
| Netherlands | 118,966 | 145,514 | +26,548 |
| France | 154,609 | 104,377 | -50,232 |
| Canada | 106,789 | 92,434 | -14,355 |
| Austria | 2,561 | 177,202 | +174,641 |
| Italy | 42,983 | 112,496 | +69,513 |
| Belgium | 6,418 | 144,949 | +138,531 |
| Greece | 70,752 | 36,983 | -33,769 |
| Switzerland | 77,987 | 16,940 | -61,047 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,486,446 |
| Germany | 504,623 |
| France | 303,724 |
| Canada | 227,757 |
| Netherlands | 206,750 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,870,879 | 2,615,567 | +744,688 |
| Germany | 170,909 | 333,714 | +162,805 |
| France | 191,721 | 112,003 | -79,718 |
| Canada | 120,947 | 106,810 | -14,137 |
| Netherlands | 90,605 | 116,145 | +25,540 |
| United Kingdom | 50,197 | 147,254 | +97,057 |
| Austria | 2,561 | 170,661 | +168,100 |
| Czechia | 36,542 | 93,214 | +56,672 |
| Italy | 30,767 | 95,162 | +64,395 |
| Malaysia | 0 | 92,064 | +92,064 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Inner London - East | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
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 | 16 | 13 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 9 | +5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 6 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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 | 5,291,108 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,261,686 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 571,113 |
| Other | 13,859 |
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 | 2,056,339 | 3,234,769 | +1,178,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 434,958 | 826,728 | +391,770 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 352,519 | 218,594 | -133,925 |
| Other | 5,126 | 8,733 | +3,607 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,904,362 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,474,039 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,263,953 |
| Thamesport | 493,840 |
| Birmingham Airport | 281,476 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 958,944 | 945,418 | -13,526 |
| London Stansted Airport | 469,517 | 1,004,522 | +535,005 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 492,435 | 771,518 | +279,083 |
| Thamesport | 230,060 | 263,780 | +33,720 |
| Birmingham Airport | 55,724 | 225,752 | +170,028 |
| Dover | 90,133 | 176,020 | +85,887 |
| Southampton | 17,677 | 218,609 | +200,932 |
| London Gateway Port | 127,644 | 87,833 | -39,811 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,350 | 182,220 | +157,870 |
| Eurotunnel | 132,260 | 36,922 | -95,338 |
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 | 26 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Motion picture, video and television programme production, sound recording and music publishing activities | 12 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 12 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 22 |
| 2025-11 | 18 |
| 2025-10 | 32 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 11,208,910 |
| Germany | 3,125,319 |
| Denmark | 2,307,039 |
| Australia | 1,157,226 |
| Canada | 971,629 |
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 | 7,158,861 | 4,050,049 | -3,108,812 |
| Germany | 1,206,066 | 1,919,253 | +713,187 |
| Denmark | 1,137,528 | 1,169,511 | +31,983 |
| Australia | 702,269 | 454,957 | -247,312 |
| Canada | 617,420 | 354,209 | -263,211 |
| South Korea | 487,317 | 346,045 | -141,272 |
| Netherlands | 385,209 | 306,151 | -79,058 |
| Japan | 275,716 | 297,028 | +21,312 |
| Singapore | 377,966 | 92,552 | -285,414 |
| Finland | 219,581 | 179,990 | -39,591 |
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 | 21,845,428 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,568,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,413,702 |
| Road transport | 33,333 |
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 | 12,703,622 | 9,141,806 | -3,561,816 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 590,775 | 977,303 | +386,528 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 830,781 | 582,921 | -247,860 |
| Road transport | 33,333 | 0 | -33,333 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 6,175,512 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,276,437 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,982,642 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,822,595 |
| Dover | 698,274 |
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 | 2,998,950 | 3,176,562 | +177,612 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,145,224 | 2,131,213 | -1,014,011 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,753,434 | 1,229,208 | -2,524,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,515,244 | 2,307,351 | -207,893 |
| Dover | 418,153 | 280,121 | -138,032 |
| Liverpool Docks | 333,323 | 336,221 | +2,898 |
| Southampton | 152,667 | 474,056 | +321,389 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 318,518 | 259,012 | -59,506 |
| Birmingham Airport | 253,488 | 177,402 | -76,086 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,811 | 106,403 | +23,592 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85238010
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