Import/export HS code 852581: High-speed transmission equipment
Specialized transmission devices designed for high-speed data or signal transfer
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 | 15,874,517 |
| China | 12,950,867 |
| United States | 10,790,352 |
| France | 5,579,308 |
| Netherlands | 5,532,027 |
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 | 8,133,654 | 7,740,863 | -392,791 |
| China | 7,254,326 | 5,696,541 | -1,557,785 |
| United States | 6,515,102 | 4,275,250 | -2,239,852 |
| France | 2,347,450 | 3,231,858 | +884,408 |
| Netherlands | 3,964,849 | 1,567,178 | -2,397,671 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,979,616 | 968,785 | -2,010,831 |
| Canada | 1,441,837 | 801,970 | -639,867 |
| Japan | 1,183,706 | 683,050 | -500,656 |
| South Korea | 343,999 | 975,914 | +631,915 |
| Ireland | 1,063,468 | 213,027 | -850,441 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 19,736,217 |
| Viet Nam | 15,519,108 |
| United States | 9,245,253 |
| Taiwan | 4,089,722 |
| France | 4,066,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 11,698,682 | 8,037,535 | -3,661,147 |
| Viet Nam | 8,185,981 | 7,333,127 | -852,854 |
| United States | 6,089,627 | 3,155,626 | -2,934,001 |
| Taiwan | 1,837,150 | 2,252,572 | +415,422 |
| France | 2,092,740 | 1,973,850 | -118,890 |
| Japan | 1,980,374 | 1,262,445 | -717,929 |
| United Kingdom | 2,055,219 | 753,574 | -1,301,645 |
| Germany | 1,747,966 | 827,403 | -920,563 |
| Canada | 1,339,336 | 459,157 | -880,179 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,351,788 | 186,276 | -1,165,512 |
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 | 48 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 32 |
| Inner London - West | 32 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 |
| Inner London - East | 23 |
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 | 37 | 26 | -11 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 22 | 20 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 | 14 | -5 |
| Inner London - East | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 8 | -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 | 42,419,866 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,190,701 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,908,542 |
| Other | 281,986 |
| Road transport | 35,108 |
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 | 27,870,737 | 14,549,129 | -13,321,608 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,480,724 | 9,709,977 | -770,747 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,312,878 | 5,595,664 | +1,282,786 |
| Other | 180,388 | 101,598 | -78,790 |
| Road transport | 10,121 | 24,987 | +14,866 |
| Rail transport | 22,794 | 0 | -22,794 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,466,012 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,603,747 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,655,168 |
| Felixstowe | 6,448,241 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,794,963 |
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 | 11,425,674 | 7,040,338 | -4,385,336 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,378,197 | 4,225,550 | -5,152,647 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,664,852 | 5,990,316 | +1,325,464 |
| Felixstowe | 4,068,282 | 2,379,959 | -1,688,323 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,404,786 | 390,177 | -3,014,609 |
| Eurotunnel | 764,208 | 1,985,639 | +1,221,431 |
| Thamesport | 1,089,695 | 1,327,508 | +237,813 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,469,630 | 935,478 | -534,152 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,066,401 | 1,035,558 | -30,843 |
| Dover | 694,782 | 1,114,082 | +419,300 |
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 | 99 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 55 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 41 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 37 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 29 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 33 |
| 2026-03 | 32 |
| 2026-02 | 42 |
| 2026-01 | 39 |
| 2025-12 | 43 |
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 | 165 |
| 54m+ | 154 |
| 15m-54m | 43 |
| Other | 40 |
| 0-1m | 34 |
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 | 29,465,920 |
| Germany | 14,627,385 |
| China | 6,473,452 |
| Netherlands | 6,035,342 |
| Italy | 5,930,172 |
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 | 18,725,795 | 10,740,125 | -7,985,670 |
| Germany | 10,136,599 | 4,490,786 | -5,645,813 |
| China | 3,409,819 | 3,063,633 | -346,186 |
| Netherlands | 3,680,018 | 2,355,324 | -1,324,694 |
| Italy | 4,391,338 | 1,538,834 | -2,852,504 |
| France | 3,207,077 | 2,315,917 | -891,160 |
| Canada | 2,340,073 | 1,281,575 | -1,058,498 |
| Ireland | 1,761,079 | 1,442,362 | -318,717 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 658,635 | 840,422 | +181,787 |
| Saudi Arabia | 584,182 | 868,880 | +284,698 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 11,997,369 |
| China | 1,566 |
| Taiwan | 42 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 6,755,623 | 5,241,746 | -1,513,877 |
| China | 985 | 581 | -404 |
| Taiwan | 42 | 0 | -42 |
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 | 66,661,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,844,319 |
| Other | 12,005,212 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,670,551 |
| Road transport | 19,771 |
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 | 42,343,479 | 24,318,517 | -18,024,962 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,581,590 | 4,262,729 | -4,318,861 |
| Other | 6,761,670 | 5,243,542 | -1,518,128 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,192,730 | 1,477,821 | -714,909 |
| Road transport | 19,771 | 0 | -19,771 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,609,893 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,532,648 |
| 000 | 12,005,212 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,437,269 |
| Belfast Airport | 8,217,702 |
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 | 18,585,916 | 12,023,977 | -6,561,939 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,737,596 | 4,795,052 | -4,942,544 |
| 000 | 6,761,670 | 5,243,542 | -1,518,128 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,818,696 | 2,618,573 | -4,200,123 |
| Belfast Airport | 7,464,093 | 753,609 | -6,710,484 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,424,655 | 4,580,560 | +1,155,905 |
| ZLC | 1,340,250 | 1,714,732 | +374,482 |
| Dover | 789,832 | 877,029 | +87,197 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,247,579 | 326,248 | -921,331 |
| Southampton | 149,405 | 1,175,584 | +1,026,179 |
Quick facts
HS code: 852581
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specialized transmission devices designed for high-speed data or signal transfer