Import/export HS code 852712: Portable radio cassette players
Small, pocket-sized devices that combine a radio and cassette player for listening and 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 83,230 |
| France | 69,944 |
| Taiwan | 69,548 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 51,900 |
| Germany | 45,746 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 46,180 | 37,050 | -9,130 |
| France | 0 | 69,944 | +69,944 |
| Taiwan | 69,548 | 0 | -69,548 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 40,329 | 11,571 | -28,758 |
| Germany | 41,702 | 4,044 | -37,658 |
| Spain | 39,710 | 5,292 | -34,418 |
| United States | 19,662 | 0 | -19,662 |
| Netherlands | 9,892 | 0 | -9,892 |
| Indonesia | 9,191 | 0 | -9,191 |
| Croatia | 0 | 3,427 | +3,427 |
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 | 142,282 |
| Taiwan | 67,191 |
| United Kingdom | 65,435 |
| Germany | 45,487 |
| Spain | 26,091 |
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 | 92,494 | 49,788 | -42,706 |
| Taiwan | 67,191 | 0 | -67,191 |
| United Kingdom | 18,911 | 46,524 | +27,613 |
| Germany | 41,471 | 4,016 | -37,455 |
| Spain | 20,799 | 5,292 | -15,507 |
| United States | 19,662 | 0 | -19,662 |
| France | 1,672 | 15,329 | +13,657 |
| Malta | 1,169 | 8,091 | +6,922 |
| Indonesia | 9,191 | 0 | -9,191 |
| Italy | 7,204 | 0 | -7,204 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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 | 273,589 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 142,044 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,051 |
| Other | 28 |
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 | 234,318 | 39,271 | -195,047 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,319 | 94,725 | +47,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,649 | 2,402 | -1,247 |
| Other | 0 | 28 | +28 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 228,392 |
| London Gateway Port | 86,286 |
| Southampton | 40,829 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,748 |
| Felixstowe | 14,929 |
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 | 192,548 | 35,844 | -156,704 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,139 | 85,147 | +84,008 |
| Southampton | 31,251 | 9,578 | -21,673 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 37,321 | 3,427 | -33,894 |
| Felixstowe | 14,929 | 0 | -14,929 |
| Hull | 3,649 | 0 | -3,649 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,518 | 0 | -3,518 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 1,235 | +1,235 |
| Dover | 0 | 1,167 | +1,167 |
| 499 | 931 | 0 | -931 |
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 | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2024-12 | 3 |
| 2024-11 | 4 |
| 2024-10 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARGOS LIMITED | 28 |
| INNOV8 GB LTD | 6 |
| AERIAL EXPOSURE LTD | 3 |
| DANFOSS POWER SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 3 |
| HICKLEYS LIMITED | 3 |
| SENTRY AEROSPARES LIMITED | 3 |
| AUDIO LIMITED | 2 |
| BOBST UK & IRELAND LTD | 2 |
| HBC RADIOMATIC (UK) LIMITED | 2 |
| PROTELX LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ukraine | 94,082 |
| Germany | 72,411 |
| Ireland | 68,156 |
| France | 52,037 |
| United States | 36,825 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 77,582 | 16,500 | -61,082 |
| Germany | 57,600 | 14,811 | -42,789 |
| Ireland | 67,156 | 1,000 | -66,156 |
| France | 10,957 | 41,080 | +30,123 |
| United States | 19,067 | 17,758 | -1,309 |
| Belgium | 32,301 | 0 | -32,301 |
| Netherlands | 20,945 | 0 | -20,945 |
| Singapore | 1,725 | 13,170 | +11,445 |
| Gabon | 13,232 | 0 | -13,232 |
| Afghanistan | 0 | 8,788 | +8,788 |
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 | 289,481 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 162,555 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,221 |
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 | 246,730 | 42,751 | -203,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,964 | 73,591 | -15,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,141 | 1,080 | -10,061 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 155,639 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 153,820 |
| East Midlands Airport | 112,328 |
| ZLC | 16,740 |
| Harwich | 11,141 |
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 | 118,448 | 37,191 | -81,257 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 87,824 | 65,996 | -21,828 |
| East Midlands Airport | 106,768 | 5,560 | -101,208 |
| ZLC | 16,740 | 0 | -16,740 |
| Harwich | 11,141 | 0 | -11,141 |
| Dover | 0 | 7,595 | +7,595 |
| London Stansted Airport | 4,774 | 0 | -4,774 |
| Holyhead | 1,140 | 0 | -1,140 |
| Hartlepool | 0 | 1,080 | +1,080 |
Quick facts
HS code: 852712
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small, pocket-sized devices that combine a radio and cassette player for listening and recording