Import/export HS code 85291011: Telescopic and whip antennas
Retractable and flexible antennas for portable devices or car radios
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,714,547 |
| Sweden | 2,067,890 |
| China | 1,651,819 |
| Viet Nam | 880,850 |
| Italy | 732,657 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,479,355 | 1,235,192 | -244,163 |
| Sweden | 1,019,504 | 1,048,386 | +28,882 |
| China | 735,040 | 916,779 | +181,739 |
| Viet Nam | 748,731 | 132,119 | -616,612 |
| Italy | 333,654 | 399,003 | +65,349 |
| Germany | 435,614 | 234,819 | -200,795 |
| Finland | 204,402 | 289,269 | +84,867 |
| United States | 138,317 | 176,706 | +38,389 |
| Norway | 25,439 | 190,769 | +165,330 |
| Denmark | 102,530 | 76,095 | -26,435 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 3,570,638 |
| China | 2,142,410 |
| Sweden | 2,078,134 |
| Italy | 794,376 |
| Finland | 490,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 2,216,718 | 1,353,920 | -862,798 |
| China | 970,757 | 1,171,653 | +200,896 |
| Sweden | 1,033,360 | 1,044,774 | +11,414 |
| Italy | 351,358 | 443,018 | +91,660 |
| Finland | 204,096 | 286,662 | +82,566 |
| United States | 109,622 | 179,737 | +70,115 |
| Germany | 206,615 | 66,226 | -140,389 |
| Taiwan | 89,298 | 76,513 | -12,785 |
| Hungary | 72,995 | 61,683 | -11,312 |
| Norway | 22,740 | 111,736 | +88,996 |
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 | 18 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| West Midlands | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
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 | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 12 | +5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 9 | +6 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Essex | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,609,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,585,110 |
| Air transport | 2,570,544 |
| Other | 33,490 |
| Road transport | 5,894 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,559,225 | 2,050,308 | -508,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,048,535 | 1,536,575 | -511,960 |
| Air transport | 1,043,289 | 1,527,255 | +483,966 |
| Other | 18,996 | 14,494 | -4,502 |
| Road transport | 5,894 | 0 | -5,894 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 2,628,738 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,284,298 |
| Southampton | 1,855,378 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,019,846 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 871,590 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 1,425,722 | 1,203,016 | -222,706 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,149,872 | 1,134,426 | -15,446 |
| Southampton | 1,210,881 | 644,497 | -566,384 |
| East Midlands Airport | 283,541 | 736,305 | +452,764 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 493,927 | 377,663 | -116,264 |
| Birmingham Airport | 147,631 | 300,894 | +153,263 |
| Felixstowe | 158,268 | 122,016 | -36,252 |
| Harwich | 162,331 | 109,407 | -52,924 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,391 | 73,544 | -38,847 |
| London Stansted Airport | 76,699 | 92,979 | +16,280 |
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
|
34 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
26 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
|
16 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 28 |
| 2026-04 | 26 |
| 2026-03 | 32 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 22 |
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+ | 70 |
| 1m-15m | 51 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 5,220,521 |
| United States | 4,151,805 |
| Hungary | 1,022,055 |
| Spain | 721,174 |
| Italy | 606,601 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 2,045,892 | 3,174,629 | +1,128,737 |
| United States | 2,718,141 | 1,433,664 | -1,284,477 |
| Hungary | 1,008,565 | 13,490 | -995,075 |
| Spain | 422,633 | 298,541 | -124,092 |
| Italy | 462,323 | 144,278 | -318,045 |
| Sweden | 213,278 | 284,247 | +70,969 |
| Netherlands | 403,222 | 82,270 | -320,952 |
| Germany | 333,784 | 136,577 | -197,207 |
| Canada | 128,149 | 312,727 | +184,578 |
| France | 202,846 | 221,882 | +19,036 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 13,564 |
| France | 245 |
| Sweden | 109 |
| Taiwan | 69 |
| Italy | 50 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6,563 | 7,001 | +438 |
| France | 130 | 115 | -15 |
| Sweden | 109 | 0 | -109 |
| Taiwan | 69 | 0 | -69 |
| Italy | 45 | 5 | -40 |
| Hungary | 18 | 27 | +9 |
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 | 12,265,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,226,814 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,900,341 |
| Other | 14,082 |
| Road transport | 4,626 |
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 | 5,725,391 | 6,540,266 | +814,875 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,287,842 | 938,972 | -1,348,870 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,814,290 | 86,051 | -1,728,239 |
| Other | 6,934 | 7,148 | +214 |
| Road transport | 4,626 | 0 | -4,626 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,555,894 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,795,131 |
| Southampton | 1,704,112 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,505,598 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,050,669 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,808,221 | 3,747,673 | -60,548 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,254,942 | 1,540,189 | +285,247 |
| Southampton | 1,698,442 | 5,670 | -1,692,772 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 954,330 | 551,268 | -403,062 |
| London Stansted Airport | 263,090 | 787,579 | +524,489 |
| Dover | 989,547 | 5,593 | -983,954 |
| ZLC | 348,272 | 410,941 | +62,669 |
| Portsmouth | 186,312 | 209,919 | +23,607 |
| Holyhead | 23,546 | 136,865 | +113,319 |
| Immingham Docks | 76,075 | 32,057 | -44,018 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85291011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Retractable and flexible antennas for portable devices or car radios