Import/export HS code 85311030: Building alarms
Alarms specifically designed for use in buildings, such as fire or burglar alarms
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 297,732,596 |
| China | 93,182,922 |
| Germany | 49,646,762 |
| Poland | 32,457,369 |
| Italy | 21,052,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 175,931,715 | 121,800,881 | -54,130,834 |
| China | 54,802,122 | 38,380,800 | -16,421,322 |
| Germany | 12,857,565 | 36,789,197 | +23,931,632 |
| Poland | 15,949,735 | 16,507,634 | +557,899 |
| Italy | 10,131,318 | 10,921,408 | +790,090 |
| Romania | 7,799,691 | 7,774,902 | -24,789 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 6,288,349 | 2,269,216 | -4,019,133 |
| Malaysia | 4,009,442 | 3,758,604 | -250,838 |
| Luxembourg | 6,356,993 | 797,968 | -5,559,025 |
| United States | 4,451,869 | 2,628,986 | -1,822,883 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 295,827,321 |
| China | 114,553,353 |
| Germany | 42,732,200 |
| Poland | 25,832,099 |
| Romania | 18,707,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 175,013,802 | 120,813,519 | -54,200,283 |
| China | 66,582,250 | 47,971,103 | -18,611,147 |
| Germany | 8,404,045 | 34,328,155 | +25,924,110 |
| Poland | 16,323,246 | 9,508,853 | -6,814,393 |
| Romania | 10,725,802 | 7,981,295 | -2,744,507 |
| Italy | 9,606,275 | 8,466,583 | -1,139,692 |
| Ukraine | 7,489,134 | 8,105,344 | +616,210 |
| Malaysia | 4,030,546 | 3,816,588 | -213,958 |
| Viet Nam | 3,020,573 | 2,992,466 | -28,107 |
| Indonesia | 1,618,849 | 3,571,312 | +1,952,463 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 29 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 26 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 23 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 26 | 22 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 | 15 | -8 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 19 | +4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 15 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 11 | 10 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 7 | -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) | 418,940,971 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 112,066,604 |
| Air transport | 64,195,007 |
| Other | 977,854 |
| Road transport | 335,427 |
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) | 228,730,146 | 190,210,825 | -38,519,321 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,497,522 | 45,569,082 | -20,928,440 |
| Air transport | 32,933,833 | 31,261,174 | -1,672,659 |
| Other | 372,171 | 605,683 | +233,512 |
| Road transport | 244,644 | 90,783 | -153,861 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 244,809,378 |
| Holyhead | 87,721,785 |
| Dover | 47,011,123 |
| Southampton | 46,472,589 |
| Felixstowe | 45,177,015 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 147,791,830 | 97,017,548 | -50,774,282 |
| Holyhead | 33,413,210 | 54,308,575 | +20,895,365 |
| Dover | 25,669,152 | 21,341,971 | -4,327,181 |
| Southampton | 30,663,435 | 15,809,154 | -14,854,281 |
| Felixstowe | 29,767,197 | 15,409,818 | -14,357,379 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,651,240 | 13,563,945 | -3,087,295 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,560,794 | 11,484,451 | +923,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,925,310 | 7,223,968 | -4,701,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 814,906 | 10,802,786 | +9,987,880 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,766,020 | 4,807,955 | +1,041,935 |
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 | 109 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 53 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Specialised construction activities | 30 |
| Security and investigation activities | 22 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 89 |
| 2025-11 | 93 |
| 2025-10 | 104 |
| 2025-09 | 106 |
| 2025-08 | 102 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ELMDENE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 115 |
| APOLLO FIRE DETECTORS LIMITED | 115 |
| ASSA ABLOY LIMITED | 114 |
| FIREBLITZ EXTINGUISHER LIMITED | 105 |
| EATON ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 100 |
| SOLON SECURITY LTD | 87 |
| HOCHIKI EUROPE (U.K.) LIMITED | 84 |
| VIMPEX LIMITED | 81 |
| STATUS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 80 |
| TEXECOM LIMITED | 78 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 150 |
| 54m+ | 139 |
| 15m-54m | 40 |
| 0-1m | 36 |
| Other | 26 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 46,406,453 |
| Ireland | 37,730,939 |
| Germany | 28,738,302 |
| Saudi Arabia | 28,272,029 |
| United Arab Emirates | 26,196,209 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 25,686,381 | 20,720,072 | -4,966,309 |
| Ireland | 18,708,769 | 19,022,170 | +313,401 |
| Germany | 13,947,879 | 14,790,423 | +842,544 |
| Saudi Arabia | 15,201,099 | 13,070,930 | -2,130,169 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,333,161 | 12,863,048 | -470,113 |
| United States | 10,703,613 | 9,030,588 | -1,673,025 |
| China | 5,576,505 | 10,680,437 | +5,103,932 |
| Spain | 8,238,783 | 6,857,428 | -1,381,355 |
| France | 8,020,218 | 6,929,378 | -1,090,840 |
| Australia | 6,728,839 | 6,423,225 | -305,614 |
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 | 76,998 |
| China | 48,234 |
| XI | 17,313 |
| Germany | 7,247 |
| Canada | 5,880 |
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 | 58,497 | 18,501 | -39,996 |
| China | 42,818 | 5,416 | -37,402 |
| XI | 6,643 | 10,670 | +4,027 |
| Germany | 0 | 7,247 | +7,247 |
| Canada | 5,875 | 5 | -5,870 |
| France | 2,416 | 315 | -2,101 |
| Poland | 606 | 0 | -606 |
| Taiwan | 591 | 0 | -591 |
| Romania | 306 | 0 | -306 |
| Spain | 0 | 24 | +24 |
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 | 189,147,675 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 151,772,486 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 67,704,518 |
| Road transport | 599,191 |
| Other | 471,031 |
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 | 98,491,876 | 90,655,799 | -7,836,077 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 77,034,591 | 74,737,895 | -2,296,696 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,846,222 | 29,858,296 | -7,987,926 |
| Road transport | 580,054 | 19,137 | -560,917 |
| Other | 294,252 | 176,779 | -117,473 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,239,716 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,933,310 |
| ZLC | 43,765,953 |
| London Gateway Port | 36,730,273 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,206,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 51,060,948 | 50,178,768 | -882,180 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 43,210,753 | 41,722,557 | -1,488,196 |
| ZLC | 22,673,587 | 21,092,366 | -1,581,221 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,852,838 | 15,877,435 | -4,975,403 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,256,614 | 11,949,822 | -3,306,792 |
| Holyhead | 10,967,750 | 12,690,743 | +1,722,993 |
| Southampton | 9,072,902 | 8,931,524 | -141,378 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,785,724 | 8,629,689 | -156,035 |
| Felixstowe | 9,055,174 | 6,538,443 | -2,516,731 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,752,366 | 5,175,041 | -2,577,325 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85311030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alarms specifically designed for use in buildings, such as fire or burglar alarms