Import/export HS code 85318040: Bells, buzzers, and door chimes
Devices like bells, buzzers, and door chimes used for signaling or alerting
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 | 10,228,624 |
| United States | 6,424,034 |
| Viet Nam | 4,615,085 |
| Italy | 2,944,267 |
| Ireland | 2,696,483 |
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 | 6,042,601 | 4,186,023 | -1,856,578 |
| United States | 2,973,479 | 3,450,555 | +477,076 |
| Viet Nam | 10,310 | 4,604,775 | +4,594,465 |
| Italy | 812,847 | 2,131,420 | +1,318,573 |
| Ireland | 1,430,222 | 1,266,261 | -163,961 |
| France | 1,599,794 | 1,053,687 | -546,107 |
| Germany | 758,306 | 1,280,467 | +522,161 |
| Netherlands | 1,039,371 | 651,120 | -388,251 |
| Spain | 474,269 | 836,820 | +362,551 |
| Poland | 109,332 | 573,243 | +463,911 |
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 | 13,671,153 |
| China | 12,370,360 |
| Viet Nam | 4,678,232 |
| France | 1,831,360 |
| Italy | 1,126,866 |
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 | 6,069,015 | 7,602,138 | +1,533,123 |
| China | 7,160,958 | 5,209,402 | -1,951,556 |
| Viet Nam | 32,860 | 4,645,372 | +4,612,512 |
| France | 1,084,086 | 747,274 | -336,812 |
| Italy | 446,352 | 680,514 | +234,162 |
| United Kingdom | 460,100 | 251,748 | -208,352 |
| Ukraine | 47,070 | 534,281 | +487,211 |
| Mexico | 191,280 | 248,505 | +57,225 |
| Thailand | 275,268 | 104,197 | -171,071 |
| Germany | 117,399 | 198,024 | +80,625 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 21 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Inner London - West | 14 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 14 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 11 | +4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| Essex | 9 | 11 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 5 | -5 |
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 | 21,753,758 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,449,456 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,977,365 |
| Other | 470,635 |
| Road transport | 176,619 |
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 | 9,635,244 | 12,118,514 | +2,483,270 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,183,973 | 4,265,483 | +81,510 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,078,260 | 4,899,105 | +1,820,845 |
| Other | 289,690 | 180,945 | -108,745 |
| Road transport | 80,841 | 95,778 | +14,937 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 9,476,012 |
| Felixstowe | 6,959,727 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,751,118 |
| East Midlands Airport | 3,201,967 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,197,012 |
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 Stansted Airport | 4,168,695 | 5,307,317 | +1,138,622 |
| Felixstowe | 3,036,066 | 3,923,661 | +887,595 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,210,009 | 2,541,109 | +331,100 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,387,307 | 1,814,660 | +427,353 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,160,487 | 1,036,525 | -123,962 |
| London Gateway Port | 205,464 | 1,968,520 | +1,763,056 |
| Southampton | 1,193,565 | 376,762 | -816,803 |
| Glasgow Airport | 590,172 | 911,030 | +320,858 |
| Dover | 478,818 | 977,843 | +499,025 |
| 499 | 227,509 | 1,045,089 | +817,580 |
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 | 94 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 41 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 21 |
| Air transport | 16 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 16 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 48 |
| 2026-03 | 47 |
| 2026-02 | 55 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-12 | 44 |
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+ | 115 |
| 1m-15m | 101 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| Other | 31 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
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 | 2,551,202 |
| Ireland | 2,401,920 |
| Italy | 2,307,114 |
| Netherlands | 1,575,989 |
| Spain | 1,379,393 |
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 | 1,027,309 | 1,523,893 | +496,584 |
| Ireland | 853,967 | 1,547,953 | +693,986 |
| Italy | 905,489 | 1,401,625 | +496,136 |
| Netherlands | 853,882 | 722,107 | -131,775 |
| Spain | 446,700 | 932,693 | +485,993 |
| Canada | 1,042,697 | 24,433 | -1,018,264 |
| Germany | 407,768 | 456,362 | +48,594 |
| Australia | 350,136 | 202,839 | -147,297 |
| United Arab Emirates | 268,536 | 204,726 | -63,810 |
| France | 296,789 | 154,106 | -142,683 |
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 | 5,879 |
| Ireland | 1,877 |
| XI | 1,548 |
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 | 5,593 | 286 | -5,307 |
| Ireland | 948 | 929 | -19 |
| XI | 1,294 | 254 | -1,040 |
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 | 15,556,287 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,503,517 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 705,362 |
| Other | 9,396 |
| Road transport | 7,625 |
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 | 7,410,897 | 8,145,390 | +734,493 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,226,743 | 1,276,774 | +50,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 308,682 | 396,680 | +87,998 |
| Other | 7,853 | 1,543 | -6,310 |
| Road transport | 7,625 | 0 | -7,625 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 5,220,531 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,612,522 |
| East Midlands Airport | 4,304,796 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,489,682 |
| ZLC | 701,989 |
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 Stansted Airport | 1,577,996 | 3,642,535 | +2,064,539 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,883,050 | 1,729,472 | -1,153,578 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,187,311 | 2,117,485 | -69,826 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 665,350 | 824,332 | +158,982 |
| ZLC | 426,810 | 275,179 | -151,631 |
| Manchester Airport | 100,217 | 326,883 | +226,666 |
| London Gateway Port | 182,936 | 236,572 | +53,636 |
| Holyhead | 180,859 | 158,802 | -22,057 |
| Dover | 192,370 | 118,694 | -73,676 |
| Glasgow Airport | 177,088 | 1,000 | -176,088 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85318040
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices like bells, buzzers, and door chimes used for signaling or alerting