Import/export HS code 85393920: Cold-cathode fluorescent lamps for displays
Special lamps used for backlighting in flat-screen TVs and monitors
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,015,117 |
| China | 55,025 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,075 |
| Romania | 9,279 |
| France | 6,556 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,449,477 | 1,565,640 | +116,163 |
| China | 51,410 | 3,615 | -47,795 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 15,075 | 0 | -15,075 |
| Romania | 0 | 9,279 | +9,279 |
| France | 6,556 | 0 | -6,556 |
| Italy | 1,603 | 0 | -1,603 |
| Ireland | 4 | 865 | +861 |
| Spain | 13 | 0 | -13 |
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 | 2,985,757 |
| China | 99,460 |
| Romania | 9,279 |
| Japan | 6,556 |
| Italy | 1,603 |
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 | 1,449,477 | 1,536,280 | +86,803 |
| China | 66,485 | 32,975 | -33,510 |
| Romania | 0 | 9,279 | +9,279 |
| Japan | 6,556 | 0 | -6,556 |
| Italy | 1,603 | 0 | -1,603 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +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 | 3,095,186 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,866 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,603 |
| Other | 882 |
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 | 1,516,652 | 1,578,534 | +61,882 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,866 | 0 | -5,866 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,603 | 0 | -1,603 |
| Other | 17 | 865 | +848 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 2,976,867 |
| Manchester Airport | 38,215 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,689 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,136 |
| Birmingham Airport | 9,279 |
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 | 1,462,906 | 1,513,961 | +51,055 |
| Manchester Airport | 38,215 | 0 | -38,215 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,329 | 29,360 | +22,031 |
| East Midlands Airport | 8,202 | 25,934 | +17,732 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 9,279 | +9,279 |
| Southampton | 5,866 | 0 | -5,866 |
| Dover | 1,603 | 0 | -1,603 |
| 000 | 17 | 865 | +848 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 2 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Construction of buildings | 1 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-01 | 3 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
| 2024-05 | 2 |
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+ | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 144,392 |
| Canada | 80,096 |
| Germany | 30,602 |
| Singapore | 11,465 |
| Ireland | 5,706 |
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 | 105,206 | 39,186 | -66,020 |
| Canada | 75,622 | 4,474 | -71,148 |
| Germany | 4,181 | 26,421 | +22,240 |
| Singapore | 0 | 11,465 | +11,465 |
| Ireland | 761 | 4,945 | +4,184 |
| Jordan | 5,112 | 0 | -5,112 |
| Viet Nam | 5,048 | 0 | -5,048 |
| Thailand | 0 | 5,000 | +5,000 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 3,945 | +3,945 |
| France | 2,300 | 1,283 | -1,017 |
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 | 761 |
| France | 177 |
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 | 761 | 0 | -761 |
| France | 0 | 177 | +177 |
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 | 232,180 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,622 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,300 |
| Other | 938 |
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 | 127,543 | 104,637 | -22,906 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 75,622 | 0 | -75,622 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,300 | 0 | -2,300 |
| Other | 761 | 177 | -584 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 149,659 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,823 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,622 |
| ZLC | 4,698 |
| Dover | 2,300 |
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 | 102,001 | 47,658 | -54,343 |
| East Midlands Airport | 23,713 | 54,110 | +30,397 |
| Liverpool Docks | 75,622 | 0 | -75,622 |
| ZLC | 1,829 | 2,869 | +1,040 |
| Dover | 2,300 | 0 | -2,300 |
| 000 | 761 | 177 | -584 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85393920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Special lamps used for backlighting in flat-screen TVs and monitors