Import/export HS code 854089: Various electronic tubes
Includes other types of electronic tubes not specifically listed
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 | 3,679,846 |
| Germany | 1,198,340 |
| Netherlands | 958,332 |
| Belgium | 830,415 |
| Japan | 646,752 |
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 | 2,025,905 | 1,653,941 | -371,964 |
| Germany | 626,523 | 571,817 | -54,706 |
| Netherlands | 449,483 | 508,849 | +59,366 |
| Belgium | 376,553 | 453,862 | +77,309 |
| Japan | 328,915 | 317,837 | -11,078 |
| China | 235,001 | 248,513 | +13,512 |
| France | 99,962 | 8,184 | -91,778 |
| Switzerland | 5,286 | 97,966 | +92,680 |
| Canada | 0 | 95,280 | +95,280 |
| Italy | 29,295 | 26,007 | -3,288 |
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 | 3,104,208 |
| United Kingdom | 2,382,566 |
| China | 751,186 |
| Japan | 719,634 |
| Germany | 714,690 |
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 | 1,587,114 | 1,517,094 | -70,020 |
| United Kingdom | 1,221,692 | 1,160,874 | -60,818 |
| China | 387,097 | 364,089 | -23,008 |
| Japan | 376,602 | 343,032 | -33,570 |
| Germany | 291,284 | 423,406 | +132,122 |
| France | 217,205 | 155,452 | -61,753 |
| Belgium | 41,090 | 105,989 | +64,899 |
| Czechia | 21,774 | 20,665 | -1,109 |
| Italy | 25,810 | 13,322 | -12,488 |
| Mexico | 29,250 | 0 | -29,250 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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 | 7,357,573 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 561,982 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 488,859 |
| Other | 23,434 |
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 | 3,741,568 | 3,616,005 | -125,563 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 184,194 | 377,788 | +193,594 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 339,308 | 149,551 | -189,757 |
| Other | 21,626 | 1,808 | -19,818 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,600,130 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,195,283 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,942,757 |
| London Gateway Port | 269,347 |
| Dover | 244,644 |
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 | 1,489,594 | 1,110,536 | -379,058 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,112,672 | 1,082,611 | -30,061 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 855,082 | 1,087,675 | +232,593 |
| London Gateway Port | 98,249 | 171,098 | +72,849 |
| Dover | 126,372 | 118,272 | -8,100 |
| Eurotunnel | 204,413 | 14,780 | -189,633 |
| Glasgow Airport | 157,218 | 55,803 | -101,415 |
| Birmingham Airport | 49,340 | 88,335 | +38,995 |
| Thamesport | 85,945 | 46,775 | -39,170 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 130,855 | +130,855 |
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
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
12 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
11 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 13 |
| 2026-04 | 15 |
| 2026-03 | 20 |
| 2026-02 | 21 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
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+ | 50 |
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 26,474,370 |
| Netherlands | 8,300,277 |
| Japan | 2,051,659 |
| China | 1,842,529 |
| Belgium | 1,634,613 |
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 | 13,558,810 | 12,915,560 | -643,250 |
| Netherlands | 4,044,590 | 4,255,687 | +211,097 |
| Japan | 1,026,401 | 1,025,258 | -1,143 |
| China | 979,440 | 863,089 | -116,351 |
| Belgium | 1,295,329 | 339,284 | -956,045 |
| South Korea | 1,181,592 | 206,571 | -975,021 |
| Switzerland | 766,039 | 391,463 | -374,576 |
| Canada | 557,994 | 381,414 | -176,580 |
| India | 878 | 627,023 | +626,145 |
| Germany | 201,845 | 221,148 | +19,303 |
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 | 40,047,657 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,612,729 |
| Road transport | 58,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,541 |
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 | 22,034,669 | 18,012,988 | -4,021,681 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,655,403 | 3,957,326 | +1,301,923 |
| Road transport | 58,131 | 0 | -58,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 31,232 | 5,309 | -25,923 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 32,745,398 |
| Harwich | 5,124,705 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,886,923 |
| ZLC | 2,213,515 |
| Dover | 1,086,832 |
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 | 17,878,350 | 14,867,048 | -3,011,302 |
| Harwich | 1,936,490 | 3,188,215 | +1,251,725 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,225,232 | 1,661,691 | -563,541 |
| ZLC | 1,246,225 | 967,290 | -278,935 |
| Dover | 589,451 | 497,381 | -92,070 |
| East Midlands Airport | 478,433 | 508,848 | +30,415 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,342 | 152,815 | +36,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 118,915 | +118,915 |
| Manchester Airport | 115,056 | 0 | -115,056 |
| Birmingham Airport | 80,147 | 0 | -80,147 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854089
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes other types of electronic tubes not specifically listed