Import/export HS code 85423231: Low-capacity memory chips
Memory chips with a storage capacity of 512 Mbits or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 2,093,975 |
| Netherlands | 2,034,184 |
| Belgium | 1,000,301 |
| United States | 499,686 |
| China | 218,055 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 732,119 | 1,361,856 | +629,737 |
| Netherlands | 683,302 | 1,350,882 | +667,580 |
| Belgium | 834,086 | 166,215 | -667,871 |
| United States | 295,281 | 204,405 | -90,876 |
| China | 173,198 | 44,857 | -128,341 |
| France | 35,735 | 102,501 | +66,766 |
| Singapore | 13,699 | 116,835 | +103,136 |
| Taiwan | 53,111 | 73,259 | +20,148 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 36,953 | 65,648 | +28,695 |
| Thailand | 27,244 | 46,022 | +18,778 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,244,610 |
| China | 2,173,384 |
| Philippines | 197,782 |
| South Korea | 168,036 |
| United States | 162,715 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,175,471 | 2,069,139 | +893,668 |
| China | 1,104,730 | 1,068,654 | -36,076 |
| Philippines | 173,998 | 23,784 | -150,214 |
| South Korea | 56,522 | 111,514 | +54,992 |
| United States | 155,518 | 7,197 | -148,321 |
| Thailand | 61,958 | 62,613 | +655 |
| Singapore | 41,718 | 52,499 | +10,781 |
| Malaysia | 27,111 | 35,638 | +8,527 |
| Japan | 44,343 | 11,270 | -33,073 |
| Germany | 40,525 | 14,326 | -26,199 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +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 | 4,554,804 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,761,052 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 205,467 |
| Other | 40,321 |
| Road transport | 1,252 |
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 | 2,294,947 | 2,259,857 | -35,090 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 543,521 | 1,217,531 | +674,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,057 | 97,410 | -10,647 |
| Other | 29,582 | 10,739 | -18,843 |
| Road transport | 1,252 | 0 | -1,252 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,822,943 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,627,408 |
| Birmingham Airport | 917,154 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 421,594 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 184,956 |
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 | 992,269 | 1,830,674 | +838,405 |
| Eurotunnel | 431,894 | 1,195,514 | +763,620 |
| Birmingham Airport | 863,079 | 54,075 | -809,004 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 237,749 | 183,845 | -53,904 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 172,320 | 12,636 | -159,684 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,999 | 128,919 | +115,920 |
| Dover | 111,627 | 12,015 | -99,612 |
| Southampton | 74,422 | 41,931 | -32,491 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,635 | 7,544 | -26,091 |
| 000 | 29,582 | 10,739 | -18,843 |
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
|
14 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
5 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 66 |
| ARROW ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 53 |
| X.E.L. ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 40 |
| EBV ELEKTRONIK GMBH | 38 |
| ASTUTE ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 35 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
| MICRON EUROPE LIMITED | 30 |
| RASPBERRY PI LTD | 26 |
| RETRONIX LTD. | 24 |
| EBV ELEKTRONIK GMBH | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,512,010 |
| Netherlands | 358,273 |
| France | 330,105 |
| Germany | 329,463 |
| Israel | 229,032 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 476,190 | 1,035,820 | +559,630 |
| Netherlands | 5,826 | 352,447 | +346,621 |
| France | 11,744 | 318,361 | +306,617 |
| Germany | 29,170 | 300,293 | +271,123 |
| Israel | 223,132 | 5,900 | -217,232 |
| United States | 64,361 | 138,404 | +74,043 |
| Canada | 0 | 180,066 | +180,066 |
| Slovenia | 81,539 | 0 | -81,539 |
| Belgium | 35,998 | 22,827 | -13,171 |
| China | 14,662 | 26,987 | +12,325 |
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 | 3,537,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,001 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,722 |
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 | 1,014,701 | 2,522,914 | +1,508,213 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,876 | 49,125 | +47,249 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,722 | 0 | -2,722 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 1,400,888 |
| East Midlands Airport | 959,056 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 820,316 |
| ZLC | 304,287 |
| Dover | 46,018 |
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 | 454,309 | 946,579 | +492,270 |
| East Midlands Airport | 226,165 | 732,891 | +506,726 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 286,097 | 534,219 | +248,122 |
| ZLC | 42,264 | 262,023 | +219,759 |
| Dover | 1,876 | 44,142 | +42,266 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 44,732 | +44,732 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,866 | 0 | -5,866 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 4,983 | +4,983 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 2,470 | +2,470 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,394 | 0 | -1,394 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85423231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Memory chips with a storage capacity of 512 Mbits or less