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 | 1,697,965 |
| South Korea | 1,300,690 |
| Belgium | 1,288,163 |
| Netherlands | 1,257,656 |
| United States | 509,675 |
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 | 491,962 | 1,206,003 | +714,041 |
| South Korea | 1,252,315 | 48,375 | -1,203,940 |
| Belgium | 1,178,945 | 109,218 | -1,069,727 |
| Netherlands | 654,939 | 602,717 | -52,222 |
| United States | 309,488 | 200,187 | -109,301 |
| China | 189,878 | 29,526 | -160,352 |
| Viet Nam | 195,679 | 0 | -195,679 |
| Singapore | 14,484 | 113,214 | +98,730 |
| Taiwan | 36,001 | 52,055 | +16,054 |
| Thailand | 33,202 | 48,033 | +14,831 |
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 | 2,273,736 |
| China | 2,065,044 |
| South Korea | 1,420,273 |
| Viet Nam | 195,679 |
| Philippines | 191,322 |
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 | 1,052,059 | 1,221,677 | +169,618 |
| China | 1,247,152 | 817,892 | -429,260 |
| South Korea | 1,258,613 | 161,660 | -1,096,953 |
| Viet Nam | 195,679 | 0 | -195,679 |
| Philippines | 177,647 | 13,675 | -163,972 |
| United States | 158,901 | 16,293 | -142,608 |
| Thailand | 66,137 | 65,485 | -652 |
| Germany | 71,944 | 20,244 | -51,700 |
| Singapore | 46,459 | 42,033 | -4,426 |
| Malaysia | 44,863 | 42,104 | -2,759 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 2 | 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 | 5,539,438 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,197,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 213,814 |
| Other | 49,588 |
| 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 | 4,014,973 | 1,524,465 | -2,490,508 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 303,705 | 893,766 | +590,061 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 126,554 | 87,260 | -39,294 |
| Other | 30,939 | 18,649 | -12,290 |
| 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 | 3,511,014 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,276,501 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,070,258 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 409,780 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 172,320 |
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 | 2,486,369 | 1,024,645 | -1,461,724 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,113,408 | 163,093 | -950,315 |
| Eurotunnel | 191,190 | 879,068 | +687,878 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 212,776 | 197,004 | -15,772 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 169,526 | 2,794 | -166,732 |
| Southampton | 76,319 | 56,714 | -19,605 |
| Dover | 111,627 | 11,019 | -100,608 |
| London Stansted Airport | 19,623 | 86,427 | +66,804 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,493 | 3,461 | -43,032 |
| 000 | 30,939 | 18,649 | -12,290 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 6 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 5 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 62 |
| ARROW ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| 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 |
| EBV ELEKTRONIK GMBH | 24 |
| MICROSS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | 1,178,056 |
| Israel | 229,032 |
| United States | 146,629 |
| Slovenia | 81,539 |
| Germany | 78,286 |
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 | 233,516 | 944,540 | +711,024 |
| Israel | 217,214 | 11,818 | -205,396 |
| United States | 54,783 | 91,846 | +37,063 |
| Slovenia | 81,539 | 0 | -81,539 |
| Germany | 27,734 | 50,552 | +22,818 |
| France | 13,009 | 42,431 | +29,422 |
| Belgium | 22,708 | 26,139 | +3,431 |
| China | 9,930 | 31,719 | +21,789 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,320 | 20,922 | +10,602 |
| Singapore | 17,044 | 13,179 | -3,865 |
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 | 2,020,291 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 36,114 |
| 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 | 721,339 | 1,298,952 | +577,613 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,876 | 34,238 | +32,362 |
| 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 | 998,257 |
| East Midlands Airport | 446,736 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 424,913 |
| ZLC | 144,519 |
| Dover | 36,114 |
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 | 189,589 | 808,668 | +619,079 |
| East Midlands Airport | 220,632 | 226,104 | +5,472 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 258,313 | 166,600 | -91,713 |
| ZLC | 52,805 | 91,714 | +38,909 |
| Dover | 1,876 | 34,238 | +32,362 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 5,866 | +5,866 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,394 | 0 | -1,394 |
| Southampton | 1,328 | 0 | -1,328 |
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