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 | 2,117,670 |
| Netherlands | 2,068,787 |
| Belgium | 1,090,560 |
| United States | 501,043 |
| China | 202,724 |
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 | 556,011 | 1,561,659 | +1,005,648 |
| Netherlands | 653,295 | 1,415,492 | +762,197 |
| Belgium | 916,781 | 173,779 | -743,002 |
| United States | 286,141 | 214,902 | -71,239 |
| China | 173,198 | 29,526 | -143,672 |
| France | 31,369 | 106,867 | +75,498 |
| Singapore | 8,706 | 118,486 | +109,780 |
| Taiwan | 36,001 | 87,827 | +51,826 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 12,138 | 94,912 | +82,774 |
| Thailand | 27,626 | 48,033 | +20,407 |
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 | 3,301,857 |
| China | 2,161,836 |
| Philippines | 193,013 |
| South Korea | 182,862 |
| United States | 165,129 |
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 | 1,019,118 | 2,282,739 | +1,263,621 |
| China | 1,020,303 | 1,141,533 | +121,230 |
| Philippines | 176,140 | 16,873 | -159,267 |
| South Korea | 69,577 | 113,285 | +43,708 |
| United States | 156,730 | 8,399 | -148,331 |
| Thailand | 62,340 | 64,624 | +2,284 |
| Singapore | 47,771 | 55,279 | +7,508 |
| Germany | 71,944 | 20,244 | -51,700 |
| Malaysia | 39,690 | 42,104 | +2,414 |
| Japan | 41,196 | 14,417 | -26,779 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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 | 4,796,428 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,664,358 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 197,307 |
| Other | 51,440 |
| 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 | 2,297,362 | 2,499,066 | +201,704 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 364,126 | 1,300,232 | +936,106 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 102,616 | 94,691 | -7,925 |
| Other | 42,289 | 9,151 | -33,138 |
| 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 | 2,957,039 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,529,826 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,025,498 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 418,805 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 183,896 |
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 | 1,052,985 | 1,904,054 | +851,069 |
| Eurotunnel | 251,611 | 1,278,215 | +1,026,604 |
| Birmingham Airport | 844,369 | 181,129 | -663,240 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 206,998 | 211,807 | +4,809 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 169,526 | 14,370 | -155,156 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,213 | 133,632 | +123,419 |
| Dover | 111,627 | 12,015 | -99,612 |
| Southampton | 59,639 | 56,714 | -2,925 |
| 000 | 42,289 | 9,151 | -33,138 |
| London Gateway Port | 39,235 | 6,659 | -32,576 |
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 | 13 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 65 |
| ARROW ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 52 |
| 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 |
| RETRONIX LTD. | 23 |
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 | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 1,401,323 |
| Netherlands | 358,273 |
| Germany | 324,617 |
| France | 313,010 |
| 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 | 469,855 | 931,468 | +461,613 |
| Netherlands | 5,826 | 352,447 | +346,621 |
| Germany | 28,392 | 296,225 | +267,833 |
| France | 9,185 | 303,825 | +294,640 |
| Israel | 217,214 | 11,818 | -205,396 |
| United States | 64,361 | 134,548 | +70,187 |
| Canada | 0 | 170,291 | +170,291 |
| Slovenia | 81,539 | 0 | -81,539 |
| Belgium | 22,708 | 36,117 | +13,409 |
| China | 13,652 | 27,997 | +14,345 |
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 | 3,376,088 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,794 |
| 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 | 971,357 | 2,404,731 | +1,433,374 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,876 | 40,918 | +39,042 |
| 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 | 1,332,326 |
| East Midlands Airport | 899,979 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 821,988 |
| ZLC | 268,727 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 44,732 |
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 | 441,019 | 891,307 | +450,288 |
| East Midlands Airport | 225,001 | 674,978 | +449,977 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 255,387 | 566,601 | +311,214 |
| ZLC | 49,950 | 218,777 | +168,827 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 0 | 44,732 | +44,732 |
| Dover | 1,876 | 35,935 | +34,059 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 5,866 | +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