Import/export HS code 85423255: UV erasable programmable read-only memories (EPROMs)
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 121,763 |
| Germany | 92,593 |
| Philippines | 40,428 |
| Thailand | 28,913 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 21,805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 120,632 | 1,131 | -119,501 |
| Germany | 42,386 | 50,207 | +7,821 |
| Philippines | 37,776 | 2,652 | -35,124 |
| Thailand | 3,728 | 25,185 | +21,457 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 20,023 | 1,782 | -18,241 |
| United States | 7,441 | 11,355 | +3,914 |
| Belgium | 12,810 | 3,583 | -9,227 |
| Canada | 7,644 | 0 | -7,644 |
| Czechia | 7,198 | 0 | -7,198 |
| France | 3,053 | 3,741 | +688 |
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 | 118,237 |
| Thailand | 86,004 |
| Germany | 57,331 |
| China | 31,226 |
| United Kingdom | 16,216 |
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 | 114,557 | 3,680 | -110,877 |
| Thailand | 51,149 | 34,855 | -16,294 |
| Germany | 24,351 | 32,980 | +8,629 |
| China | 29,599 | 1,627 | -27,972 |
| United Kingdom | 10,727 | 5,489 | -5,238 |
| Malaysia | 13,507 | 1,195 | -12,312 |
| Italy | 9,528 | 3,583 | -5,945 |
| United States | 0 | 10,377 | +10,377 |
| Canada | 7,644 | 0 | -7,644 |
| Philippines | 5,804 | 1,782 | -4,022 |
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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Norfolk | 2 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -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 | 360,979 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,260 |
| Other | 2,286 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,359 |
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 | 271,298 | 89,681 | -181,617 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,813 | 10,447 | +7,634 |
| Other | 1,764 | 522 | -1,242 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,359 | +1,359 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 261,656 |
| London Stansted Airport | 59,695 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,751 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,025 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 5,454 |
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 | 214,085 | 47,571 | -166,514 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,849 | 36,846 | +13,997 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,751 | 0 | -16,751 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,793 | 4,232 | -1,561 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 4,422 | 1,032 | -3,390 |
| Purfleet | 1,641 | 2,465 | +824 |
| Glasgow Airport | 4,075 | 0 | -4,075 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,172 | 1,636 | +464 |
| Dover | 0 | 2,373 | +2,373 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 2,346 | +2,346 |
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 | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
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+ | 15 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 169,487 |
| United States | 90,549 |
| Germany | 60,717 |
| Taiwan | 42,767 |
| Poland | 37,181 |
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 | 104,000 | 65,487 | -38,513 |
| United States | 82,437 | 8,112 | -74,325 |
| Germany | 52,810 | 7,907 | -44,903 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 42,767 | +42,767 |
| Poland | 0 | 37,181 | +37,181 |
| France | 9,226 | 18,435 | +9,209 |
| Belgium | 13,156 | 14,412 | +1,256 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 25,149 | +25,149 |
| Israel | 4,196 | 9,356 | +5,160 |
| Sweden | 2,025 | 9,501 | +7,476 |
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 | 464,150 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 90,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,630 |
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 | 249,680 | 214,470 | -35,210 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,793 | 41,453 | -7,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,630 | 0 | -17,630 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 164,744 |
| London Stansted Airport | 103,886 |
| ZLC | 85,032 |
| East Midlands Airport | 79,952 |
| Dover | 51,794 |
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 | 149,029 | 15,715 | -133,314 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,536 | 74,350 | +44,814 |
| ZLC | 16,699 | 68,333 | +51,634 |
| East Midlands Airport | 50,311 | 29,641 | -20,670 |
| Dover | 37,015 | 14,779 | -22,236 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,778 | 26,674 | +14,896 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 25,149 | +25,149 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,017 | 0 | -14,017 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,105 | 1,282 | -2,823 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,613 | 0 | -3,613 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85423255
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Memory chips that can be erased and reprogrammed using UV light