Import/export HS code 85423255: UV erasable programmable read-only memories (EPROMs)
Memory chips that can be erased and reprogrammed using UV light
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 | 91,808 |
| Taiwan | 65,292 |
| Philippines | 39,071 |
| Netherlands | 38,227 |
| Thailand | 29,790 |
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 | 50,616 | 41,192 | -9,424 |
| Taiwan | 5,168 | 60,124 | +54,956 |
| Philippines | 37,298 | 1,773 | -35,525 |
| Netherlands | 37,096 | 1,131 | -35,965 |
| Thailand | 12,134 | 17,656 | +5,522 |
| Denmark | 0 | 22,077 | +22,077 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 20,023 | 1,782 | -18,241 |
| United States | 8,473 | 10,323 | +1,850 |
| Belgium | 7,017 | 3,583 | -3,434 |
| Canada | 7,644 | 0 | -7,644 |
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 | 102,638 |
| Thailand | 78,110 |
| Germany | 54,972 |
| China | 53,303 |
| United Kingdom | 21,040 |
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 | 39,713 | 62,925 | +23,212 |
| Thailand | 51,816 | 26,294 | -25,522 |
| Germany | 35,360 | 19,612 | -15,748 |
| China | 29,599 | 23,704 | -5,895 |
| United Kingdom | 10,727 | 10,313 | -414 |
| Italy | 9,528 | 3,583 | -5,945 |
| United States | 0 | 10,377 | +10,377 |
| Malaysia | 6,537 | 1,195 | -5,342 |
| Canada | 7,644 | 0 | -7,644 |
| Philippines | 3,796 | 1,782 | -2,014 |
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 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 0 | 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 | 347,279 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,260 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,183 |
| Other | 1,822 |
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 | 198,205 | 149,074 | -49,131 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,813 | 10,447 | +7,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 6,183 | +6,183 |
| Other | 1,771 | 51 | -1,720 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 201,171 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 72,635 |
| London Stansted Airport | 58,700 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,183 |
| 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 | 139,931 | 61,240 | -78,691 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,511 | 60,124 | +47,613 |
| London Stansted Airport | 35,222 | 23,478 | -11,744 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 6,183 | +6,183 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 5,454 | 0 | -5,454 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 4,232 | +4,232 |
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 4 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
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 | 5 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | 79,760 |
| Germany | 58,395 |
| 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 | 76,373 | 3,387 | -72,986 |
| Germany | 50,488 | 7,907 | -42,581 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 42,767 | +42,767 |
| Poland | 0 | 37,181 | +37,181 |
| France | 23,389 | 8,236 | -15,153 |
| Belgium | 13,156 | 14,412 | +1,256 |
| Kazakhstan | 0 | 25,149 | +25,149 |
| Israel | 13,552 | 0 | -13,552 |
| 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 | 434,576 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 92,617 |
| 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 | 246,821 | 187,755 | -59,066 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,793 | 43,824 | -4,969 |
| 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 | 152,239 |
| London Stansted Airport | 103,886 |
| ZLC | 77,068 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,672 |
| 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 | 136,588 | 15,651 | -120,937 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,536 | 74,350 | +44,814 |
| ZLC | 22,898 | 54,170 | +31,272 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,519 | 17,153 | -39,366 |
| Dover | 37,015 | 14,779 | -22,236 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,778 | 29,045 | +17,267 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 25,149 | +25,149 |
| Liverpool Docks | 14,017 | 0 | -14,017 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,613 | 0 | -3,613 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,280 | 1,282 | +2 |
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