Import/export HS code 85437001: Telegraph or telephone network devices
Devices designed to connect to telegraph or telephone networks
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,254,055 |
| Israel | 1,204,257 |
| Netherlands | 889,466 |
| Malaysia | 572,673 |
| Switzerland | 523,865 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 982,157 | 271,898 | -710,259 |
| Israel | 2,881 | 1,201,376 | +1,198,495 |
| Netherlands | 232,435 | 657,031 | +424,596 |
| Malaysia | 572,673 | 0 | -572,673 |
| Switzerland | 195,674 | 328,191 | +132,517 |
| Norway | 457,584 | 13,638 | -443,946 |
| Canada | 368,962 | 55,397 | -313,565 |
| France | 132,194 | 266,491 | +134,297 |
| Taiwan | 203,384 | 106,245 | -97,139 |
| China | 183,181 | 123,767 | -59,414 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,832,597 |
| Israel | 1,247,219 |
| China | 823,264 |
| Malaysia | 579,830 |
| Switzerland | 504,251 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,016,712 | 815,885 | -200,827 |
| Israel | 2,881 | 1,244,338 | +1,241,457 |
| China | 567,753 | 255,511 | -312,242 |
| Malaysia | 579,830 | 0 | -579,830 |
| Switzerland | 189,210 | 315,041 | +125,831 |
| Taiwan | 242,803 | 164,295 | -78,508 |
| Norway | 395,568 | 9,585 | -385,983 |
| Canada | 336,482 | 54,337 | -282,145 |
| United Kingdom | 105,897 | 194,711 | +88,814 |
| New Zealand | 40,701 | 258,241 | +217,540 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 15 | 9 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +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 | 5,539,835 |
| Road transport | 987,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 707,024 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 564,748 |
| Other | 13,601 |
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 | 3,046,672 | 2,493,163 | -553,509 |
| Road transport | 124,537 | 863,297 | +738,760 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 439,696 | 267,328 | -172,368 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 389,567 | 175,181 | -214,386 |
| Other | 13,601 | 0 | -13,601 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,919,613 |
| ZLC | 991,679 |
| East Midlands Airport | 946,039 |
| London Stansted Airport | 414,813 |
| Dover | 258,717 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,059,523 | 1,860,090 | -199,433 |
| ZLC | 124,537 | 867,142 | +742,605 |
| East Midlands Airport | 603,669 | 342,370 | -261,299 |
| London Stansted Airport | 194,347 | 220,466 | +26,119 |
| Dover | 181,003 | 77,714 | -103,289 |
| Eurotunnel | 156,052 | 57,100 | -98,952 |
| Thamesport | 157,926 | 10,819 | -147,107 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,161 | 88,093 | +8,932 |
| Southampton | 122,402 | 14,112 | -108,290 |
| Felixstowe | 19,117 | 113,478 | +94,361 |
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
|
38 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
14 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
11 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HILTI (GT.BRITAIN) LIMITED | 22 |
| MILLS LIMITED | 19 |
| NETCEED UK LIMITED | 19 |
| RITUALS COSMETICS UK LIMITED | 19 |
| METTLER-TOLEDO SAFELINE LIMITED | 18 |
| GALLAGHER SECURITY EUROPE LIMITED | 17 |
| UNISTO LIMITED | 14 |
| TELSONIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 14 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 11 |
| APC TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 60 |
| 1m-15m | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,524,654 |
| China | 1,629,355 |
| Germany | 1,369,722 |
| France | 1,253,475 |
| Australia | 744,807 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6,546,956 | 2,977,698 | -3,569,258 |
| China | 863,359 | 765,996 | -97,363 |
| Germany | 944,624 | 425,098 | -519,526 |
| France | 573,171 | 680,304 | +107,133 |
| Australia | 572,532 | 172,275 | -400,257 |
| Taiwan | 528,709 | 188,545 | -340,164 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 633,284 | +633,284 |
| Argentina | 283,761 | 344,695 | +60,934 |
| Switzerland | 291,300 | 330,985 | +39,685 |
| Canada | 400,320 | 169,665 | -230,655 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 2,217 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 2,217 | 0 | -2,217 |
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 | 21,976,877 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,369,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,323,070 |
| Other | 7,534 |
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 | 13,794,676 | 8,182,201 | -5,612,475 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 320,921 | 1,048,342 | +727,421 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 954,425 | 368,645 | -585,780 |
| Other | 7,534 | 0 | -7,534 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 12,374,115 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,571,910 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,390,396 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,194,862 |
| London Gateway Port | 618,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,949,981 | 4,424,134 | -3,525,847 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,885,528 | 2,686,382 | -1,199,146 |
| London Stansted Airport | 871,322 | 519,074 | -352,248 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 237,488 | 957,374 | +719,886 |
| London Gateway Port | 495,272 | 122,772 | -372,500 |
| Glasgow Airport | 314,422 | 156,570 | -157,852 |
| ZLC | 260,511 | 151,757 | -108,754 |
| Liverpool Docks | 300,811 | 44,280 | -256,531 |
| Manchester Airport | 298,302 | 24,670 | -273,632 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 49,581 | 201,492 | +151,911 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85437001
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices designed to connect to telegraph or telephone networks