Import/export HS code 85437001: Telegraph or telephone network devices
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Why this is important if you are looking for potential customers in the UK:
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* 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 | 1,257,593 |
| Israel | 948,392 |
| Netherlands | 900,689 |
| Malaysia | 572,673 |
| Switzerland | 516,549 |
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 | 896,200 | 361,393 | -534,807 |
| Israel | 0 | 948,392 | +948,392 |
| Netherlands | 241,255 | 659,434 | +418,179 |
| Malaysia | 319,473 | 253,200 | -66,273 |
| Switzerland | 153,841 | 362,708 | +208,867 |
| Norway | 457,584 | 13,638 | -443,946 |
| Taiwan | 446,582 | 2,857 | -443,725 |
| Canada | 367,008 | 57,351 | -309,657 |
| France | 118,978 | 279,707 | +160,729 |
| China | 153,256 | 146,556 | -6,700 |
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 | 1,838,979 |
| Israel | 991,354 |
| China | 823,913 |
| Malaysia | 579,830 |
| Taiwan | 544,840 |
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 | 933,191 | 905,788 | -27,403 |
| Israel | 0 | 991,354 | +991,354 |
| China | 532,090 | 291,823 | -240,267 |
| Malaysia | 326,630 | 253,200 | -73,430 |
| Taiwan | 486,001 | 58,839 | -427,162 |
| Switzerland | 147,377 | 353,403 | +206,026 |
| Norway | 395,568 | 9,585 | -385,983 |
| Canada | 336,482 | 54,337 | -282,145 |
| Germany | 279,131 | 35,352 | -243,779 |
| United Kingdom | 104,212 | 196,396 | +92,184 |
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 | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 3 | +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 | 5,218,131 |
| Road transport | 984,363 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 861,010 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 620,250 |
| Other | 17,068 |
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 | 2,708,505 | 2,509,626 | -198,879 |
| Road transport | 109,987 | 874,376 | +764,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 604,452 | 256,558 | -347,894 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 439,193 | 181,057 | -258,136 |
| Other | 14,749 | 2,319 | -12,430 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,660,697 |
| ZLC | 984,363 |
| East Midlands Airport | 942,523 |
| London Stansted Airport | 352,027 |
| Southampton | 334,459 |
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 | 1,799,111 | 1,861,586 | +62,475 |
| ZLC | 109,987 | 874,376 | +764,389 |
| East Midlands Airport | 612,606 | 329,917 | -282,689 |
| London Stansted Airport | 182,347 | 169,680 | -12,667 |
| Southampton | 296,014 | 38,445 | -257,569 |
| Dover | 229,981 | 71,834 | -158,147 |
| Eurotunnel | 151,674 | 68,889 | -82,785 |
| Thamesport | 157,926 | 10,819 | -147,107 |
| London Gateway Port | 70,305 | 90,496 | +20,191 |
| Felixstowe | 19,117 | 75,972 | +56,855 |
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 | 36 |
| 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 | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
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 |
| NETCEED UK LIMITED | 19 |
| RITUALS COSMETICS UK LIMITED | 19 |
| MILLS LIMITED | 18 |
| METTLER-TOLEDO SAFELINE LIMITED | 18 |
| GALLAGHER SECURITY EUROPE LIMITED | 16 |
| 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+ | 57 |
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 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 | 9,903,161 |
| China | 1,638,693 |
| Germany | 1,347,211 |
| France | 1,259,023 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,033,345 |
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 | 6,430,913 | 3,472,248 | -2,958,665 |
| China | 883,119 | 755,574 | -127,545 |
| Germany | 900,266 | 446,945 | -453,321 |
| France | 663,257 | 595,766 | -67,491 |
| United Arab Emirates | 875,443 | 157,902 | -717,541 |
| Australia | 643,127 | 197,390 | -445,737 |
| Taiwan | 261,170 | 514,731 | +253,561 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 630,348 | +630,348 |
| Argentina | 194,365 | 434,091 | +239,726 |
| Canada | 471,771 | 148,454 | -323,317 |
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 | 3,155 |
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 | 3,155 | 0 | -3,155 |
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 | 23,134,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,432,945 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,369,077 |
| Other | 8,472 |
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 | 14,203,722 | 8,931,185 | -5,272,537 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 923,223 | 509,722 | -413,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 386,521 | 982,556 | +596,035 |
| Other | 8,472 | 0 | -8,472 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 12,680,630 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,563,744 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,454,554 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,213,681 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 671,146 |
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 | 7,768,613 | 4,912,017 | -2,856,596 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,706,489 | 2,857,255 | -849,234 |
| London Stansted Airport | 871,146 | 583,408 | -287,738 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 312,065 | 901,616 | +589,551 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 671,146 | 0 | -671,146 |
| London Gateway Port | 359,128 | 260,592 | -98,536 |
| Glasgow Airport | 409,815 | 156,570 | -253,245 |
| ZLC | 263,601 | 177,651 | -85,950 |
| Liverpool Docks | 300,811 | 44,280 | -256,531 |
| Manchester Airport | 298,302 | 24,670 | -273,632 |
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