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:
- It helps you understand the market size for your product 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 | 1,254,055 |
| Israel | 1,204,257 |
| Netherlands | 854,357 |
| Malaysia | 572,673 |
| Switzerland | 522,419 |
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 | 989,385 | 264,670 | -724,715 |
| Israel | 98,248 | 1,106,009 | +1,007,761 |
| Netherlands | 197,326 | 657,031 | +459,705 |
| Malaysia | 572,673 | 0 | -572,673 |
| Switzerland | 195,415 | 327,004 | +131,589 |
| Norway | 444,561 | 13,638 | -430,923 |
| Canada | 368,962 | 55,397 | -313,565 |
| France | 140,547 | 258,138 | +117,591 |
| China | 182,897 | 120,542 | -62,355 |
| New Zealand | 46,028 | 252,914 | +206,886 |
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 | 792,140 |
| Malaysia | 579,830 |
| Switzerland | 502,805 |
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 | 1,032,293 | 800,304 | -231,989 |
| Israel | 98,248 | 1,148,971 | +1,050,723 |
| China | 539,854 | 252,286 | -287,568 |
| Malaysia | 579,830 | 0 | -579,830 |
| Switzerland | 188,951 | 313,854 | +124,903 |
| Norway | 387,686 | 9,585 | -378,101 |
| Canada | 336,482 | 54,337 | -282,145 |
| Taiwan | 150,362 | 164,295 | +13,933 |
| New Zealand | 46,028 | 252,914 | +206,886 |
| United Kingdom | 241,014 | 54,453 | -186,561 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 21 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
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 | 13 | 9 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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 | 5,509,715 |
| Road transport | 987,834 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 599,297 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 550,874 |
| Other | 12,980 |
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 | 3,274,629 | 2,235,086 | -1,039,543 |
| Road transport | 125,724 | 862,110 | +736,386 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 335,194 | 264,103 | -71,091 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 375,693 | 175,181 | -200,512 |
| Other | 12,980 | 0 | -12,980 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,908,091 |
| 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 | 2,287,938 | 1,620,153 | -667,785 |
| ZLC | 125,724 | 865,955 | +740,231 |
| East Midlands Airport | 608,848 | 337,191 | -271,657 |
| London Stansted Airport | 207,308 | 207,505 | +197 |
| Dover | 181,003 | 77,714 | -103,289 |
| Eurotunnel | 145,368 | 57,100 | -88,268 |
| Thamesport | 156,480 | 10,819 | -145,661 |
| London Gateway Port | 73,971 | 88,093 | +14,122 |
| Felixstowe | 15,643 | 110,253 | +94,610 |
| Birmingham Airport | 52,055 | 34,313 | -17,742 |
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
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
13 |
|
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+ | 58 |
| 1m-15m | 47 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 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 | 9,293,865 |
| China | 1,586,613 |
| Germany | 1,108,028 |
| France | 966,416 |
| Taiwan | 713,360 |
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 | 6,772,608 | 2,521,257 | -4,251,351 |
| China | 939,703 | 646,910 | -292,793 |
| Germany | 790,731 | 317,297 | -473,434 |
| France | 309,612 | 656,804 | +347,192 |
| Taiwan | 524,815 | 188,545 | -336,270 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 633,284 | +633,284 |
| Argentina | 283,761 | 344,695 | +60,934 |
| Australia | 489,223 | 129,544 | -359,679 |
| Canada | 393,413 | 168,541 | -224,872 |
| Switzerland | 234,091 | 322,594 | +88,503 |
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 | 1,778 |
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 | 1,778 | 0 | -1,778 |
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 | 20,799,561 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,276,964 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,255,243 |
| Other | 7,095 |
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 | 13,656,737 | 7,142,824 | -6,513,913 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 976,425 | 300,539 | -675,886 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 223,818 | 1,031,425 | +807,607 |
| Other | 7,095 | 0 | -7,095 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 12,060,965 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,074,919 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,133,576 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,083,506 |
| 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 | 8,217,641 | 3,843,324 | -4,374,317 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,590,155 | 2,484,764 | -1,105,391 |
| London Stansted Airport | 831,563 | 302,013 | -529,550 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 143,049 | 940,457 | +797,408 |
| London Gateway Port | 535,684 | 82,360 | -453,324 |
| ZLC | 263,507 | 134,799 | -128,708 |
| Glasgow Airport | 238,432 | 137,167 | -101,265 |
| Manchester Airport | 297,302 | 24,670 | -272,632 |
| Liverpool Docks | 260,243 | 44,280 | -215,963 |
| 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