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 | 1,163,959 |
| Netherlands | 914,532 |
| Israel | 664,585 |
| Malaysia | 572,673 |
| Switzerland | 560,071 |
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 | 163,358 | 1,000,601 | +837,243 |
| Netherlands | 241,979 | 672,553 | +430,574 |
| Israel | 0 | 664,585 | +664,585 |
| Malaysia | 35,704 | 536,969 | +501,265 |
| Switzerland | 224,787 | 335,284 | +110,497 |
| Japan | 521,678 | 29,559 | -492,119 |
| Norway | 453,726 | 16,344 | -437,382 |
| Taiwan | 446,582 | 0 | -446,582 |
| Canada | 346,231 | 78,128 | -268,103 |
| China | 162,981 | 162,646 | -335 |
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 | 1,753,147 |
| China | 1,006,607 |
| Israel | 664,585 |
| Malaysia | 579,830 |
| Switzerland | 548,903 |
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 | 153,149 | 1,599,998 | +1,446,849 |
| China | 674,890 | 331,717 | -343,173 |
| Israel | 0 | 664,585 | +664,585 |
| Malaysia | 42,861 | 536,969 | +494,108 |
| Switzerland | 212,375 | 336,528 | +124,153 |
| Taiwan | 486,001 | 0 | -486,001 |
| Japan | 420,271 | 21,561 | -398,710 |
| Norway | 395,568 | 8,433 | -387,135 |
| Canada | 336,482 | 54,337 | -282,145 |
| Germany | 245,670 | 52,246 | -193,424 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | 12 | 7 | -5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -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 | 5,165,079 |
| Road transport | 974,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 876,769 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 590,934 |
| Other | 18,496 |
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 | 2,164,377 | 3,000,702 | +836,325 |
| Road transport | 116,723 | 857,501 | +740,778 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 595,843 | 280,926 | -314,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 455,227 | 135,707 | -319,520 |
| Other | 14,733 | 3,763 | -10,970 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,788,296 |
| ZLC | 974,224 |
| East Midlands Airport | 784,099 |
| Southampton | 361,872 |
| Dover | 304,611 |
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 | 1,224,747 | 2,563,549 | +1,338,802 |
| ZLC | 116,723 | 857,501 | +740,778 |
| East Midlands Airport | 569,859 | 214,240 | -355,619 |
| Southampton | 323,427 | 38,445 | -284,982 |
| Dover | 283,507 | 21,104 | -262,403 |
| London Stansted Airport | 154,778 | 104,129 | -50,649 |
| Eurotunnel | 135,108 | 92,493 | -42,615 |
| Thamesport | 168,983 | 9,624 | -159,359 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,483 | 97,551 | +42,068 |
| Glasgow Airport | 106,045 | 41,088 | -64,957 |
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 | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 14 |
| UNISTO LIMITED | 13 |
| TELSONIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 13 |
| 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 | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 11,131,139 |
| China | 1,648,057 |
| Germany | 1,571,864 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,059,512 |
| France | 1,039,539 |
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 | 7,261,190 | 3,869,949 | -3,391,241 |
| China | 855,227 | 792,830 | -62,397 |
| Germany | 947,765 | 624,099 | -323,666 |
| United Arab Emirates | 826,445 | 233,067 | -593,378 |
| France | 661,374 | 378,165 | -283,209 |
| Australia | 686,362 | 228,422 | -457,940 |
| Taiwan | 239,625 | 539,455 | +299,830 |
| Canada | 538,194 | 174,421 | -363,773 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 629,074 | +629,074 |
| Netherlands | 362,333 | 246,384 | -115,949 |
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 | 2,771 | 384 | -2,387 |
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 | 23,671,558 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,032,589 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,653,333 |
| 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 | 14,674,800 | 8,996,758 | -5,678,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,351,478 | 681,111 | -670,367 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 752,181 | 901,152 | +148,971 |
| Other | 8,088 | 384 | -7,704 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 13,230,100 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,278,364 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,570,805 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,348,815 |
| Southampton | 697,022 |
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 | 8,007,424 | 5,222,676 | -2,784,748 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,629,463 | 2,648,901 | -980,562 |
| London Stansted Airport | 965,978 | 604,827 | -361,151 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 558,373 | 790,442 | +232,069 |
| Southampton | 504,313 | 192,709 | -311,604 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 671,146 | 0 | -671,146 |
| ZLC | 479,056 | 180,928 | -298,128 |
| London Gateway Port | 281,583 | 334,653 | +53,070 |
| Glasgow Airport | 377,471 | 172,819 | -204,652 |
| Liverpool Docks | 338,899 | 151,106 | -187,793 |
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