Import/export HS code 85437003: Infrared remote controls for gaming
Wireless remote controls for video game consoles that use infrared technology
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,519,948 |
| Taiwan | 1,448,849 |
| Netherlands | 1,264,754 |
| United States | 238,483 |
| France | 119,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 980,414 | 539,534 | -440,880 |
| Taiwan | 1,096,606 | 352,243 | -744,363 |
| Netherlands | 695,577 | 569,177 | -126,400 |
| United States | 201,556 | 36,927 | -164,629 |
| France | 119,512 | 0 | -119,512 |
| Italy | 61,185 | 36,453 | -24,732 |
| Spain | 65,098 | 31,477 | -33,621 |
| Slovakia | 68,480 | 0 | -68,480 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 54,923 | 12,468 | -42,455 |
| Ireland | 8 | 56,957 | +56,949 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,092,494 |
| Taiwan | 660,114 |
| United States | 97,527 |
| Spain | 69,327 |
| Slovakia | 68,480 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,020,676 | 1,071,818 | -1,948,858 |
| Taiwan | 166,240 | 493,874 | +327,634 |
| United States | 80,031 | 17,496 | -62,535 |
| Spain | 44,205 | 25,122 | -19,083 |
| Slovakia | 68,480 | 0 | -68,480 |
| Netherlands | 11,330 | 10,222 | -1,108 |
| Poland | 2,594 | 16,213 | +13,619 |
| Japan | 8,093 | 6,635 | -1,458 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 12,070 | +12,070 |
| Switzerland | 5,269 | 0 | -5,269 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 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 | 3,540,020 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 793,632 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 750,120 |
| Other | 782 |
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 | 2,374,008 | 1,166,012 | -1,207,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 592,059 | 201,573 | -390,486 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 461,441 | 288,679 | -172,762 |
| Other | 16 | 766 | +750 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,682,420 |
| East Midlands Airport | 832,906 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 591,044 |
| Felixstowe | 331,959 |
| Dover | 201,383 |
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 | 1,408,293 | 274,127 | -1,134,166 |
| East Midlands Airport | 330,799 | 502,107 | +171,308 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 394,768 | 196,276 | -198,492 |
| Felixstowe | 228,112 | 103,847 | -124,265 |
| Dover | 139,845 | 61,538 | -78,307 |
| London | 193,707 | 4,192 | -189,515 |
| Luton Airport | 69,253 | 77,354 | +8,101 |
| Eurotunnel | 132,132 | 2,660 | -129,472 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,496 | 92,267 | +54,771 |
| London Stansted Airport | 111,609 | 15,214 | -96,395 |
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
|
12 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
5 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
3 |
|
Information service activities
|
1 |
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 | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 431,992 |
| Germany | 252,683 |
| United States | 248,592 |
| Italy | 207,186 |
| Taiwan | 50,059 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 275,810 | 156,182 | -119,628 |
| Germany | 22,661 | 230,022 | +207,361 |
| United States | 72,871 | 175,721 | +102,850 |
| Italy | 7,186 | 200,000 | +192,814 |
| Taiwan | 36,417 | 13,642 | -22,775 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 43,000 | 960 | -42,040 |
| Canada | 6,544 | 35,361 | +28,817 |
| France | 35,295 | 4,451 | -30,844 |
| China | 17,142 | 16,310 | -832 |
| Ireland | 13,161 | 16,825 | +3,664 |
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 | 1,002,708 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 554,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,683 |
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 | 313,377 | 689,331 | +375,954 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 319,740 | 234,873 | -84,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,099 | 4,584 | +3,485 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 508,840 |
| Immingham Docks | 412,091 |
| ZLC | 193,318 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 164,503 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 113,778 |
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 Stansted Airport | 124,965 | 383,875 | +258,910 |
| Immingham Docks | 276,048 | 136,043 | -140,005 |
| ZLC | 94,000 | 99,318 | +5,318 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,920 | 146,583 | +128,663 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 29,522 | 84,256 | +54,734 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,017 | 57,555 | +26,538 |
| Manchester Airport | 44,195 | 2,000 | -42,195 |
| Holyhead | 3,873 | 13,534 | +9,661 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,288 | 1,040 | -8,248 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 2,446 | +2,446 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85437003
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wireless remote controls for video game consoles that use infrared technology