Import/export HS code 85437004: Flight-data recorders
Devices that record flight information, commonly known as "black boxes."
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 | 10,035,398 |
| Italy | 8,858,171 |
| France | 3,332,664 |
| Germany | 1,307,744 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1,254,099 |
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 | 4,426,594 | 5,608,804 | +1,182,210 |
| Italy | 4,517,022 | 4,341,149 | -175,873 |
| France | 1,845,713 | 1,486,951 | -358,762 |
| Germany | 782,711 | 525,033 | -257,678 |
| Saudi Arabia | 355,581 | 898,518 | +542,937 |
| Canada | 555,492 | 492,995 | -62,497 |
| India | 2,465 | 1,028,408 | +1,025,943 |
| Ireland | 236,977 | 586,347 | +349,370 |
| Spain | 271,058 | 437,044 | +165,986 |
| Qatar | 582,690 | 24,953 | -557,737 |
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 | 14,147,178 |
| United Kingdom | 12,437,451 |
| Italy | 4,251,628 |
| France | 1,549,659 |
| Canada | 608,627 |
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 | 6,885,370 | 7,261,808 | +376,438 |
| United Kingdom | 5,119,019 | 7,318,432 | +2,199,413 |
| Italy | 1,962,195 | 2,289,433 | +327,238 |
| France | 681,416 | 868,243 | +186,827 |
| Canada | 406,701 | 201,926 | -204,775 |
| Germany | 410,407 | 188,999 | -221,408 |
| Brazil | 2,319 | 232,234 | +229,915 |
| Norway | 55,363 | 0 | -55,363 |
| Indonesia | 38,684 | 7,378 | -31,306 |
| Japan | 30,483 | 7,999 | -22,484 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -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 | 30,024,496 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,810,691 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 316,449 |
| Road transport | 69,748 |
| Other | 29,781 |
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 | 14,242,011 | 15,782,485 | +1,540,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,428,515 | 2,382,176 | +953,661 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,197 | 279,252 | +242,055 |
| Road transport | 0 | 69,748 | +69,748 |
| Other | 15,284 | 14,497 | -787 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 12,496,791 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,496,661 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,850,483 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,548,759 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 1,380,596 |
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 Stansted Airport | 5,933,556 | 6,563,235 | +629,679 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,421,521 | 6,075,140 | +653,619 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,546,040 | 1,304,443 | -241,597 |
| Eurotunnel | 956,850 | 1,591,909 | +635,059 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 491,706 | 888,890 | +397,184 |
| Dover | 220,763 | 518,750 | +297,987 |
| Glasgow Airport | 122,085 | 458,424 | +336,339 |
| Manchester Airport | 516,436 | 57,223 | -459,213 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 243,965 | 233,185 | -10,780 |
| Brize Norton | 57,436 | 327,905 | +270,469 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 18 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 16 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 9 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 15 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 53 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 27,037,745 |
| Italy | 13,307,614 |
| France | 1,980,742 |
| Ireland | 1,531,257 |
| Canada | 1,225,678 |
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 | 8,966,900 | 18,070,845 | +9,103,945 |
| Italy | 5,447,682 | 7,859,932 | +2,412,250 |
| France | 879,433 | 1,101,309 | +221,876 |
| Ireland | 201,183 | 1,330,074 | +1,128,891 |
| Canada | 600,677 | 625,001 | +24,324 |
| India | 664,212 | 250,945 | -413,267 |
| Turkey | 48,424 | 791,192 | +742,768 |
| China | 161,706 | 617,116 | +455,410 |
| Spain | 274,333 | 489,139 | +214,806 |
| Qatar | 349,533 | 406,568 | +57,035 |
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 | 50,862,433 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,140,799 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,382 |
| Road transport | 4,979 |
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 | 18,940,360 | 31,922,073 | +12,981,713 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,172,736 | 3,968,063 | +1,795,327 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,979 | 52,403 | +28,424 |
| Road transport | 4,979 | 0 | -4,979 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 26,819,820 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,590,246 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,022,018 |
| ZLC | 3,372,920 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,904,243 |
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 | 8,226,345 | 18,593,475 | +10,367,130 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,939,251 | 8,650,995 | +2,711,744 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,110,749 | 3,911,269 | +1,800,520 |
| ZLC | 2,060,457 | 1,312,463 | -747,994 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,135,678 | 1,768,565 | +632,887 |
| Manchester Airport | 866,007 | 940,053 | +74,046 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 212,907 | 212,000 | -907 |
| Brize Norton | 336,731 | 37,835 | -298,896 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 240,118 | +240,118 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 41,354 | 75,006 | +33,652 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85437004
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices that record flight information, commonly known as "black boxes."