Import/export HS code 85437009: Touch-sensitive input devices
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,190,483 |
| Switzerland | 1,060,040 |
| France | 1,016,798 |
| China | 826,788 |
| Germany | 649,933 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 718,621 | 471,862 | -246,759 |
| Switzerland | 292,641 | 767,399 | +474,758 |
| France | 718,560 | 298,238 | -420,322 |
| China | 347,634 | 479,154 | +131,520 |
| Germany | 356,893 | 293,040 | -63,853 |
| United States | 392,692 | 171,253 | -221,439 |
| Norway | 117,789 | 169,267 | +51,478 |
| Belgium | 167,335 | 110,554 | -56,781 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 110,983 | 120,162 | +9,179 |
| Portugal | 66,326 | 101,792 | +35,466 |
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 | 1,840,593 |
| United States | 1,114,858 |
| Switzerland | 977,536 |
| France | 659,534 |
| United Kingdom | 547,842 |
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 | 753,304 | 1,087,289 | +333,985 |
| United States | 749,196 | 365,662 | -383,534 |
| Switzerland | 267,638 | 709,898 | +442,260 |
| France | 312,751 | 346,783 | +34,032 |
| United Kingdom | 511,831 | 36,011 | -475,820 |
| Taiwan | 328,464 | 182,675 | -145,789 |
| Mexico | 192,488 | 221,899 | +29,411 |
| Germany | 255,683 | 73,532 | -182,151 |
| Netherlands | 161,588 | 111,481 | -50,107 |
| Portugal | 66,326 | 101,792 | +35,466 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 26 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 |
| Greater Manchester | 17 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 |
| West Midlands | 15 |
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 | 15 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 14 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 13 | 5 | -8 |
| West Midlands | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 4 | -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 | 3,371,695 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,767,501 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,778,801 |
| Other | 30,634 |
| Road transport | 14,297 |
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 | 1,555,347 | 1,816,348 | +261,001 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,594,090 | 1,173,411 | -420,679 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 962,460 | 816,341 | -146,119 |
| Other | 27,194 | 3,440 | -23,754 |
| Road transport | 7,911 | 6,386 | -1,525 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,561,418 |
| Dover | 1,187,227 |
| London Gateway Port | 740,920 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 695,937 |
| Felixstowe | 492,127 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 729,410 | 832,008 | +102,598 |
| Dover | 781,448 | 405,779 | -375,669 |
| London Gateway Port | 319,085 | 421,835 | +102,750 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 365,405 | 330,532 | -34,873 |
| Felixstowe | 215,996 | 276,131 | +60,135 |
| Eurotunnel | 347,930 | 98,418 | -249,512 |
| London Stansted Airport | 246,672 | 177,052 | -69,620 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 123,302 | 295,357 | +172,055 |
| London | 222,723 | 158,480 | -64,243 |
| Southampton | 246,026 | 134,441 | -111,585 |
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 | 67 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 21 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 20 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 61 |
| LIFE FITNESS (UK) LIMITED | 54 |
| BAYER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| KISTLER INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 42 |
| SHEARWELL DATA LIMITED | 40 |
| TESLA MOTORS LIMITED | 38 |
| FORTEC TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED | 37 |
| NHBS LTD. | 32 |
| UCC COFFEE UK LIMITED | 25 |
| ZYTRONIC PLC | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 107 |
| 1m-15m | 97 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| Other | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
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 | 3,283,642 |
| France | 1,280,748 |
| South Korea | 827,536 |
| Italy | 777,174 |
| Belgium | 732,331 |
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 | 2,040,645 | 1,242,997 | -797,648 |
| France | 782,497 | 498,251 | -284,246 |
| South Korea | 323,114 | 504,422 | +181,308 |
| Italy | 687,192 | 89,982 | -597,210 |
| Belgium | 534,011 | 198,320 | -335,691 |
| Sweden | 530,029 | 165,561 | -364,468 |
| Germany | 541,478 | 143,732 | -397,746 |
| Netherlands | 476,585 | 193,661 | -282,924 |
| Hungary | 326,144 | 242,020 | -84,124 |
| Australia | 277,877 | 75,029 | -202,848 |
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 | 6,513,486 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,488,570 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,652,768 |
| Road transport | 25,997 |
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 | 4,756,708 | 1,756,778 | -2,999,930 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,174,267 | 1,314,303 | -1,859,964 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,084,942 | 1,567,826 | +482,884 |
| Road transport | 25,997 | 0 | -25,997 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,942,058 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,796,380 |
| ZLC | 1,234,054 |
| Southampton | 1,147,366 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,008,963 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,794,562 | 1,147,496 | -1,647,066 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,057,721 | 738,659 | -1,319,062 |
| ZLC | 856,736 | 377,318 | -479,418 |
| Southampton | 228,847 | 918,519 | +689,672 |
| East Midlands Airport | 743,277 | 265,686 | -477,591 |
| London Stansted Airport | 668,107 | 183,989 | -484,118 |
| Liverpool Docks | 577,681 | 228,789 | -348,892 |
| London Gateway Port | 140,377 | 265,454 | +125,077 |
| Felixstowe | 143,353 | 169,395 | +26,042 |
| Manchester Airport | 139,973 | 157,756 | +17,783 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85437009
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Touch screens without displays, used to detect touch for devices with screens