Import/export HS code 85437010: Translation or dictionary 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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,235,671 |
| China | 1,854,964 |
| United States | 1,480,930 |
| France | 464,734 |
| Belgium | 422,098 |
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 | 2,463,847 | 2,771,824 | +307,977 |
| China | 1,103,921 | 751,043 | -352,878 |
| United States | 214,362 | 1,266,568 | +1,052,206 |
| France | 242,511 | 222,223 | -20,288 |
| Belgium | 56,395 | 365,703 | +309,308 |
| Germany | 157,299 | 47,489 | -109,810 |
| Switzerland | 899 | 125,848 | +124,949 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 111,868 | 0 | -111,868 |
| United Arab Emirates | 62,536 | 1,257 | -61,279 |
| Malaysia | 45,531 | 0 | -45,531 |
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 | 7,030,651 |
| United Kingdom | 1,280,933 |
| Taiwan | 546,376 |
| United States | 327,703 |
| Belgium | 314,604 |
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 | 3,275,423 | 3,755,228 | +479,805 |
| United Kingdom | 100,981 | 1,179,952 | +1,078,971 |
| Taiwan | 522,690 | 23,686 | -499,004 |
| United States | 228,514 | 99,189 | -129,325 |
| Belgium | 1,532 | 313,072 | +311,540 |
| Germany | 121,221 | 28,087 | -93,134 |
| Switzerland | 899 | 125,848 | +124,949 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 107,642 | 1,598 | -106,044 |
| Malaysia | 45,531 | 54,290 | +8,759 |
| France | 22,941 | 38,650 | +15,709 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +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 | 8,254,810 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,345,864 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 530,637 |
| Other | 90,750 |
| Road transport | 66,617 |
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 | 3,932,805 | 4,322,005 | +389,200 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 440,846 | 905,018 | +464,172 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 174,361 | 356,276 | +181,915 |
| Other | 79,727 | 11,023 | -68,704 |
| Road transport | 0 | 66,617 | +66,617 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 4,146,555 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,136,834 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,484,219 |
| Thamesport | 468,954 |
| Hull | 405,071 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 2,185,466 | 1,961,089 | -224,377 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,381,322 | 755,512 | -625,810 |
| London Stansted Airport | 179,202 | 1,305,017 | +1,125,815 |
| Thamesport | 131,020 | 337,934 | +206,914 |
| Hull | 0 | 405,071 | +405,071 |
| Eurotunnel | 242,358 | 96,438 | -145,920 |
| Birmingham Airport | 69,177 | 222,065 | +152,888 |
| 499 | 3,060 | 288,126 | +285,066 |
| Dover | 154,717 | 75,389 | -79,328 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,309 | 18,576 | -75,733 |
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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 10 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 8 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 8 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEIKO U.K. LIMITED | 34 |
| BOLINDA UK LTD | 23 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 22 |
| SOUND DIRECTIONS LIMITED | 17 |
| TTI, INC. | 15 |
| IF CARDBOARD CREATIONS LIMITED | 15 |
| 4T MEDICAL LTD | 13 |
| GRASS VALLEY LIMITED | 13 |
| KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED | 12 |
| H&K EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 523,057 |
| Ireland | 345,062 |
| France | 147,831 |
| Germany | 134,656 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,424 |
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 | 312,693 | 210,364 | -102,329 |
| Ireland | 246,688 | 98,374 | -148,314 |
| France | 12,506 | 135,325 | +122,819 |
| Germany | 108,013 | 26,643 | -81,370 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,424 | 0 | -125,424 |
| United Arab Emirates | 17,908 | 80,110 | +62,202 |
| Netherlands | 77,175 | 10,917 | -66,258 |
| Italy | 40,937 | 32,611 | -8,326 |
| Switzerland | 54,118 | 18,277 | -35,841 |
| India | 21,879 | 49,438 | +27,559 |
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 | 9,879 |
| Sweden | 2,670 |
| Belgium | 2,506 |
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 | 2,745 | 7,134 | +4,389 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,670 | +2,670 |
| Belgium | 2,506 | 0 | -2,506 |
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 | 1,657,157 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 343,793 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 189,780 |
| Other | 15,055 |
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 | 942,668 | 714,489 | -228,179 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 180,099 | 163,694 | -16,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 189,780 | 0 | -189,780 |
| Other | 5,251 | 9,804 | +4,553 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 511,060 |
| East Midlands Airport | 435,500 |
| London Stansted Airport | 320,121 |
| Manchester Airport | 204,363 |
| Liverpool Docks | 192,398 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 291,461 | 219,599 | -71,862 |
| East Midlands Airport | 205,338 | 230,162 | +24,824 |
| London Stansted Airport | 233,265 | 86,856 | -146,409 |
| Manchester Airport | 141,161 | 63,202 | -77,959 |
| Liverpool Docks | 192,398 | 0 | -192,398 |
| Dover | 42,789 | 135,584 | +92,795 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 68,743 | 94,181 | +25,438 |
| London Gateway Port | 76,892 | 0 | -76,892 |
| Holyhead | 41,057 | 4,520 | -36,537 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,637 | 16,890 | +9,253 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85437010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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