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 | 6,295,775 |
| China | 2,188,872 |
| United States | 1,500,468 |
| France | 628,611 |
| Belgium | 544,533 |
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 | 2,679,360 | 3,616,415 | +937,055 |
| China | 1,112,398 | 1,076,474 | -35,924 |
| United States | 228,460 | 1,272,008 | +1,043,548 |
| France | 285,642 | 342,969 | +57,327 |
| Belgium | 62,070 | 482,463 | +420,393 |
| South Africa | 0 | 235,416 | +235,416 |
| Germany | 169,314 | 34,896 | -134,418 |
| Switzerland | 123,965 | 2,782 | -121,183 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 111,868 | 1,800 | -110,068 |
| United Arab Emirates | 62,536 | 1,257 | -61,279 |
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 | 8,479,505 |
| United Kingdom | 1,280,933 |
| Taiwan | 530,974 |
| Belgium | 423,349 |
| United States | 337,854 |
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 | 3,573,630 | 4,905,875 | +1,332,245 |
| United Kingdom | 100,981 | 1,179,952 | +1,078,971 |
| Taiwan | 509,816 | 21,158 | -488,658 |
| Belgium | 4,563 | 418,786 | +414,223 |
| United States | 236,124 | 101,730 | -134,394 |
| South Africa | 0 | 235,416 | +235,416 |
| France | 23,876 | 177,477 | +153,601 |
| Germany | 128,056 | 20,674 | -107,382 |
| Switzerland | 123,965 | 2,782 | -121,183 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 107,642 | 1,598 | -106,044 |
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 | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 9 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 4 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 5 | +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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 9,470,720 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,100,565 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 540,398 |
| Other | 83,986 |
| 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 | 4,269,472 | 5,201,248 | +931,776 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 470,688 | 1,629,877 | +1,159,189 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 173,593 | 366,805 | +193,212 |
| Other | 71,710 | 12,276 | -59,434 |
| Road transport | 66,617 | 0 | -66,617 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 4,609,458 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,708,260 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,506,979 |
| Dover | 867,574 |
| Thamesport | 478,715 |
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 | 2,404,966 | 2,204,492 | -200,474 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,387,406 | 1,320,854 | -66,552 |
| London Stansted Airport | 202,689 | 1,304,290 | +1,101,601 |
| Dover | 155,629 | 711,945 | +556,316 |
| Thamesport | 130,252 | 348,463 | +218,211 |
| Eurotunnel | 276,646 | 184,741 | -91,905 |
| Birmingham Airport | 95,938 | 335,085 | +239,147 |
| Hull | 0 | 405,071 | +405,071 |
| 499 | 3,060 | 290,126 | +287,066 |
| East Midlands Airport | 100,213 | 30,272 | -69,941 |
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 | 11 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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+ | 44 |
| 1m-15m | 39 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 673,278 |
| Ireland | 352,269 |
| France | 202,234 |
| Saudi Arabia | 183,529 |
| Germany | 150,890 |
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 | 296,467 | 376,811 | +80,344 |
| Ireland | 209,959 | 142,310 | -67,649 |
| France | 12,506 | 189,728 | +177,222 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,424 | 58,105 | -67,319 |
| Germany | 104,810 | 46,080 | -58,730 |
| United Arab Emirates | 26,565 | 119,802 | +93,237 |
| Australia | 24,308 | 120,245 | +95,937 |
| China | 45,666 | 56,411 | +10,745 |
| Switzerland | 51,193 | 25,417 | -25,776 |
| Italy | 40,937 | 32,611 | -8,326 |
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 | 19,216 |
| Sweden | 4,005 |
| 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 | 114 | 19,102 | +18,988 |
| Sweden | 0 | 4,005 | +4,005 |
| 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 | 2,193,335 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 355,464 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 152,004 |
| Other | 25,727 |
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 | 864,894 | 1,328,441 | +463,547 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 165,345 | 190,119 | +24,774 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 93,899 | 58,105 | -35,794 |
| Other | 2,620 | 23,107 | +20,487 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 844,917 |
| London Stansted Airport | 461,629 |
| East Midlands Airport | 395,222 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 264,015 |
| Manchester Airport | 204,363 |
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 | 285,335 | 559,582 | +274,247 |
| London Stansted Airport | 234,271 | 227,358 | -6,913 |
| East Midlands Airport | 128,492 | 266,730 | +138,238 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 61,291 | 202,724 | +141,433 |
| Manchester Airport | 141,161 | 63,202 | -77,959 |
| Dover | 36,661 | 159,600 | +122,939 |
| Liverpool Docks | 169,990 | 0 | -169,990 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,354 | 58,105 | +41,751 |
| Holyhead | 24,577 | 5,514 | -19,063 |
| 000 | 2,620 | 23,107 | +20,487 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85437010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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