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 | 5,978,172 |
| China | 2,257,012 |
| United States | 1,507,981 |
| France | 596,335 |
| Belgium | 544,147 |
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 | 2,741,288 | 3,236,884 | +495,596 |
| China | 1,163,650 | 1,093,362 | -70,288 |
| United States | 1,430,222 | 77,759 | -1,352,463 |
| France | 329,116 | 267,219 | -61,897 |
| Belgium | 59,405 | 484,742 | +425,337 |
| South Africa | 0 | 235,416 | +235,416 |
| Germany | 185,877 | 22,813 | -163,064 |
| Switzerland | 123,965 | 2,782 | -121,183 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 110,452 | 1,800 | -108,652 |
| South Korea | 33,391 | 12,540 | -20,851 |
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 | 8,467,953 |
| United Kingdom | 1,239,145 |
| Belgium | 423,349 |
| United States | 326,008 |
| Taiwan | 276,587 |
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 | 3,948,877 | 4,519,076 | +570,199 |
| United Kingdom | 1,231,408 | 7,737 | -1,223,671 |
| Belgium | 9,240 | 414,109 | +404,869 |
| United States | 252,003 | 74,005 | -177,998 |
| Taiwan | 268,468 | 8,119 | -260,349 |
| South Africa | 0 | 235,416 | +235,416 |
| France | 61,591 | 139,762 | +78,171 |
| Germany | 130,604 | 18,126 | -112,478 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 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 | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 0 | -4 |
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 | 9,337,088 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,878,031 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 525,259 |
| Other | 77,561 |
| 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 | 5,721,083 | 3,616,005 | -2,105,078 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 307,213 | 1,570,818 | +1,263,605 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 215,274 | 309,985 | +94,711 |
| Other | 68,852 | 8,709 | -60,143 |
| 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 | 4,495,316 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,692,489 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,516,311 |
| Dover | 835,298 |
| Thamesport | 463,576 |
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 | 2,662,362 | 1,832,954 | -829,408 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,357,010 | 1,335,479 | -21,531 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,440,376 | 75,935 | -1,364,441 |
| Dover | 172,453 | 662,845 | +490,392 |
| Thamesport | 165,404 | 298,172 | +132,768 |
| Birmingham Airport | 99,602 | 335,948 | +236,346 |
| Hull | 0 | 405,071 | +405,071 |
| 499 | 3,060 | 290,126 | +287,066 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,175 | 177,401 | +81,226 |
| East Midlands Airport | 80,176 | 30,272 | -49,904 |
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 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
7 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 5 |
| 2026-01 | 7 |
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 |
| GLOBAL EMC UK LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 43 |
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 889,267 |
| Ireland | 257,557 |
| Germany | 242,562 |
| France | 216,030 |
| Saudi Arabia | 183,529 |
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 | 323,234 | 566,033 | +242,799 |
| Ireland | 115,247 | 142,310 | +27,063 |
| Germany | 88,965 | 153,597 | +64,632 |
| France | 29,362 | 186,668 | +157,306 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,424 | 58,105 | -67,319 |
| United Arab Emirates | 34,368 | 111,999 | +77,631 |
| Australia | 48,908 | 96,852 | +47,944 |
| Brazil | 14,644 | 120,163 | +105,519 |
| China | 43,318 | 79,119 | +35,801 |
| India | 39,066 | 72,105 | +33,039 |
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 | 2,756,865 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 329,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 83,565 |
| 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 | 973,939 | 1,782,926 | +808,987 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 142,507 | 187,141 | +44,634 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,460 | 58,105 | +32,645 |
| 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 | 1,009,940 |
| London Stansted Airport | 593,309 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 432,003 |
| East Midlands Airport | 394,061 |
| Manchester Airport | 304,363 |
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 | 296,667 | 713,273 | +416,606 |
| London Stansted Airport | 233,107 | 360,202 | +127,095 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 93,006 | 338,997 | +245,991 |
| East Midlands Airport | 183,094 | 210,967 | +27,873 |
| Manchester Airport | 147,814 | 156,549 | +8,735 |
| Dover | 22,820 | 172,486 | +149,666 |
| Liverpool Docks | 85,464 | 0 | -85,464 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,354 | 58,105 | +41,751 |
| 000 | 2,620 | 23,107 | +20,487 |
| Holyhead | 15,803 | 5,514 | -10,289 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85437010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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