Import/export HS code 854420: Coaxial cables
Cables with a central conductor surrounded by insulation, used for transmitting signals
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 38,959,225 |
| United States | 35,811,874 |
| Turkey | 15,741,939 |
| Viet Nam | 15,392,053 |
| Germany | 15,343,956 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 22,713,554 | 16,245,671 | -6,467,883 |
| United States | 19,435,952 | 16,375,922 | -3,060,030 |
| Turkey | 8,891,553 | 6,850,386 | -2,041,167 |
| Viet Nam | 9,233,966 | 6,158,087 | -3,075,879 |
| Germany | 8,084,769 | 7,259,187 | -825,582 |
| Norway | 5,526,717 | 3,461,762 | -2,064,955 |
| France | 3,492,071 | 5,262,920 | +1,770,849 |
| Netherlands | 3,948,020 | 4,004,332 | +56,312 |
| Australia | 1,653,354 | 2,567,939 | +914,585 |
| Denmark | 2,094,098 | 1,299,708 | -794,390 |
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 | 46,015,839 |
| United States | 37,223,351 |
| Viet Nam | 16,134,521 |
| Turkey | 15,733,495 |
| Germany | 12,773,817 |
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 | 25,956,135 | 20,059,704 | -5,896,431 |
| United States | 20,733,538 | 16,489,813 | -4,243,725 |
| Viet Nam | 9,909,564 | 6,224,957 | -3,684,607 |
| Turkey | 8,885,752 | 6,847,743 | -2,038,009 |
| Germany | 6,750,913 | 6,022,904 | -728,009 |
| Mexico | 2,762,340 | 2,087,784 | -674,556 |
| France | 1,588,167 | 2,871,522 | +1,283,355 |
| Australia | 1,632,654 | 2,528,982 | +896,328 |
| Netherlands | 2,382,662 | 1,648,631 | -734,031 |
| Taiwan | 1,971,092 | 1,642,824 | -328,268 |
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 | 141 |
| Inner London - West | 126 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 89 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 78 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 76 |
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 | 104 | 102 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 85 | 80 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 64 | 64 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 56 | 54 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 53 | 55 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 40 | 37 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 45 | 35 | -10 |
| Inner London - East | 34 | 37 | +3 |
| Essex | 37 | 32 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 26 | 33 | +7 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 79,456,799 |
| Air transport | 69,024,961 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,844,612 |
| Other | 1,348,075 |
| Road transport | 860,249 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 47,406,751 | 32,050,048 | -15,356,703 |
| Air transport | 36,154,739 | 32,870,222 | -3,284,517 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,528,482 | 16,316,130 | +787,648 |
| Other | 1,234,635 | 113,440 | -1,121,195 |
| Road transport | 283,024 | 577,225 | +294,201 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 34,131,339 |
| Southampton | 26,174,927 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 20,236,085 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,439,493 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,192,615 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 21,570,964 | 12,560,375 | -9,010,589 |
| Southampton | 17,394,794 | 8,780,133 | -8,614,661 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,778,443 | 10,457,642 | +679,199 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,580,671 | 8,858,822 | -1,721,849 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,851,399 | 7,341,216 | -510,183 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,681,530 | 5,181,953 | +1,500,423 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,980,920 | 3,945,118 | +964,198 |
| Dover | 2,319,931 | 3,568,978 | +1,249,047 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 3,064,272 | 1,950,936 | -1,113,336 |
| Thamesport | 2,690,486 | 2,189,052 | -501,434 |
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
|
285 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
182 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
121 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
112 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
94 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 263 |
| 2026-04 | 247 |
| 2026-03 | 284 |
| 2026-02 | 247 |
| 2026-01 | 215 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| W.L. GORE AND ASSOCIATES (U.K.) LIMITED | 125 |
| DALE ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 125 |
| JAYBEAM LIMITED | 124 |
| HARADA INDUSTRIES (EUROPE) LIMITED | 123 |
| GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS LIMITED | 122 |
| BAE SYSTEMS (OPERATIONS) LIMITED | 122 |
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 119 |
| CASTLE MICROWAVE LIMITED | 116 |
| SCOTT CABLES LIMITED | 116 |
| KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED | 110 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 584 |
| 1m-15m | 531 |
| 15m-54m | 151 |
| 0-1m | 122 |
| Other | 120 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 17,567,314 |
| United States | 17,297,573 |
| France | 15,019,542 |
| Germany | 10,714,659 |
| Norway | 9,672,438 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 10,110,084 | 7,457,230 | -2,652,854 |
| United States | 8,852,654 | 8,444,919 | -407,735 |
| France | 7,495,421 | 7,524,121 | +28,700 |
| Germany | 6,337,731 | 4,376,928 | -1,960,803 |
| Norway | 6,342,720 | 3,329,718 | -3,013,002 |
| Italy | 3,060,582 | 2,035,803 | -1,024,779 |
| Spain | 1,243,919 | 2,338,579 | +1,094,660 |
| Netherlands | 2,184,276 | 1,161,407 | -1,022,869 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,147,062 | 2,069,002 | +921,940 |
| Ireland | 1,589,705 | 1,454,452 | -135,253 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 146,131 |
| Turkey | 47,831 |
| Germany | 7,069 |
| Romania | 4,087 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 4,052 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 86,360 | 59,771 | -26,589 |
| Turkey | 20,610 | 27,221 | +6,611 |
| Germany | 3,688 | 3,381 | -307 |
| Romania | 1,220 | 2,867 | +1,647 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,548 | 2,504 | +956 |
| United States | 0 | 709 | +709 |
| XI | 130 | 337 | +207 |
| Ireland | 393 | 24 | -369 |
| Czechia | 0 | 152 | +152 |
| Belgium | 59 | 0 | -59 |
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 | 87,928,633 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 22,227,400 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,083,935 |
| Other | 230,733 |
| Road transport | 19,787 |
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 | 47,387,223 | 40,541,410 | -6,845,813 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,575,818 | 9,651,582 | -2,924,236 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,919,703 | 5,164,232 | -2,755,471 |
| Other | 122,818 | 107,915 | -14,903 |
| Road transport | 13,757 | 6,030 | -7,727 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,524,528 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,449,240 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,202,276 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 7,176,655 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,034,590 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 19,363,255 | 16,161,273 | -3,201,982 |
| East Midlands Airport | 17,757,154 | 13,692,086 | -4,065,068 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,737,007 | 6,465,269 | -2,271,738 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 4,905,009 | 2,271,646 | -2,633,363 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,466,984 | 3,567,606 | +1,100,622 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 2,776,401 | 2,833,529 | +57,128 |
| ZLC | 2,259,122 | 1,993,876 | -265,246 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,200,397 | 793,155 | -407,242 |
| Glasgow Airport | 976,059 | 964,426 | -11,633 |
| London Gateway Port | 814,396 | 1,054,747 | +240,351 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cables with a central conductor surrounded by insulation, used for transmitting signals