Import/export HS code 85444920: Low-voltage telecommunication cables
Telecommunication cables for voltages under 80V
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 | 164,446,368 |
| India | 20,478,683 |
| Ireland | 14,262,944 |
| Turkey | 10,592,778 |
| Netherlands | 9,512,140 |
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 | 85,916,402 | 78,529,966 | -7,386,436 |
| India | 6,545,567 | 13,933,116 | +7,387,549 |
| Ireland | 7,261,573 | 7,001,371 | -260,202 |
| Turkey | 4,216,136 | 6,376,642 | +2,160,506 |
| Netherlands | 3,361,879 | 6,150,261 | +2,788,382 |
| Germany | 2,282,713 | 2,806,912 | +524,199 |
| United States | 2,217,337 | 2,166,557 | -50,780 |
| France | 1,545,946 | 2,269,993 | +724,047 |
| Slovakia | 1,389,272 | 2,271,285 | +882,013 |
| Poland | 2,173,101 | 1,470,403 | -702,698 |
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 | 171,139,813 |
| India | 21,444,785 |
| Ireland | 15,040,496 |
| Turkey | 12,628,616 |
| United States | 4,975,848 |
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 | 89,275,216 | 81,864,597 | -7,410,619 |
| India | 6,729,676 | 14,715,109 | +7,985,433 |
| Ireland | 7,277,592 | 7,762,904 | +485,312 |
| Turkey | 5,286,714 | 7,341,902 | +2,055,188 |
| United States | 2,433,615 | 2,542,233 | +108,618 |
| Slovakia | 1,708,357 | 2,783,050 | +1,074,693 |
| Germany | 1,258,374 | 2,068,157 | +809,783 |
| Poland | 1,762,349 | 1,178,453 | -583,896 |
| Canada | 1,635,907 | 1,301,890 | -334,017 |
| Egypt | 2,614,190 | 2,365 | -2,611,825 |
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 | 58 |
| Inner London - West | 56 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 47 |
| Greater Manchester | 37 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 31 |
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 | 37 | 37 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 33 | 36 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 34 | 23 | -11 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 | 23 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 17 | 21 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 21 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 19 | 20 | +1 |
| Essex | 18 | 18 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 18 | 14 | -4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 19 | 15 | -4 |
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) | 194,128,803 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,533,281 |
| Air transport | 23,802,811 |
| Other | 855,999 |
| Road transport | 667,027 |
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) | 97,553,192 | 96,575,611 | -977,581 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,940,668 | 21,592,613 | +3,651,945 |
| Air transport | 11,053,749 | 12,749,062 | +1,695,313 |
| Other | 432,517 | 423,482 | -9,035 |
| Road transport | 429,610 | 237,417 | -192,193 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 9,176 | +9,176 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 95,268,703 |
| Southampton | 54,814,874 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,289,486 |
| Dover | 11,916,168 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,673,780 |
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 | 50,021,782 | 45,246,921 | -4,774,861 |
| Southampton | 30,091,955 | 24,722,919 | -5,369,036 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,666,043 | 26,623,443 | +11,957,400 |
| Dover | 4,847,238 | 7,068,930 | +2,221,692 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,497,318 | 6,176,462 | +679,144 |
| Holyhead | 6,101,489 | 4,882,136 | -1,219,353 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,235,933 | 2,547,114 | +311,181 |
| London | 2,309,814 | 1,691,808 | -618,006 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,245,956 | 2,021,470 | +775,514 |
| Thamesport | 1,353,919 | 1,546,116 | +192,197 |
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
|
170 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
91 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
87 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
49 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
38 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 110 |
| 2026-04 | 104 |
| 2026-03 | 118 |
| 2026-02 | 105 |
| 2026-01 | 97 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MAYFLEX UK LIMITED | 125 |
| BRITISH CABLES COMPANY LIMITED | 125 |
| NETCEED UK LIMITED | 124 |
| DEVA TRADING LTD | 121 |
| CONTOUR ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 115 |
| WEBRO CABLES AND CONNECTORS LIMITED | 112 |
| CABLEPLUS (EUROPE) LIMITED | 111 |
| CLEVELAND CABLE COMPANY LIMITED | 109 |
| NEWBURY INVESTMENTS (UK) LIMITED | 106 |
| ELAND CABLES LIMITED | 102 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 255 |
| 54m+ | 237 |
| 0-1m | 82 |
| 15m-54m | 74 |
| Other | 54 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 29,445,799 |
| Spain | 11,105,663 |
| France | 11,045,248 |
| Netherlands | 10,380,171 |
| United Arab Emirates | 8,568,194 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 15,003,457 | 14,442,342 | -561,115 |
| Spain | 5,556,182 | 5,549,481 | -6,701 |
| France | 5,035,592 | 6,009,656 | +974,064 |
| Netherlands | 4,968,124 | 5,412,047 | +443,923 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,247,160 | 3,321,034 | -1,926,126 |
| Italy | 3,888,568 | 3,266,850 | -621,718 |
| Belgium | 2,807,006 | 2,345,293 | -461,713 |
| Sweden | 1,836,196 | 1,671,525 | -164,671 |
| Germany | 2,308,221 | 1,072,163 | -1,236,058 |
| Denmark | 1,716,503 | 1,614,731 | -101,772 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 652,496 |
| China | 476,879 |
| XI | 27,843 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 18,691 |
| Spain | 10,491 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 332,951 | 319,545 | -13,406 |
| China | 321,803 | 155,076 | -166,727 |
| XI | 2,168 | 25,675 | +23,507 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,185 | 9,506 | +321 |
| Spain | 9,896 | 595 | -9,301 |
| Ireland | 3,963 | 2,359 | -1,604 |
| Turkey | 305 | 4,084 | +3,779 |
| South Korea | 2,623 | 722 | -1,901 |
| Germany | 2,338 | 617 | -1,721 |
| Nicaragua | 772 | 1,063 | +291 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 89,729,656 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,420,204 |
| Air transport | 11,366,618 |
| Other | 1,430,248 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,944,493 | 43,785,163 | -2,159,330 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,686,963 | 14,733,241 | +46,278 |
| Air transport | 5,875,380 | 5,491,238 | -384,142 |
| Other | 756,261 | 673,987 | -82,274 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 71,148,080 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,475,845 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,295,450 |
| Holyhead | 9,553,009 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,325,798 |
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 | 35,580,791 | 35,567,289 | -13,502 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,379,132 | 6,096,713 | -282,419 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,223,889 | 6,071,561 | +847,672 |
| Holyhead | 4,085,407 | 5,467,602 | +1,382,195 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,084,936 | 2,240,862 | +155,926 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,021,820 | 1,549,855 | -471,965 |
| Heysham | 1,808,878 | 1,186,353 | -622,525 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,565,615 | 1,390,905 | -174,710 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,491,678 | 1,037,520 | -454,158 |
| Felixstowe | 1,433,087 | 471,450 | -961,637 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85444920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Telecommunication cables for voltages under 80V