Import/export HS code 85176920: Entry-phone systems
Communication systems used for security at building entrances
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 12,432,042 |
| China | 7,713,256 |
| Czechia | 2,613,124 |
| France | 1,731,935 |
| Malaysia | 867,154 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 6,614,994 | 5,817,048 | -797,946 |
| China | 4,176,224 | 3,537,032 | -639,192 |
| Czechia | 1,239,689 | 1,373,435 | +133,746 |
| France | 617,515 | 1,114,420 | +496,905 |
| Malaysia | 502,256 | 364,898 | -137,358 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 500,424 | 96,988 | -403,436 |
| Netherlands | 383,301 | 177,577 | -205,724 |
| United States | 251,674 | 71,437 | -180,237 |
| Austria | 134,762 | 185,506 | +50,744 |
| Sweden | 100,782 | 207,546 | +106,764 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 11,575,248 |
| China | 9,361,771 |
| Czechia | 2,617,662 |
| France | 1,264,226 |
| Malaysia | 917,844 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 6,119,734 | 5,455,514 | -664,220 |
| China | 5,134,771 | 4,227,000 | -907,771 |
| Czechia | 1,222,067 | 1,395,595 | +173,528 |
| France | 512,066 | 752,160 | +240,094 |
| Malaysia | 509,490 | 408,354 | -101,136 |
| Viet Nam | 384,720 | 211,145 | -173,575 |
| United States | 326,091 | 127,447 | -198,644 |
| Austria | 147,720 | 187,156 | +39,436 |
| United Kingdom | 56,148 | 240,004 | +183,856 |
| Germany | 173,409 | 111,267 | -62,142 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 22 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 14 | 10 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 10 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,433,845 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,893,887 |
| Air transport | 6,496,273 |
| Other | 28,199 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,148,024 | 6,285,821 | -862,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,938,707 | 3,955,180 | -983,527 |
| Air transport | 3,264,226 | 3,232,047 | -32,179 |
| Other | 22,492 | 5,707 | -16,785 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,521,380 |
| Felixstowe | 4,543,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,618,380 |
| Southampton | 2,494,116 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,569,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 6,391,045 | 5,130,335 | -1,260,710 |
| Felixstowe | 2,358,852 | 2,184,889 | -173,963 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,263,027 | 1,355,353 | +92,326 |
| Southampton | 1,621,912 | 872,204 | -749,708 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,104,562 | 464,700 | -639,862 |
| Birmingham Airport | 325,540 | 689,669 | +364,129 |
| London Gateway Port | 468,290 | 442,896 | -25,394 |
| Thamesport | 510,530 | 389,800 | -120,730 |
| Eurotunnel | 218,529 | 620,616 | +402,087 |
| London Stansted Airport | 201,401 | 616,221 | +414,820 |
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 | 47 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 20 |
| Telecommunications | 17 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 15 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 14 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 29 |
| 2025-11 | 24 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 24 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| DYNAMIC CCTV LIMITED | 102 |
| DVS LTD | 101 |
| AVSL GROUP LIMITED | 83 |
| SECURITY DYNAMICS (EUROPE) LTD | 78 |
| ADI-GARDINER LIMITED | 64 |
| TOA CORPORATION (UK) LIMITED | 57 |
| CIE-GROUP LIMITED | 51 |
| COMELIT-PAC LIMITED | 48 |
| DAHUA TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED | 47 |
| PROVU COMMUNICATIONS LTD | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 71 |
| 1m-15m | 62 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
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 | 3,099,919 |
| Ireland | 2,581,206 |
| Netherlands | 1,326,045 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,207,162 |
| Australia | 727,512 |
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 | 1,774,456 | 1,325,463 | -448,993 |
| Ireland | 1,297,837 | 1,283,369 | -14,468 |
| Netherlands | 723,622 | 602,423 | -121,199 |
| United Arab Emirates | 965,356 | 241,806 | -723,550 |
| Australia | 400,144 | 327,368 | -72,776 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 388,275 | 238,148 | -150,127 |
| Germany | 216,569 | 231,487 | +14,918 |
| France | 97,934 | 57,978 | -39,956 |
| Italy | 43,941 | 103,435 | +59,494 |
| Israel | 11,357 | 93,871 | +82,514 |
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 | 451,390 |
| Ireland | 29,177 |
| China | 723 |
| Turkey | 55 |
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 | 234,049 | 217,341 | -16,708 |
| Ireland | 20,089 | 9,088 | -11,001 |
| China | 723 | 0 | -723 |
| Turkey | 55 | 0 | -55 |
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 | 5,174,640 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,759,949 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,977,879 |
| Other | 602,862 |
| Road transport | 49,209 |
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 | 3,142,905 | 2,031,735 | -1,111,170 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,950,162 | 1,809,787 | -140,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,091,771 | 886,108 | -205,663 |
| Other | 313,746 | 289,116 | -24,630 |
| Road transport | 49,209 | 0 | -49,209 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,767,190 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,286,130 |
| Holyhead | 1,282,948 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,257,853 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,163,735 |
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 | 1,344,757 | 422,433 | -922,324 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 706,058 | 580,072 | -125,986 |
| Holyhead | 609,823 | 673,125 | +63,302 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,071,252 | 186,601 | -884,651 |
| London Stansted Airport | 555,412 | 608,323 | +52,911 |
| Dover | 538,675 | 474,783 | -63,892 |
| ZLC | 532,075 | 464,654 | -67,421 |
| East Midlands Airport | 604,605 | 330,125 | -274,480 |
| Southampton | 4,162 | 694,340 | +690,178 |
| 000 | 313,746 | 289,116 | -24,630 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85176920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Communication systems used for security at building entrances