Import/export HS code 85232915: Unrecorded media
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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 | 17,130,697 |
| Singapore | 8,078,528 |
| Czechia | 6,866,309 |
| Germany | 4,167,157 |
| France | 2,516,271 |
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 | 7,913,289 | 9,217,408 | +1,304,119 |
| Singapore | 7,387,855 | 690,673 | -6,697,182 |
| Czechia | 2,700,150 | 4,166,159 | +1,466,009 |
| Germany | 1,894,307 | 2,272,850 | +378,543 |
| France | 1,319,970 | 1,196,301 | -123,669 |
| Mexico | 475,569 | 1,487,435 | +1,011,866 |
| United States | 676,561 | 1,207,537 | +530,976 |
| Denmark | 775,217 | 783,578 | +8,361 |
| Australia | 270,088 | 138,409 | -131,679 |
| China | 127,540 | 47,518 | -80,022 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 42,276,761 |
| United States | 767,537 |
| France | 459,670 |
| Australia | 410,164 |
| Singapore | 282,908 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 22,245,228 | 20,031,533 | -2,213,695 |
| United States | 201,101 | 566,436 | +365,335 |
| France | 238,398 | 221,272 | -17,126 |
| Australia | 271,755 | 138,409 | -133,346 |
| Singapore | 282,908 | 0 | -282,908 |
| China | 156,348 | 65,459 | -90,889 |
| Germany | 5,728 | 130,271 | +124,543 |
| Denmark | 65,208 | 38,241 | -26,967 |
| Indonesia | 36,021 | 66,027 | +30,006 |
| Austria | 23,350 | 25,353 | +2,003 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
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 | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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 | 18,709,906 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 16,599,165 |
| Road transport | 7,397,920 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,334,289 |
| Other | 38,376 |
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 | 5,409,410 | 13,300,496 | +7,891,086 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,848,905 | 6,750,260 | -3,098,645 |
| Road transport | 7,013,067 | 384,853 | -6,628,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,429,526 | 904,763 | -524,763 |
| Other | 29,217 | 9,159 | -20,058 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,766,778 |
| ZLC | 7,396,259 |
| Harwich | 6,336,613 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,703,886 |
| Dover | 3,884,728 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,859,352 | 8,907,426 | +7,048,074 |
| ZLC | 7,011,406 | 384,853 | -6,626,553 |
| Harwich | 3,065,746 | 3,270,867 | +205,121 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,475,023 | 3,228,863 | +1,753,840 |
| Dover | 2,268,953 | 1,615,775 | -653,178 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,457,386 | 1,056,196 | -401,190 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,709,771 | 448,518 | -1,261,253 |
| Eurotunnel | 969,390 | 939,206 | -30,184 |
| Killingholme | 1,741,365 | 0 | -1,741,365 |
| Thamesport | 875,145 | 481,996 | -393,149 |
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 | 22 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 18 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HEWLETT - PACKARD LIMITED | 61 |
| TITAN DATA SOLUTIONS LTD | 58 |
| CARDEL LIMITED | 43 |
| CGG SERVICES (UK) LIMITED | 42 |
| SPECTRA LOGIC EUROPE LIMITED | 38 |
| PROTELX LIMITED | 37 |
| KEW INVESTMENTS LTD | 34 |
| BETA DISTRIBUTION PLC | 34 |
| PROTAPE LIMITED | 33 |
| FUJIFILM UK LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,937,769 |
| Germany | 7,291,968 |
| France | 1,501,067 |
| Israel | 1,202,545 |
| Italy | 1,180,785 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,016,211 | 4,921,558 | +1,905,347 |
| Germany | 2,802,130 | 4,489,838 | +1,687,708 |
| France | 456,155 | 1,044,912 | +588,757 |
| Israel | 643,399 | 559,146 | -84,253 |
| Italy | 541,576 | 639,209 | +97,633 |
| Spain | 469,639 | 511,950 | +42,311 |
| Norway | 663,878 | 243,118 | -420,760 |
| United Arab Emirates | 321,973 | 533,348 | +211,375 |
| United States | 371,813 | 466,941 | +95,128 |
| Switzerland | 798,480 | 26,184 | -772,296 |
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 | 19,752,530 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 7,292,394 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,689,195 |
| Road transport | 264,019 |
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 | 7,861,502 | 11,891,028 | +4,029,526 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,974,700 | 3,317,694 | -657,006 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 893,470 | 795,725 | -97,745 |
| Road transport | 264,019 | 0 | -264,019 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 8,834,588 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,543,021 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,161,041 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,314,699 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,589,938 |
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 | 3,313,096 | 5,521,492 | +2,208,396 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,623,641 | 2,919,380 | -704,261 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,942,433 | 4,218,608 | +2,276,175 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,807,946 | 1,506,753 | -301,193 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,057,657 | 532,281 | -525,376 |
| London Gateway Port | 291,222 | 326,628 | +35,406 |
| Holyhead | 281,623 | 327,313 | +45,690 |
| Immingham Docks | 551,381 | 0 | -551,381 |
| Southampton | 50,867 | 184,164 | +133,297 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 215,560 | +215,560 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85232915
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Blank recording media, such as discs or tapes, ready for data or sound recording