Import/export HS code 85234190: Various unrecorded optical discs
Other types of blank optical discs not covered by specific codes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 516,212 |
| Netherlands | 405,387 |
| Italy | 403,209 |
| France | 282,900 |
| United States | 183,585 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 298,386 | 217,826 | -80,560 |
| Netherlands | 238,611 | 166,776 | -71,835 |
| Italy | 49,920 | 353,289 | +303,369 |
| France | 227,495 | 55,405 | -172,090 |
| United States | 149,508 | 34,077 | -115,431 |
| South Africa | 154,432 | 0 | -154,432 |
| Singapore | 122,043 | 1,538 | -120,505 |
| United Arab Emirates | 61,036 | 27,830 | -33,206 |
| Spain | 25,191 | 45,342 | +20,151 |
| Philippines | 17,462 | 52,901 | +35,439 |
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 | 572,217 |
| Taiwan | 435,079 |
| Italy | 242,050 |
| United Kingdom | 187,745 |
| Germany | 185,513 |
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 | 296,480 | 275,737 | -20,743 |
| Taiwan | 237,209 | 197,870 | -39,339 |
| Italy | 38,475 | 203,575 | +165,100 |
| United Kingdom | 170,472 | 17,273 | -153,199 |
| Germany | 80,993 | 104,520 | +23,527 |
| France | 131,303 | 15,209 | -116,094 |
| Austria | 98,625 | 46,041 | -52,584 |
| China | 78,214 | 50,596 | -27,618 |
| United States | 56,352 | 18,886 | -37,466 |
| Thailand | 75,096 | 0 | -75,096 |
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 | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 1,605,171 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 489,637 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 413,475 |
| Other | 7,034 |
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 | 890,801 | 714,370 | -176,431 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 252,600 | 237,037 | -15,563 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 300,509 | 112,966 | -187,543 |
| Other | 4,021 | 3,013 | -1,008 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 561,224 |
| East Midlands Airport | 495,449 |
| London Stansted Airport | 333,950 |
| Thamesport | 330,561 |
| Dover | 190,674 |
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 | 423,807 | 137,417 | -286,390 |
| East Midlands Airport | 251,721 | 243,728 | -7,993 |
| London Stansted Airport | 85,528 | 248,422 | +162,894 |
| Thamesport | 238,110 | 92,451 | -145,659 |
| Dover | 126,387 | 64,287 | -62,100 |
| Birmingham Airport | 76,813 | 70,636 | -6,177 |
| Eurotunnel | 42,890 | 77,191 | +34,301 |
| London Gateway Port | 52,579 | 15,177 | -37,402 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 50,498 | 14,167 | -36,331 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,830 | 39,885 | +27,055 |
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 | 26 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 14 |
| 2025-10 | 13 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 42 |
| VOW EUROPE LIMITED | 39 |
| SONY EUROPE B.V. | 34 |
| CMS DISTRIBUTION LIMITED | 32 |
| ANAND INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 31 |
| AMAZON EU S.A R.L. | 28 |
| NATUREINKS LIMITED | 26 |
| RIVER RECORDINGS LIMITED | 26 |
| SONY EUROPE B.V. | 24 |
| PADI EMEA LIMITED | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 536,555 |
| China | 460,732 |
| India | 279,700 |
| United Arab Emirates | 267,814 |
| Ireland | 266,905 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 535,365 | 1,190 | -534,175 |
| China | 386,388 | 74,344 | -312,044 |
| India | 279,700 | 0 | -279,700 |
| United Arab Emirates | 209,524 | 58,290 | -151,234 |
| Ireland | 155,739 | 111,166 | -44,573 |
| United States | 122,558 | 75,553 | -47,005 |
| France | 95,336 | 38,916 | -56,420 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 74,180 | +74,180 |
| Viet Nam | 72,985 | 0 | -72,985 |
| Moldova | 60,866 | 4,572 | -56,294 |
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 | 2,458,940 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 382,513 |
| Road transport | 71,420 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 57,128 |
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 | 2,004,612 | 454,328 | -1,550,284 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 202,961 | 179,552 | -23,409 |
| Road transport | 71,420 | 0 | -71,420 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,800 | 53,328 | +49,528 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,150,846 |
| East Midlands Airport | 748,215 |
| ZLC | 273,201 |
| London Stansted Airport | 239,769 |
| Holyhead | 228,872 |
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 | 1,054,291 | 96,555 | -957,736 |
| East Midlands Airport | 588,140 | 160,075 | -428,065 |
| ZLC | 200,077 | 73,124 | -126,953 |
| London Stansted Airport | 116,639 | 123,130 | +6,491 |
| Holyhead | 144,440 | 84,432 | -60,008 |
| Birmingham Airport | 116,885 | 0 | -116,885 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,646 | 60,058 | +49,412 |
| Southampton | 0 | 53,328 | +53,328 |
| Immingham Docks | 37,446 | 0 | -37,446 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 25,360 | +25,360 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85234190
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of blank optical discs not covered by specific codes