Import/export HS code 85291011: Telescopic and whip antennas
Retractable and flexible antennas for portable devices or car radios
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 | 3,045,562 |
| Sweden | 1,696,921 |
| Viet Nam | 1,460,194 |
| China | 1,438,346 |
| Germany | 765,404 |
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 | 1,617,352 | 1,428,210 | -189,142 |
| Sweden | 783,705 | 913,216 | +129,511 |
| Viet Nam | 1,211,414 | 248,780 | -962,634 |
| China | 864,186 | 574,160 | -290,026 |
| Germany | 476,098 | 289,306 | -186,792 |
| Italy | 303,397 | 436,464 | +133,067 |
| Finland | 161,125 | 214,130 | +53,005 |
| Norway | 191,544 | 130,167 | -61,377 |
| United States | 222,079 | 86,892 | -135,187 |
| Denmark | 93,559 | 100,862 | +7,303 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 4,434,547 |
| China | 1,948,344 |
| Sweden | 1,758,420 |
| Italy | 800,753 |
| Finland | 374,949 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 2,793,422 | 1,641,125 | -1,152,297 |
| China | 1,120,955 | 827,389 | -293,566 |
| Sweden | 821,046 | 937,374 | +116,328 |
| Italy | 325,095 | 475,658 | +150,563 |
| Finland | 160,819 | 214,130 | +53,311 |
| Hungary | 283,697 | 61,035 | -222,662 |
| Germany | 165,727 | 121,201 | -44,526 |
| United States | 175,766 | 74,974 | -100,792 |
| South Africa | 165,934 | 7,698 | -158,236 |
| Taiwan | 57,294 | 108,221 | +50,927 |
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 | 22 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 13 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 12 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
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 | 14 | 12 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 6 | +1 |
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) | 4,667,738 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,086,949 |
| Air transport | 2,798,339 |
| Other | 35,792 |
| Road transport | 10,244 |
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) | 3,071,687 | 1,596,051 | -1,475,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,231,304 | 1,855,645 | -375,659 |
| Air transport | 1,412,905 | 1,385,434 | -27,471 |
| Other | 14,600 | 21,192 | +6,592 |
| Road transport | 4,350 | 5,894 | +1,544 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Hull | 2,941,951 |
| Southampton | 2,170,703 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,917,104 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,096,648 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,089,697 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 1,576,117 | 1,365,834 | -210,283 |
| Southampton | 1,619,655 | 551,048 | -1,068,607 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,052,262 | 864,842 | -187,420 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 757,673 | 338,975 | -418,698 |
| East Midlands Airport | 381,637 | 708,060 | +326,423 |
| Birmingham Airport | 101,791 | 270,705 | +168,914 |
| Harwich | 232,478 | 112,747 | -119,731 |
| Felixstowe | 148,731 | 137,580 | -11,151 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,010 | 71,485 | -65,525 |
| London | 134,999 | 68,970 | -66,029 |
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 | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 16 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 14 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 17 |
| 2025-10 | 26 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 21 |
| 2025-07 | 35 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 75 |
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 4,594,141 |
| Norway | 3,978,304 |
| Hungary | 1,583,078 |
| Germany | 1,205,036 |
| Netherlands | 1,060,077 |
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 | 3,537,552 | 1,056,589 | -2,480,963 |
| Norway | 1,444,796 | 2,533,508 | +1,088,712 |
| Hungary | 1,031,775 | 551,303 | -480,472 |
| Germany | 902,492 | 302,544 | -599,948 |
| Netherlands | 1,022,788 | 37,289 | -985,499 |
| Italy | 650,451 | 204,021 | -446,430 |
| Spain | 347,293 | 385,764 | +38,471 |
| Sweden | 597,911 | 105,581 | -492,330 |
| Romania | 577,825 | 4,644 | -573,181 |
| Canada | 241,654 | 286,843 | +45,189 |
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 | 12,792 |
| France | 213 |
| Sweden | 109 |
| Nicaragua | 80 |
| Taiwan | 69 |
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 | 7,137 | 5,655 | -1,482 |
| France | 97 | 116 | +19 |
| Sweden | 0 | 109 | +109 |
| Nicaragua | 80 | 0 | -80 |
| Taiwan | 69 | 0 | -69 |
| Italy | 50 | 5 | -45 |
| Hungary | 18 | 27 | +9 |
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 | 12,945,050 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,489,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,588,865 |
| Road transport | 61,935 |
| Other | 13,363 |
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 | 7,553,372 | 5,391,678 | -2,161,694 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,197,295 | 1,292,146 | -1,905,149 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,499,115 | 89,750 | -2,409,365 |
| Road transport | 61,935 | 0 | -61,935 |
| Other | 7,451 | 5,912 | -1,539 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 7,146,683 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,106,671 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,205,289 |
| Southampton | 1,700,332 |
| Dover | 1,644,742 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 3,950,832 | 3,195,851 | -754,981 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,952,253 | 1,154,418 | -797,835 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,747,573 | 457,716 | -1,289,857 |
| Southampton | 1,695,922 | 4,410 | -1,691,512 |
| Dover | 1,149,954 | 494,788 | -655,166 |
| ZLC | 1,147,470 | 411,758 | -735,712 |
| London Stansted Airport | 537,691 | 561,770 | +24,079 |
| London | 715,669 | 15,850 | -699,819 |
| Portsmouth | 130,777 | 189,438 | +58,661 |
| Immingham Docks | 147,363 | 15,722 | -131,641 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85291011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Retractable and flexible antennas for portable devices or car radios