Import/export HS code 85311030: Building alarms
Alarms specifically designed for use in buildings, such as fire or burglar alarms
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 315,268,089 |
| China | 95,733,659 |
| Germany | 50,400,246 |
| Poland | 33,941,423 |
| Italy | 21,771,833 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 182,882,249 | 132,385,840 | -50,496,409 |
| China | 51,391,665 | 44,341,994 | -7,049,671 |
| Germany | 8,264,834 | 42,135,412 | +33,870,578 |
| Poland | 16,229,781 | 17,711,642 | +1,481,861 |
| Italy | 10,044,582 | 11,727,251 | +1,682,669 |
| Romania | 7,472,210 | 8,592,208 | +1,119,998 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 5,997,002 | 2,857,505 | -3,139,497 |
| Malaysia | 3,671,151 | 4,195,672 | +524,521 |
| United States | 4,663,054 | 2,795,322 | -1,867,732 |
| Luxembourg | 5,710,617 | 1,746,019 | -3,964,598 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 313,303,710 |
| China | 117,774,009 |
| Germany | 42,827,350 |
| Poland | 27,222,906 |
| Romania | 19,558,602 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 181,971,634 | 131,332,076 | -50,639,558 |
| China | 63,227,842 | 54,546,167 | -8,681,675 |
| Germany | 3,247,231 | 39,580,119 | +36,332,888 |
| Poland | 15,955,301 | 11,267,605 | -4,687,696 |
| Romania | 10,737,025 | 8,821,577 | -1,915,448 |
| Italy | 9,517,614 | 9,240,865 | -276,749 |
| Ukraine | 7,512,282 | 8,535,459 | +1,023,177 |
| Malaysia | 3,700,916 | 4,253,656 | +552,740 |
| Viet Nam | 2,806,895 | 3,224,320 | +417,425 |
| Indonesia | 1,885,009 | 3,773,813 | +1,888,804 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 30 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 27 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 25 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 23 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 20 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 27 | 23 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 24 | 15 | -9 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 | 18 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 15 | 20 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 11 | -3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 | 8 | -3 |
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) | 439,729,854 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 115,600,719 |
| Air transport | 66,724,540 |
| Other | 1,011,666 |
| Road transport | 381,030 |
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) | 229,778,452 | 209,951,402 | -19,827,050 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 63,301,197 | 52,299,522 | -11,001,675 |
| Air transport | 33,232,519 | 33,492,021 | +259,502 |
| Other | 379,207 | 632,459 | +253,252 |
| Road transport | 287,552 | 93,478 | -194,074 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 259,698,957 |
| Holyhead | 90,525,971 |
| Dover | 48,513,481 |
| Southampton | 47,122,841 |
| Felixstowe | 46,587,894 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 152,078,645 | 107,620,312 | -44,458,333 |
| Holyhead | 31,051,649 | 59,474,322 | +28,422,673 |
| Dover | 24,674,886 | 23,838,595 | -836,291 |
| Southampton | 28,254,252 | 18,868,589 | -9,385,663 |
| Felixstowe | 28,356,137 | 18,231,757 | -10,124,380 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,616,444 | 14,782,333 | -1,834,111 |
| East Midlands Airport | 10,780,756 | 12,234,345 | +1,453,589 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 12,313,627 | 8,129,745 | -4,183,882 |
| London Gateway Port | 584,621 | 11,036,906 | +10,452,285 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,686,506 | 5,064,877 | +1,378,371 |
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 | 109 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 53 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 34 |
| Specialised construction activities | 30 |
| Security and investigation activities | 22 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 89 |
| 2025-11 | 93 |
| 2025-10 | 104 |
| 2025-09 | 106 |
| 2025-08 | 102 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ELMDENE INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 115 |
| APOLLO FIRE DETECTORS LIMITED | 115 |
| ASSA ABLOY LIMITED | 114 |
| FIREBLITZ EXTINGUISHER LIMITED | 105 |
| EATON ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 100 |
| SOLON SECURITY LTD | 87 |
| HOCHIKI EUROPE (U.K.) LIMITED | 84 |
| VIMPEX LIMITED | 81 |
| STATUS INTERNATIONAL (UK) LTD | 80 |
| TEXECOM LIMITED | 78 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 154 |
| 54m+ | 143 |
| 15m-54m | 39 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| Other | 26 |
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 | 48,608,632 |
| Ireland | 39,122,734 |
| Germany | 29,737,361 |
| Saudi Arabia | 29,338,641 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,279,617 |
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 | 25,067,866 | 23,540,766 | -1,527,100 |
| Ireland | 18,641,795 | 20,480,939 | +1,839,144 |
| Germany | 13,994,255 | 15,743,106 | +1,748,851 |
| Saudi Arabia | 14,811,833 | 14,526,808 | -285,025 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,699,147 | 13,580,470 | -118,677 |
| United States | 10,386,705 | 10,047,374 | -339,331 |
| China | 4,901,539 | 11,499,808 | +6,598,269 |
| Spain | 7,339,936 | 8,317,230 | +977,294 |
| France | 7,940,883 | 7,565,870 | -375,013 |
| Australia | 6,998,705 | 6,836,122 | -162,583 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 85,001 |
| China | 50,306 |
| XI | 17,620 |
| Germany | 7,247 |
| Canada | 5,880 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 65,805 | 19,196 | -46,609 |
| China | 43,348 | 6,958 | -36,390 |
| XI | 4,640 | 12,980 | +8,340 |
| Germany | 0 | 7,247 | +7,247 |
| Canada | 5,496 | 384 | -5,112 |
| France | 2,288 | 443 | -1,845 |
| Poland | 606 | 0 | -606 |
| Taiwan | 578 | 13 | -565 |
| Romania | 306 | 0 | -306 |
| Spain | 0 | 24 | +24 |
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 | 194,877,510 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 157,839,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 70,157,718 |
| Road transport | 1,718,725 |
| Other | 488,044 |
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 | 94,169,529 | 100,707,981 | +6,538,452 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 75,815,846 | 82,023,477 | +6,207,631 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 37,846,270 | 32,311,448 | -5,534,822 |
| Road transport | 1,699,588 | 19,137 | -1,680,451 |
| Other | 296,680 | 191,364 | -105,316 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 106,154,861 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 87,567,788 |
| ZLC | 45,484,441 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,165,682 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,488,089 |
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 | 50,981,860 | 55,173,001 | +4,191,141 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 41,707,068 | 45,860,720 | +4,153,652 |
| ZLC | 21,130,288 | 24,354,153 | +3,223,865 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,128,033 | 17,037,649 | -4,090,384 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,266,342 | 13,221,747 | -2,044,595 |
| Holyhead | 11,020,169 | 13,503,780 | +2,483,611 |
| Southampton | 8,289,851 | 10,029,211 | +1,739,360 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,722,718 | 9,360,538 | +637,820 |
| Felixstowe | 9,097,620 | 6,903,418 | -2,194,202 |
| London Stansted Airport | 7,595,271 | 5,800,527 | -1,794,744 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85311030
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Alarms specifically designed for use in buildings, such as fire or burglar alarms