Import/export HS code 85311095: Various alarms
Other types of alarms not specifically listed, used for various security or signaling purposes
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 38,182,071 |
| New Zealand | 13,355,941 |
| Germany | 10,891,129 |
| Italy | 10,205,412 |
| China | 9,088,065 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 20,161,280 | 18,020,791 | -2,140,489 |
| New Zealand | 8,363,581 | 4,992,360 | -3,371,221 |
| Germany | 6,025,652 | 4,865,477 | -1,160,175 |
| Italy | 6,786,354 | 3,419,058 | -3,367,296 |
| China | 5,533,493 | 3,554,572 | -1,978,921 |
| Netherlands | 2,904,566 | 1,568,044 | -1,336,522 |
| France | 2,349,894 | 1,919,399 | -430,495 |
| Ireland | 1,344,440 | 1,383,706 | +39,266 |
| Israel | 2,251,612 | 245,799 | -2,005,813 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 844,074 | 1,618,210 | +774,136 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 48,672,055 |
| China | 15,126,176 |
| New Zealand | 13,346,964 |
| Italy | 9,279,786 |
| France | 6,284,785 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 26,065,505 | 22,606,550 | -3,458,955 |
| China | 8,665,164 | 6,461,012 | -2,204,152 |
| New Zealand | 8,362,405 | 4,984,559 | -3,377,846 |
| Italy | 6,193,594 | 3,086,192 | -3,107,402 |
| France | 3,013,059 | 3,271,726 | +258,667 |
| United Kingdom | 1,922,259 | 1,232,534 | -689,725 |
| Germany | 1,724,278 | 1,031,747 | -692,531 |
| Israel | 2,240,933 | 316,883 | -1,924,050 |
| Taiwan | 353,353 | 1,361,928 | +1,008,575 |
| Japan | 670,129 | 880,957 | +210,828 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 61 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 50 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 45 |
| West Midlands | 41 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 38 |
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 | 39 | 42 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 36 | 36 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 32 | 26 | -6 |
| West Midlands | 28 | 29 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 29 | 24 | -5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 29 | 24 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 20 | 22 | +2 |
| Essex | 15 | 14 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 17 | 16 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 19 | 15 | -4 |
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 | 90,903,253 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 13,957,014 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,930,490 |
| Other | 244,579 |
| Road transport | 120,283 |
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 | 49,498,577 | 41,404,676 | -8,093,901 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,641,198 | 5,315,816 | -3,325,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,545,841 | 4,384,649 | -2,161,192 |
| Other | 144,704 | 99,875 | -44,829 |
| Road transport | 5,451 | 114,832 | +109,381 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 38,653,037 |
| East Midlands Airport | 15,286,789 |
| Manchester Airport | 14,168,463 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,264,960 |
| Birmingham Airport | 4,349,566 |
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 | 21,087,127 | 17,565,910 | -3,521,217 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,793,885 | 7,492,904 | -300,981 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,151,303 | 6,017,160 | -2,134,143 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,671,504 | 6,593,456 | -78,048 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,729,965 | 1,619,601 | -1,110,364 |
| London | 2,417,947 | 1,765,429 | -652,518 |
| Dover | 2,500,203 | 1,184,630 | -1,315,573 |
| Felixstowe | 2,001,849 | 1,369,443 | -632,406 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,096,964 | 779,553 | -1,317,411 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,635,056 | 995,908 | -639,148 |
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 | 147 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 75 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 50 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 50 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 50 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 132 |
| 2025-10 | 111 |
| 2025-09 | 127 |
| 2025-08 | 113 |
| 2025-07 | 133 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROLLS-ROYCE PLC | 109 |
| SOLON SECURITY LTD | 107 |
| DETECTOR ELECTRONICS (U.K.) LIMITED | 101 |
| EATON ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS LIMITED | 95 |
| BRITISH AIRWAYS PLC | 90 |
| EUROPEAN SAFETY SYSTEMS LIMITED | 89 |
| MEGGITT AEROSPACE LIMITED | 89 |
| AEROTRON LIMITED | 83 |
| EATON MEDC LIMITED | 80 |
| TEXECOM LIMITED | 77 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 293 |
| 54m+ | 277 |
| 0-1m | 61 |
| Other | 53 |
| 15m-54m | 48 |
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 | 20,743,477 |
| Germany | 19,321,434 |
| Saudi Arabia | 12,785,785 |
| Italy | 11,452,773 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,866,495 |
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 | 10,982,802 | 9,760,675 | -1,222,127 |
| Germany | 8,812,539 | 10,508,895 | +1,696,356 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,751,620 | 6,034,165 | -717,455 |
| Italy | 4,903,192 | 6,549,581 | +1,646,389 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,277,667 | 5,588,828 | +311,161 |
| France | 6,183,192 | 4,662,448 | -1,520,744 |
| Sweden | 6,952,231 | 3,394,300 | -3,557,931 |
| Netherlands | 4,964,865 | 4,589,605 | -375,260 |
| Norway | 1,614,079 | 4,818,377 | +3,204,298 |
| India | 3,097,311 | 2,978,773 | -118,538 |
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 | 10,349 |
| XU | 8,064 |
| China | 6,300 |
| Ireland | 337 |
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 | 6,734 | 3,615 | -3,119 |
| XU | 7,431 | 633 | -6,798 |
| China | 3,366 | 2,934 | -432 |
| Ireland | 100 | 237 | +137 |
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 | 140,541,559 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 40,060,859 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,816,214 |
| Road transport | 2,220,454 |
| Other | 25,050 |
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 | 69,073,123 | 71,468,436 | +2,395,313 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 19,264,165 | 20,796,694 | +1,532,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,236,315 | 8,579,899 | +343,584 |
| Road transport | 2,158,798 | 61,656 | -2,097,142 |
| Other | 17,631 | 7,419 | -10,212 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 58,202,877 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,207,525 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,881,885 |
| ZLC | 27,007,136 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,696,778 |
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 | 29,139,944 | 29,062,933 | -77,011 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,267,560 | 17,939,965 | +1,672,405 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,185,872 | 15,696,013 | +2,510,141 |
| ZLC | 13,593,791 | 13,413,345 | -180,446 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,153,861 | 4,542,917 | -1,610,944 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,128,304 | 3,308,519 | -2,819,785 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,013,695 | 4,635,176 | +621,481 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,366,657 | 3,877,480 | +510,823 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,052,216 | 2,266,146 | +1,213,930 |
| Southampton | 1,366,779 | 1,665,830 | +299,051 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85311095
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of alarms not specifically listed, used for various security or signaling purposes