Import/export HS code 854081: Receiver or amplifier tubes
Tubes used in radios, amplifiers, or other electronic devices
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 | 10,425,233 |
| Slovakia | 843,161 |
| France | 784,481 |
| Germany | 632,237 |
| China | 348,160 |
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 | 4,455,750 | 5,969,483 | +1,513,733 |
| Slovakia | 510,460 | 332,701 | -177,759 |
| France | 433,397 | 351,084 | -82,313 |
| Germany | 254,577 | 377,660 | +123,083 |
| China | 83,714 | 264,446 | +180,732 |
| Tunisia | 0 | 159,574 | +159,574 |
| Belgium | 67,039 | 0 | -67,039 |
| Singapore | 0 | 55,400 | +55,400 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 20,790 | 28,912 | +8,122 |
| Russia | 18,472 | 24,052 | +5,580 |
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 | 8,473,806 |
| United Kingdom | 2,251,818 |
| France | 920,145 |
| Slovakia | 848,510 |
| China | 498,136 |
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 | 4,137,988 | 4,335,818 | +197,830 |
| United Kingdom | 380,701 | 1,871,117 | +1,490,416 |
| France | 535,759 | 384,386 | -151,373 |
| Slovakia | 515,809 | 332,701 | -183,108 |
| China | 170,397 | 327,739 | +157,342 |
| Germany | 50,740 | 275,277 | +224,537 |
| Russia | 33,543 | 37,190 | +3,647 |
| Japan | 4,397 | 25,658 | +21,261 |
| Switzerland | 26,325 | 0 | -26,325 |
| Italy | 1,902 | 8,007 | +6,105 |
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 | 3 |
| Essex | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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 | 11,484,636 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,214,233 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 796,903 |
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 | 4,776,853 | 6,707,783 | +1,930,930 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 696,423 | 517,810 | -178,613 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 404,743 | 392,160 | -12,583 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 6,481,495 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,614,521 |
| Dover | 950,791 |
| London Gateway Port | 408,629 |
| Thamesport | 381,302 |
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 Stansted Airport | 3,562,081 | 2,919,414 | -642,667 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,034,479 | 3,580,042 | +2,545,563 |
| Dover | 629,121 | 321,670 | -307,451 |
| London Gateway Port | 80,886 | 327,743 | +246,857 |
| Thamesport | 318,124 | 63,178 | -254,946 |
| Birmingham Airport | 86,549 | 146,734 | +60,185 |
| Eurotunnel | 35,741 | 188,838 | +153,097 |
| East Midlands Airport | 65,780 | 61,593 | -4,187 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,561 | 6,220 | -25,341 |
| Glasgow Airport | 23,823 | 0 | -23,823 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CPI TMD TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 63 |
| API MICROWAVE LIMITED | 46 |
| MARSHALL AMPLIFICATION PLC | 39 |
| STRAIGHT EDGE MANUFACTURING LTD. | 28 |
| CVC COMPONENTS LTD | 26 |
| AUDIO NOTE (UK) LIMITED | 24 |
| T T F LTD | 24 |
| SELECTRON (U K) LIMITED | 16 |
| TRAK MICROWAVE LIMITED | 16 |
| ABSOLUTE SOUNDS LIMITED | 15 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 932,635 |
| India | 597,555 |
| Germany | 118,254 |
| Switzerland | 110,589 |
| France | 105,159 |
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 | 519,955 | 412,680 | -107,275 |
| India | 259,555 | 338,000 | +78,445 |
| Germany | 48,633 | 69,621 | +20,988 |
| Switzerland | 109,689 | 900 | -108,789 |
| France | 73,450 | 31,709 | -41,741 |
| South Korea | 2,538 | 87,000 | +84,462 |
| Italy | 36,400 | 31,599 | -4,801 |
| Greece | 5,570 | 61,257 | +55,687 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 23,301 | 15,182 | -8,119 |
| Romania | 26,698 | 0 | -26,698 |
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 | 2,162,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 164,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,239 |
| Other | 45 |
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 | 1,095,176 | 1,067,099 | -28,077 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 109,516 | 54,718 | -54,798 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,239 | 0 | -14,239 |
| Other | 45 | 0 | -45 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 874,981 |
| East Midlands Airport | 615,352 |
| London Stansted Airport | 350,007 |
| ZLC | 297,365 |
| Dover | 111,311 |
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 | 392,734 | 482,247 | +89,513 |
| East Midlands Airport | 319,963 | 295,389 | -24,574 |
| London Stansted Airport | 93,420 | 256,587 | +163,167 |
| ZLC | 264,489 | 32,876 | -231,613 |
| Dover | 101,111 | 10,200 | -90,911 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,405 | 34,926 | +26,521 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,570 | 0 | -24,570 |
| Felixstowe | 10,746 | 0 | -10,746 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,069 | 8,472 | +6,403 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,424 | 0 | -1,424 |
Quick facts
HS code: 854081
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tubes used in radios, amplifiers, or other electronic devices