Import/export HS code 85423231: Low-capacity memory chips
Memory chips with a storage capacity of 512 Mbits or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 1,679,213 |
| Germany | 1,577,792 |
| Belgium | 1,427,994 |
| Netherlands | 1,301,509 |
| United States | 460,069 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Korea | 1,630,838 | 48,375 | -1,582,463 |
| Germany | 304,369 | 1,273,423 | +969,054 |
| Belgium | 1,210,269 | 217,725 | -992,544 |
| Netherlands | 498,961 | 802,548 | +303,587 |
| United States | 33,518 | 426,551 | +393,033 |
| China | 201,033 | 29,526 | -171,507 |
| Viet Nam | 195,679 | 0 | -195,679 |
| Taiwan | 137,092 | 56,346 | -80,746 |
| Singapore | 15,309 | 101,175 | +85,866 |
| Italy | 113,345 | 2,393 | -110,952 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,349,827 |
| China | 2,096,755 |
| South Korea | 1,838,487 |
| Philippines | 205,557 |
| Viet Nam | 195,679 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 978,125 | 1,371,702 | +393,577 |
| China | 1,140,597 | 956,158 | -184,439 |
| South Korea | 1,674,978 | 163,509 | -1,511,469 |
| Philippines | 37,426 | 168,131 | +130,705 |
| Viet Nam | 195,679 | 0 | -195,679 |
| United States | 58,836 | 123,808 | +64,972 |
| Thailand | 71,822 | 90,832 | +19,010 |
| Italy | 110,535 | 2,474 | -108,061 |
| Germany | 56,027 | 36,161 | -19,866 |
| Malaysia | 43,682 | 45,872 | +2,190 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Southern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 6,390,312 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,044,505 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 216,228 |
| Other | 52,908 |
| Road transport | 1,252 |
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 | 4,414,509 | 1,975,803 | -2,438,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,576 | 1,039,929 | +1,035,353 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 127,818 | 88,410 | -39,408 |
| Other | 32,791 | 20,117 | -12,674 |
| Road transport | 1,252 | 0 | -1,252 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 4,149,672 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,439,797 |
| Eurotunnel | 917,292 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 500,660 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 172,320 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 2,892,273 | 1,257,399 | -1,634,874 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,211,922 | 227,875 | -984,047 |
| Eurotunnel | 0 | 917,292 | +917,292 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 272,263 | 228,397 | -43,866 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 0 | 172,320 | +172,320 |
| Southampton | 59,966 | 73,067 | +13,101 |
| Dover | 3,688 | 118,958 | +115,270 |
| London Gateway Port | 64,110 | 3,461 | -60,649 |
| London Stansted Airport | 24,456 | 35,326 | +10,870 |
| 000 | 32,791 | 20,117 | -12,674 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 7 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 6 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 5 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 61 |
| ARROW ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 47 |
| X.E.L. ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 40 |
| EBV ELEKTRONIK GMBH | 38 |
| ASTUTE ELECTRONICS LIMITED | 35 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 35 |
| MICRON EUROPE LIMITED | 30 |
| RASPBERRY PI LTD | 26 |
| EBV ELEKTRONIK GMBH | 24 |
| MICROSS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 21 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 24 |
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 1,068,476 |
| Israel | 229,032 |
| Slovenia | 81,539 |
| France | 71,835 |
| United States | 68,067 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 112,868 | 955,608 | +842,740 |
| Israel | 215,042 | 13,990 | -201,052 |
| Slovenia | 81,539 | 0 | -81,539 |
| France | 29,404 | 42,431 | +13,027 |
| United States | 13,688 | 54,379 | +40,691 |
| Germany | 21,958 | 34,879 | +12,921 |
| Belgium | 10,010 | 39,919 | +29,909 |
| Singapore | 31,570 | 15,869 | -15,701 |
| China | 7,605 | 39,632 | +32,027 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,320 | 20,922 | +10,602 |
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 | 1,834,998 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 37,372 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,722 |
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 | 559,831 | 1,275,167 | +715,336 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,134 | 34,238 | +31,104 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,394 | 1,328 | -66 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 899,554 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 410,032 |
| East Midlands Airport | 391,889 |
| ZLC | 126,199 |
| Dover | 36,114 |
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 Stansted Airport | 89,089 | 810,465 | +721,376 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 236,600 | 173,432 | -63,168 |
| East Midlands Airport | 178,955 | 212,934 | +33,979 |
| ZLC | 53,729 | 72,470 | +18,741 |
| Dover | 1,876 | 34,238 | +32,362 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 5,866 | +5,866 |
| Glasgow Airport | 1,458 | 0 | -1,458 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,394 | 0 | -1,394 |
| Southampton | 0 | 1,328 | +1,328 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,258 | 0 | -1,258 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85423231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Memory chips with a storage capacity of 512 Mbits or less