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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,708,394 |
| Belgium | 1,413,399 |
| South Korea | 1,356,873 |
| Netherlands | 1,328,059 |
| United States | 512,222 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 324,768 | 1,383,626 | +1,058,858 |
| Belgium | 1,240,033 | 173,366 | -1,066,667 |
| South Korea | 1,308,498 | 48,375 | -1,260,123 |
| Netherlands | 525,404 | 802,655 | +277,251 |
| United States | 204,096 | 308,126 | +104,030 |
| China | 189,878 | 29,526 | -160,352 |
| Viet Nam | 195,679 | 0 | -195,679 |
| Singapore | 10,653 | 118,771 | +108,118 |
| Italy | 113,345 | 2,393 | -110,952 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 46,140 | 46,583 | +443 |
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 | 2,368,030 |
| China | 2,154,883 |
| South Korea | 1,513,949 |
| Viet Nam | 195,679 |
| Philippines | 192,990 |
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 | 873,565 | 1,494,465 | +620,900 |
| China | 1,188,880 | 966,003 | -222,877 |
| South Korea | 1,352,289 | 161,660 | -1,190,629 |
| Viet Nam | 195,679 | 0 | -195,679 |
| Philippines | 179,315 | 13,675 | -165,640 |
| United States | 58,836 | 125,155 | +66,319 |
| Thailand | 53,137 | 89,796 | +36,659 |
| Italy | 110,535 | 6,244 | -104,291 |
| Singapore | 53,918 | 43,160 | -10,758 |
| Germany | 59,199 | 32,989 | -26,210 |
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 | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Kent | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Southern Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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 | 5,978,981 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,197,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 213,814 |
| Other | 52,196 |
| 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 | 4,137,308 | 1,841,673 | -2,295,635 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 54,569 | 1,142,902 | +1,088,333 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 110,201 | 103,613 | -6,588 |
| Other | 32,950 | 19,246 | -13,704 |
| 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 | 3,701,061 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,403,390 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,070,258 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 522,041 |
| 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 | 2,436,586 | 1,264,475 | -1,172,111 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,221,034 | 182,356 | -1,038,678 |
| Eurotunnel | 49,993 | 1,020,265 | +970,272 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 269,525 | 252,516 | -17,009 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 169,526 | 2,794 | -166,732 |
| Southampton | 59,966 | 73,067 | +13,101 |
| Dover | 3,688 | 118,958 | +115,270 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,347 | 86,427 | +63,080 |
| 000 | 32,950 | 19,246 | -13,704 |
| London Gateway Port | 46,493 | 3,461 | -43,032 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 7 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 6 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 62 |
| ARROW ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 48 |
| 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 | 22 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 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 | 1,192,522 |
| Israel | 229,032 |
| United States | 146,629 |
| Slovenia | 81,539 |
| Germany | 80,685 |
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 | 106,818 | 1,085,704 | +978,886 |
| Israel | 215,042 | 13,990 | -201,052 |
| United States | 53,455 | 93,174 | +39,719 |
| Slovenia | 81,539 | 0 | -81,539 |
| Germany | 25,539 | 55,146 | +29,607 |
| France | 27,117 | 42,431 | +15,314 |
| 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 | 2,073,892 |
| 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 | 600,974 | 1,472,918 | +871,944 |
| 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 | 1,005,721 |
| East Midlands Airport | 482,289 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 426,526 |
| ZLC | 152,032 |
| 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 | 86,802 | 918,919 | +832,117 |
| East Midlands Airport | 215,796 | 266,493 | +50,697 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 236,600 | 189,926 | -46,674 |
| ZLC | 60,318 | 91,714 | +31,396 |
| 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