Import/export HS code 85437001: Telegraph or telephone network devices
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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.
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* 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 | 1,170,355 |
| Netherlands | 932,697 |
| Israel | 664,585 |
| Switzerland | 596,330 |
| Malaysia | 572,673 |
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 | 150,117 | 1,020,238 | +870,121 |
| Netherlands | 226,098 | 706,599 | +480,501 |
| Israel | 0 | 664,585 | +664,585 |
| Switzerland | 261,046 | 335,284 | +74,238 |
| Malaysia | 35,704 | 536,969 | +501,265 |
| Japan | 521,678 | 29,559 | -492,119 |
| Taiwan | 491,789 | 22,043 | -469,746 |
| Norway | 66,040 | 404,030 | +337,990 |
| Canada | 339,806 | 88,244 | -251,562 |
| China | 196,043 | 180,702 | -15,341 |
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 | 1,834,573 |
| China | 1,156,845 |
| Israel | 664,585 |
| Malaysia | 579,830 |
| Switzerland | 574,182 |
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 | 218,236 | 1,616,337 | +1,398,101 |
| China | 764,935 | 391,910 | -373,025 |
| Israel | 0 | 664,585 | +664,585 |
| Malaysia | 42,861 | 536,969 | +494,108 |
| Switzerland | 237,654 | 336,528 | +98,874 |
| Taiwan | 480,944 | 30,744 | -450,200 |
| Japan | 432,977 | 21,561 | -411,416 |
| Norway | 7,882 | 396,119 | +388,237 |
| Canada | 330,057 | 64,453 | -265,604 |
| Germany | 158,900 | 139,016 | -19,884 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 20 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 15 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
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 | 10 | 12 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +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 | 5,271,858 |
| Road transport | 975,904 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 944,019 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 769,696 |
| Other | 19,651 |
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 | 1,786,141 | 3,485,717 | +1,699,576 |
| Road transport | 118,403 | 857,501 | +739,098 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 600,874 | 343,145 | -257,729 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 514,342 | 255,354 | -258,988 |
| Other | 15,677 | 3,974 | -11,703 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,812,748 |
| ZLC | 975,904 |
| East Midlands Airport | 829,369 |
| Southampton | 387,559 |
| Dover | 379,127 |
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 | 1,172,547 | 2,640,201 | +1,467,654 |
| ZLC | 118,403 | 857,501 | +739,098 |
| East Midlands Airport | 224,817 | 604,552 | +379,735 |
| Southampton | 349,114 | 38,445 | -310,669 |
| Dover | 252,343 | 126,784 | -125,559 |
| Eurotunnel | 179,900 | 104,069 | -75,831 |
| London Stansted Airport | 158,594 | 108,539 | -50,055 |
| Thamesport | 133,271 | 45,336 | -87,935 |
| Glasgow Airport | 129,644 | 41,088 | -88,556 |
| London Gateway Port | 37,682 | 115,352 | +77,670 |
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 | 36 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 13 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 16 |
| 2025-09 | 15 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HILTI (GT.BRITAIN) LIMITED | 22 |
| NETCEED UK LIMITED | 19 |
| RITUALS COSMETICS UK LIMITED | 19 |
| MILLS LIMITED | 18 |
| METTLER-TOLEDO SAFELINE LIMITED | 18 |
| GALLAGHER SECURITY EUROPE LIMITED | 14 |
| UNISTO LIMITED | 13 |
| TELSONIC (U.K.) LIMITED | 13 |
| UNITED MACHINING UK LIMITED | 11 |
| APC TECHNOLOGY GROUP LTD | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 64 |
| 1m-15m | 54 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 12,189,546 |
| China | 1,777,171 |
| Germany | 1,631,288 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,097,323 |
| France | 1,065,632 |
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 | 7,859,350 | 4,330,196 | -3,529,154 |
| China | 880,085 | 897,086 | +17,001 |
| Germany | 982,288 | 649,000 | -333,288 |
| United Arab Emirates | 856,542 | 240,781 | -615,761 |
| France | 687,467 | 378,165 | -309,302 |
| Australia | 678,088 | 243,289 | -434,799 |
| Taiwan | 170,886 | 629,719 | +458,833 |
| Canada | 555,274 | 184,805 | -370,469 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 629,074 | +629,074 |
| Ireland | 451,776 | 171,599 | -280,177 |
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 | 3,155 |
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 | 2,675 | 480 | -2,195 |
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 | 25,148,738 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,335,889 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,837,082 |
| Other | 8,472 |
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 | 14,911,108 | 10,237,630 | -4,673,478 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,603,829 | 732,060 | -871,769 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 927,392 | 909,690 | -17,702 |
| Other | 7,992 | 480 | -7,512 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 14,276,104 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,428,697 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,694,375 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,507,900 |
| Southampton | 835,909 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 8,473,254 | 5,802,850 | -2,670,404 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,352,302 | 3,076,395 | -275,907 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,072,695 | 621,680 | -451,015 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 713,479 | 794,421 | +80,942 |
| Southampton | 643,200 | 192,709 | -450,491 |
| ZLC | 524,550 | 270,219 | -254,331 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 671,146 | 0 | -671,146 |
| Liverpool Docks | 503,312 | 151,106 | -352,206 |
| London Gateway Port | 230,634 | 385,602 | +154,968 |
| Glasgow Airport | 324,011 | 226,279 | -97,732 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85437001
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices designed to connect to telegraph or telephone networks