Import/export HS code 85437003: Infrared remote controls for gaming
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,872,939 |
| China | 1,487,486 |
| Netherlands | 987,815 |
| United States | 212,710 |
| France | 119,512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,485,036 | 387,903 | -1,097,133 |
| China | 665,888 | 821,598 | +155,710 |
| Netherlands | 575,030 | 412,785 | -162,245 |
| United States | 43,575 | 169,135 | +125,560 |
| France | 0 | 119,512 | +119,512 |
| Spain | 14,829 | 83,273 | +68,444 |
| Italy | 61,185 | 36,416 | -24,769 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 68,480 | +68,480 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 30,621 | 36,770 | +6,149 |
| Germany | 53,764 | 4,824 | -48,940 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,347,970 |
| Taiwan | 471,289 |
| United States | 89,545 |
| Slovakia | 81,544 |
| Spain | 72,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,739,276 | 1,608,694 | -1,130,582 |
| Taiwan | 170,361 | 300,928 | +130,567 |
| United States | 16,344 | 73,201 | +56,857 |
| Slovakia | 13,064 | 68,480 | +55,416 |
| Spain | 2,983 | 69,327 | +66,344 |
| Netherlands | 983 | 15,726 | +14,743 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 8,320 | +8,320 |
| Japan | 8,093 | 0 | -8,093 |
| United Kingdom | 1,640 | 4,824 | +3,184 |
| Poland | 3,256 | 2,399 | -857 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -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 | 3,683,128 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 791,043 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 659,775 |
| Other | 713 |
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 | 2,395,992 | 1,287,136 | -1,108,856 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 357,412 | 433,631 | +76,219 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 227,706 | 432,069 | +204,363 |
| Other | 8 | 705 | +697 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,764,322 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,143,580 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 410,673 |
| Felixstowe | 343,568 |
| Dover | 201,383 |
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 | 1,260,451 | 503,871 | -756,580 |
| East Midlands Airport | 702,187 | 441,393 | -260,794 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 325,932 | 84,741 | -241,191 |
| Felixstowe | 140,972 | 202,596 | +61,624 |
| Dover | 25,317 | 176,066 | +150,749 |
| London | 86,941 | 110,958 | +24,017 |
| Belfast Port | 23,225 | 113,398 | +90,173 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,204 | 76,124 | +15,920 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,700 | 100,258 | +77,558 |
| Luton Airport | 30,833 | 81,244 | +50,411 |
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 | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 3 |
| Information service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 442,590 |
| United States | 148,328 |
| Germany | 107,886 |
| China | 58,879 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 43,960 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 265,516 | 177,074 | -88,442 |
| United States | 90,301 | 58,027 | -32,274 |
| Germany | 12,808 | 95,078 | +82,270 |
| China | 40,611 | 18,268 | -22,343 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 43,000 | 960 | -42,040 |
| France | 14,491 | 25,756 | +11,265 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 37,544 | +37,544 |
| United Arab Emirates | 10,424 | 14,700 | +4,276 |
| Ireland | 10,593 | 11,736 | +1,143 |
| Canada | 4,527 | 14,045 | +9,518 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 563,238 |
| Air transport | 510,382 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,237 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 288,276 | 274,962 | -13,314 |
| Air transport | 277,004 | 233,378 | -43,626 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,099 | 2,138 | +1,039 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 425,689 |
| London Stansted Airport | 223,418 |
| ZLC | 160,977 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 116,389 |
| East Midlands Airport | 60,592 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 266,763 | 158,926 | -107,837 |
| London Stansted Airport | 104,153 | 119,265 | +15,112 |
| ZLC | 98,398 | 62,579 | -35,819 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,098 | 103,291 | +90,193 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,533 | 33,059 | +5,526 |
| Manchester Airport | 43,000 | 3,195 | -39,805 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,640 | 15,280 | +12,640 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,948 | 4,380 | -1,568 |
| Holyhead | 1,267 | 7,356 | +6,089 |
| Dover | 1,200 | 1,009 | -191 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85437003
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Wireless remote controls for video game consoles that use infrared technology