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 | 1,730,700 |
| China | 1,442,681 |
| Netherlands | 1,019,635 |
| United States | 220,998 |
| 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 | 1,409,093 | 321,607 | -1,087,486 |
| China | 756,366 | 686,315 | -70,051 |
| Netherlands | 615,529 | 404,106 | -211,423 |
| United States | 122,181 | 98,817 | -23,364 |
| France | 11,760 | 107,752 | +95,992 |
| Spain | 15,975 | 82,127 | +66,152 |
| Italy | 61,185 | 36,416 | -24,769 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 68,480 | +68,480 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 38,271 | 29,120 | -9,151 |
| Germany | 48,914 | 4,824 | -44,090 |
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 | 4,160,530 |
| Taiwan | 499,074 |
| United States | 97,833 |
| 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 | 2,826,124 | 1,334,406 | -1,491,718 |
| Taiwan | 170,361 | 328,713 | +158,352 |
| United States | 79,261 | 18,572 | -60,689 |
| Slovakia | 13,064 | 68,480 | +55,416 |
| Spain | 2,983 | 69,327 | +66,344 |
| Netherlands | 983 | 15,726 | +14,743 |
| Japan | 8,093 | 6,635 | -1,458 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 8,320 | +8,320 |
| United Kingdom | 1,640 | 4,824 | +3,184 |
| Switzerland | 5,269 | 0 | -5,269 |
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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| 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 | 3,512,527 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 789,507 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 683,626 |
| 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 | 2,442,986 | 1,069,541 | -1,373,445 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 381,094 | 408,413 | +27,319 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 303,241 | 380,385 | +77,144 |
| 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 | 1,703,744 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,015,090 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 423,065 |
| Felixstowe | 343,342 |
| 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 | 1,401,331 | 302,413 | -1,098,918 |
| East Midlands Airport | 560,743 | 454,347 | -106,396 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 359,071 | 63,994 | -295,077 |
| Felixstowe | 140,737 | 202,605 | +61,868 |
| Dover | 37,077 | 164,306 | +127,229 |
| London | 107,741 | 90,158 | -17,583 |
| Belfast Port | 80,363 | 61,634 | -18,729 |
| Eurotunnel | 58,668 | 76,124 | +17,456 |
| London Stansted Airport | 36,033 | 86,925 | +50,892 |
| Luton Airport | 27,742 | 91,520 | +63,778 |
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 | 8 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Information service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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 | 14 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 468,793 |
| United States | 154,022 |
| Germany | 107,942 |
| 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 | 268,192 | 200,601 | -67,591 |
| United States | 97,801 | 56,221 | -41,580 |
| Germany | 21,563 | 86,379 | +64,816 |
| China | 40,611 | 18,268 | -22,343 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 43,000 | 960 | -42,040 |
| Canada | 7,431 | 36,361 | +28,930 |
| France | 38,190 | 3,175 | -35,015 |
| Taiwan | 0 | 37,544 | +37,544 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23,639 | 1,163 | -22,476 |
| Ireland | 15,189 | 7,140 | -8,049 |
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) | 587,615 |
| Air transport | 544,976 |
| 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) | 318,210 | 269,405 | -48,805 |
| Air transport | 313,941 | 231,035 | -82,906 |
| 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 | 448,892 |
| London Stansted Airport | 237,548 |
| ZLC | 183,824 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 117,563 |
| East Midlands Airport | 56,016 |
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 | 269,439 | 179,453 | -89,986 |
| London Stansted Airport | 111,653 | 125,895 | +14,242 |
| ZLC | 110,009 | 73,815 | -36,194 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 35,760 | 81,803 | +46,043 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,343 | 21,673 | -12,670 |
| Manchester Airport | 43,000 | 3,195 | -39,805 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,656 | 6,457 | -7,199 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,938 | 2,390 | -5,548 |
| Holyhead | 3,873 | 4,750 | +877 |
| 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