Import/export HS code 85437004: Flight-data recorders
Devices that record flight information, commonly known as "black boxes."
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 9,108,886 |
| Italy | 7,235,066 |
| France | 3,378,196 |
| Germany | 1,340,974 |
| Canada | 1,106,662 |
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 | 3,617,095 | 5,491,791 | +1,874,696 |
| Italy | 3,651,508 | 3,583,558 | -67,950 |
| France | 1,945,860 | 1,432,336 | -513,524 |
| Germany | 768,534 | 572,440 | -196,094 |
| Canada | 631,879 | 474,783 | -157,096 |
| India | 9,454 | 813,099 | +803,645 |
| Netherlands | 475,268 | 230,082 | -245,186 |
| Spain | 255,390 | 402,103 | +146,713 |
| Saudi Arabia | 365,066 | 273,376 | -91,690 |
| Qatar | 433,928 | 171,069 | -262,859 |
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 | 13,804,506 |
| United Kingdom | 9,931,811 |
| Italy | 3,131,825 |
| France | 1,374,568 |
| Canada | 696,141 |
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 | 7,512,245 | 6,292,261 | -1,219,984 |
| United Kingdom | 3,266,541 | 6,665,270 | +3,398,729 |
| Italy | 1,824,486 | 1,307,339 | -517,147 |
| France | 301,073 | 1,073,495 | +772,422 |
| Canada | 493,535 | 202,606 | -290,929 |
| Germany | 349,550 | 213,241 | -136,309 |
| Brazil | 2,319 | 232,234 | +229,915 |
| Norway | 31,553 | 23,810 | -7,743 |
| Indonesia | 37,386 | 6,433 | -30,953 |
| Japan | 5,985 | 36,342 | +30,357 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 11 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 |
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 | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 9 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 | 27,020,954 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,866,035 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 234,155 |
| Other | 29,781 |
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 | 12,576,440 | 14,444,514 | +1,868,074 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,307,365 | 1,558,670 | +251,305 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 33,586 | 200,569 | +166,983 |
| Other | 15,284 | 14,497 | -787 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 12,080,212 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,950,575 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,997,899 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,523,679 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 758,373 |
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 Stansted Airport | 5,288,289 | 6,791,923 | +1,503,634 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,712,218 | 5,238,357 | +526,139 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,403,580 | 1,594,319 | +190,739 |
| Eurotunnel | 612,130 | 911,549 | +299,419 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 355,581 | 402,792 | +47,211 |
| Manchester Airport | 496,688 | 127,026 | -369,662 |
| Dover | 203,396 | 417,471 | +214,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 254,492 | 194,516 | -59,976 |
| Glasgow Airport | 108,695 | 151,419 | +42,724 |
| Thamesport | 14,347 | 125,585 | +111,238 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 17 |
| Air transport | 14 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 12 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 7 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 14 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
| 2025-07 | 11 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 46 |
| 1m-15m | 17 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 20,548,619 |
| Italy | 12,095,623 |
| France | 1,951,620 |
| Canada | 1,179,548 |
| Ireland | 1,059,544 |
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 | 5,075,653 | 15,472,966 | +10,397,313 |
| Italy | 5,463,737 | 6,631,886 | +1,168,149 |
| France | 1,173,960 | 777,660 | -396,300 |
| Canada | 462,049 | 717,499 | +255,450 |
| Ireland | 245,013 | 814,531 | +569,518 |
| India | 705,524 | 198,972 | -506,552 |
| Spain | 221,129 | 427,517 | +206,388 |
| Saudi Arabia | 364,190 | 278,907 | -85,283 |
| China | 190,610 | 440,139 | +249,529 |
| Qatar | 235,637 | 370,179 | +134,542 |
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 | 40,748,770 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,179,674 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 71,407 |
| Road transport | 16,464 |
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 | 13,570,554 | 27,178,216 | +13,607,662 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,099,597 | 3,080,077 | -19,520 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,174 | 70,233 | +69,059 |
| Road transport | 11,485 | 4,979 | -6,506 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 19,893,815 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,891,999 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,093,680 |
| ZLC | 3,387,752 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,739,617 |
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 | 4,835,721 | 15,058,094 | +10,222,373 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,603,459 | 7,288,540 | +2,685,081 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,036,522 | 3,057,158 | +20,636 |
| ZLC | 1,727,808 | 1,659,944 | -67,864 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,152,710 | 1,586,907 | +434,197 |
| Manchester Airport | 712,477 | 689,160 | -23,317 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 330,721 | 358,907 | +28,186 |
| Brize Norton | 88,905 | 285,661 | +196,756 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 0 | 118,851 | +118,851 |
| London Gatwick Airport | 39,428 | 72,756 | +33,328 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85437004
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Devices that record flight information, commonly known as "black boxes."