Import/export HS code 85437008: Plasma cleaner machines
Machines that clean organic contaminants from electron microscopy samples
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 | 1,295,134 |
| Japan | 540,223 |
| France | 440,189 |
| Netherlands | 210,298 |
| Germany | 156,104 |
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 | 995,589 | 299,545 | -696,044 |
| Japan | 520,615 | 19,608 | -501,007 |
| France | 426,275 | 13,914 | -412,361 |
| Netherlands | 124,487 | 85,811 | -38,676 |
| Germany | 87,811 | 68,293 | -19,518 |
| Switzerland | 75,879 | 53,103 | -22,776 |
| Canada | 0 | 128,435 | +128,435 |
| Australia | 994 | 123,789 | +122,795 |
| China | 2,064 | 63,918 | +61,854 |
| Philippines | 0 | 57,142 | +57,142 |
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 | 1,274,325 |
| Japan | 540,223 |
| Germany | 356,390 |
| Canada | 311,107 |
| China | 165,634 |
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 | 926,146 | 348,179 | -577,967 |
| Japan | 520,615 | 19,608 | -501,007 |
| Germany | 346,745 | 9,645 | -337,100 |
| Canada | 169,087 | 142,020 | -27,067 |
| China | 36,898 | 128,736 | +91,838 |
| United Kingdom | 44,296 | 118,993 | +74,697 |
| France | 110,320 | 15,743 | -94,577 |
| Switzerland | 67,357 | 50,370 | -16,987 |
| Denmark | 0 | 82,335 | +82,335 |
| Philippines | 0 | 57,142 | +57,142 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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 | 2,648,867 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 508,530 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 148,222 |
| Road transport | 51,274 |
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 | 1,832,603 | 816,264 | -1,016,339 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 463,555 | 44,975 | -418,580 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 27,624 | 120,598 | +92,974 |
| Road transport | 0 | 51,274 | +51,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,997,409 |
| London Stansted Airport | 472,706 |
| Eurotunnel | 224,423 |
| Dover | 186,304 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,663 |
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 | 1,247,582 | 749,827 | -497,755 |
| London Stansted Airport | 463,283 | 9,423 | -453,860 |
| Eurotunnel | 224,423 | 0 | -224,423 |
| Dover | 141,329 | 44,975 | -96,354 |
| East Midlands Airport | 58,335 | 36,328 | -22,007 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 82,335 | +82,335 |
| Birmingham Airport | 50,210 | 16,085 | -34,125 |
| Hull | 52,313 | 0 | -52,313 |
| ZLC | 0 | 51,274 | +51,274 |
| Felixstowe | 1,514 | 34,787 | +33,273 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 26 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 15m-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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 222,502 |
| United States | 197,212 |
| Singapore | 148,622 |
| Italy | 89,176 |
| Germany | 71,947 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 215,789 | 6,713 | -209,076 |
| United States | 100,732 | 96,480 | -4,252 |
| Singapore | 15,089 | 133,533 | +118,444 |
| Italy | 10,364 | 78,812 | +68,448 |
| Germany | 10,246 | 61,701 | +51,455 |
| Spain | 58,038 | 2,047 | -55,991 |
| Netherlands | 14,583 | 33,028 | +18,445 |
| United Arab Emirates | 945 | 35,120 | +34,175 |
| Japan | 9,411 | 24,674 | +15,263 |
| Uganda | 0 | 30,612 | +30,612 |
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 | 641,425 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 265,694 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 192,878 |
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 | 213,109 | 428,316 | +215,207 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 232,584 | 33,110 | -199,474 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 83,809 | 109,069 | +25,260 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 288,078 |
| East Midlands Airport | 175,802 |
| Southampton | 170,204 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 138,303 |
| London Stansted Airport | 113,753 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 44,440 | 243,638 | +199,198 |
| East Midlands Airport | 75,642 | 100,160 | +24,518 |
| Southampton | 148,963 | 21,241 | -127,722 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,726 | 94,577 | +50,851 |
| London Stansted Airport | 79,204 | 34,549 | -44,655 |
| Felixstowe | 69,073 | 0 | -69,073 |
| Dover | 40,083 | 14,492 | -25,591 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 31,074 | +31,074 |
| ZLC | 12,765 | 17,167 | +4,402 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,281 | 11,869 | +7,588 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85437008
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that clean organic contaminants from electron microscopy samples