Import/export HS code 85437009: Touch-sensitive input 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 | 1,392,026 |
| Netherlands | 1,292,700 |
| Switzerland | 1,085,531 |
| France | 1,049,752 |
| China | 881,307 |
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 | 1,152,394 | 239,632 | -912,762 |
| Netherlands | 668,959 | 623,741 | -45,218 |
| Switzerland | 241,621 | 843,910 | +602,289 |
| France | 750,624 | 299,128 | -451,496 |
| China | 383,736 | 497,571 | +113,835 |
| Germany | 336,844 | 353,573 | +16,729 |
| Norway | 120,799 | 204,509 | +83,710 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 147,529 | 163,372 | +15,843 |
| Belgium | 161,759 | 134,289 | -27,470 |
| Portugal | 59,054 | 109,064 | +50,010 |
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 | 2,008,012 |
| China | 1,984,430 |
| Switzerland | 1,002,521 |
| France | 722,648 |
| United Kingdom | 573,661 |
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 | 1,489,234 | 518,778 | -970,456 |
| China | 786,392 | 1,198,038 | +411,646 |
| Switzerland | 232,430 | 770,091 | +537,661 |
| France | 340,623 | 382,025 | +41,402 |
| United Kingdom | 522,197 | 51,464 | -470,733 |
| Taiwan | 339,237 | 214,399 | -124,838 |
| Mexico | 181,043 | 251,503 | +70,460 |
| Germany | 226,590 | 118,310 | -108,280 |
| Netherlands | 172,552 | 123,641 | -48,911 |
| Portugal | 59,054 | 109,064 | +50,010 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 27 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 25 |
| Greater Manchester | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 |
| West Midlands | 16 |
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 | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 15 | 17 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 11 | 12 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 11 | 7 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 8 | +7 |
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 | 3,644,828 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,960,239 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,649,282 |
| Other | 33,800 |
| Road transport | 14,297 |
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 | 1,599,348 | 2,045,480 | +446,132 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,569,315 | 1,390,924 | -178,391 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,727,951 | 921,331 | -806,620 |
| Other | 10,138 | 23,662 | +13,524 |
| Road transport | 6,085 | 8,212 | +2,127 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,640,238 |
| Dover | 1,214,850 |
| Southampton | 1,125,783 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 785,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 773,333 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 710,241 | 929,997 | +219,756 |
| Dover | 772,355 | 442,495 | -329,860 |
| Southampton | 959,486 | 166,297 | -793,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 424,919 | 360,238 | -64,681 |
| London Gateway Port | 307,335 | 465,998 | +158,663 |
| Felixstowe | 231,009 | 300,122 | +69,113 |
| London Stansted Airport | 289,188 | 224,769 | -64,419 |
| Eurotunnel | 301,493 | 176,127 | -125,366 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 170,806 | 299,864 | +129,058 |
| London | 181,686 | 204,403 | +22,717 |
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 | 69 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 22 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 20 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 20 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 24 |
| 2025-11 | 35 |
| 2025-10 | 38 |
| 2025-09 | 31 |
| 2025-08 | 33 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 61 |
| LIFE FITNESS (UK) LIMITED | 54 |
| BAYER PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 48 |
| KISTLER INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 42 |
| SHEARWELL DATA LIMITED | 40 |
| TESLA MOTORS LIMITED | 38 |
| FORTEC TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED | 37 |
| NHBS LTD. | 32 |
| UCC COFFEE UK LIMITED | 25 |
| ZYTRONIC PLC | 24 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 119 |
| 1m-15m | 99 |
| 0-1m | 30 |
| Other | 24 |
| 15m-54m | 23 |
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 | 3,443,995 |
| France | 1,399,306 |
| Netherlands | 1,015,086 |
| Italy | 878,908 |
| South Korea | 864,347 |
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 | 1,942,503 | 1,501,492 | -441,011 |
| France | 791,012 | 608,294 | -182,718 |
| Netherlands | 759,568 | 255,518 | -504,050 |
| Italy | 704,248 | 174,660 | -529,588 |
| South Korea | 315,015 | 549,332 | +234,317 |
| Germany | 626,327 | 231,022 | -395,305 |
| Belgium | 537,661 | 231,160 | -306,501 |
| Sweden | 547,203 | 195,893 | -351,310 |
| Hungary | 454,742 | 260,070 | -194,672 |
| Australia | 283,755 | 80,528 | -203,227 |
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 | 7,306,520 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,307,203 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,688,094 |
| Road transport | 253,232 |
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 | 4,930,784 | 2,375,736 | -2,555,048 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,503,026 | 1,804,177 | -1,698,849 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,009,033 | 1,679,061 | +670,028 |
| Road transport | 253,232 | 0 | -253,232 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,734,775 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,147,050 |
| ZLC | 1,497,655 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,159,447 |
| Southampton | 1,151,644 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,160,048 | 1,574,727 | -1,585,321 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,166,152 | 980,898 | -1,185,254 |
| ZLC | 1,038,781 | 458,874 | -579,907 |
| East Midlands Airport | 806,154 | 353,293 | -452,861 |
| Southampton | 176,367 | 975,277 | +798,910 |
| London Stansted Airport | 727,516 | 343,844 | -383,672 |
| Liverpool Docks | 535,369 | 281,018 | -254,351 |
| London Gateway Port | 141,296 | 265,454 | +124,158 |
| Felixstowe | 144,660 | 169,395 | +24,735 |
| Manchester Airport | 131,976 | 170,611 | +38,635 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85437009
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Touch screens without displays, used to detect touch for devices with screens