Import/export HS code 85437010: Translation or dictionary 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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 5,748,579 |
| China | 2,148,053 |
| United States | 1,512,587 |
| France | 511,363 |
| Belgium | 422,098 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 2,585,690 | 3,162,889 | +577,199 |
| China | 1,187,444 | 960,609 | -226,835 |
| United States | 202,025 | 1,310,562 | +1,108,537 |
| France | 240,346 | 271,017 | +30,671 |
| Belgium | 54,863 | 367,235 | +312,372 |
| Germany | 133,032 | 81,640 | -51,392 |
| Switzerland | 899 | 125,848 | +124,949 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 110,909 | 959 | -109,950 |
| United Arab Emirates | 62,536 | 1,257 | -61,279 |
| Italy | 41,207 | 15,098 | -26,109 |
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 | 7,493,938 |
| United Kingdom | 1,282,133 |
| Taiwan | 907,793 |
| United States | 355,128 |
| Belgium | 314,604 |
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 | 3,150,513 | 4,343,425 | +1,192,912 |
| United Kingdom | 70,576 | 1,211,557 | +1,140,981 |
| Taiwan | 881,157 | 26,636 | -854,521 |
| United States | 214,406 | 140,722 | -73,684 |
| Belgium | 0 | 314,604 | +314,604 |
| Germany | 96,166 | 56,311 | -39,855 |
| Switzerland | 899 | 125,848 | +124,949 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 107,642 | 1,598 | -106,044 |
| Netherlands | 70,066 | 33,690 | -36,376 |
| Malaysia | 45,531 | 54,290 | +8,759 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
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 | 8 | 5 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 5 | +5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 3 | +2 |
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 | 8,695,655 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,845,373 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 554,803 |
| Other | 92,178 |
| Road transport | 66,617 |
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 | 3,664,261 | 5,031,394 | +1,367,133 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 906,537 | 938,836 | +32,299 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 189,916 | 364,887 | +174,971 |
| Other | 74,264 | 17,914 | -56,350 |
| Road transport | 0 | 66,617 | +66,617 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 4,162,023 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,466,018 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,572,494 |
| Thamesport | 478,439 |
| Killingholme | 438,339 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 1,840,901 | 2,321,122 | +480,221 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,489,700 | 976,318 | -513,382 |
| London Stansted Airport | 152,758 | 1,419,736 | +1,266,978 |
| Thamesport | 131,894 | 346,545 | +214,651 |
| Killingholme | 438,339 | 0 | -438,339 |
| Hull | 0 | 405,071 | +405,071 |
| Eurotunnel | 252,711 | 96,438 | -156,273 |
| Birmingham Airport | 60,922 | 231,315 | +170,393 |
| 499 | 3,060 | 288,126 | +285,066 |
| Dover | 200,710 | 80,213 | -120,497 |
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 | 28 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 9 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 8 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SEIKO U.K. LIMITED | 34 |
| BOLINDA UK LTD | 23 |
| TOYOTA TSUSHO U.K. LIMITED | 22 |
| SOUND DIRECTIONS LIMITED | 17 |
| TTI, INC. | 15 |
| IF CARDBOARD CREATIONS LIMITED | 15 |
| 4T MEDICAL LTD | 13 |
| GRASS VALLEY LIMITED | 13 |
| KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES UK LIMITED | 12 |
| H&K EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 11 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 45 |
| 1m-15m | 42 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | 529,298 |
| Ireland | 402,069 |
| France | 149,781 |
| Germany | 144,871 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,424 |
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 | 212,554 | 316,744 | +104,190 |
| Ireland | 303,695 | 98,374 | -205,321 |
| France | 14,456 | 135,325 | +120,869 |
| Germany | 59,067 | 85,804 | +26,737 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,424 | 0 | -125,424 |
| United Arab Emirates | 20,074 | 84,002 | +63,928 |
| Netherlands | 77,175 | 10,917 | -66,258 |
| China | 61,372 | 24,063 | -37,309 |
| Italy | 42,380 | 38,736 | -3,644 |
| Switzerland | 54,118 | 18,277 | -35,841 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 9,879 |
| Sweden | 2,670 |
| Belgium | 2,506 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 2,745 | 7,134 | +4,389 |
| Sweden | 0 | 2,670 | +2,670 |
| Belgium | 2,506 | 0 | -2,506 |
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 | 1,742,237 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 352,029 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 251,728 |
| Other | 15,055 |
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 | 825,261 | 916,976 | +91,715 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 183,671 | 168,358 | -15,313 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 251,728 | 0 | -251,728 |
| Other | 5,251 | 9,804 | +4,553 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 512,560 |
| East Midlands Airport | 471,343 |
| London Stansted Airport | 348,938 |
| Liverpool Docks | 243,106 |
| Manchester Airport | 204,363 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZLC | 258,224 | 254,336 | -3,888 |
| East Midlands Airport | 231,456 | 239,887 | +8,431 |
| London Stansted Airport | 188,754 | 160,184 | -28,570 |
| Liverpool Docks | 243,106 | 0 | -243,106 |
| Manchester Airport | 82,000 | 122,363 | +40,363 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,827 | 117,017 | +52,190 |
| Dover | 38,125 | 140,248 | +102,123 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,833 | 0 | -81,833 |
| Holyhead | 47,356 | 4,520 | -42,836 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,873 | 16,890 | +1,017 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85437010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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