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 | 5,603,789 |
| China | 2,083,693 |
| United States | 1,503,612 |
| France | 517,434 |
| Belgium | 387,117 |
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 | 2,322,246 | 3,281,543 | +959,297 |
| China | 1,075,606 | 1,008,087 | -67,519 |
| United States | 185,416 | 1,318,196 | +1,132,780 |
| France | 217,824 | 299,610 | +81,786 |
| Belgium | 56,305 | 330,812 | +274,507 |
| Germany | 130,955 | 94,060 | -36,895 |
| 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 | 41,469 | 15,998 | -25,471 |
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 | 7,232,590 |
| United Kingdom | 1,281,197 |
| Taiwan | 957,198 |
| United States | 348,242 |
| Belgium | 287,334 |
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 | 2,729,849 | 4,502,741 | +1,772,892 |
| United Kingdom | 63,990 | 1,217,207 | +1,153,217 |
| Taiwan | 907,484 | 49,714 | -857,770 |
| United States | 188,143 | 160,099 | -28,044 |
| Belgium | 0 | 287,334 | +287,334 |
| Germany | 95,020 | 59,077 | -35,943 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 12 |
| Inner London - West | 12 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +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 | 8,740,521 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,571,963 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 554,803 |
| Other | 94,867 |
| 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 | 3,266,703 | 5,473,818 | +2,207,115 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 892,660 | 679,303 | -213,357 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 187,296 | 367,507 | +180,211 |
| Other | 74,852 | 20,015 | -54,837 |
| 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 | 4,296,714 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,396,167 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,573,187 |
| 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 | 1,594,727 | 2,701,987 | +1,107,260 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,360,615 | 1,035,552 | -325,063 |
| London Stansted Airport | 148,954 | 1,424,233 | +1,275,279 |
| Thamesport | 129,274 | 349,165 | +219,891 |
| Killingholme | 438,339 | 0 | -438,339 |
| Hull | 0 | 405,071 | +405,071 |
| Eurotunnel | 260,389 | 103,476 | -156,913 |
| Dover | 179,155 | 101,768 | -77,387 |
| Birmingham Airport | 53,137 | 208,758 | +155,621 |
| East Midlands Airport | 93,954 | 32,482 | -61,472 |
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 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 7 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 4 |
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 | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 528,147 |
| Ireland | 429,203 |
| Germany | 140,478 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,424 |
| United Arab Emirates | 107,076 |
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 | 182,016 | 346,131 | +164,115 |
| Ireland | 336,091 | 93,112 | -242,979 |
| Germany | 59,067 | 81,411 | +22,344 |
| Saudi Arabia | 125,424 | 0 | -125,424 |
| United Arab Emirates | 23,074 | 84,002 | +60,928 |
| France | 19,110 | 77,945 | +58,835 |
| Netherlands | 77,175 | 10,917 | -66,258 |
| China | 61,372 | 24,063 | -37,309 |
| Italy | 42,380 | 38,736 | -3,644 |
| India | 21,879 | 49,438 | +27,559 |
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 | 4,617 |
| 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 | 1,872 | -873 |
| 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 | 1,736,357 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 308,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 286,254 |
| Other | 9,793 |
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 | 800,477 | 935,880 | +135,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 207,234 | 101,133 | -106,101 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 286,254 | 0 | -286,254 |
| Other | 5,251 | 4,542 | -709 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| ZLC | 512,560 |
| East Midlands Airport | 481,914 |
| London Stansted Airport | 337,686 |
| Liverpool Docks | 263,128 |
| 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 | 236,860 | 245,054 | +8,194 |
| London Stansted Airport | 158,566 | 179,120 | +20,554 |
| Liverpool Docks | 263,128 | 0 | -263,128 |
| Manchester Airport | 82,000 | 122,363 | +40,363 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 64,827 | 111,818 | +46,991 |
| Dover | 38,125 | 79,723 | +41,598 |
| London Gateway Port | 81,833 | 0 | -81,833 |
| Holyhead | 59,730 | 4,520 | -55,210 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 24,204 | 16,890 | -7,314 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85437010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
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