Import/export HS code 842220: Bottle cleaners
Machines that clean or dry bottles and other containers
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9,234,215 |
| China | 7,809,888 |
| Germany | 7,786,733 |
| Netherlands | 6,959,887 |
| Sweden | 3,988,613 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,337,120 | 3,897,095 | -1,440,025 |
| China | 4,718,988 | 3,090,900 | -1,628,088 |
| Germany | 4,059,819 | 3,726,914 | -332,905 |
| Netherlands | 2,028,090 | 4,931,797 | +2,903,707 |
| Sweden | 1,699,218 | 2,289,395 | +590,177 |
| Denmark | 3,643,766 | 81,728 | -3,562,038 |
| France | 521,781 | 1,420,375 | +898,594 |
| Hungary | 0 | 1,798,947 | +1,798,947 |
| Australia | 1,649,613 | 0 | -1,649,613 |
| Spain | 1,018,859 | 586,673 | -432,186 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 10,047,967 |
| China | 8,456,547 |
| Germany | 7,839,377 |
| Netherlands | 5,877,071 |
| Denmark | 4,149,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 5,523,938 | 4,524,029 | -999,909 |
| China | 5,114,859 | 3,341,688 | -1,773,171 |
| Germany | 3,759,520 | 4,079,857 | +320,337 |
| Netherlands | 1,423,121 | 4,453,950 | +3,030,829 |
| Denmark | 4,068,351 | 81,549 | -3,986,802 |
| Sweden | 1,389,171 | 2,396,385 | +1,007,214 |
| United Kingdom | 148,713 | 1,801,623 | +1,652,910 |
| Australia | 1,651,454 | 0 | -1,651,454 |
| Spain | 1,018,859 | 575,948 | -442,911 |
| Canada | 346,612 | 898,390 | +551,778 |
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 | 19 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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 | 15 | 11 | -4 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Inner London - West | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 3 | 2 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 31,671,723 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,085,296 |
| Air transport | 3,436,972 |
| Other | 671,121 |
| Road transport | 13,358 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,472,017 | 17,199,706 | +2,727,689 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,692,092 | 5,393,204 | -6,298,888 |
| Air transport | 1,488,619 | 1,948,353 | +459,734 |
| Other | 578,940 | 92,181 | -486,759 |
| Road transport | 3,547 | 9,811 | +6,264 |
| Rail transport | 9,821 | 0 | -9,821 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 15,214,050 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,199,221 |
| Felixstowe | 5,007,546 |
| Harwich | 4,464,526 |
| Southampton | 3,560,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 7,066,244 | 8,147,806 | +1,081,562 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,371,745 | 2,827,476 | -2,544,269 |
| Felixstowe | 3,920,091 | 1,087,455 | -2,832,636 |
| Harwich | 747,850 | 3,716,676 | +2,968,826 |
| Southampton | 2,328,986 | 1,231,986 | -1,097,000 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,519,829 | 2,018,196 | +498,367 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,703,551 | 1,629,857 | -73,694 |
| London | 931,787 | 755,831 | -175,956 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 305,724 | 877,871 | +572,147 |
| Killingholme | 599,713 | 407,656 | -192,057 |
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 | 47 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 18 |
| Other manufacturing | 13 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 27 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 21 |
| 2025-08 | 25 |
| 2025-07 | 29 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 49 |
| EDWARDS HIGH VACUUM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 46 |
| SMEG (UK) LIMITED | 45 |
| LIFE TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED | 44 |
| ALFA LAVAL LIMITED | 43 |
| ITW LIMITED | 43 |
| DELAVAL LIMITED | 39 |
| TECAN UK LIMITED | 36 |
| ADEXA DIRECT LIMITED | 35 |
| SYCHEM LIMITED | 34 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 63 |
| 1m-15m | 56 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 11,321,340 |
| Ivory Coast | 7,194,945 |
| Australia | 4,618,738 |
| Mexico | 4,104,088 |
| Thailand | 3,332,754 |
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 | 6,868,210 | 4,453,130 | -2,415,080 |
| Ivory Coast | 0 | 7,194,945 | +7,194,945 |
| Australia | 3,358,077 | 1,260,661 | -2,097,416 |
| Mexico | 2,258,196 | 1,845,892 | -412,304 |
| Thailand | 0 | 3,332,754 | +3,332,754 |
| Benin | 3,223,200 | 0 | -3,223,200 |
| Brazil | 654,114 | 2,526,427 | +1,872,313 |
| Ireland | 1,013,625 | 1,730,488 | +716,863 |
| Switzerland | 26,211 | 2,146,302 | +2,120,091 |
| Germany | 823,308 | 994,691 | +171,383 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 53,091 |
| China | 6,327 |
| XI | 2,255 |
| Turkey | 1,693 |
| Italy | 434 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 46,023 | 7,068 | -38,955 |
| China | 6,327 | 0 | -6,327 |
| XI | 1,943 | 312 | -1,631 |
| Turkey | 1,693 | 0 | -1,693 |
| Italy | 434 | 0 | -434 |
| XU | 231 | 0 | -231 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 44,956,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,005,588 |
| Air transport | 1,894,914 |
| Other | 64,031 |
| Road transport | 4,437 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,721,663 | 26,234,609 | +7,512,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,110,174 | 5,895,414 | +785,240 |
| Air transport | 936,273 | 958,641 | +22,368 |
| Other | 56,651 | 7,380 | -49,271 |
| Road transport | 3,087 | 1,350 | -1,737 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 24,547,523 |
| Southampton | 7,696,418 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,309,367 |
| Felixstowe | 6,102,747 |
| London | 4,107,237 |
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 Gateway Port | 9,714,120 | 14,833,403 | +5,119,283 |
| Southampton | 3,888,494 | 3,807,924 | -80,570 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,266,271 | 4,043,096 | +776,825 |
| Felixstowe | 4,154,166 | 1,948,581 | -2,205,585 |
| London | 145,410 | 3,961,827 | +3,816,417 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,078,601 | 1,694,683 | +616,082 |
| Holyhead | 379,815 | 1,132,425 | +752,610 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 678,057 | 697,276 | +19,219 |
| Dover | 459,692 | 442,559 | -17,133 |
| Immingham Docks | 375,896 | 134,847 | -241,049 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842220
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that clean or dry bottles and other containers