Import/export HS code 84501111: Front-loading washing machines
Fully-automatic washing machines where clothes are loaded from the front, ideal for saving space and water
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,229,768 |
| Turkey | 2,075,934 |
| Sweden | 556,947 |
| Italy | 530,835 |
| Ireland | 386,394 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 3,574,100 | 2,655,668 | -918,432 |
| Turkey | 1,126,643 | 949,291 | -177,352 |
| Sweden | 221,165 | 335,782 | +114,617 |
| Italy | 524,431 | 6,404 | -518,027 |
| Ireland | 219,449 | 166,945 | -52,504 |
| Netherlands | 251,556 | 115,035 | -136,521 |
| Romania | 347,302 | 1,444 | -345,858 |
| Poland | 177,913 | 29,730 | -148,183 |
| Singapore | 57,473 | 105,695 | +48,222 |
| Germany | 107,703 | 13,317 | -94,386 |
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 | 6,181,468 |
| Turkey | 2,127,072 |
| Thailand | 704,317 |
| Italy | 603,612 |
| Romania | 357,955 |
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 | 3,523,853 | 2,657,615 | -866,238 |
| Turkey | 1,177,781 | 949,291 | -228,490 |
| Thailand | 318,646 | 385,671 | +67,025 |
| Italy | 597,208 | 6,404 | -590,804 |
| Romania | 347,302 | 10,653 | -336,649 |
| Poland | 310,809 | 31,381 | -279,428 |
| Singapore | 57,473 | 105,695 | +48,222 |
| Germany | 112,960 | 12,572 | -100,388 |
| United Kingdom | 51,125 | 17,316 | -33,809 |
| Netherlands | 12,736 | 47,830 | +35,094 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,586,826 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,142,169 |
| Other | 340,693 |
| Air transport | 37,109 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,543,662 | 4,043,164 | -1,500,498 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 941,228 | 200,941 | -740,287 |
| Other | 172,854 | 167,839 | -5,015 |
| Air transport | 32,459 | 4,650 | -27,809 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 7,431,016 |
| Immingham Docks | 752,063 |
| London Gateway Port | 667,395 |
| Southampton | 604,152 |
| 000 | 340,693 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 4,647,759 | 2,783,257 | -1,864,502 |
| Immingham Docks | 349,961 | 402,102 | +52,141 |
| London Gateway Port | 223,042 | 444,353 | +221,311 |
| Southampton | 342,886 | 261,266 | -81,620 |
| 000 | 172,854 | 167,839 | -5,015 |
| Harwich | 206,541 | 34,246 | -172,295 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 230,165 | +230,165 |
| Dover | 202,694 | 6,372 | -196,322 |
| Purfleet | 114,176 | 0 | -114,176 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 84,964 | 0 | -84,964 |
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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEKO PLC | 91 |
| BSH HOME APPLIANCES LIMITED | 90 |
| HOTPOINT UK APPLIANCES LIMITED | 85 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 81 |
| THE CDA GROUP LIMITED | 69 |
| MAURICE LAY DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED | 58 |
| HISENSE UK LIMITED | 56 |
| SABICHI HOMEWARES LIMITED | 53 |
| ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITED | 47 |
| VESTEL UK LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,201,749 |
| Netherlands | 1,125,795 |
| Ghana | 579,578 |
| Morocco | 125,543 |
| Israel | 109,190 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 1,203,626 | 998,123 | -205,503 |
| Netherlands | 620,059 | 505,736 | -114,323 |
| Ghana | 257,632 | 321,946 | +64,314 |
| Morocco | 78,668 | 46,875 | -31,793 |
| Israel | 0 | 109,190 | +109,190 |
| Cyprus | 68,927 | 20,961 | -47,966 |
| QS | 78,851 | 0 | -78,851 |
| Turkey | 999 | 76,230 | +75,231 |
| United Arab Emirates | 36,836 | 10,997 | -25,839 |
| Falkland Islands | 13,682 | 28,294 | +14,612 |
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 | 618,615 |
| Poland | 448,418 |
| Turkey | 304,520 |
| China | 239,068 |
| Italy | 67,658 |
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 | 251,383 | 367,232 | +115,849 |
| Poland | 255,760 | 192,658 | -63,102 |
| Turkey | 163,975 | 140,545 | -23,430 |
| China | 109,047 | 130,021 | +20,974 |
| Italy | 33,981 | 33,677 | -304 |
| XI | 715 | 36,016 | +35,301 |
| XU | 18,180 | 9,342 | -8,838 |
| Spain | 2,736 | 14,128 | +11,392 |
| Ireland | 10,121 | 2,237 | -7,884 |
| Romania | 0 | 2,331 | +2,331 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,774,342 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,688,734 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,331,865 |
| Air transport | 73,594 |
| Road transport | 9,119 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 846,155 | 928,187 | +82,032 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,025,539 | 663,195 | -362,344 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 712,300 | 619,565 | -92,735 |
| Air transport | 44,279 | 29,315 | -14,964 |
| Road transport | 9,119 | 0 | -9,119 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,774,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 898,479 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 791,964 |
| Immingham Docks | 532,045 |
| Holyhead | 244,078 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 846,155 | 928,187 | +82,032 |
| London Gateway Port | 338,471 | 560,008 | +221,537 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 554,405 | 237,559 | -316,846 |
| Immingham Docks | 198,610 | 333,435 | +134,825 |
| Holyhead | 206,551 | 37,527 | -169,024 |
| Liverpool Docks | 162,912 | 33,856 | -129,056 |
| Felixstowe | 105,382 | 22,183 | -83,199 |
| Southampton | 81,860 | 18,997 | -62,863 |
| London | 37,093 | 15,726 | -21,367 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,219 | 0 | -29,219 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84501111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fully-automatic washing machines where clothes are loaded from the front, ideal for saving space and water