Import/export HS code 845020: Heavy-duty washing machines (over 10 kg)
Washing machines designed for heavy-duty use, with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg, suitable for large households or commercial use
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 | 64,679,100 |
| Poland | 42,790,231 |
| France | 16,343,626 |
| Italy | 14,191,287 |
| Czechia | 11,353,629 |
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 | 25,710,703 | 38,968,397 | +13,257,694 |
| Poland | 21,732,360 | 21,057,871 | -674,489 |
| France | 9,123,887 | 7,219,739 | -1,904,148 |
| Italy | 5,893,031 | 8,298,256 | +2,405,225 |
| Czechia | 5,651,200 | 5,702,429 | +51,229 |
| Germany | 4,076,650 | 4,743,398 | +666,748 |
| Viet Nam | 3,495,848 | 3,583,031 | +87,183 |
| Spain | 2,432,848 | 2,964,397 | +531,549 |
| Sweden | 1,865,454 | 2,063,790 | +198,336 |
| Turkey | 1,558,228 | 1,826,671 | +268,443 |
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 | 67,552,248 |
| Poland | 31,717,285 |
| Slovakia | 20,182,845 |
| Italy | 13,655,238 |
| Czechia | 11,051,047 |
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 | 25,857,563 | 41,694,685 | +15,837,122 |
| Poland | 29,501,489 | 2,215,796 | -27,285,693 |
| Slovakia | 1,223,169 | 18,959,676 | +17,736,507 |
| Italy | 5,559,634 | 8,095,604 | +2,535,970 |
| Czechia | 5,566,593 | 5,484,454 | -82,139 |
| Viet Nam | 3,550,078 | 3,583,031 | +32,953 |
| Germany | 4,082,244 | 2,851,413 | -1,230,831 |
| Estonia | 0 | 6,678,921 | +6,678,921 |
| Spain | 2,468,106 | 2,987,692 | +519,586 |
| Sweden | 2,489,014 | 2,119,901 | -369,113 |
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 | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
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 | 5 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 93,570,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,035,905 |
| Road transport | 1,148,746 |
| Air transport | 502,305 |
| Other | 111,686 |
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) | 37,792,359 | 55,778,174 | +17,985,815 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,694,322 | 45,341,583 | -2,352,739 |
| Road transport | 223,739 | 925,007 | +701,268 |
| Air transport | 250,418 | 251,887 | +1,469 |
| Other | 20,416 | 91,270 | +70,854 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 60,794,995 |
| Dover | 38,231,017 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,929,996 |
| London | 13,943,803 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,699,535 |
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 | 26,262,255 | 34,532,740 | +8,270,485 |
| Dover | 19,724,574 | 18,506,443 | -1,218,131 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,612,858 | 11,317,138 | +704,280 |
| London | 7,027,401 | 6,916,402 | -110,999 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,133,504 | 11,566,031 | +9,432,527 |
| Southampton | 6,729,086 | 5,579,274 | -1,149,812 |
| Harwich | 6,956,662 | 2,816,484 | -4,140,178 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,098,618 | 2,827,355 | +728,737 |
| Liverpool Docks | 515,701 | 1,767,648 | +1,251,947 |
| Eurotunnel | 537,652 | 1,559,240 | +1,021,588 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Other personal service activities | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
| 2025-07 | 23 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LG ELECTRONICS U.K. LTD | 114 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 96 |
| JLA EQUITYCO LIMITED | 89 |
| BEKO PLC | 69 |
| CATER-KWIK LIMITED | 62 |
| HOTPOINT UK APPLIANCES LIMITED | 50 |
| HAIER SMART HOME UK & I LTD | 49 |
| ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITED | 47 |
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 47 |
| GIRBAU UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 6,492,124 |
| Turkey | 310,501 |
| Morocco | 175,724 |
| Spain | 146,791 |
| Libya | 135,587 |
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 | 3,095,774 | 3,396,350 | +300,576 |
| Turkey | 309,020 | 1,481 | -307,539 |
| Morocco | 33,000 | 142,724 | +109,724 |
| Spain | 138,111 | 8,680 | -129,431 |
| Libya | 135,587 | 0 | -135,587 |
| Oman | 0 | 98,423 | +98,423 |
| Italy | 16,624 | 67,367 | +50,743 |
| Senegal | 70,038 | 0 | -70,038 |
| Netherlands | 14,213 | 53,810 | +39,597 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 57,688 | +57,688 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 190,286 |
| Germany | 512 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 73,770 | 116,516 | +42,746 |
| Germany | 512 | 0 | -512 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,840,896 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 963,883 |
| Air transport | 197,674 |
| Other | 190,798 |
| Road transport | 1,075 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,204,263 | 3,636,633 | +432,370 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 706,644 | 257,239 | -449,405 |
| Air transport | 76,559 | 121,115 | +44,556 |
| Other | 74,282 | 116,516 | +42,234 |
| Road transport | 1,075 | 0 | -1,075 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,547,961 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,444,383 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 446,075 |
| London Gateway Port | 380,018 |
| Felixstowe | 250,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,269,364 | 2,278,597 | +9,233 |
| Liverpool Docks | 614,489 | 829,894 | +215,405 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 220,301 | 225,774 | +5,473 |
| London Gateway Port | 221,074 | 158,944 | -62,130 |
| Felixstowe | 204,140 | 46,414 | -157,726 |
| 000 | 74,282 | 116,516 | +42,234 |
| London | 50,519 | 105,327 | +54,808 |
| Harwich | 135,587 | 0 | -135,587 |
| Fishguard | 38,603 | 92,635 | +54,032 |
| Milford | 83,649 | 30,354 | -53,295 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Washing machines designed for heavy-duty use, with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg, suitable for large households or commercial use