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.
- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 64,846,717 |
| Poland | 42,805,908 |
| France | 16,415,201 |
| Italy | 14,909,623 |
| Czechia | 11,324,306 |
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 | 26,533,771 | 38,312,946 | +11,779,175 |
| Poland | 21,825,794 | 20,980,114 | -845,680 |
| France | 9,258,592 | 7,156,609 | -2,101,983 |
| Italy | 6,693,945 | 8,215,678 | +1,521,733 |
| Czechia | 5,578,389 | 5,745,917 | +167,528 |
| Germany | 4,078,459 | 4,884,662 | +806,203 |
| Viet Nam | 3,677,772 | 3,654,017 | -23,755 |
| Spain | 2,425,292 | 2,915,920 | +490,628 |
| Sweden | 1,824,072 | 2,027,843 | +203,771 |
| Turkey | 1,638,981 | 2,036,209 | +397,228 |
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 | 68,087,514 |
| Poland | 29,446,526 |
| Slovakia | 21,992,470 |
| Italy | 14,366,879 |
| Czechia | 11,021,724 |
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 | 26,679,422 | 41,408,092 | +14,728,670 |
| Poland | 27,694,541 | 1,751,985 | -25,942,556 |
| Slovakia | 2,682,446 | 19,310,024 | +16,627,578 |
| Italy | 6,338,041 | 8,028,838 | +1,690,797 |
| Czechia | 5,506,804 | 5,514,920 | +8,116 |
| Viet Nam | 3,732,002 | 3,654,017 | -77,985 |
| Estonia | 575,165 | 6,614,641 | +6,039,476 |
| Germany | 4,105,031 | 2,599,767 | -1,505,264 |
| Spain | 2,460,550 | 2,939,215 | +478,665 |
| Sweden | 2,434,707 | 2,075,934 | -358,773 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| 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 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| 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) | 94,977,978 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 92,780,392 |
| Road transport | 1,175,358 |
| Air transport | 503,455 |
| Other | 118,877 |
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) | 38,534,405 | 56,443,573 | +17,909,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,697,959 | 44,082,433 | -4,615,526 |
| Road transport | 223,739 | 951,619 | +727,880 |
| Air transport | 268,999 | 234,456 | -34,543 |
| Other | 20,029 | 98,848 | +78,819 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 61,875,723 |
| Dover | 38,198,344 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,998,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,103,120 |
| London | 13,998,172 |
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 | 27,493,126 | 34,382,597 | +6,889,471 |
| Dover | 20,478,380 | 17,719,964 | -2,758,416 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,585,321 | 11,412,918 | +827,597 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,351,307 | 12,751,813 | +10,400,506 |
| London | 7,424,294 | 6,573,878 | -850,416 |
| Southampton | 5,792,735 | 5,568,211 | -224,524 |
| Harwich | 6,626,640 | 2,480,649 | -4,145,991 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,925,460 | 2,971,597 | +1,046,137 |
| Liverpool Docks | 570,703 | 1,738,094 | +1,167,391 |
| Eurotunnel | 765,938 | 1,358,323 | +592,385 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
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 | 115 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 97 |
| JLA EQUITYCO LIMITED | 90 |
| BEKO PLC | 70 |
| CATER-KWIK LIMITED | 62 |
| HOTPOINT UK APPLIANCES LIMITED | 51 |
| HAIER SMART HOME UK & I LTD | 50 |
| ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITED | 48 |
| GIRBAU UK LIMITED | 48 |
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
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 | 10 |
| 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 | 6,675,673 |
| Turkey | 310,501 |
| Morocco | 211,158 |
| Spain | 141,135 |
| Oman | 98,423 |
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 | 3,368,406 | 3,307,267 | -61,139 |
| Turkey | 309,020 | 1,481 | -307,539 |
| Morocco | 33,000 | 178,158 | +145,158 |
| Spain | 132,455 | 8,680 | -123,775 |
| 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 |
| Egypt | 8,528 | 46,580 | +38,052 |
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 | 188,849 |
| 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 | 187,552 | 1,297 | -186,255 |
| 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) | 7,061,655 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 822,301 |
| Air transport | 197,674 |
| Other | 189,361 |
| 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) | 3,369,679 | 3,691,976 | +322,297 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 589,913 | 232,388 | -357,525 |
| Air transport | 76,559 | 121,115 | +44,556 |
| Other | 188,064 | 1,297 | -186,767 |
| 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 | 4,620,202 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,523,339 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 477,113 |
| 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 | 2,200,729 | 2,419,473 | +218,744 |
| Liverpool Docks | 750,629 | 772,710 | +22,081 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 222,132 | 254,981 | +32,849 |
| London Gateway Port | 235,258 | 144,760 | -90,498 |
| Felixstowe | 204,140 | 46,414 | -157,726 |
| 000 | 188,064 | 1,297 | -186,767 |
| London | 61,186 | 94,660 | +33,474 |
| Heysham | 49,861 | 97,542 | +47,681 |
| Fishguard | 95,474 | 35,764 | -59,710 |
| 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