Import/export HS code 845121: Small laundry machines (up to 10 kg)
Compact laundry machines for washing or drying small loads, with a capacity of 10 kg or less
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 242,836,225 |
| China | 88,524,196 |
| Poland | 38,005,978 |
| Germany | 30,579,038 |
| Czechia | 13,595,777 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 110,517,792 | 132,318,433 | +21,800,641 |
| China | 42,529,702 | 45,994,494 | +3,464,792 |
| Poland | 24,861,686 | 13,144,292 | -11,717,394 |
| Germany | 12,491,493 | 18,087,545 | +5,596,052 |
| Czechia | 9,470,118 | 4,125,659 | -5,344,459 |
| Netherlands | 10,047,102 | 3,045,819 | -7,001,283 |
| South Korea | 3,221,766 | 1,987,612 | -1,234,154 |
| Italy | 1,135,427 | 943,055 | -192,372 |
| United States | 813,000 | 940,092 | +127,092 |
| Ireland | 543,641 | 1,076,754 | +533,113 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 248,937,897 |
| China | 84,423,822 |
| Poland | 70,394,554 |
| Czechia | 21,961,105 |
| South Korea | 5,262,808 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 113,775,190 | 135,162,707 | +21,387,517 |
| China | 40,357,784 | 44,066,038 | +3,708,254 |
| Poland | 43,267,880 | 27,126,674 | -16,141,206 |
| Czechia | 12,370,822 | 9,590,283 | -2,780,539 |
| South Korea | 3,275,196 | 1,987,612 | -1,287,584 |
| United States | 1,147,373 | 1,276,049 | +128,676 |
| Germany | 750,404 | 1,306,261 | +555,857 |
| Sweden | 625,262 | 440,635 | -184,627 |
| Switzerland | 470,080 | 592,997 | +122,917 |
| Slovenia | 509,504 | 366,771 | -142,733 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 356,971,295 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 82,190,005 |
| Other | 1,790,068 |
| Road transport | 862,679 |
| Air transport | 106,972 |
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) | 170,294,908 | 186,676,387 | +16,381,479 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,824,957 | 35,365,048 | -11,459,909 |
| Other | 660,567 | 1,129,501 | +468,934 |
| Road transport | 285,839 | 576,840 | +291,001 |
| Air transport | 61,016 | 45,956 | -15,060 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 274,310,626 |
| Harwich | 31,036,420 |
| Liverpool Docks | 26,073,599 |
| Southampton | 22,848,259 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,237,368 |
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 | 130,261,365 | 144,049,261 | +13,787,896 |
| Harwich | 19,590,436 | 11,445,984 | -8,144,452 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,984,831 | 13,088,768 | +103,937 |
| Southampton | 9,736,655 | 13,111,604 | +3,374,949 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,655,469 | 12,581,899 | +8,926,430 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,497,918 | 5,009,474 | -3,488,444 |
| London | 5,031,591 | 7,408,446 | +2,376,855 |
| Dover | 4,611,775 | 6,477,155 | +1,865,380 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,196,375 | 4,885,518 | -310,857 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,651,103 | 81,437 | -9,569,666 |
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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 5 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 32 |
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEKO PLC | 120 |
| HAIER SMART HOME UK & I LTD | 120 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 119 |
| JLA EQUITYCO LIMITED | 118 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 116 |
| LG ELECTRONICS U.K. LTD | 101 |
| JOHN MILLS LIMITED | 66 |
| WASHCO LIMITED | 57 |
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 57 |
| MONTPELLIER DOMESTIC APPLIANCES LIMITED | 57 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| Other | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 9,047,760 |
| United States | 8,385,769 |
| Italy | 2,856,857 |
| Spain | 109,451 |
| QS | 69,674 |
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 | 5,342,475 | 3,705,285 | -1,637,190 |
| United States | 5,551,202 | 2,834,567 | -2,716,635 |
| Italy | 2,833,383 | 23,474 | -2,809,909 |
| Spain | 106,157 | 3,294 | -102,863 |
| QS | 69,674 | 0 | -69,674 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 66,376 | +66,376 |
| China | 45,365 | 7,785 | -37,580 |
| Saudi Arabia | 44,510 | 971 | -43,539 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,778 | 16,264 | -11,514 |
| Argentina | 35,057 | 0 | -35,057 |
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 | 1,235,715 |
| XI | 21,997 |
| China | 20,099 |
| Ireland | 509 |
| Belgium | 144 |
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 | 1,234,687 | 1,028 | -1,233,659 |
| XI | 5,780 | 16,217 | +10,437 |
| China | 20,099 | 0 | -20,099 |
| Ireland | 408 | 101 | -307 |
| Belgium | 54 | 90 | +36 |
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) | 10,664,162 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,014,453 |
| Other | 1,278,464 |
| Air transport | 175,320 |
| Road transport | 7,360 |
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) | 6,869,390 | 3,794,772 | -3,074,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,044,317 | 2,970,136 | -3,074,181 |
| Other | 1,261,028 | 17,436 | -1,243,592 |
| Air transport | 99,518 | 75,802 | -23,716 |
| Road transport | 7,360 | 0 | -7,360 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,911,062 |
| Holyhead | 4,265,478 |
| Milford | 3,093,317 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,947,615 |
| 000 | 1,278,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,226,189 | 2,684,873 | -2,541,316 |
| Holyhead | 1,912,343 | 2,353,135 | +440,792 |
| Milford | 2,847,977 | 245,340 | -2,602,637 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,059,915 | 887,700 | -172,215 |
| 000 | 1,261,028 | 17,436 | -1,243,592 |
| Fishguard | 826,217 | 34,218 | -791,999 |
| London Gateway Port | 576,848 | 168,786 | -408,062 |
| Heysham | 60,442 | 157,907 | +97,465 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,033 | 109,405 | +8,372 |
| Felixstowe | 47,980 | 84,204 | +36,224 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845121
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compact laundry machines for washing or drying small loads, with a capacity of 10 kg or less