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.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 239,950,643 |
| China | 86,477,880 |
| Poland | 40,449,969 |
| Germany | 31,013,013 |
| Netherlands | 14,239,864 |
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 | 110,001,403 | 129,949,240 | +19,947,837 |
| China | 40,902,238 | 45,575,642 | +4,673,404 |
| Poland | 26,197,760 | 14,252,209 | -11,945,551 |
| Germany | 12,494,949 | 18,518,064 | +6,023,115 |
| Netherlands | 10,169,763 | 4,070,101 | -6,099,662 |
| Czechia | 9,677,433 | 4,425,619 | -5,251,814 |
| South Korea | 3,219,952 | 2,110,937 | -1,109,015 |
| Italy | 1,033,698 | 1,063,590 | +29,892 |
| United States | 735,656 | 817,244 | +81,588 |
| Ireland | 573,158 | 928,265 | +355,107 |
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 | 245,963,647 |
| China | 82,462,270 |
| Poland | 74,075,472 |
| Czechia | 22,624,623 |
| South Korea | 5,413,084 |
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 | 113,051,711 | 132,911,936 | +19,860,225 |
| China | 38,861,311 | 43,600,959 | +4,739,648 |
| Poland | 44,864,501 | 29,210,971 | -15,653,530 |
| Czechia | 12,252,101 | 10,372,522 | -1,879,579 |
| South Korea | 3,302,147 | 2,110,937 | -1,191,210 |
| United States | 1,063,980 | 1,176,075 | +112,095 |
| Germany | 734,329 | 1,309,076 | +574,747 |
| Switzerland | 497,246 | 611,439 | +114,193 |
| Sweden | 625,206 | 415,270 | -209,936 |
| Slovenia | 575,492 | 338,450 | -237,042 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 3 | +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) | 354,402,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 84,308,131 |
| Other | 1,702,036 |
| Road transport | 893,003 |
| Air transport | 104,411 |
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) | 168,686,510 | 185,716,268 | +17,029,758 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 47,719,141 | 36,588,990 | -11,130,151 |
| Other | 709,898 | 992,138 | +282,240 |
| Road transport | 296,486 | 596,517 | +300,031 |
| Air transport | 59,200 | 45,211 | -13,989 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 267,325,024 |
| Harwich | 34,027,082 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,153,009 |
| Southampton | 22,895,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,367,103 |
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 | 123,128,637 | 144,196,387 | +21,067,750 |
| Harwich | 21,489,720 | 12,537,362 | -8,952,358 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,675,336 | 12,477,673 | -3,197,663 |
| Southampton | 11,314,866 | 11,581,123 | +266,257 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,721,691 | 11,645,412 | +7,923,721 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,569,406 | 5,237,900 | -4,331,506 |
| London | 4,846,730 | 7,806,895 | +2,960,165 |
| Dover | 4,224,938 | 7,162,559 | +2,937,621 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 10,199,695 | 105,614 | -10,094,081 |
| Middlesbrough | 5,261,293 | 4,623,096 | -638,197 |
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 | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 29 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 30 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
| 2025-07 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEKO PLC | 119 |
| HAIER SMART HOME UK & I LTD | 119 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 118 |
| JLA EQUITYCO LIMITED | 117 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 115 |
| LG ELECTRONICS U.K. LTD | 100 |
| JOHN MILLS LIMITED | 66 |
| MONTPELLIER DOMESTIC APPLIANCES LIMITED | 57 |
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 56 |
| WASHCO LIMITED | 56 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 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 | 9,508,376 |
| United States | 8,385,769 |
| Italy | 2,951,230 |
| 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 | 5,608,372 | 3,900,004 | -1,708,368 |
| United States | 5,551,202 | 2,834,567 | -2,716,635 |
| Italy | 2,929,916 | 21,314 | -2,908,602 |
| Spain | 106,157 | 3,294 | -102,863 |
| QS | 69,674 | 0 | -69,674 |
| Uruguay | 0 | 66,376 | +66,376 |
| Portugal | 55,707 | 0 | -55,707 |
| China | 38,869 | 14,281 | -24,588 |
| Saudi Arabia | 49,237 | 971 | -48,266 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,778 | 16,264 | -11,514 |
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 | 1,258,858 |
| China | 21,397 |
| XI | 20,054 |
| 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 | 1,159,178 | 99,680 | -1,059,498 |
| China | 19,749 | 1,648 | -18,101 |
| XI | 0 | 20,054 | +20,054 |
| Ireland | 408 | 101 | -307 |
| Belgium | 0 | 144 | +144 |
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) | 11,217,139 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,058,595 |
| Other | 1,300,962 |
| Air transport | 183,581 |
| 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) | 7,324,068 | 3,893,071 | -3,430,997 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,094,918 | 2,963,677 | -3,131,241 |
| Other | 1,179,335 | 121,627 | -1,057,708 |
| Air transport | 106,889 | 76,692 | -30,197 |
| 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 | 7,934,062 |
| Holyhead | 4,387,739 |
| Milford | 3,527,317 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,944,125 |
| 000 | 1,300,962 |
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 | 5,249,189 | 2,684,873 | -2,564,316 |
| Holyhead | 2,028,021 | 2,359,718 | +331,697 |
| Milford | 3,362,693 | 164,624 | -3,198,069 |
| Liverpool Docks | 957,593 | 986,532 | +28,939 |
| 000 | 1,179,335 | 121,627 | -1,057,708 |
| Fishguard | 777,676 | 82,759 | -694,917 |
| London Gateway Port | 577,943 | 170,286 | -407,657 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 143,623 | 104,742 | -38,881 |
| Heysham | 24,059 | 175,195 | +151,136 |
| 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