Import/export HS code 845130: Ironing machines and presses
Machines used for ironing or pressing clothes, including fusing presses for fabrics
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,146,900 |
| China | 7,684,234 |
| Italy | 4,553,572 |
| France | 2,747,620 |
| Denmark | 2,232,287 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5,102,998 | 3,043,902 | -2,059,096 |
| China | 4,434,050 | 3,250,184 | -1,183,866 |
| Italy | 2,402,892 | 2,150,680 | -252,212 |
| France | 1,203,327 | 1,544,293 | +340,966 |
| Denmark | 1,431,866 | 800,421 | -631,445 |
| Spain | 514,233 | 1,132,661 | +618,428 |
| Czechia | 573,791 | 723,212 | +149,421 |
| United States | 704,176 | 591,971 | -112,205 |
| Netherlands | 820,462 | 294,652 | -525,810 |
| Belgium | 549,827 | 270,734 | -279,093 |
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 | 9,962,931 |
| Germany | 7,626,492 |
| Italy | 5,321,469 |
| Denmark | 2,225,654 |
| France | 1,853,161 |
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 | 5,280,517 | 4,682,414 | -598,103 |
| Germany | 4,808,680 | 2,817,812 | -1,990,868 |
| Italy | 2,697,451 | 2,624,018 | -73,433 |
| Denmark | 1,425,233 | 800,421 | -624,812 |
| France | 1,244,338 | 608,823 | -635,515 |
| Spain | 393,063 | 1,136,913 | +743,850 |
| United States | 720,393 | 569,432 | -150,961 |
| Japan | 373,201 | 498,788 | +125,587 |
| Belgium | 543,774 | 270,734 | -273,040 |
| Czechia | 365,880 | 362,701 | -3,179 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Essex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,449,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,015,605 |
| Air transport | 1,816,934 |
| Other | 864,482 |
| Road transport | 17,931 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,910,288 | 9,538,745 | -2,371,543 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,670,041 | 4,345,564 | -1,324,477 |
| Air transport | 855,532 | 961,402 | +105,870 |
| Other | 543,713 | 320,769 | -222,944 |
| Road transport | 6,498 | 11,433 | +4,935 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,871,606 |
| London | 4,797,042 |
| Felixstowe | 4,642,841 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,273,258 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,178,432 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 2,920,731 | 2,950,875 | +30,144 |
| London | 2,583,648 | 2,213,394 | -370,254 |
| Felixstowe | 3,138,917 | 1,503,924 | -1,634,993 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,731,182 | 2,542,076 | +810,894 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,490,462 | 687,970 | -1,802,492 |
| Southampton | 1,654,649 | 801,710 | -852,939 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,062,172 | 876,264 | -185,908 |
| London Gateway Port | 265,442 | 1,193,268 | +927,826 |
| Killingholme | 870,457 | 8,580 | -861,877 |
| 000 | 543,713 | 320,769 | -222,944 |
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 | 46 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 31 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Other personal service activities | 9 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
| 2025-07 | 32 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 114 |
| ARDMEL AUTOMATION LIMITED | 72 |
| FIRED UP CORPORATION LIMITED | 70 |
| MORPLAN LIMITED | 50 |
| ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITED | 47 |
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 47 |
| JLA EQUITYCO LIMITED | 46 |
| GIRBAU UK LIMITED | 45 |
| CHARTERHOUSE HOLDINGS PLC | 41 |
| NORRIS STEAM SERVICES (LONDON) LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 66 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 25 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,981,878 |
| Ireland | 566,229 |
| Germany | 453,654 |
| Sri Lanka | 335,730 |
| Luxembourg | 309,554 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,458,218 | 523,660 | -2,934,558 |
| Ireland | 255,678 | 310,551 | +54,873 |
| Germany | 145,337 | 308,317 | +162,980 |
| Sri Lanka | 174,847 | 160,883 | -13,964 |
| Luxembourg | 624 | 308,930 | +308,306 |
| Australia | 158,845 | 142,186 | -16,659 |
| Italy | 156,163 | 124,387 | -31,776 |
| Denmark | 117,001 | 154,662 | +37,661 |
| Japan | 120,147 | 130,894 | +10,747 |
| Spain | 121,281 | 114,064 | -7,217 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 112,365 |
| China | 41,276 |
| France | 26,415 |
| Germany | 19,030 |
| Nicaragua | 3,254 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 50,449 | 61,916 | +11,467 |
| China | 36,903 | 4,373 | -32,530 |
| France | 0 | 26,415 | +26,415 |
| Germany | 7,070 | 11,960 | +4,890 |
| Nicaragua | 3,254 | 0 | -3,254 |
| South Korea | 0 | 2,066 | +2,066 |
| XI | 0 | 159 | +159 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,685,672 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,775,540 |
| Air transport | 469,122 |
| Other | 204,565 |
| Road transport | 2,493 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,313,859 | 1,371,813 | -2,942,046 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,080,841 | 1,694,699 | +613,858 |
| Air transport | 347,316 | 121,806 | -225,510 |
| Other | 97,676 | 106,889 | +9,213 |
| Road transport | 2,493 | 0 | -2,493 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,835,338 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,862,234 |
| Liverpool Docks | 722,098 |
| Dover | 484,441 |
| Southampton | 426,400 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,359,294 | 476,044 | -2,883,250 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 830,743 | 1,031,491 | +200,748 |
| Liverpool Docks | 157,214 | 564,884 | +407,670 |
| Dover | 172,560 | 311,881 | +139,321 |
| Southampton | 262,461 | 163,939 | -98,522 |
| Immingham Docks | 189,075 | 235,010 | +45,935 |
| Felixstowe | 228,060 | 93,824 | -134,236 |
| Holyhead | 130,310 | 133,972 | +3,662 |
| 000 | 97,676 | 106,889 | +9,213 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 159,754 | 37,711 | -122,043 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used for ironing or pressing clothes, including fusing presses for fabrics