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 | 8,471,040 |
| China | 7,568,356 |
| Italy | 4,578,799 |
| France | 2,723,548 |
| Denmark | 2,610,626 |
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 | 4,975,293 | 3,495,747 | -1,479,546 |
| China | 4,312,310 | 3,256,046 | -1,056,264 |
| Italy | 2,420,197 | 2,158,602 | -261,595 |
| France | 1,206,045 | 1,517,503 | +311,458 |
| Denmark | 1,818,466 | 792,160 | -1,026,306 |
| Spain | 512,546 | 1,151,363 | +638,817 |
| Czechia | 563,579 | 736,529 | +172,950 |
| United States | 832,275 | 455,590 | -376,685 |
| Netherlands | 812,947 | 295,722 | -517,225 |
| Sweden | 519,672 | 344,979 | -174,693 |
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 | 9,869,641 |
| Germany | 7,960,722 |
| Italy | 5,320,525 |
| Denmark | 2,610,626 |
| France | 1,903,332 |
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 | 5,225,117 | 4,644,524 | -580,593 |
| Germany | 4,682,042 | 3,278,680 | -1,403,362 |
| Italy | 2,709,404 | 2,611,121 | -98,283 |
| Denmark | 1,818,466 | 792,160 | -1,026,306 |
| France | 1,241,737 | 661,595 | -580,142 |
| Spain | 391,376 | 1,155,615 | +764,239 |
| United States | 857,941 | 420,520 | -437,421 |
| Japan | 353,216 | 498,788 | +145,572 |
| Belgium | 777,440 | 54,771 | -722,669 |
| Czechia | 366,214 | 389,470 | +23,256 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| 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 | 7 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 4 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
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) | 22,153,951 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,975,274 |
| Air transport | 1,858,227 |
| Other | 837,068 |
| 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) | 12,405,178 | 9,748,773 | -2,656,405 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,706,669 | 4,268,605 | -1,438,064 |
| Air transport | 850,299 | 1,007,928 | +157,629 |
| Other | 562,366 | 274,702 | -287,664 |
| 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 | 6,120,023 |
| London | 4,501,432 |
| Felixstowe | 4,465,687 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,296,371 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,993,126 |
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 | 2,879,192 | 3,240,831 | +361,639 |
| London | 2,472,799 | 2,028,633 | -444,166 |
| Felixstowe | 2,983,372 | 1,482,315 | -1,501,057 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,054,391 | 2,241,980 | +187,589 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,488,705 | 1,504,421 | -984,284 |
| Southampton | 1,788,366 | 652,860 | -1,135,506 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,455,405 | 511,729 | -943,676 |
| London Gateway Port | 293,506 | 1,222,631 | +929,125 |
| Killingholme | 870,457 | 8,580 | -861,877 |
| 000 | 562,366 | 274,702 | -287,664 |
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 | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 30 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 115 |
| ARDMEL AUTOMATION LIMITED | 73 |
| FIRED UP CORPORATION LIMITED | 70 |
| MORPLAN LIMITED | 50 |
| ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITED | 48 |
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| JLA EQUITYCO LIMITED | 47 |
| GIRBAU UK LIMITED | 46 |
| CHARTERHOUSE HOLDINGS PLC | 42 |
| KANNEGIESSER UK 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 | 63 |
| 0-1m | 29 |
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
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 | 4,377,190 |
| Ireland | 558,993 |
| Germany | 446,708 |
| Sri Lanka | 335,730 |
| Italy | 310,334 |
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 | 3,420,425 | 956,765 | -2,463,660 |
| Ireland | 269,204 | 289,789 | +20,585 |
| Germany | 147,472 | 299,236 | +151,764 |
| Sri Lanka | 184,892 | 150,838 | -34,054 |
| Italy | 182,679 | 127,655 | -55,024 |
| Luxembourg | 565 | 308,930 | +308,365 |
| Australia | 106,197 | 174,347 | +68,150 |
| Denmark | 124,020 | 146,775 | +22,755 |
| Japan | 128,126 | 122,915 | -5,211 |
| Netherlands | 73,716 | 145,298 | +71,582 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 41,151 |
| France | 26,415 |
| Germany | 20,220 |
| Nicaragua | 3,254 |
| South Korea | 2,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 37,369 | 3,782 | -33,587 |
| France | 82 | 26,333 | +26,251 |
| Germany | 7,070 | 13,150 | +6,080 |
| 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) | 6,114,066 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,787,780 |
| Air transport | 419,962 |
| Other | 203,938 |
| Road transport | 1,295 |
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) | 4,248,808 | 1,865,258 | -2,383,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,119,552 | 1,668,228 | +548,676 |
| Air transport | 317,779 | 102,183 | -215,596 |
| Other | 98,386 | 105,552 | +7,166 |
| Road transport | 1,295 | 0 | -1,295 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 3,794,025 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,867,389 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,161,901 |
| Dover | 490,350 |
| Southampton | 460,400 |
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 | 3,295,865 | 498,160 | -2,797,705 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 841,595 | 1,025,794 | +184,199 |
| Liverpool Docks | 160,914 | 1,000,987 | +840,073 |
| Dover | 171,636 | 318,714 | +147,078 |
| Southampton | 262,461 | 197,939 | -64,522 |
| Immingham Docks | 200,824 | 225,483 | +24,659 |
| Felixstowe | 236,979 | 77,959 | -159,020 |
| Holyhead | 142,599 | 118,919 | -23,680 |
| 000 | 98,386 | 105,552 | +7,166 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 154,070 | 37,711 | -116,359 |
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