Import/export HS code 845140: Washing, bleaching, or dyeing machines
Machines designed for washing, bleaching, or dyeing textiles and fabrics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,064,484 |
| Mexico | 1,054,150 |
| Belgium | 669,766 |
| Italy | 605,349 |
| Germany | 572,825 |
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 | 823,642 | 240,842 | -582,800 |
| Mexico | 538,513 | 515,637 | -22,876 |
| Belgium | 669,766 | 0 | -669,766 |
| Italy | 575,278 | 30,071 | -545,207 |
| Germany | 275,997 | 296,828 | +20,831 |
| United States | 342,623 | 183,289 | -159,334 |
| Turkey | 94,495 | 242,515 | +148,020 |
| Spain | 95,778 | 196,575 | +100,797 |
| Greece | 0 | 211,306 | +211,306 |
| Netherlands | 15,498 | 133,930 | +118,432 |
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 | 1,124,539 |
| Mexico | 1,054,150 |
| Germany | 819,595 |
| Italy | 765,146 |
| United States | 357,632 |
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 | 857,890 | 266,649 | -591,241 |
| Mexico | 538,513 | 515,637 | -22,876 |
| Germany | 534,764 | 284,831 | -249,933 |
| Italy | 735,075 | 30,071 | -705,004 |
| United States | 200,150 | 157,482 | -42,668 |
| Turkey | 94,495 | 242,515 | +148,020 |
| Spain | 130,628 | 196,575 | +65,947 |
| Belgium | 262,311 | 0 | -262,311 |
| Greece | 0 | 211,306 | +211,306 |
| United Kingdom | 111,814 | 19,372 | -92,442 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,755,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,432,543 |
| Air transport | 464,697 |
| Road transport | 144,158 |
| Other | 18,870 |
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) | 1,757,488 | 998,500 | -758,988 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,567,781 | 864,762 | -703,019 |
| Air transport | 246,524 | 218,173 | -28,351 |
| Road transport | 108,148 | 36,010 | -72,138 |
| Other | 4,718 | 14,152 | +9,434 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,621,250 |
| Dover | 1,217,541 |
| Eurotunnel | 485,136 |
| Felixstowe | 419,773 |
| Harwich | 409,696 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,070,985 | 550,265 | -520,720 |
| Dover | 925,154 | 292,387 | -632,767 |
| Eurotunnel | 266,641 | 218,495 | -48,146 |
| Felixstowe | 236,123 | 183,650 | -52,473 |
| Harwich | 409,696 | 0 | -409,696 |
| ZLC | 189,008 | 165,327 | -23,681 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 92,505 | 139,427 | +46,922 |
| Hull | 0 | 199,162 | +199,162 |
| London Gateway Port | 135,223 | 28,094 | -107,129 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,589 | 121,438 | +117,849 |
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 | 16 |
| Other personal service activities | 11 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEKO PLC | 41 |
| KARCHER (U.K.) LIMITED | 19 |
| TORAY TEXTILES EUROPE LIMITED | 19 |
| ALLTEC NETWORK LTD. | 16 |
| WATERMAN LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 14 |
| RUG DOCTOR LIMITED | 12 |
| LINNTEC LIMITED | 12 |
| NILFISK LTD. | 12 |
| CLEANSMART LIMITED | 12 |
| CLEANSPEC CUMBRIA LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Morocco | 372,721 |
| United States | 354,941 |
| Turkey | 290,707 |
| Germany | 183,195 |
| Bangladesh | 147,818 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 117,528 | 255,193 | +137,665 |
| United States | 63,349 | 291,592 | +228,243 |
| Turkey | 200,510 | 90,197 | -110,313 |
| Germany | 41,240 | 141,955 | +100,715 |
| Bangladesh | 65,787 | 82,031 | +16,244 |
| North Macedonia | 64,951 | 82,705 | +17,754 |
| India | 127,915 | 0 | -127,915 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 4,050 | 95,691 | +91,641 |
| Netherlands | 37,799 | 46,368 | +8,569 |
| Ireland | 29,883 | 53,979 | +24,096 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 19,145 |
| XU | 2,597 |
| Ireland | 1,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,658 | 17,487 | +15,829 |
| XU | 996 | 1,601 | +605 |
| Ireland | 1,088 | 0 | -1,088 |
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) | 1,181,884 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,028,977 |
| Air transport | 345,698 |
| Other | 22,830 |
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) | 410,028 | 771,856 | +361,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 504,250 | 524,727 | +20,477 |
| Air transport | 169,049 | 176,649 | +7,600 |
| Other | 3,742 | 19,088 | +15,346 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,012,438 |
| Felixstowe | 319,811 |
| Southampton | 252,696 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,987 |
| East Midlands Airport | 208,868 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 328,418 | 684,020 | +355,602 |
| Felixstowe | 193,841 | 125,970 | -67,871 |
| Southampton | 0 | 252,696 | +252,696 |
| London Gateway Port | 209,284 | 28,703 | -180,581 |
| East Midlands Airport | 54,897 | 153,971 | +99,074 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,428 | 37,000 | -42,428 |
| Manchester Airport | 72,875 | 11,576 | -61,299 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 10,223 | 55,958 | +45,735 |
| Dover | 7,436 | 46,653 | +39,217 |
| Holyhead | 11,667 | 29,329 | +17,662 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines designed for washing, bleaching, or dyeing textiles and fabrics