Import/export HS code 845620: Ultrasonic material-working machines
Machines that use ultrasonic waves to shape or cut materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,777,888 |
| Germany | 1,092,181 |
| Italy | 269,350 |
| Denmark | 89,846 |
| Switzerland | 89,073 |
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 | 1,116,730 | 661,158 | -455,572 |
| Germany | 39,827 | 1,052,354 | +1,012,527 |
| Italy | 161,815 | 107,535 | -54,280 |
| Denmark | 44,503 | 45,343 | +840 |
| Switzerland | 6,694 | 82,379 | +75,685 |
| United States | 33,041 | 37,936 | +4,895 |
| France | 10,185 | 32,861 | +22,676 |
| India | 30,613 | 7,471 | -23,142 |
| Japan | 35,670 | 0 | -35,670 |
| Netherlands | 15,711 | 2,263 | -13,448 |
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 | 1,872,073 |
| Germany | 1,118,256 |
| Italy | 269,350 |
| United States | 109,072 |
| Japan | 78,639 |
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 | 1,164,296 | 707,777 | -456,519 |
| Germany | 19,277 | 1,098,979 | +1,079,702 |
| Italy | 161,815 | 107,535 | -54,280 |
| United States | 36,376 | 72,696 | +36,320 |
| Japan | 57,576 | 21,063 | -36,513 |
| United Kingdom | 33,023 | 19,612 | -13,411 |
| India | 30,613 | 7,471 | -23,142 |
| France | 6,637 | 27,059 | +20,422 |
| Switzerland | 6,694 | 23,243 | +16,549 |
| Spain | 14,060 | 0 | -14,060 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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) | 1,834,109 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,432,220 |
| Air transport | 380,490 |
| Road transport | 17,301 |
| Other | 4,641 |
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) | 1,177,248 | 656,861 | -520,387 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 224,646 | 1,207,574 | +982,928 |
| Air transport | 161,307 | 219,183 | +57,876 |
| Road transport | 0 | 17,301 | +17,301 |
| Other | 782 | 3,859 | +3,077 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,251,423 |
| Felixstowe | 886,559 |
| Southampton | 539,571 |
| London Gateway Port | 327,551 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 163,221 |
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 | 154,753 | 1,096,670 | +941,917 |
| Felixstowe | 718,591 | 167,968 | -550,623 |
| Southampton | 382,651 | 156,920 | -225,731 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,172 | 303,379 | +279,207 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 82,899 | 80,322 | -2,577 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,913 | 71,945 | +33,032 |
| Immingham Docks | 45,784 | 35,027 | -10,757 |
| ZLC | 5,709 | 59,254 | +53,545 |
| Birmingham Airport | 28,815 | 18,276 | -10,539 |
| Thamesport | 24,929 | 18,582 | -6,347 |
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 | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALLENDALE GROUP LTD | 47 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 27 |
| THORLABS LIMITED | 15 |
| H S WALSH & SONS LIMITED | 11 |
| MONSTER GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 10 |
| RS GROUP PLC | 9 |
| MOLERODA FINISHING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 8 |
| WECOVI LIMITED | 7 |
| DENFORD LIMITED | 7 |
| NOBLE DRILLING UK LTD | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 14 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 2,113,902 |
| France | 488,493 |
| Netherlands | 397,635 |
| Germany | 371,467 |
| Switzerland | 292,725 |
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 | 1,642,296 | 471,606 | -1,170,690 |
| France | 324,937 | 163,556 | -161,381 |
| Netherlands | 244,542 | 153,093 | -91,449 |
| Germany | 249,477 | 121,990 | -127,487 |
| Switzerland | 9,033 | 283,692 | +274,659 |
| Ireland | 128,138 | 98,432 | -29,706 |
| Italy | 118,673 | 35,675 | -82,998 |
| Spain | 27,807 | 65,385 | +37,578 |
| China | 19,672 | 52,362 | +32,690 |
| India | 49,383 | 19,183 | -30,200 |
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) | 1,972,353 |
| Air transport | 1,821,769 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,025,472 |
| Road transport | 3,103 |
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) | 1,582,121 | 390,232 | -1,191,889 |
| Air transport | 912,121 | 909,648 | -2,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 666,687 | 358,785 | -307,902 |
| Road transport | 3,103 | 0 | -3,103 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,762,773 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,429,844 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 868,446 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 256,381 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,464 |
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 | 1,387,569 | 375,204 | -1,012,365 |
| East Midlands Airport | 735,493 | 694,351 | -41,142 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 577,107 | 291,339 | -285,768 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 95,165 | 161,216 | +66,051 |
| London Gateway Port | 172,912 | 4,552 | -168,360 |
| ZLC | 41,624 | 29,772 | -11,852 |
| Holyhead | 25,283 | 37,908 | +12,625 |
| Dover | 32,588 | 18,512 | -14,076 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,074 | 15,089 | -13,985 |
| Felixstowe | 12,507 | 5,079 | -7,428 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that use ultrasonic waves to shape or cut materials