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 | 1,762,452 |
| Germany | 1,088,597 |
| Italy | 267,240 |
| Denmark | 99,460 |
| 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 | 1,147,701 | 614,751 | -532,950 |
| Germany | 44,020 | 1,044,577 | +1,000,557 |
| Italy | 161,815 | 105,425 | -56,390 |
| Denmark | 54,117 | 45,343 | -8,774 |
| Switzerland | 6,694 | 82,379 | +75,685 |
| United States | 33,041 | 32,333 | -708 |
| France | 10,185 | 32,861 | +22,676 |
| XS | 0 | 41,953 | +41,953 |
| India | 30,613 | 7,471 | -23,142 |
| Japan | 35,670 | 0 | -35,670 |
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 | 1,867,428 |
| Germany | 1,122,449 |
| Italy | 267,240 |
| United States | 109,072 |
| Japan | 73,962 |
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 | 1,206,058 | 661,370 | -544,688 |
| Germany | 23,470 | 1,098,979 | +1,075,509 |
| Italy | 161,815 | 105,425 | -56,390 |
| United States | 36,376 | 72,696 | +36,320 |
| Japan | 57,576 | 16,386 | -41,190 |
| United Kingdom | 33,023 | 14,009 | -19,014 |
| India | 30,613 | 7,471 | -23,142 |
| France | 6,637 | 27,059 | +20,422 |
| Switzerland | 6,694 | 15,466 | +8,772 |
| Spain | 10,382 | 3,678 | -6,704 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -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) | 1,819,690 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,439,427 |
| Air transport | 367,083 |
| 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) | 1,205,041 | 614,649 | -590,392 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 235,952 | 1,203,475 | +967,523 |
| Air transport | 164,485 | 202,598 | +38,113 |
| Road transport | 0 | 17,301 | +17,301 |
| Other | 0 | 4,641 | +4,641 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,255,616 |
| Felixstowe | 886,559 |
| Southampton | 525,152 |
| London Gateway Port | 327,551 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 161,407 |
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 | 158,946 | 1,096,670 | +937,724 |
| Felixstowe | 672,300 | 214,259 | -458,041 |
| Southampton | 456,735 | 68,417 | -388,318 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,172 | 303,379 | +279,207 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 84,445 | 76,962 | -7,483 |
| East Midlands Airport | 38,913 | 66,305 | +27,392 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,575 | 35,027 | -21,548 |
| ZLC | 5,709 | 59,254 | +53,545 |
| Birmingham Airport | 28,815 | 16,166 | -12,649 |
| 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 | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-06 | 4 |
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 | 9 |
| 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+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 2,118,039 |
| Netherlands | 659,716 |
| France | 507,010 |
| Germany | 352,018 |
| 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 | 1,482,625 | 635,414 | -847,211 |
| Netherlands | 498,417 | 161,299 | -337,118 |
| France | 305,901 | 201,109 | -104,792 |
| Germany | 184,689 | 167,329 | -17,360 |
| Switzerland | 7,458 | 285,267 | +277,809 |
| Ireland | 133,443 | 100,135 | -33,308 |
| Italy | 122,447 | 35,675 | -86,772 |
| Viet Nam | 151,810 | 0 | -151,810 |
| Spain | 24,398 | 68,794 | +44,396 |
| India | 57,276 | 19,053 | -38,223 |
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) | 1,975,567 |
| Air transport | 1,961,972 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,306,164 |
| 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) | 1,426,074 | 549,493 | -876,581 |
| Air transport | 1,027,348 | 934,624 | -92,724 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 862,578 | 443,586 | -418,992 |
| 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 | 1,756,615 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,460,992 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,151,949 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 365,336 |
| London Gateway Port | 181,549 |
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 | 1,232,451 | 524,164 | -708,287 |
| East Midlands Airport | 725,302 | 735,690 | +10,388 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 769,043 | 382,906 | -386,137 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 228,849 | 136,487 | -92,362 |
| London Gateway Port | 176,997 | 4,552 | -172,445 |
| ZLC | 35,102 | 34,978 | -124 |
| Holyhead | 29,238 | 37,908 | +8,670 |
| Dover | 32,588 | 14,684 | -17,904 |
| Manchester Airport | 29,074 | 15,089 | -13,985 |
| Tyne | 16,683 | 0 | -16,683 |
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