Import/export HS code 85151910: Wave soldering machines for circuits
Machines used for soldering printed circuit assemblies
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 | 572,753 |
| China | 414,929 |
| Romania | 191,533 |
| Netherlands | 132,295 |
| United States | 87,417 |
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 | 358,590 | 214,163 | -144,427 |
| China | 256,809 | 158,120 | -98,689 |
| Romania | 191,533 | 0 | -191,533 |
| Netherlands | 69,157 | 63,138 | -6,019 |
| United States | 51,957 | 35,460 | -16,497 |
| Poland | 8,022 | 18,750 | +10,728 |
| France | 6,708 | 7,907 | +1,199 |
| Ireland | 2,453 | 2,121 | -332 |
| South Africa | 2,587 | 0 | -2,587 |
| Hungary | 0 | 1,964 | +1,964 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 552,683 |
| China | 433,874 |
| United States | 348,341 |
| Mexico | 81,313 |
| Poland | 26,754 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 353,639 | 199,044 | -154,595 |
| China | 264,743 | 169,131 | -95,612 |
| United States | 311,635 | 36,706 | -274,929 |
| Mexico | 7,324 | 73,989 | +66,665 |
| Poland | 8,004 | 18,750 | +10,746 |
| United Kingdom | 2,453 | 875 | -1,578 |
| France | 0 | 1,815 | +1,815 |
| Denmark | 0 | 1,714 | +1,714 |
| Austria | 0 | 1,313 | +1,313 |
| Finland | 881 | 0 | -881 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -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) | 942,160 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 333,485 |
| Air transport | 176,371 |
| Other | 33 |
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) | 636,369 | 305,791 | -330,578 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 239,262 | 94,223 | -145,039 |
| Air transport | 73,048 | 103,323 | +30,275 |
| Other | 33 | 0 | -33 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 666,963 |
| Southampton | 206,515 |
| Eurotunnel | 152,797 |
| Felixstowe | 152,795 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 96,010 |
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 | 525,663 | 141,300 | -384,363 |
| Southampton | 170,709 | 35,806 | -134,903 |
| Eurotunnel | 8,004 | 144,793 | +136,789 |
| Felixstowe | 140,508 | 12,287 | -128,221 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 58,171 | 37,839 | -20,332 |
| Luton Airport | 1,600 | 51,743 | +50,143 |
| Ipswich Dock | 4,166 | 32,111 | +27,945 |
| London | 21,617 | 937 | -20,680 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,587 | 14,019 | +11,432 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 13,640 | +13,640 |
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 | 4 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 2 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 2 |
| Manufacture of other transport equipment | 2 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,162,194 |
| South Korea | 873,192 |
| China | 374,212 |
| France | 354,625 |
| Germany | 173,025 |
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 | 421,603 | 740,591 | +318,988 |
| South Korea | 739,856 | 133,336 | -606,520 |
| China | 258,778 | 115,434 | -143,344 |
| France | 201,425 | 153,200 | -48,225 |
| Germany | 89,036 | 83,989 | -5,047 |
| Taiwan | 5,800 | 150,818 | +145,018 |
| Thailand | 0 | 136,671 | +136,671 |
| Mexico | 0 | 134,647 | +134,647 |
| Finland | 74,227 | 11,867 | -62,360 |
| Italy | 9,517 | 61,313 | +51,796 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 491 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 209 | 282 | +73 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,592,732 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 903,732 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 639,550 |
| Other | 491 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,377,082 | 1,215,650 | -161,432 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 399,902 | 503,830 | +103,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 316,174 | 323,376 | +7,202 |
| Other | 209 | 282 | +73 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,090,572 |
| London Gateway Port | 708,667 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 530,386 |
| East Midlands Airport | 464,918 |
| Liverpool Docks | 191,114 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 1,155,414 | 935,158 | -220,256 |
| London Gateway Port | 398,951 | 309,716 | -89,235 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 265,501 | 264,885 | -616 |
| East Midlands Airport | 216,424 | 248,494 | +32,070 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 191,114 | +191,114 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,194 | 43,929 | +42,735 |
| Dover | 41,396 | 0 | -41,396 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 23,548 | +23,548 |
| Holyhead | 8,083 | 4,208 | -3,875 |
| Harwich | 0 | 10,354 | +10,354 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85151910
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used for soldering printed circuit assemblies