Import/export HS code 85159020: Parts for wave soldering machines
Spare parts for wave soldering machines used in making printed circuits
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,915,931 |
| Spain | 337,854 |
| Germany | 312,373 |
| Switzerland | 276,772 |
| China | 174,436 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,125,045 | 790,886 | -334,159 |
| Spain | 207,869 | 129,985 | -77,884 |
| Germany | 128,828 | 183,545 | +54,717 |
| Switzerland | 173,326 | 103,446 | -69,880 |
| China | 107,910 | 66,526 | -41,384 |
| Ireland | 106,450 | 35,764 | -70,686 |
| Austria | 61,360 | 70,558 | +9,198 |
| Denmark | 6,572 | 81,924 | +75,352 |
| Italy | 49,199 | 35,569 | -13,630 |
| Netherlands | 50,615 | 31,982 | -18,633 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,083,597 |
| Spain | 352,707 |
| Germany | 280,615 |
| Switzerland | 258,588 |
| China | 189,928 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,267,835 | 815,762 | -452,073 |
| Spain | 217,900 | 134,807 | -83,093 |
| Germany | 104,611 | 176,004 | +71,393 |
| Switzerland | 162,578 | 96,010 | -66,568 |
| China | 120,154 | 69,774 | -50,380 |
| Austria | 61,360 | 70,558 | +9,198 |
| Czechia | 75,494 | 17,075 | -58,419 |
| Denmark | 6,572 | 81,924 | +75,352 |
| United Kingdom | 49,574 | 22,119 | -27,455 |
| Italy | 35,808 | 31,087 | -4,721 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
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 | 11 | 6 | -5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,873,533 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 512,231 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 371,979 |
| Road transport | 135,598 |
| Other | 5,620 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,743,830 | 1,129,703 | -614,127 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 278,466 | 233,765 | -44,701 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 162,810 | 209,169 | +46,359 |
| Road transport | 71,282 | 64,316 | -6,966 |
| Other | 1,660 | 3,960 | +2,300 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,238,576 |
| London Stansted Airport | 385,014 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 350,426 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 327,163 |
| Eurotunnel | 205,997 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 750,047 | 488,529 | -261,518 |
| London Stansted Airport | 155,693 | 229,321 | +73,628 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 350,426 | 0 | -350,426 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 191,163 | 136,000 | -55,163 |
| Eurotunnel | 107,089 | 98,908 | -8,181 |
| Birmingham Airport | 103,845 | 87,867 | -15,978 |
| Glasgow Airport | 109,324 | 76,495 | -32,829 |
| London Gateway Port | 72,822 | 66,109 | -6,713 |
| ZLC | 74,088 | 64,316 | -9,772 |
| Felixstowe | 100,952 | 11,270 | -89,682 |
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 | 39 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 25 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 18 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-11 | 19 |
| 2025-10 | 15 |
| 2025-09 | 13 |
| 2025-08 | 10 |
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 | 63 |
| 54m+ | 41 |
| 15m-54m | 16 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 4,058,728 |
| United Arab Emirates | 369,821 |
| Ireland | 236,298 |
| Italy | 202,319 |
| Germany | 196,784 |
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 | 3,184,332 | 874,396 | -2,309,936 |
| United Arab Emirates | 323,973 | 45,848 | -278,125 |
| Ireland | 80,401 | 155,897 | +75,496 |
| Italy | 73,144 | 129,175 | +56,031 |
| Germany | 141,336 | 55,448 | -85,888 |
| Saudi Arabia | 94,756 | 97,789 | +3,033 |
| Canada | 132,722 | 34,341 | -98,381 |
| China | 92,639 | 62,131 | -30,508 |
| Taiwan | 65,017 | 79,878 | +14,861 |
| South Korea | 107,462 | 36,037 | -71,425 |
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 | 220 |
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 | 125 | 95 | -30 |
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 | 5,872,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,186,500 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 256,722 |
| Road transport | 7,765 |
| Other | 220 |
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 | 3,806,845 | 2,065,884 | -1,740,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,119,759 | 66,741 | -1,053,018 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 107,567 | 149,155 | +41,588 |
| Road transport | 7,765 | 0 | -7,765 |
| Other | 125 | 95 | -30 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 2,244,160 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,802,287 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 989,409 |
| London Gateway Port | 916,660 |
| London Stansted Airport | 407,393 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 1,918,578 | 325,582 | -1,592,996 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,026,893 | 775,394 | -251,499 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 456,445 | 532,964 | +76,519 |
| London Gateway Port | 907,012 | 9,648 | -897,364 |
| London Stansted Airport | 225,203 | 182,190 | -43,013 |
| ZLC | 146,618 | 206,113 | +59,495 |
| Liverpool Docks | 189,698 | 48,613 | -141,085 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 90,101 | 131,789 | +41,688 |
| Belfast Airport | 11,632 | 26,727 | +15,095 |
| Dover | 11,395 | 12,270 | +875 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85159020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts for wave soldering machines used in making printed circuits