Import/export HS code 842112: Clothes dryers
Machines that spin to dry clothes, often used in homes or laundries
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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 | 3,870,756 |
| United States | 539,717 |
| Ireland | 321,626 |
| Czechia | 230,301 |
| Turkey | 185,461 |
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 | 1,908,155 | 1,962,601 | +54,446 |
| United States | 264,072 | 275,645 | +11,573 |
| Ireland | 153,983 | 167,643 | +13,660 |
| Czechia | 183,950 | 46,351 | -137,599 |
| Turkey | 69,730 | 115,731 | +46,001 |
| Germany | 83,133 | 88,676 | +5,543 |
| Argentina | 134,161 | 0 | -134,161 |
| Netherlands | 46,032 | 66,135 | +20,103 |
| Italy | 66,871 | 93 | -66,778 |
| Singapore | 0 | 58,805 | +58,805 |
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 | 3,562,265 |
| United States | 518,444 |
| Singapore | 433,554 |
| Czechia | 250,281 |
| Turkey | 202,458 |
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 | 1,563,199 | 1,999,066 | +435,867 |
| United States | 242,799 | 275,645 | +32,846 |
| Singapore | 374,749 | 58,805 | -315,944 |
| Czechia | 196,695 | 53,586 | -143,109 |
| Turkey | 86,727 | 115,731 | +29,004 |
| Argentina | 134,161 | 0 | -134,161 |
| Germany | 71,461 | 35,627 | -35,834 |
| Italy | 94,821 | 0 | -94,821 |
| Poland | 951 | 46,872 | +45,921 |
| Netherlands | 27,203 | 19,632 | -7,571 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 Midlands | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 3,537,533 |
| Other | 1,021,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 667,077 |
| Air transport | 601,147 |
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) | 1,464,458 | 2,073,075 | +608,617 |
| Other | 819,283 | 202,649 | -616,634 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 422,122 | 244,955 | -177,167 |
| Air transport | 293,135 | 308,012 | +14,877 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,585,049 |
| 000 | 1,021,932 |
| London Gateway Port | 950,916 |
| 499 | 686,029 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 517,549 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,007,068 | 577,981 | -429,087 |
| 000 | 819,283 | 202,649 | -616,634 |
| London Gateway Port | 134,266 | 816,650 | +682,384 |
| 499 | 7,200 | 678,829 | +671,629 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 235,903 | 281,646 | +45,743 |
| Southampton | 356,835 | 18,477 | -338,358 |
| Dover | 156,004 | 53,098 | -102,906 |
| London | 59,468 | 40,049 | -19,419 |
| Eurotunnel | 59,743 | 1,557 | -58,186 |
| Harwich | 0 | 57,515 | +57,515 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 18 |
| Other personal service activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
| Extraction of crude petroleum and natural gas | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 8 |
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 | 23 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 824,906 |
| United States | 770,300 |
| Israel | 606,306 |
| Netherlands | 568,308 |
| Spain | 197,137 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 394,403 | 430,503 | +36,100 |
| United States | 436,020 | 334,280 | -101,740 |
| Israel | 410,856 | 195,450 | -215,406 |
| Netherlands | 375,998 | 192,310 | -183,688 |
| Spain | 111,737 | 85,400 | -26,337 |
| China | 173,572 | 6,212 | -167,360 |
| France | 119,417 | 26,310 | -93,107 |
| Canada | 39,317 | 93,502 | +54,185 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 78,335 | +78,335 |
| United Arab Emirates | 24,266 | 32,696 | +8,430 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 211,619 |
| XI | 119,025 |
| Germany | 106,384 |
| China | 75,673 |
| Poland | 66,877 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 102,526 | 109,093 | +6,567 |
| XI | 110,389 | 8,636 | -101,753 |
| Germany | 38,577 | 67,807 | +29,230 |
| China | 20,273 | 55,400 | +35,127 |
| Poland | 29,654 | 37,223 | +7,569 |
| South Korea | 25,185 | 22,810 | -2,375 |
| Czechia | 0 | 2,294 | +2,294 |
| Italy | 1,106 | 170 | -936 |
| Christmas Island | 625 | 0 | -625 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 578 | +578 |
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 | 1,219,620 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,090,481 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 903,485 |
| Other | 645,856 |
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 | 599,240 | 620,380 | +21,140 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 629,938 | 460,543 | -169,395 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 663,828 | 239,657 | -424,171 |
| Other | 340,481 | 305,375 | -35,106 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,034,667 |
| 000 | 645,856 |
| London Gateway Port | 631,401 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 424,496 |
| Immingham Docks | 310,773 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 565,601 | 469,066 | -96,535 |
| 000 | 340,481 | 305,375 | -35,106 |
| London Gateway Port | 440,209 | 191,192 | -249,017 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 317,426 | 107,070 | -210,356 |
| Immingham Docks | 158,627 | 152,146 | -6,481 |
| Felixstowe | 176,370 | 31,980 | -144,390 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,293 | 140,917 | +126,624 |
| Portsmouth | 61,170 | 78,176 | +17,006 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,678 | 112,655 | +94,977 |
| Holyhead | 43,580 | 10,585 | -32,995 |
Quick facts
HS code: 842112
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that spin to dry clothes, often used in homes or laundries