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 | 3,277,284 |
| United States | 510,854 |
| Ireland | 271,351 |
| Czechia | 209,402 |
| Germany | 174,723 |
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 | 1,656,440 | 1,620,844 | -35,596 |
| United States | 289,922 | 220,932 | -68,990 |
| Ireland | 156,465 | 114,886 | -41,579 |
| Czechia | 178,806 | 30,596 | -148,210 |
| Germany | 74,428 | 100,295 | +25,867 |
| Turkey | 70,860 | 87,499 | +16,639 |
| Argentina | 98,340 | 35,821 | -62,519 |
| Netherlands | 36,506 | 70,877 | +34,371 |
| Italy | 100,659 | 0 | -100,659 |
| 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 | 2,968,793 |
| United States | 489,581 |
| Singapore | 433,554 |
| Czechia | 229,382 |
| Turkey | 179,552 |
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 | 1,311,484 | 1,657,309 | +345,825 |
| United States | 267,674 | 221,907 | -45,767 |
| Singapore | 374,749 | 58,805 | -315,944 |
| Czechia | 179,879 | 49,503 | -130,376 |
| Turkey | 92,053 | 87,499 | -4,554 |
| Argentina | 98,340 | 35,821 | -62,519 |
| Italy | 128,609 | 0 | -128,609 |
| Germany | 74,428 | 35,627 | -38,801 |
| Poland | 951 | 46,872 | +45,921 |
| Netherlands | 20,104 | 21,947 | +1,843 |
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 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 2,944,977 |
| Other | 974,018 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 663,126 |
| Air transport | 569,729 |
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) | 1,254,467 | 1,690,510 | +436,043 |
| Other | 748,289 | 225,729 | -522,560 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 458,685 | 204,441 | -254,244 |
| Air transport | 299,439 | 270,290 | -29,149 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,474,970 |
| 000 | 974,018 |
| London Gateway Port | 671,472 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 484,807 |
| Southampton | 431,880 |
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 | 828,767 | 646,203 | -182,564 |
| 000 | 748,289 | 225,729 | -522,560 |
| London Gateway Port | 96,798 | 574,674 | +477,876 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 260,631 | 224,176 | -36,455 |
| Southampton | 365,040 | 66,840 | -298,200 |
| 499 | 1,080 | 430,780 | +429,700 |
| Dover | 162,271 | 40,447 | -121,824 |
| London | 88,112 | 37,841 | -50,271 |
| Eurotunnel | 68,494 | 1,557 | -66,937 |
| 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 | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Other personal service activities | 6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 8 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
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 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 754,375 |
| Israel | 723,832 |
| Ireland | 701,578 |
| Netherlands | 531,973 |
| Spain | 184,695 |
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 | 438,010 | 316,365 | -121,645 |
| Israel | 465,668 | 258,164 | -207,504 |
| Ireland | 388,352 | 313,226 | -75,126 |
| Netherlands | 335,980 | 195,993 | -139,987 |
| Spain | 106,670 | 78,025 | -28,645 |
| China | 6,055 | 173,729 | +167,674 |
| Canada | 26,052 | 105,672 | +79,620 |
| France | 121,647 | 3,598 | -118,049 |
| United Arab Emirates | 27,816 | 25,598 | -2,218 |
| Belgium | 15,825 | 10,050 | -5,775 |
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 | 187,994 |
| XI | 133,551 |
| Germany | 88,576 |
| China | 57,687 |
| Poland | 50,826 |
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 | 95,919 | 92,075 | -3,844 |
| XI | 105,620 | 27,931 | -77,689 |
| Germany | 38,634 | 49,942 | +11,308 |
| China | 20,682 | 37,005 | +16,323 |
| Poland | 22,475 | 28,351 | +5,876 |
| South Korea | 24,056 | 20,695 | -3,361 |
| Italy | 1,106 | 170 | -936 |
| Christmas Island | 625 | 0 | -625 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 578 | +578 |
| Romania | 382 | 0 | -382 |
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 | 1,099,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,038,245 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 946,320 |
| Other | 582,244 |
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 | 581,563 | 518,376 | -63,187 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 553,531 | 484,714 | -68,817 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 585,746 | 360,574 | -225,172 |
| Other | 324,133 | 258,111 | -66,022 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,009,854 |
| London Gateway Port | 749,250 |
| 000 | 582,244 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 443,229 |
| Immingham Docks | 267,973 |
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 | 546,043 | 463,811 | -82,232 |
| London Gateway Port | 492,474 | 256,776 | -235,698 |
| 000 | 324,133 | 258,111 | -66,022 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 303,266 | 139,963 | -163,303 |
| Immingham Docks | 142,677 | 125,296 | -17,381 |
| Felixstowe | 14,689 | 191,358 | +176,669 |
| Portsmouth | 51,010 | 47,172 | -3,838 |
| Holyhead | 53,877 | 11,985 | -41,892 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,866 | 46,372 | +28,506 |
| Liverpool Docks | 17,678 | 42,170 | +24,492 |
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