Import/export HS code 84501111: Front-loading washing machines
Fully-automatic washing machines where clothes are loaded from the front, ideal for saving space and water
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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 | 6,961,281 |
| Turkey | 1,553,412 |
| Sweden | 570,836 |
| Netherlands | 358,853 |
| Ireland | 351,000 |
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 | 3,012,200 | 3,949,081 | +936,881 |
| Turkey | 714,953 | 838,459 | +123,506 |
| Sweden | 281,102 | 289,734 | +8,632 |
| Netherlands | 255,833 | 103,020 | -152,813 |
| Ireland | 164,391 | 186,609 | +22,218 |
| Romania | 193,214 | 1,444 | -191,770 |
| Singapore | 163,168 | 0 | -163,168 |
| Poland | 148,651 | 2,096 | -146,555 |
| Germany | 28,699 | 15,390 | -13,309 |
| United States | 14,680 | 12,879 | -1,801 |
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 | 6,914,431 |
| Turkey | 1,604,550 |
| Thailand | 724,876 |
| Poland | 267,718 |
| Romania | 203,867 |
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 | 2,962,894 | 3,951,537 | +988,643 |
| Turkey | 766,091 | 838,459 | +72,368 |
| Thailand | 385,253 | 339,623 | -45,630 |
| Poland | 262,080 | 5,638 | -256,442 |
| Romania | 202,423 | 1,444 | -200,979 |
| Singapore | 163,168 | 0 | -163,168 |
| Netherlands | 33,141 | 34,662 | +1,521 |
| United Kingdom | 42,077 | 17,316 | -24,761 |
| Germany | 22,346 | 18,285 | -4,061 |
| Spain | 0 | 11,099 | +11,099 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
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 Yorkshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 9,517,823 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 529,188 |
| Other | 378,983 |
| Air transport | 29,510 |
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) | 4,532,409 | 4,985,414 | +453,005 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 302,058 | 227,130 | -74,928 |
| Other | 191,480 | 187,503 | -3,977 |
| Air transport | 15,597 | 13,913 | -1,684 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 6,662,161 |
| Southampton | 1,369,444 |
| Immingham Docks | 773,376 |
| London Gateway Port | 640,474 |
| 000 | 378,983 |
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 | 3,363,185 | 3,298,976 | -64,209 |
| Southampton | 552,529 | 816,915 | +264,386 |
| Immingham Docks | 403,385 | 369,991 | -33,394 |
| London Gateway Port | 191,807 | 448,667 | +256,860 |
| 000 | 191,480 | 187,503 | -3,977 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 230,165 | +230,165 |
| Harwich | 171,351 | 7,573 | -163,778 |
| Thamesport | 43,257 | 4,727 | -38,530 |
| Hull | 22,089 | 14,998 | -7,091 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,597 | 12,760 | -2,837 |
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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
| Other personal service activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEKO PLC | 92 |
| BSH HOME APPLIANCES LIMITED | 90 |
| HOTPOINT UK APPLIANCES LIMITED | 85 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 81 |
| THE CDA GROUP LIMITED | 69 |
| SABICHI HOMEWARES LIMITED | 58 |
| MAURICE LAY DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED | 58 |
| HISENSE UK LIMITED | 56 |
| ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITED | 52 |
| VESTEL UK LIMITED | 46 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 2,241,509 |
| Netherlands | 1,151,315 |
| Ghana | 785,223 |
| Israel | 180,654 |
| Cyprus | 109,973 |
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 | 1,140,744 | 1,100,765 | -39,979 |
| Netherlands | 679,333 | 471,982 | -207,351 |
| Ghana | 371,433 | 413,790 | +42,357 |
| Israel | 2,856 | 177,798 | +174,942 |
| Cyprus | 84,927 | 25,046 | -59,881 |
| Morocco | 61,863 | 46,875 | -14,988 |
| QS | 78,851 | 0 | -78,851 |
| Turkey | 999 | 76,230 | +75,231 |
| Estonia | 31,858 | 18,198 | -13,660 |
| Falkland Islands | 14,216 | 31,415 | +17,199 |
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 | 736,428 |
| Poland | 420,854 |
| Turkey | 332,908 |
| China | 253,965 |
| Italy | 59,482 |
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 | 255,306 | 481,122 | +225,816 |
| Poland | 256,807 | 164,047 | -92,760 |
| Turkey | 168,863 | 164,045 | -4,818 |
| China | 90,973 | 162,992 | +72,019 |
| Italy | 41,027 | 18,455 | -22,572 |
| XI | 22,712 | 17,993 | -4,719 |
| Spain | 7,567 | 11,230 | +3,663 |
| Ireland | 7,708 | 3,557 | -4,151 |
| Romania | 260 | 2,071 | +1,811 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 1,906,416 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,649,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,555,153 |
| Air transport | 72,968 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 864,728 | 1,041,688 | +176,960 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,022,905 | 626,837 | -396,068 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 724,268 | 830,885 | +106,617 |
| Air transport | 28,218 | 44,750 | +16,532 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 1,906,416 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,182,667 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 658,117 |
| Immingham Docks | 652,658 |
| Liverpool Docks | 174,219 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 864,728 | 1,041,688 | +176,960 |
| London Gateway Port | 459,995 | 722,672 | +262,677 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 456,128 | 201,989 | -254,139 |
| Immingham Docks | 305,388 | 347,270 | +41,882 |
| Liverpool Docks | 152,082 | 22,137 | -129,945 |
| Holyhead | 139,515 | 28,263 | -111,252 |
| Felixstowe | 76,009 | 57,039 | -18,970 |
| Southampton | 81,860 | 29,927 | -51,933 |
| London | 38,847 | 12,241 | -26,606 |
| Portsmouth | 13,866 | 12,273 | -1,593 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84501111
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Fully-automatic washing machines where clothes are loaded from the front, ideal for saving space and water