Import/export HS code 845012: Washing machines with built-in dryers
Washing machines that include a built-in centrifugal dryer, combining washing and drying in one unit
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 6,347,479 |
| Germany | 345,170 |
| Italy | 55,383 |
| Ireland | 39,320 |
| Netherlands | 26,295 |
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 | 3,592,491 | 2,754,988 | -837,503 |
| Germany | 74,500 | 270,670 | +196,170 |
| Italy | 34,082 | 21,301 | -12,781 |
| Ireland | 30,791 | 8,529 | -22,262 |
| Netherlands | 11,509 | 14,786 | +3,277 |
| Turkey | 0 | 24,028 | +24,028 |
| France | 3,646 | 4,004 | +358 |
| Hungary | 0 | 2,115 | +2,115 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,125 | 0 | -1,125 |
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 | 6,347,702 |
| Italy | 403,210 |
| Turkey | 24,028 |
| Netherlands | 18,254 |
| United Kingdom | 8,041 |
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 | 3,592,714 | 2,754,988 | -837,726 |
| Italy | 107,235 | 295,975 | +188,740 |
| Turkey | 0 | 24,028 | +24,028 |
| Netherlands | 9,199 | 9,055 | -144 |
| United Kingdom | 2,310 | 5,731 | +3,421 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 2,115 | +2,115 |
| Germany | 1,421 | 0 | -1,421 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,125 | 0 | -1,125 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Suffolk | 4 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 |
| West Midlands | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,546,865 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 155,794 |
| Other | 129,083 |
| Air transport | 16,823 |
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) | 3,610,519 | 2,936,346 | -674,173 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 38,487 | 117,307 | +78,820 |
| Other | 87,040 | 42,043 | -44,997 |
| Air transport | 12,098 | 4,725 | -7,373 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 3,544,845 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,332,212 |
| Southampton | 1,203,101 |
| Hull | 190,192 |
| 499 | 183,785 |
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 | 2,143,217 | 1,401,628 | -741,589 |
| London Gateway Port | 418,970 | 913,242 | +494,272 |
| Southampton | 978,825 | 224,276 | -754,549 |
| Hull | 12,106 | 178,086 | +165,980 |
| 499 | 0 | 183,785 | +183,785 |
| TEP | 40,276 | 94,364 | +54,088 |
| 000 | 87,040 | 42,043 | -44,997 |
| Dover | 26,978 | 27,420 | +442 |
| London | 25,374 | 0 | -25,374 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 17,846 | +17,846 |
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 | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 3 |
| Accommodation | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HAIER SMART HOME UK & I LTD | 50 |
| FDS CORPORATION LIMITED | 31 |
| WASTECARE LIMITED | 26 |
| LANCASTER HOLDINGS LIMITED | 23 |
| BUY IT DIRECT LTD | 23 |
| SHOP DIRECT HOME SHOPPING LIMITED | 15 |
| SABICHI HOMEWARES LIMITED | 11 |
| MONTPELLIER DOMESTIC APPLIANCES LIMITED | 10 |
| VESTEL UK LIMITED | 10 |
| AJO HOLDING LTD | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 219,083 |
| Turkey | 192,200 |
| Libya | 62,810 |
| Cyprus | 50,843 |
| Ireland | 33,484 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 102,755 | 116,328 | +13,573 |
| Turkey | 25,730 | 166,470 | +140,740 |
| Libya | 62,810 | 0 | -62,810 |
| Cyprus | 563 | 50,280 | +49,717 |
| Ireland | 13,794 | 19,690 | +5,896 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,560 | 11,825 | +6,265 |
| Falkland Islands | 15,582 | 0 | -15,582 |
| Spain | 6,739 | 8,750 | +2,011 |
| Grenada | 14,368 | 0 | -14,368 |
| Estonia | 8,837 | 3,630 | -5,207 |
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 | 3,122 |
| XI | 2,597 |
| Switzerland | 1,538 |
| China | 228 |
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 | 3,122 | 0 | -3,122 |
| XI | 2,386 | 211 | -2,175 |
| Switzerland | 1,538 | 0 | -1,538 |
| China | 228 | 0 | -228 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 369,225 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 283,778 |
| Air transport | 25,220 |
| Other | 7,485 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 132,029 | 237,196 | +105,167 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 131,354 | 152,424 | +21,070 |
| Air transport | 16,289 | 8,931 | -7,358 |
| Other | 7,274 | 211 | -7,063 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 179,580 |
| Immingham Docks | 159,767 |
| London Gateway Port | 104,798 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 74,598 |
| Liverpool Docks | 35,303 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 80,610 | 98,970 | +18,360 |
| Immingham Docks | 59,203 | 100,564 | +41,361 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,318 | 92,480 | +80,162 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 46,936 | 27,662 | -19,274 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,016 | 31,287 | +27,271 |
| Southampton | 16,823 | 13,665 | -3,158 |
| Portsmouth | 21,107 | 8,750 | -12,357 |
| London | 19,586 | 4,250 | -15,336 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,762 | 4,931 | -8,831 |
| Holyhead | 880 | 11,055 | +10,175 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845012
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Washing machines that include a built-in centrifugal dryer, combining washing and drying in one unit