Import/export HS code 845020: Heavy-duty washing machines (over 10 kg)
Washing machines designed for heavy-duty use, with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg, suitable for large households or commercial use
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 | 78,091,044 |
| Poland | 42,244,115 |
| Italy | 16,782,599 |
| France | 16,384,526 |
| Czechia | 11,286,176 |
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 | 32,907,823 | 45,183,221 | +12,275,398 |
| Poland | 24,476,614 | 17,767,501 | -6,709,113 |
| Italy | 8,180,716 | 8,601,883 | +421,167 |
| France | 8,085,436 | 8,299,090 | +213,654 |
| Czechia | 5,168,924 | 6,117,252 | +948,328 |
| Germany | 2,673,292 | 6,829,545 | +4,156,253 |
| Viet Nam | 4,908,978 | 3,324,411 | -1,584,567 |
| Spain | 2,540,305 | 3,004,569 | +464,264 |
| Turkey | 1,861,348 | 2,809,884 | +948,536 |
| Sweden | 2,027,223 | 2,092,984 | +65,761 |
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 | 83,275,657 |
| Slovakia | 25,950,305 |
| Poland | 22,734,646 |
| Italy | 15,955,524 |
| Czechia | 10,511,899 |
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 | 33,226,885 | 50,048,772 | +16,821,887 |
| Slovakia | 8,898,285 | 17,052,020 | +8,153,735 |
| Poland | 21,982,030 | 752,616 | -21,229,414 |
| Italy | 7,874,253 | 8,081,271 | +207,018 |
| Czechia | 4,941,067 | 5,570,832 | +629,765 |
| Estonia | 1,459,454 | 7,087,641 | +5,628,187 |
| Viet Nam | 4,963,208 | 3,362,359 | -1,600,849 |
| Germany | 2,698,865 | 3,545,151 | +846,286 |
| Spain | 2,568,285 | 3,022,371 | +454,086 |
| Turkey | 1,958,730 | 2,880,109 | +921,379 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +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) | 111,467,146 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,075,942 |
| Road transport | 1,780,226 |
| Air transport | 492,430 |
| Other | 166,594 |
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) | 46,790,775 | 64,676,371 | +17,885,596 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,280,318 | 43,795,624 | -5,484,694 |
| Road transport | 378,532 | 1,401,694 | +1,023,162 |
| Air transport | 327,498 | 164,932 | -162,566 |
| Other | 34,836 | 131,758 | +96,922 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 74,997,701 |
| Dover | 39,363,085 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,695,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 18,490,101 |
| London | 13,183,920 |
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 | 33,042,342 | 41,955,359 | +8,913,017 |
| Dover | 19,615,583 | 19,747,502 | +131,919 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,539,268 | 11,155,797 | -383,471 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,254,049 | 14,236,052 | +9,982,003 |
| London | 7,377,178 | 5,806,742 | -1,570,436 |
| Southampton | 6,277,262 | 4,929,235 | -1,348,027 |
| Harwich | 5,781,204 | 1,608,665 | -4,172,539 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,146,659 | 2,987,106 | +840,447 |
| Liverpool Docks | 692,094 | 1,828,191 | +1,136,097 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,080,302 | 1,325,751 | +245,449 |
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 | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Other personal service activities | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 30 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-12 | 25 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| LG ELECTRONICS U.K. LTD | 119 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 101 |
| JLA EQUITYCO LIMITED | 94 |
| BEKO PLC | 74 |
| CATER-KWIK LIMITED | 64 |
| HOTPOINT UK APPLIANCES LIMITED | 55 |
| HAIER SMART HOME UK & I LTD | 54 |
| ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITED | 52 |
| GIRBAU UK LIMITED | 52 |
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 6,984,691 |
| Turkey | 311,790 |
| Morocco | 264,399 |
| Netherlands | 106,556 |
| Oman | 98,423 |
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 | 3,412,174 | 3,572,517 | +160,343 |
| Turkey | 309,020 | 2,770 | -306,250 |
| Morocco | 46,080 | 218,319 | +172,239 |
| Netherlands | 14,213 | 92,343 | +78,130 |
| Oman | 0 | 98,423 | +98,423 |
| Italy | 83,991 | 0 | -83,991 |
| Spain | 63,421 | 14,123 | -49,298 |
| Senegal | 70,038 | 0 | -70,038 |
| Egypt | 16,133 | 51,323 | +35,190 |
| Switzerland | 57,688 | 0 | -57,688 |
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 | 171,000 |
| Germany | 512 |
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 | 169,703 | 1,297 | -168,406 |
| Germany | 512 | 0 | -512 |
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) | 7,439,065 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 873,992 |
| Air transport | 227,281 |
| Other | 171,512 |
| Road transport | 1,075 |
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) | 3,484,723 | 3,954,342 | +469,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 520,433 | 353,559 | -166,874 |
| Air transport | 121,665 | 105,616 | -16,049 |
| Other | 170,215 | 1,297 | -168,918 |
| Road transport | 1,075 | 0 | -1,075 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 4,592,685 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,722,329 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 510,063 |
| London Gateway Port | 433,757 |
| Heysham | 255,943 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,152,792 | 2,439,893 | +287,101 |
| Liverpool Docks | 842,830 | 879,499 | +36,669 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 156,567 | 353,496 | +196,929 |
| London Gateway Port | 242,400 | 191,357 | -51,043 |
| Heysham | 60,476 | 195,467 | +134,991 |
| Felixstowe | 184,000 | 65,252 | -118,748 |
| 000 | 170,215 | 1,297 | -168,918 |
| Milford | 86,654 | 61,825 | -24,829 |
| London | 121,730 | 26,328 | -95,402 |
| Fishguard | 95,474 | 35,764 | -59,710 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Washing machines designed for heavy-duty use, with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg, suitable for large households or commercial use