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 | 81,129,156 |
| Poland | 38,955,927 |
| Italy | 16,771,850 |
| France | 15,726,077 |
| Czechia | 10,874,196 |
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 | 36,082,358 | 45,046,798 | +8,964,440 |
| Poland | 24,313,523 | 14,642,404 | -9,671,119 |
| Italy | 8,841,390 | 7,930,460 | -910,930 |
| France | 7,402,701 | 8,323,376 | +920,675 |
| Czechia | 5,697,854 | 5,176,342 | -521,512 |
| Germany | 3,050,974 | 6,791,295 | +3,740,321 |
| Viet Nam | 5,276,061 | 2,620,042 | -2,656,019 |
| Spain | 2,892,008 | 2,655,608 | -236,400 |
| Sweden | 2,119,472 | 2,013,997 | -105,475 |
| Turkey | 959,045 | 2,950,670 | +1,991,625 |
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 | 86,348,198 |
| Slovakia | 26,021,333 |
| Poland | 17,818,622 |
| Italy | 16,035,759 |
| Czechia | 10,002,929 |
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 | 36,584,040 | 49,764,158 | +13,180,118 |
| Slovakia | 12,698,128 | 13,323,205 | +625,077 |
| Poland | 16,440,579 | 1,378,043 | -15,062,536 |
| Italy | 8,508,686 | 7,527,073 | -981,613 |
| Czechia | 5,150,902 | 4,852,027 | -298,875 |
| Estonia | 2,343,732 | 7,036,670 | +4,692,938 |
| Viet Nam | 5,330,291 | 2,657,990 | -2,672,301 |
| Germany | 3,022,116 | 3,562,342 | +540,226 |
| Spain | 2,915,202 | 2,667,287 | -247,915 |
| Sweden | 2,670,646 | 1,878,378 | -792,268 |
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 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Essex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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) | 113,345,335 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,701,091 |
| Road transport | 1,898,137 |
| Air transport | 484,877 |
| Other | 165,488 |
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) | 50,354,135 | 62,991,200 | +12,637,065 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 49,859,217 | 38,841,874 | -11,017,343 |
| Road transport | 488,890 | 1,409,247 | +920,357 |
| Air transport | 336,835 | 148,042 | -188,793 |
| Other | 37,513 | 127,975 | +90,462 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 75,563,481 |
| Dover | 38,154,745 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,301,730 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,310,636 |
| London | 11,983,776 |
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 | 33,335,526 | 42,227,955 | +8,892,429 |
| Dover | 19,859,736 | 18,295,009 | -1,564,727 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,427,049 | 8,874,681 | -3,552,368 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,392,660 | 13,917,976 | +7,525,316 |
| London | 6,929,990 | 5,053,786 | -1,876,204 |
| Southampton | 6,714,864 | 4,190,607 | -2,524,257 |
| Harwich | 5,073,410 | 1,351,323 | -3,722,087 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,454,569 | 2,667,576 | +213,007 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,175,963 | 1,354,474 | +178,511 |
| Killingholme | 1,534,056 | 991,378 | -542,678 |
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
|
18 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 25 |
| 2026-04 | 23 |
| 2026-03 | 31 |
| 2026-02 | 26 |
| 2026-01 | 23 |
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 | 120 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 102 |
| JLA EQUITYCO LIMITED | 95 |
| BEKO PLC | 75 |
| CATER-KWIK LIMITED | 65 |
| HOTPOINT UK APPLIANCES LIMITED | 56 |
| HAIER SMART HOME UK & I LTD | 55 |
| ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITED | 53 |
| GIRBAU UK LIMITED | 53 |
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 53 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 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 | 6,732,848 |
| Turkey | 311,790 |
| Morocco | 271,899 |
| Oman | 98,423 |
| Netherlands | 97,836 |
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 | 3,364,031 | 3,368,817 | +4,786 |
| Turkey | 309,020 | 2,770 | -306,250 |
| Morocco | 93,480 | 178,419 | +84,939 |
| Oman | 0 | 98,423 | +98,423 |
| Netherlands | 5,493 | 92,343 | +86,850 |
| Italy | 83,991 | 0 | -83,991 |
| Senegal | 70,038 | 0 | -70,038 |
| Egypt | 55,108 | 12,348 | -42,760 |
| Switzerland | 57,688 | 0 | -57,688 |
| United States | 17,477 | 34,285 | +16,808 |
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 | 162,438 |
| 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 | 161,141 | 1,297 | -159,844 |
| 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) | 7,169,618 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 828,800 |
| Air transport | 226,239 |
| Other | 162,950 |
| 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) | 3,455,353 | 3,714,265 | +258,912 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 538,681 | 290,119 | -248,562 |
| Air transport | 129,133 | 97,106 | -32,027 |
| Other | 161,653 | 1,297 | -160,356 |
| 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 | 4,367,008 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,731,894 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 469,070 |
| London Gateway Port | 428,001 |
| Heysham | 255,908 |
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 | 2,063,686 | 2,303,322 | +239,636 |
| Liverpool Docks | 964,964 | 766,930 | -198,034 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 115,076 | 353,994 | +238,918 |
| London Gateway Port | 269,670 | 158,331 | -111,339 |
| Heysham | 57,754 | 198,154 | +140,400 |
| Felixstowe | 214,414 | 34,838 | -179,576 |
| 000 | 161,653 | 1,297 | -160,356 |
| Milford | 81,447 | 57,334 | -24,113 |
| London | 101,916 | 26,328 | -75,588 |
| Fishguard | 71,594 | 42,208 | -29,386 |
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