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.
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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 | 63,541,881 |
| Poland | 40,971,304 |
| France | 15,914,281 |
| Italy | 14,559,267 |
| Czechia | 10,845,228 |
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 | 28,074,293 | 35,467,588 | +7,393,295 |
| Poland | 22,454,961 | 18,516,343 | -3,938,618 |
| France | 8,916,135 | 6,998,146 | -1,917,989 |
| Italy | 7,252,330 | 7,306,937 | +54,607 |
| Czechia | 5,396,128 | 5,449,100 | +52,972 |
| Germany | 3,019,362 | 4,715,982 | +1,696,620 |
| Viet Nam | 4,092,739 | 3,209,848 | -882,891 |
| Spain | 2,632,564 | 2,607,576 | -24,988 |
| Sweden | 1,954,905 | 1,723,317 | -231,588 |
| Turkey | 1,691,461 | 1,951,817 | +260,356 |
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 | 66,678,058 |
| Poland | 27,124,232 |
| Slovakia | 21,992,470 |
| Italy | 14,102,918 |
| Czechia | 10,431,014 |
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 | 28,194,788 | 38,483,270 | +10,288,482 |
| Poland | 25,850,517 | 1,273,715 | -24,576,802 |
| Slovakia | 4,667,947 | 17,324,523 | +12,656,576 |
| Italy | 6,913,440 | 7,189,478 | +276,038 |
| Czechia | 5,211,219 | 5,219,795 | +8,576 |
| Viet Nam | 4,146,969 | 3,209,848 | -937,121 |
| Estonia | 706,428 | 6,483,378 | +5,776,950 |
| Germany | 3,044,935 | 2,432,086 | -612,849 |
| Spain | 2,655,054 | 2,630,871 | -24,183 |
| Sweden | 2,509,293 | 1,747,459 | -761,834 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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) | 93,248,151 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 88,257,279 |
| Road transport | 1,175,358 |
| Air transport | 438,270 |
| Other | 115,301 |
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) | 40,757,170 | 52,490,981 | +11,733,811 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,202,742 | 40,054,537 | -8,148,205 |
| Road transport | 355,921 | 819,437 | +463,516 |
| Air transport | 238,927 | 199,343 | -39,584 |
| Other | 23,606 | 91,695 | +68,089 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 60,222,936 |
| Dover | 36,903,864 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,338,951 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,018,293 |
| London | 12,829,513 |
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 | 28,480,762 | 31,742,174 | +3,261,412 |
| Dover | 20,107,561 | 16,796,303 | -3,311,258 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,183,547 | 10,155,404 | -1,028,143 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,829,765 | 12,188,528 | +9,358,763 |
| London | 6,814,209 | 6,015,304 | -798,905 |
| Southampton | 6,024,620 | 5,089,252 | -935,368 |
| Harwich | 6,212,047 | 1,967,783 | -4,244,264 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,180,666 | 2,676,127 | +495,461 |
| Liverpool Docks | 626,738 | 1,682,059 | +1,055,321 |
| Eurotunnel | 856,511 | 1,240,456 | +383,945 |
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 | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Other personal service activities | 7 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 23 |
| 2025-11 | 26 |
| 2025-10 | 25 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 19 |
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 | 115 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 97 |
| JLA EQUITYCO LIMITED | 90 |
| BEKO PLC | 70 |
| CATER-KWIK LIMITED | 62 |
| HOTPOINT UK APPLIANCES LIMITED | 51 |
| HAIER SMART HOME UK & I LTD | 50 |
| ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITED | 48 |
| GIRBAU UK LIMITED | 48 |
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 1m-15m | 18 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 6,423,122 |
| Turkey | 310,501 |
| Morocco | 211,158 |
| Spain | 109,461 |
| 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 | 3,375,105 | 3,048,017 | -327,088 |
| Turkey | 309,020 | 1,481 | -307,539 |
| Morocco | 35,500 | 175,658 | +140,158 |
| Spain | 100,781 | 8,680 | -92,101 |
| Oman | 0 | 98,423 | +98,423 |
| Italy | 83,991 | 0 | -83,991 |
| Senegal | 70,038 | 0 | -70,038 |
| Netherlands | 14,213 | 53,810 | +39,597 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 57,688 | +57,688 |
| Egypt | 8,528 | 46,580 | +38,052 |
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 | 188,083 |
| 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 | 186,786 | 1,297 | -185,489 |
| 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) | 6,787,010 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 806,992 |
| Other | 188,595 |
| Air transport | 187,069 |
| 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) | 3,422,373 | 3,364,637 | -57,736 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 582,627 | 224,365 | -358,262 |
| Other | 187,298 | 1,297 | -186,001 |
| Air transport | 65,954 | 121,115 | +55,161 |
| 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 | 4,429,356 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,464,950 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 445,439 |
| London Gateway Port | 380,018 |
| Felixstowe | 250,554 |
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 | 2,203,533 | 2,225,823 | +22,290 |
| Liverpool Docks | 747,443 | 717,507 | -29,936 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 192,958 | 252,481 | +59,523 |
| London Gateway Port | 239,548 | 140,470 | -99,078 |
| Felixstowe | 204,140 | 46,414 | -157,726 |
| 000 | 187,298 | 1,297 | -186,001 |
| London | 128,553 | 27,293 | -101,260 |
| Heysham | 56,525 | 90,878 | +34,353 |
| Fishguard | 95,474 | 35,764 | -59,710 |
| Milford | 81,099 | 30,354 | -50,745 |
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