Import/export HS code 845130: Ironing machines and presses
Machines used for ironing or pressing clothes, including fusing presses for fabrics
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,018,857 |
| China | 6,896,479 |
| Italy | 4,122,414 |
| Denmark | 2,610,626 |
| France | 2,600,881 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,889,110 | 3,129,747 | -759,363 |
| China | 4,164,416 | 2,732,063 | -1,432,353 |
| Italy | 2,309,024 | 1,813,390 | -495,634 |
| Denmark | 2,225,654 | 384,972 | -1,840,682 |
| France | 1,243,872 | 1,357,009 | +113,137 |
| Spain | 1,116,203 | 531,116 | -585,087 |
| Czechia | 592,960 | 635,120 | +42,160 |
| United States | 704,984 | 399,422 | -305,562 |
| Netherlands | 878,873 | 208,724 | -670,149 |
| Sweden | 491,672 | 298,898 | -192,774 |
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 | 9,134,625 |
| Germany | 6,535,097 |
| Italy | 4,837,894 |
| Denmark | 2,610,626 |
| France | 1,745,333 |
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 | 5,199,245 | 3,935,380 | -1,263,865 |
| Germany | 3,592,991 | 2,942,106 | -650,885 |
| Italy | 2,656,080 | 2,181,814 | -474,266 |
| Denmark | 2,225,654 | 384,972 | -1,840,682 |
| France | 1,143,927 | 601,406 | -542,521 |
| Spain | 1,003,443 | 535,368 | -468,075 |
| United States | 736,958 | 350,510 | -386,448 |
| Japan | 469,625 | 307,358 | -162,267 |
| Czechia | 378,361 | 328,661 | -49,700 |
| Belgium | 546,408 | 54,771 | -491,637 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 13 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 |
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 | 8 | 10 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Essex | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,106,900 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,882,743 |
| Air transport | 1,675,714 |
| Other | 741,297 |
| Road transport | 11,433 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 12,422,627 | 7,684,273 | -4,738,354 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,405,801 | 3,476,942 | -1,928,859 |
| Air transport | 812,105 | 863,609 | +51,504 |
| Other | 494,369 | 246,928 | -247,441 |
| Road transport | 0 | 11,433 | +11,433 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,787,191 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,156,923 |
| Felixstowe | 3,779,204 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,653,739 |
| London | 3,353,674 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 3,257,302 | 2,529,889 | -727,413 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,409,712 | 1,747,211 | -662,501 |
| Felixstowe | 2,808,999 | 970,205 | -1,838,794 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,196,401 | 1,457,338 | -739,063 |
| London | 1,524,832 | 1,828,842 | +304,010 |
| Southampton | 1,638,099 | 559,489 | -1,078,610 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,862,593 | 104,541 | -1,758,052 |
| London Gateway Port | 551,520 | 962,171 | +410,651 |
| 000 | 494,369 | 246,928 | -247,441 |
| Killingholme | 707,213 | 0 | -707,213 |
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 | 41 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 27 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 7 |
| Other personal service activities | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 21 |
| 2025-11 | 31 |
| 2025-10 | 29 |
| 2025-09 | 29 |
| 2025-08 | 28 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 115 |
| ARDMEL AUTOMATION LIMITED | 73 |
| FIRED UP CORPORATION LIMITED | 70 |
| MORPLAN LIMITED | 50 |
| ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITED | 48 |
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 48 |
| JLA EQUITYCO LIMITED | 47 |
| GIRBAU UK LIMITED | 46 |
| CHARTERHOUSE HOLDINGS PLC | 42 |
| KANNEGIESSER UK LIMITED | 38 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 57 |
| 0-1m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,354,272 |
| Ireland | 492,466 |
| Germany | 436,462 |
| Sri Lanka | 334,086 |
| Luxembourg | 309,495 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,778,307 | 575,965 | -1,202,342 |
| Ireland | 256,036 | 236,430 | -19,606 |
| Germany | 138,132 | 298,330 | +160,198 |
| Sri Lanka | 322,907 | 11,179 | -311,728 |
| Luxembourg | 624 | 308,871 | +308,247 |
| Italy | 201,274 | 98,069 | -103,205 |
| Australia | 128,691 | 146,242 | +17,551 |
| Denmark | 140,262 | 120,704 | -19,558 |
| Spain | 97,992 | 97,513 | -479 |
| Japan | 127,916 | 59,728 | -68,188 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 26,415 |
| Germany | 20,220 |
| China | 17,156 |
| Nicaragua | 3,254 |
| South Korea | 2,066 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 11,634 | 14,781 | +3,147 |
| Germany | 8,274 | 11,946 | +3,672 |
| China | 14,013 | 3,143 | -10,870 |
| Nicaragua | 3,254 | 0 | -3,254 |
| South Korea | 1,033 | 1,033 | +0 |
| XI | 0 | 159 | +159 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,973,373 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,626,358 |
| Air transport | 386,439 |
| Other | 171,499 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,745,937 | 1,227,436 | -1,518,501 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,116,401 | 1,509,957 | +393,556 |
| Air transport | 298,339 | 88,100 | -210,239 |
| Other | 95,177 | 76,322 | -18,855 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,778,585 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,751,097 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,148,150 |
| Dover | 481,373 |
| Immingham Docks | 406,184 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 1,443,573 | 335,012 | -1,108,561 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 833,795 | 917,302 | +83,507 |
| Liverpool Docks | 531,664 | 616,486 | +84,822 |
| Dover | 168,289 | 313,084 | +144,795 |
| Immingham Docks | 220,342 | 185,842 | -34,500 |
| Southampton | 175,194 | 197,939 | +22,745 |
| Felixstowe | 300,166 | 14,772 | -285,394 |
| Holyhead | 138,774 | 101,161 | -37,613 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 154,746 | 31,424 | -123,322 |
| 000 | 95,177 | 76,322 | -18,855 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845130
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used for ironing or pressing clothes, including fusing presses for fabrics