Import/export HS code 845130: Ironing machines and presses
Machines used for ironing or pressing clothes, including fusing presses for fabrics
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- 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 | 7,378,642 |
| Germany | 7,318,387 |
| Italy | 4,120,923 |
| Denmark | 3,136,537 |
| France | 2,652,367 |
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 | 3,768,922 | 3,609,720 | -159,202 |
| Germany | 3,296,074 | 4,022,313 | +726,239 |
| Italy | 2,127,009 | 1,993,914 | -133,095 |
| Denmark | 2,225,654 | 910,883 | -1,314,771 |
| France | 1,268,935 | 1,383,432 | +114,497 |
| Spain | 1,255,442 | 898,701 | -356,741 |
| Czechia | 761,119 | 508,176 | -252,943 |
| United States | 644,860 | 542,945 | -101,915 |
| Netherlands | 740,547 | 247,282 | -493,265 |
| Belgium | 465,882 | 360,543 | -105,339 |
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 | 9,601,773 |
| Germany | 6,900,066 |
| Italy | 4,906,171 |
| Denmark | 3,134,125 |
| Spain | 2,029,514 |
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 | 4,852,918 | 4,748,855 | -104,063 |
| Germany | 3,143,050 | 3,757,016 | +613,966 |
| Italy | 2,587,848 | 2,318,323 | -269,525 |
| Denmark | 2,225,654 | 908,471 | -1,317,183 |
| Spain | 1,145,526 | 883,988 | -261,538 |
| France | 805,576 | 840,087 | +34,511 |
| United States | 690,941 | 469,506 | -221,435 |
| Japan | 317,257 | 545,307 | +228,050 |
| Belgium | 465,882 | 337,714 | -128,168 |
| Czechia | 446,528 | 264,423 | -182,105 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 6 | 10 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 21,477,065 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,828,983 |
| Air transport | 1,667,546 |
| Other | 634,628 |
| Road transport | 13,730 |
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) | 11,752,577 | 9,724,488 | -2,028,089 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,661,658 | 5,167,325 | +505,667 |
| Air transport | 712,590 | 954,956 | +242,366 |
| Other | 531,681 | 102,947 | -428,734 |
| Road transport | 8,807 | 4,923 | -3,884 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,140,024 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,729,634 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,197,793 |
| Felixstowe | 4,063,526 |
| London | 3,549,226 |
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 | 3,329,252 | 2,810,772 | -518,480 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,609,685 | 3,119,949 | +1,510,264 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,476,390 | 1,721,403 | -754,987 |
| Felixstowe | 2,341,749 | 1,721,777 | -619,972 |
| London | 1,635,119 | 1,914,107 | +278,988 |
| Southampton | 1,413,447 | 931,257 | -482,190 |
| Middlesbrough | 1,862,593 | 191,353 | -1,671,240 |
| London Gateway Port | 769,041 | 1,018,391 | +249,350 |
| 000 | 531,681 | 102,947 | -428,734 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 207,038 | 273,298 | +66,260 |
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
|
47 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
34 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
13 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
10 |
|
Other personal service activities
|
10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 24 |
| 2026-04 | 30 |
| 2026-03 | 31 |
| 2026-02 | 33 |
| 2026-01 | 21 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| B & M RETAIL LIMITED | 120 |
| ARDMEL AUTOMATION LIMITED | 76 |
| FIRED UP CORPORATION LIMITED | 70 |
| ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITED | 53 |
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 53 |
| JLA EQUITYCO LIMITED | 52 |
| GIRBAU UK LIMITED | 51 |
| MORPLAN LIMITED | 51 |
| CHARTERHOUSE HOLDINGS PLC | 47 |
| WOLF LAUNDRY LIMITED | 42 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 59 |
| 0-1m | 31 |
| 54m+ | 24 |
| Other | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 14 |
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 | 2,022,495 |
| France | 571,046 |
| Ireland | 497,605 |
| Germany | 412,962 |
| Netherlands | 327,945 |
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 | 1,279,035 | 743,460 | -535,575 |
| France | 65,591 | 505,455 | +439,864 |
| Ireland | 248,300 | 249,305 | +1,005 |
| Germany | 71,582 | 341,380 | +269,798 |
| Netherlands | 145,787 | 182,158 | +36,371 |
| Luxembourg | 308,930 | 0 | -308,930 |
| Sri Lanka | 291,804 | 11,179 | -280,625 |
| Japan | 186,231 | 111,644 | -74,587 |
| Italy | 162,984 | 122,593 | -40,391 |
| Australia | 112,640 | 171,603 | +58,963 |
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 | 27,423 |
| France | 26,415 |
| China | 6,032 |
| South Korea | 2,066 |
| XI | 330 |
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 | 9,450 | 17,973 | +8,523 |
| France | 26,245 | 170 | -26,075 |
| China | 4,055 | 1,977 | -2,078 |
| South Korea | 1,033 | 1,033 | +0 |
| XI | 159 | 171 | +12 |
| Nicaragua | 52 | 0 | -52 |
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) | 4,174,063 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,161,316 |
| Air transport | 278,760 |
| Other | 167,804 |
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) | 2,256,729 | 1,917,334 | -339,395 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,353,604 | 1,807,712 | +454,108 |
| Air transport | 147,173 | 131,587 | -15,586 |
| Other | 103,925 | 63,879 | -40,046 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,200,840 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,025,655 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,088,189 |
| Southampton | 560,514 |
| Immingham Docks | 428,545 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,003,811 | 1,197,029 | +193,218 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,254,131 | 771,524 | -482,607 |
| Liverpool Docks | 514,032 | 574,157 | +60,125 |
| Southampton | 210,349 | 350,165 | +139,816 |
| Immingham Docks | 241,307 | 187,238 | -54,069 |
| Dover | 39,716 | 311,141 | +271,425 |
| Felixstowe | 150,052 | 151,726 | +1,674 |
| Holyhead | 126,018 | 121,330 | -4,688 |
| 000 | 103,925 | 63,879 | -40,046 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,053 | 57,099 | +21,046 |
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