Import/export HS code 845140: Washing, bleaching, or dyeing machines
Machines designed for washing, bleaching, or dyeing textiles and fabrics
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Mexico | 1,054,150 |
| China | 1,009,930 |
| Belgium | 669,766 |
| Italy | 605,349 |
| Germany | 572,825 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 538,513 | 515,637 | -22,876 |
| China | 846,753 | 163,177 | -683,576 |
| Belgium | 669,766 | 0 | -669,766 |
| Italy | 575,278 | 30,071 | -545,207 |
| Germany | 280,251 | 292,574 | +12,323 |
| Turkey | 104,549 | 456,141 | +351,592 |
| United States | 353,121 | 168,930 | -184,191 |
| Spain | 67,650 | 196,575 | +128,925 |
| Greece | 0 | 211,306 | +211,306 |
| Netherlands | 15,498 | 133,930 | +118,432 |
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 | 1,064,146 |
| Mexico | 1,054,150 |
| Germany | 819,595 |
| Italy | 765,146 |
| Turkey | 560,690 |
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 | 883,317 | 180,829 | -702,488 |
| Mexico | 538,513 | 515,637 | -22,876 |
| Germany | 534,764 | 284,831 | -249,933 |
| Italy | 735,075 | 30,071 | -705,004 |
| Turkey | 104,549 | 456,141 | +351,592 |
| United States | 208,332 | 173,410 | -34,922 |
| Spain | 72,785 | 213,841 | +141,056 |
| Belgium | 262,311 | 0 | -262,311 |
| Greece | 0 | 211,306 | +211,306 |
| United Kingdom | 111,814 | 19,372 | -92,442 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Essex | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cumbria | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,728,762 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,614,196 |
| Air transport | 457,236 |
| Road transport | 133,082 |
| Other | 18,862 |
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) | 1,728,504 | 1,000,258 | -728,246 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,576,243 | 1,037,953 | -538,290 |
| Air transport | 254,866 | 202,370 | -52,496 |
| Road transport | 97,849 | 35,233 | -62,616 |
| Other | 4,712 | 14,150 | +9,438 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,629,773 |
| Dover | 1,187,826 |
| Felixstowe | 630,372 |
| Eurotunnel | 487,625 |
| Harwich | 409,696 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,065,714 | 564,059 | -501,655 |
| Dover | 906,693 | 281,133 | -625,560 |
| Felixstowe | 237,085 | 393,287 | +156,202 |
| Eurotunnel | 251,864 | 235,761 | -16,103 |
| Harwich | 409,696 | 0 | -409,696 |
| ZLC | 178,709 | 164,550 | -14,159 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 98,665 | 135,588 | +36,923 |
| Hull | 0 | 199,162 | +199,162 |
| London Gateway Port | 135,223 | 28,094 | -107,129 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,589 | 121,438 | +117,849 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 10 |
| Other personal service activities | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEKO PLC | 41 |
| KARCHER (U.K.) LIMITED | 19 |
| TORAY TEXTILES EUROPE LIMITED | 19 |
| ALLTEC NETWORK LTD. | 16 |
| WATERMAN LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 14 |
| RUG DOCTOR LIMITED | 12 |
| LINNTEC LIMITED | 12 |
| NILFISK LTD. | 12 |
| CLEANSMART LIMITED | 12 |
| CLEANSPEC CUMBRIA LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
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 | 357,160 |
| Morocco | 353,131 |
| Turkey | 290,707 |
| India | 192,915 |
| Germany | 183,195 |
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 | 63,349 | 293,811 | +230,462 |
| Morocco | 139,226 | 213,905 | +74,679 |
| Turkey | 200,510 | 90,197 | -110,313 |
| India | 127,915 | 65,000 | -62,915 |
| Germany | 58,670 | 124,525 | +65,855 |
| Bangladesh | 65,787 | 82,031 | +16,244 |
| North Macedonia | 67,451 | 68,355 | +904 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 93,692 | 4,949 | -88,743 |
| Ireland | 33,552 | 51,957 | +18,405 |
| Portugal | 0 | 80,344 | +80,344 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 19,145 |
| Ireland | 1,088 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 1,658 | 17,487 | +15,829 |
| Ireland | 1,088 | 0 | -1,088 |
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) | 1,089,826 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,026,940 |
| Air transport | 361,491 |
| Other | 22,915 |
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) | 402,836 | 686,990 | +284,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 540,217 | 486,723 | -53,494 |
| Air transport | 193,379 | 168,112 | -25,267 |
| Other | 3,787 | 19,128 | +15,341 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 953,189 |
| Southampton | 317,696 |
| Felixstowe | 317,041 |
| London Gateway Port | 239,356 |
| East Midlands Airport | 208,868 |
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 | 350,473 | 602,716 | +252,243 |
| Southampton | 0 | 317,696 | +317,696 |
| Felixstowe | 283,313 | 33,728 | -249,585 |
| London Gateway Port | 222,915 | 16,441 | -206,474 |
| East Midlands Airport | 79,227 | 129,641 | +50,414 |
| Manchester Airport | 72,875 | 25,150 | -47,725 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 10,223 | 55,958 | +45,735 |
| Dover | 7,436 | 46,653 | +39,217 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,892 | 37,000 | +22,108 |
| Holyhead | 13,229 | 29,329 | +16,100 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845140
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines designed for washing, bleaching, or dyeing textiles and fabrics