Import/export HS code 845620: Ultrasonic material-working machines
Machines that use ultrasonic waves to shape or cut materials
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 | 1,895,754 |
| Germany | 1,564,635 |
| Italy | 282,383 |
| Switzerland | 116,079 |
| United States | 66,939 |
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 | 1,162,508 | 733,246 | -429,262 |
| Germany | 28,471 | 1,536,164 | +1,507,693 |
| Italy | 187,978 | 94,405 | -93,573 |
| Switzerland | 15,466 | 100,613 | +85,147 |
| United States | 30,137 | 36,802 | +6,665 |
| Denmark | 31,649 | 33,751 | +2,102 |
| France | 4,412 | 42,887 | +38,475 |
| India | 35,409 | 1,611 | -33,798 |
| Japan | 35,670 | 0 | -35,670 |
| Netherlands | 15,711 | 2,263 | -13,448 |
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 | 1,971,460 |
| Germany | 1,653,200 |
| Italy | 282,383 |
| United States | 105,034 |
| Japan | 63,488 |
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 | 1,202,236 | 769,224 | -433,012 |
| Germany | 23,176 | 1,630,024 | +1,606,848 |
| Italy | 187,978 | 94,405 | -93,573 |
| United States | 32,338 | 72,696 | +40,358 |
| Japan | 40,233 | 23,255 | -16,978 |
| United Kingdom | 33,055 | 12,125 | -20,930 |
| India | 35,409 | 1,611 | -33,798 |
| France | 928 | 27,059 | +26,131 |
| Switzerland | 15,466 | 7,777 | -7,689 |
| Spain | 13,172 | 0 | -13,172 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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) | 1,933,441 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,909,261 |
| Air transport | 404,619 |
| Road transport | 17,301 |
| Other | 4,641 |
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) | 223,906 | 1,709,535 | +1,485,629 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,209,266 | 699,995 | -509,271 |
| Air transport | 185,026 | 219,593 | +34,567 |
| Road transport | 0 | 17,301 | +17,301 |
| Other | 782 | 3,859 | +3,077 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,745,364 |
| Felixstowe | 814,784 |
| Southampton | 579,813 |
| London Gateway Port | 447,707 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 197,915 |
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 | 163,759 | 1,581,605 | +1,417,846 |
| Felixstowe | 714,186 | 100,598 | -613,588 |
| Southampton | 371,920 | 207,893 | -164,027 |
| London Gateway Port | 82,423 | 365,284 | +282,861 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 91,019 | 106,896 | +15,877 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,975 | 55,894 | +1,919 |
| London | 38,045 | 36,115 | -1,930 |
| ZLC | 0 | 59,254 | +59,254 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,057 | 35,027 | +14,970 |
| Birmingham Airport | 26,079 | 12,100 | -13,979 |
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 | 14 |
| Other manufacturing | 8 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ALLENDALE GROUP LTD | 47 |
| RS COMPONENTS LIMITED | 28 |
| THORLABS LIMITED | 15 |
| H S WALSH & SONS LIMITED | 12 |
| MONSTER GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 10 |
| MOLERODA FINISHING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 9 |
| RS GROUP PLC | 9 |
| WECOVI LIMITED | 7 |
| DENFORD LIMITED | 7 |
| NOBLE DRILLING UK LTD | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
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 | 1,859,027 |
| Germany | 1,688,054 |
| France | 405,762 |
| Netherlands | 361,900 |
| Switzerland | 291,454 |
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 | 1,735,340 | 123,687 | -1,611,653 |
| Germany | 202,981 | 1,485,073 | +1,282,092 |
| France | 242,305 | 163,457 | -78,848 |
| Netherlands | 222,570 | 139,330 | -83,240 |
| Switzerland | 221,778 | 69,676 | -152,102 |
| Ireland | 158,757 | 127,329 | -31,428 |
| Italy | 96,973 | 57,938 | -39,035 |
| Spain | 34,282 | 78,854 | +44,572 |
| China | 54,370 | 7,820 | -46,550 |
| India | 44,122 | 16,860 | -27,262 |
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) | 2,379,263 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,727,606 |
| Air transport | 1,674,039 |
| Road transport | 1,067 |
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) | 518,088 | 1,861,175 | +1,343,087 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,668,980 | 58,626 | -1,610,354 |
| Air transport | 1,130,658 | 543,381 | -587,277 |
| Road transport | 1,067 | 0 | -1,067 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,145,026 |
| Southampton | 1,509,038 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,275,524 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 254,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 180,539 |
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 | 421,115 | 1,723,911 | +1,302,796 |
| Southampton | 1,471,023 | 38,015 | -1,433,008 |
| East Midlands Airport | 961,750 | 313,774 | -647,976 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 86,481 | 167,861 | +81,380 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,464 | 3,075 | -174,389 |
| ZLC | 44,070 | 36,583 | -7,487 |
| Milford | 0 | 75,495 | +75,495 |
| Holyhead | 33,804 | 29,387 | -4,417 |
| Manchester Airport | 24,610 | 15,089 | -9,521 |
| Dover | 19,135 | 19,156 | +21 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845620
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that use ultrasonic waves to shape or cut materials