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 | 1,965,135 |
| Germany | 1,555,190 |
| Italy | 251,847 |
| Switzerland | 116,079 |
| Denmark | 65,400 |
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 | 1,224,004 | 741,131 | -482,873 |
| Germany | 31,338 | 1,523,852 | +1,492,514 |
| Italy | 157,442 | 94,405 | -63,037 |
| Switzerland | 15,466 | 100,613 | +85,147 |
| Denmark | 31,649 | 33,751 | +2,102 |
| Ireland | 12,103 | 50,671 | +38,568 |
| France | 4,412 | 42,887 | +38,475 |
| United States | 5,803 | 39,024 | +33,221 |
| Japan | 35,670 | 0 | -35,670 |
| India | 20,707 | 1,611 | -19,096 |
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 | 2,039,186 |
| Germany | 1,645,459 |
| Italy | 251,847 |
| United States | 79,587 |
| Japan | 73,933 |
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 | 1,262,077 | 777,109 | -484,968 |
| Germany | 27,747 | 1,617,712 | +1,589,965 |
| Italy | 157,442 | 94,405 | -63,037 |
| United States | 48,122 | 31,465 | -16,657 |
| Japan | 42,414 | 31,519 | -10,895 |
| United Kingdom | 32,330 | 22,396 | -9,934 |
| Ireland | 1,689 | 46,101 | +44,412 |
| France | 928 | 27,059 | +26,131 |
| Switzerland | 15,466 | 7,777 | -7,689 |
| India | 20,707 | 1,611 | -19,096 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +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) | 1,980,416 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,969,373 |
| Air transport | 350,989 |
| 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) | 254,949 | 1,725,467 | +1,470,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,264,094 | 705,279 | -558,815 |
| Air transport | 135,130 | 215,859 | +80,729 |
| 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 | 1,748,386 |
| Felixstowe | 743,799 |
| Southampton | 576,774 |
| London Gateway Port | 576,239 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 171,443 |
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 | 1,584,627 | +1,420,868 |
| Felixstowe | 641,100 | 102,699 | -538,401 |
| Southampton | 383,362 | 193,412 | -189,950 |
| London Gateway Port | 195,513 | 380,726 | +185,213 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 73,786 | 97,657 | +23,871 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,802 | 45,184 | +12,382 |
| London | 36,394 | 36,115 | -279 |
| ZLC | 41,953 | 17,301 | -24,652 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,057 | 35,027 | +14,970 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 46,101 | +46,101 |
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
|
6 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 1 |
| 2026-03 | 1 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 6 |
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 | 29 |
| 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 | 23 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,644,731 |
| United States | 1,496,987 |
| France | 372,047 |
| Netherlands | 357,087 |
| Switzerland | 289,384 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 159,691 | 1,485,040 | +1,325,349 |
| United States | 1,435,445 | 61,542 | -1,373,903 |
| France | 211,890 | 160,157 | -51,733 |
| Netherlands | 277,754 | 79,333 | -198,421 |
| Switzerland | 219,708 | 69,676 | -150,032 |
| Ireland | 160,046 | 129,197 | -30,849 |
| Spain | 81,485 | 32,967 | -48,518 |
| Italy | 49,429 | 56,987 | +7,558 |
| China | 62,190 | 0 | -62,190 |
| India | 37,757 | 13,046 | -24,711 |
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) | 2,313,602 |
| Air transport | 1,520,215 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,390,418 |
| 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) | 475,259 | 1,838,343 | +1,363,084 |
| Air transport | 1,160,077 | 360,138 | -799,939 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,338,651 | 51,767 | -1,286,884 |
| 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 | 2,071,495 |
| Southampton | 1,172,953 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,130,713 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 248,758 |
| 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 | 372,501 | 1,698,994 | +1,326,493 |
| Southampton | 1,139,938 | 33,015 | -1,106,923 |
| East Midlands Airport | 941,686 | 189,027 | -752,659 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 129,342 | 119,416 | -9,926 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,464 | 3,075 | -174,389 |
| ZLC | 41,233 | 41,621 | +388 |
| Milford | 0 | 75,495 | +75,495 |
| Holyhead | 36,751 | 26,440 | -10,311 |
| Dover | 21,973 | 16,318 | -5,655 |
| Manchester Airport | 35,089 | 0 | -35,089 |
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