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 | 1,663,012 |
| Germany | 1,077,271 |
| Italy | 269,350 |
| Switzerland | 89,073 |
| 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 | 1,109,501 | 553,511 | -555,990 |
| Germany | 34,451 | 1,042,820 | +1,008,369 |
| Italy | 187,978 | 81,372 | -106,606 |
| Switzerland | 22,160 | 66,913 | +44,753 |
| United States | 30,137 | 36,802 | +6,665 |
| Denmark | 31,649 | 33,751 | +2,102 |
| France | 10,121 | 30,528 | +20,407 |
| India | 33,817 | 4,267 | -29,550 |
| 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 | 1,737,767 |
| Germany | 1,113,797 |
| Italy | 269,350 |
| United States | 105,034 |
| Japan | 67,276 |
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 | 1,149,229 | 588,538 | -560,691 |
| Germany | 23,176 | 1,090,621 | +1,067,445 |
| Italy | 187,978 | 81,372 | -106,606 |
| United States | 32,338 | 72,696 | +40,358 |
| Japan | 46,213 | 21,063 | -25,150 |
| United Kingdom | 28,872 | 17,589 | -11,283 |
| India | 33,817 | 4,267 | -29,550 |
| France | 6,637 | 27,059 | +20,422 |
| Switzerland | 22,160 | 7,777 | -14,383 |
| Spain | 14,060 | 0 | -14,060 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,701,992 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,409,235 |
| Air transport | 371,629 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,163,127 | 538,865 | -624,262 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 237,590 | 1,171,645 | +934,055 |
| Air transport | 178,764 | 192,865 | +14,101 |
| 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 | 1,247,868 |
| Felixstowe | 783,614 |
| Southampton | 528,840 |
| London Gateway Port | 323,351 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 163,221 |
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 | 170,453 | 1,077,415 | +906,962 |
| Felixstowe | 714,186 | 69,428 | -644,758 |
| Southampton | 371,920 | 156,920 | -215,000 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,416 | 293,935 | +264,519 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 82,899 | 80,322 | -2,577 |
| East Midlands Airport | 52,529 | 57,340 | +4,811 |
| ZLC | 5,709 | 59,254 | +53,545 |
| Immingham Docks | 21,338 | 35,027 | +13,689 |
| London | 38,045 | 2,415 | -35,630 |
| Birmingham Airport | 28,319 | 12,100 | -16,219 |
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 | 9 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 6 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
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 | 27 |
| THORLABS LIMITED | 15 |
| H S WALSH & SONS LIMITED | 11 |
| MONSTER GROUP (UK) LIMITED | 10 |
| RS GROUP PLC | 9 |
| MOLERODA FINISHING SYSTEMS LIMITED | 8 |
| 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 | 19 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 1,834,696 |
| France | 394,604 |
| Germany | 321,943 |
| Netherlands | 310,604 |
| Switzerland | 291,329 |
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 | 1,539,216 | 295,480 | -1,243,736 |
| France | 264,442 | 130,162 | -134,280 |
| Germany | 217,301 | 104,642 | -112,659 |
| Netherlands | 203,926 | 106,678 | -97,248 |
| Switzerland | 7,637 | 283,692 | +276,055 |
| Ireland | 151,493 | 56,502 | -94,991 |
| Italy | 114,474 | 24,371 | -90,103 |
| Spain | 38,154 | 53,519 | +15,365 |
| India | 46,364 | 17,866 | -28,498 |
| China | 54,370 | 7,820 | -46,550 |
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) | 1,694,550 |
| Air transport | 1,688,943 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 808,294 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,471,265 | 223,285 | -1,247,980 |
| Air transport | 957,768 | 731,175 | -226,593 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 539,202 | 269,092 | -270,110 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,484,970 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,310,238 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 672,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 245,233 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,464 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,272,161 | 212,809 | -1,059,352 |
| East Midlands Airport | 766,359 | 543,879 | -222,480 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 450,770 | 221,230 | -229,540 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 106,072 | 139,161 | +33,089 |
| London Gateway Port | 177,464 | 0 | -177,464 |
| ZLC | 42,196 | 27,164 | -15,032 |
| Holyhead | 33,804 | 29,387 | -4,417 |
| Manchester Airport | 27,002 | 15,089 | -11,913 |
| Dover | 18,315 | 12,053 | -6,262 |
| Felixstowe | 12,507 | 5,079 | -7,428 |
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