Import/export HS code 85159020: Parts for wave soldering machines
Spare parts for wave soldering machines used in making printed circuits
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,968,120 |
| Spain | 274,839 |
| Germany | 273,158 |
| Switzerland | 240,726 |
| Austria | 187,362 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,116,050 | 852,070 | -263,980 |
| Spain | 190,431 | 84,408 | -106,023 |
| Germany | 53,983 | 219,175 | +165,192 |
| Switzerland | 160,755 | 79,971 | -80,784 |
| Austria | 90,444 | 96,918 | +6,474 |
| China | 88,750 | 66,418 | -22,332 |
| Ireland | 118,585 | 18,715 | -99,870 |
| Czechia | 42,127 | 53,774 | +11,647 |
| Denmark | 6,572 | 81,924 | +75,352 |
| Netherlands | 35,766 | 38,725 | +2,959 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,091,398 |
| Spain | 300,097 |
| Germany | 287,396 |
| Switzerland | 231,015 |
| Austria | 184,598 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,193,709 | 897,689 | -296,020 |
| Spain | 192,031 | 108,066 | -83,965 |
| Germany | 82,765 | 204,631 | +121,866 |
| Switzerland | 147,347 | 83,668 | -63,679 |
| Austria | 90,444 | 94,154 | +3,710 |
| China | 95,704 | 71,479 | -24,225 |
| Czechia | 43,830 | 57,783 | +13,953 |
| Denmark | 6,572 | 81,924 | +75,352 |
| Canada | 0 | 49,312 | +49,312 |
| Italy | 21,128 | 22,998 | +1,870 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 12 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 7 |
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 Midlands | 8 | 9 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 3 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,867,047 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 434,318 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 284,179 |
| Road transport | 139,462 |
| Other | 7,572 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,660,615 | 1,206,432 | -454,183 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 148,478 | 285,840 | +137,362 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,359 | 176,820 | +69,461 |
| Road transport | 72,869 | 66,593 | -6,276 |
| Other | 3,415 | 4,157 | +742 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,077,572 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 438,503 |
| London Stansted Airport | 434,615 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 350,426 |
| Birmingham Airport | 192,291 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 728,732 | 348,840 | -379,892 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 98,673 | 339,830 | +241,157 |
| London Stansted Airport | 148,420 | 286,195 | +137,775 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 350,426 | 0 | -350,426 |
| Birmingham Airport | 125,556 | 66,735 | -58,821 |
| Glasgow Airport | 127,877 | 55,340 | -72,537 |
| Eurotunnel | 61,611 | 92,456 | +30,845 |
| ZLC | 72,869 | 66,593 | -6,276 |
| Manchester Airport | 48,241 | 82,995 | +34,754 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,587 | 76,734 | +26,147 |
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
|
43 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
23 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
15 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 19 |
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 69 |
| 54m+ | 44 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 2,328,503 |
| United Arab Emirates | 403,308 |
| France | 355,237 |
| Ireland | 221,909 |
| China | 197,109 |
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 | 1,774,239 | 554,264 | -1,219,975 |
| United Arab Emirates | 329,535 | 73,773 | -255,762 |
| France | 38,190 | 317,047 | +278,857 |
| Ireland | 135,940 | 85,969 | -49,971 |
| China | 97,775 | 99,334 | +1,559 |
| Italy | 147,140 | 32,202 | -114,938 |
| Saudi Arabia | 119,355 | 56,615 | -62,740 |
| Taiwan | 97,200 | 64,646 | -32,554 |
| Germany | 47,196 | 87,936 | +40,740 |
| Australia | 86,291 | 31,344 | -54,947 |
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 | 220 |
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 | 220 | 0 | -220 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 5,212,813 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 220,231 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 190,543 |
| Other | 220 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,358,255 | 1,854,558 | -1,503,697 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 174,091 | 46,140 | -127,951 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 157,453 | 33,090 | -124,363 |
| Other | 220 | 0 | -220 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,718,504 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,528,038 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,154,273 |
| ZLC | 373,227 |
| London Stansted Airport | 371,683 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 858,274 | 860,230 | +1,956 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,519,499 | 8,539 | -1,510,960 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 596,242 | 558,031 | -38,211 |
| ZLC | 164,175 | 209,052 | +44,877 |
| London Stansted Airport | 168,868 | 202,815 | +33,947 |
| Liverpool Docks | 153,556 | 41,795 | -111,761 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 137,347 | 13,725 | -123,622 |
| Belfast Airport | 38,359 | 0 | -38,359 |
| Dover | 10,857 | 12,411 | +1,554 |
| Southampton | 18,239 | 0 | -18,239 |
Quick facts
HS code: 85159020
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Spare parts for wave soldering machines used in making printed circuits