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 | 2,020,687 |
| Spain | 339,129 |
| Germany | 309,996 |
| Switzerland | 238,167 |
| Austria | 178,581 |
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 | 1,148,585 | 872,102 | -276,483 |
| Spain | 246,290 | 92,839 | -153,451 |
| Germany | 88,911 | 221,085 | +132,174 |
| Switzerland | 149,443 | 88,724 | -60,719 |
| Austria | 85,106 | 93,475 | +8,369 |
| China | 82,116 | 76,118 | -5,998 |
| Ireland | 108,271 | 35,176 | -73,095 |
| Italy | 50,810 | 53,783 | +2,973 |
| Czechia | 49,819 | 53,774 | +3,955 |
| Denmark | 6,572 | 81,924 | +75,352 |
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 | 2,160,979 |
| Spain | 364,387 |
| Germany | 299,371 |
| Switzerland | 228,778 |
| Austria | 175,817 |
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 | 1,218,344 | 942,635 | -275,709 |
| Spain | 256,321 | 108,066 | -148,255 |
| Germany | 95,566 | 203,805 | +108,239 |
| Switzerland | 139,957 | 88,821 | -51,136 |
| Austria | 85,106 | 90,711 | +5,605 |
| China | 85,822 | 82,184 | -3,638 |
| Czechia | 68,695 | 59,017 | -9,678 |
| Denmark | 6,572 | 81,924 | +75,352 |
| Italy | 42,559 | 31,151 | -11,408 |
| Canada | 0 | 49,312 | +49,312 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Essex | 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 | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Essex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | 2,933,216 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 537,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 308,366 |
| Road transport | 139,462 |
| Other | 7,574 |
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 | 1,716,790 | 1,216,426 | -500,364 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 235,967 | 301,307 | +65,340 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,988 | 227,378 | +146,390 |
| Road transport | 59,351 | 80,111 | +20,760 |
| Other | 780 | 6,794 | +6,014 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,147,484 |
| London Stansted Airport | 432,107 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 428,018 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 350,426 |
| Birmingham Airport | 206,247 |
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 | 745,049 | 402,435 | -342,614 |
| London Stansted Airport | 146,924 | 285,183 | +138,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 144,606 | 283,412 | +138,806 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 350,426 | 0 | -350,426 |
| Birmingham Airport | 130,608 | 75,639 | -54,969 |
| Glasgow Airport | 126,935 | 59,610 | -67,325 |
| Eurotunnel | 64,057 | 94,553 | +30,496 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,941 | 79,146 | +13,205 |
| ZLC | 59,351 | 80,111 | +20,760 |
| Manchester Airport | 48,241 | 74,961 | +26,720 |
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 | 44 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 24 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 16 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 19 |
| 2026-02 | 17 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 16 |
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 | 70 |
| 54m+ | 42 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 2,620,521 |
| United Arab Emirates | 383,267 |
| France | 375,108 |
| Ireland | 246,239 |
| Italy | 205,099 |
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 | 2,017,781 | 602,740 | -1,415,041 |
| United Arab Emirates | 324,723 | 58,544 | -266,179 |
| France | 43,451 | 331,657 | +288,206 |
| Ireland | 91,877 | 154,362 | +62,485 |
| Italy | 74,348 | 130,751 | +56,403 |
| Saudi Arabia | 109,465 | 93,908 | -15,557 |
| China | 103,355 | 99,464 | -3,891 |
| Germany | 71,825 | 84,898 | +13,073 |
| Taiwan | 88,844 | 62,624 | -26,220 |
| South Korea | 101,135 | 32,519 | -68,616 |
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 | 174 | 46 | -128 |
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 | 5,680,063 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 222,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 194,944 |
| 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 | 3,461,348 | 2,218,715 | -1,242,633 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 167,548 | 54,620 | -112,928 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,847 | 152,097 | +109,250 |
| Other | 174 | 46 | -128 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,909,553 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,783,154 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,151,752 |
| ZLC | 393,411 |
| London Stansted Airport | 357,679 |
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 | 873,134 | 1,036,419 | +163,285 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,763,591 | 19,563 | -1,744,028 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 414,134 | 737,618 | +323,484 |
| ZLC | 166,657 | 226,754 | +60,097 |
| London Stansted Airport | 175,209 | 182,470 | +7,261 |
| Liverpool Docks | 153,556 | 41,795 | -111,761 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 22,741 | 132,732 | +109,991 |
| Belfast Airport | 38,359 | 0 | -38,359 |
| Dover | 10,857 | 12,411 | +1,554 |
| Southampton | 9,759 | 8,480 | -1,279 |
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