Import/export HS code 73199010: Sewing, darning, or embroidery needles
Specialized needles for sewing, darning, or embroidery work. Ideal for detailed handcrafting
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* 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 | 1,462,373 |
| India | 246,900 |
| Netherlands | 117,217 |
| Germany | 108,008 |
| Japan | 21,024 |
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 | 822,321 | 640,052 | -182,269 |
| India | 176,705 | 70,195 | -106,510 |
| Netherlands | 69,925 | 47,292 | -22,633 |
| Germany | 67,350 | 40,658 | -26,692 |
| Japan | 11,078 | 9,946 | -1,132 |
| France | 14,833 | 4,581 | -10,252 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,147 | 6,621 | -2,526 |
| Turkey | 0 | 15,170 | +15,170 |
| United States | 2,289 | 1,951 | -338 |
| Thailand | 1,118 | 2,030 | +912 |
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 | 1,567,133 |
| India | 277,814 |
| Japan | 98,533 |
| Malaysia | 56,262 |
| Turkey | 7,585 |
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 | 886,787 | 680,346 | -206,441 |
| India | 201,933 | 75,881 | -126,052 |
| Japan | 54,628 | 43,905 | -10,723 |
| Malaysia | 26,845 | 29,417 | +2,572 |
| Turkey | 0 | 7,585 | +7,585 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 2,748 | 0 | -2,748 |
| France | 1,441 | 1,267 | -174 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 2,258 | +2,258 |
| Indonesia | 0 | 1,951 | +1,951 |
| Germany | 15 | 1,324 | +1,309 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| West Midlands | 3 |
| West Yorkshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 1,588,075 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 224,820 |
| Air transport | 205,372 |
| Other | 6,906 |
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) | 892,293 | 695,782 | -196,511 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 151,410 | 73,410 | -78,000 |
| Air transport | 131,232 | 74,140 | -57,092 |
| Other | 3,922 | 2,984 | -938 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 660,826 |
| Felixstowe | 303,584 |
| Liverpool Docks | 265,203 |
| London | 247,678 |
| London Gateway Port | 122,622 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 397,800 | 263,026 | -134,774 |
| Felixstowe | 183,293 | 120,291 | -63,002 |
| Liverpool Docks | 152,164 | 113,039 | -39,125 |
| London | 98,340 | 149,338 | +50,998 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,837 | 42,785 | -37,052 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 74,896 | 34,423 | -40,473 |
| Dover | 36,594 | 11,095 | -25,499 |
| Harwich | 46,565 | 0 | -46,565 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,275 | 21,387 | +5,112 |
| Birmingham Airport | 15,028 | 15,824 | +796 |
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 | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 2 |
| Other personal service activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 11 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GROVES OF THAME LIMITED | 120 |
| KORBOND INDUSTRIES LIMITED | 98 |
| ENTACO LIMITED | 69 |
| DEE SET LOGISTICS LIMITED | 60 |
| VIRIDIAN DISTRIBUTION LTD | 47 |
| HABICO LIMITED | 38 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 32 |
| POUNDLAND LIMITED | 23 |
| N.T. INTERNATIONAL PLC | 22 |
| WHITECROFT ESSENTIALS (LYDNEY) LTD | 20 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 20 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 1,849,055 |
| France | 627,116 |
| Italy | 155,905 |
| Denmark | 121,073 |
| Germany | 84,485 |
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 | 1,053,590 | 795,465 | -258,125 |
| France | 493,277 | 133,839 | -359,438 |
| Italy | 78,375 | 77,530 | -845 |
| Denmark | 47,287 | 73,786 | +26,499 |
| Germany | 35,708 | 48,777 | +13,069 |
| Australia | 34,766 | 32,823 | -1,943 |
| Poland | 29,609 | 31,369 | +1,760 |
| Czechia | 38,857 | 12,760 | -26,097 |
| United Arab Emirates | 19,474 | 28,812 | +9,338 |
| South Africa | 23,144 | 15,028 | -8,116 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 972 |
| China | 369 |
| Ireland | 160 |
| XI | 86 |
| Nicaragua | 12 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 549 | 423 | -126 |
| China | 206 | 163 | -43 |
| Ireland | 160 | 0 | -160 |
| XI | 86 | 0 | -86 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 12 | +12 |
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 | 2,168,304 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 814,778 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 493,316 |
| Other | 1,610 |
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 | 1,197,409 | 970,895 | -226,514 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 591,834 | 222,944 | -368,890 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 283,858 | 209,458 | -74,400 |
| Other | 1,006 | 604 | -402 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,224,322 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 703,274 |
| London Stansted Airport | 465,418 |
| ZLC | 308,179 |
| Liverpool Docks | 290,544 |
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 | 641,752 | 582,570 | -59,182 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 490,103 | 213,171 | -276,932 |
| London Stansted Airport | 388,581 | 76,837 | -311,744 |
| ZLC | 149,943 | 158,236 | +8,293 |
| Liverpool Docks | 149,357 | 141,187 | -8,170 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 55,503 | 126,392 | +70,889 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,706 | 68,271 | -3,435 |
| Portsmouth | 72,834 | 0 | -72,834 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,621 | 26,860 | +20,239 |
| Dover | 20,660 | 7,407 | -13,253 |
Quick facts
HS code: 73199010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specialized needles for sewing, darning, or embroidery work. Ideal for detailed handcrafting