Import/export HS code 844720: Flat knitting and stitch-bonding machines
Machines for flat knitting and bonding fabrics, used in making garments and textiles
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,141,457 |
| Japan | 830,222 |
| China | 813,510 |
| Spain | 728,055 |
| United States | 622,787 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 759,880 | 381,577 | -378,303 |
| Japan | 361,865 | 468,357 | +106,492 |
| China | 254,684 | 558,826 | +304,142 |
| Spain | 377,080 | 350,975 | -26,105 |
| United States | 557,167 | 65,620 | -491,547 |
| France | 141,972 | 225,180 | +83,208 |
| Ireland | 117,530 | 0 | -117,530 |
| Netherlands | 8,354 | 76,078 | +67,724 |
| Italy | 49,350 | 17,297 | -32,053 |
| Turkey | 30,958 | 0 | -30,958 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,874,742 |
| China | 1,142,282 |
| Japan | 1,026,439 |
| Spain | 699,684 |
| United States | 32,445 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,165,524 | 709,218 | -456,306 |
| China | 550,614 | 591,668 | +41,054 |
| Japan | 539,300 | 487,139 | -52,161 |
| Spain | 348,709 | 350,975 | +2,266 |
| United States | 32,445 | 0 | -32,445 |
| France | 22,733 | 0 | -22,733 |
| Belgium | 0 | 21,730 | +21,730 |
| Taiwan | 11,527 | 5,270 | -6,257 |
| Italy | 1,089 | 6,781 | +5,692 |
| India | 3,800 | 0 | -3,800 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
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 | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 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) | 2,601,480 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,035,531 |
| Air transport | 214,532 |
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) | 1,388,936 | 1,212,544 | -176,392 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,085,260 | 950,271 | -134,989 |
| Air transport | 204,566 | 9,966 | -194,600 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,862,549 |
| Southampton | 757,576 |
| Belfast Port | 642,221 |
| Felixstowe | 636,062 |
| Thamesport | 316,342 |
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 | 939,680 | 922,869 | -16,811 |
| Southampton | 254,627 | 502,949 | +248,322 |
| Belfast Port | 642,221 | 0 | -642,221 |
| Felixstowe | 185,264 | 450,798 | +265,534 |
| Thamesport | 266,010 | 50,332 | -215,678 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,061 | 189,674 | +187,613 |
| Eurotunnel | 102,904 | 10,516 | -92,388 |
| London Stansted Airport | 68,453 | 0 | -68,453 |
| Manchester Airport | 62,101 | 0 | -62,101 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 54,122 | 0 | -54,122 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
6 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
2 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
1 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 2 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| P & J OKELL LTD | 23 |
| SHIMA SEIKI EUROPE LIMITED | 17 |
| STOLL GB LIMITED | 14 |
| ARTYARN TRADING LIMITED | 12 |
| TRIMMINGS BY DESIGN LIMITED | 2 |
| NOTTINGHAM TEXTILES LIMITED | 2 |
| HYPNOS LIMITED | 2 |
| HARLEY & CO (PETERHEAD) LIMITED | 2 |
| PYROGLASS LIMITED | 2 |
| OUR FASHION LTD | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| 54m+ | 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 | 422,579 |
| France | 272,008 |
| China | 263,719 |
| Norway | 193,713 |
| Italy | 176,217 |
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 | 54,072 | 368,507 | +314,435 |
| France | 136,848 | 135,160 | -1,688 |
| China | 4,200 | 259,519 | +255,319 |
| Norway | 29,195 | 164,518 | +135,323 |
| Italy | 71,139 | 105,078 | +33,939 |
| Lithuania | 53,696 | 68,692 | +14,996 |
| United States | 30,471 | 79,800 | +49,329 |
| Spain | 39,635 | 57,489 | +17,854 |
| Belgium | 18,900 | 71,134 | +52,234 |
| India | 90,000 | 0 | -90,000 |
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) | 1,481,579 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 661,856 |
| Air transport | 54,967 |
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) | 492,724 | 988,855 | +496,131 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 166,187 | 495,669 | +329,482 |
| Air transport | 8,878 | 46,089 | +37,211 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,180,484 |
| London Gateway Port | 403,306 |
| Immingham Docks | 319,447 |
| Southampton | 110,950 |
| Holyhead | 83,841 |
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 | 423,966 | 756,518 | +332,552 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,387 | 337,919 | +272,532 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,496 | 256,951 | +194,455 |
| Southampton | 94,200 | 16,750 | -77,450 |
| Holyhead | 3,938 | 79,903 | +75,965 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 28,249 | +28,249 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,879 | 18,589 | +11,710 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 22,000 | +22,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,999 | 5,500 | +3,501 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,657 | 3,234 | +577 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 844720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for flat knitting and bonding fabrics, used in making garments and textiles