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 | 1,343,897 |
| United States | 798,872 |
| Spain | 732,323 |
| Japan | 507,834 |
| China | 405,376 |
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 | 807,596 | 536,301 | -271,295 |
| United States | 274,150 | 524,722 | +250,572 |
| Spain | 67,678 | 664,645 | +596,967 |
| Japan | 269,520 | 238,314 | -31,206 |
| China | 37,023 | 368,353 | +331,330 |
| France | 122,424 | 132,299 | +9,875 |
| Ireland | 2,273 | 115,257 | +112,984 |
| Italy | 1,089 | 48,261 | +47,172 |
| Turkey | 0 | 30,958 | +30,958 |
| Croatia | 0 | 21,730 | +21,730 |
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 | 1,779,156 |
| China | 777,450 |
| Spain | 703,952 |
| Japan | 693,535 |
| United States | 274,150 |
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 | 636,946 | 1,142,210 | +505,264 |
| China | 365,107 | 412,343 | +47,236 |
| Spain | 39,307 | 664,645 | +625,338 |
| Japan | 247,374 | 446,161 | +198,787 |
| United States | 274,150 | 0 | -274,150 |
| France | 22,733 | 0 | -22,733 |
| Belgium | 0 | 21,730 | +21,730 |
| Taiwan | 10,301 | 4,051 | -6,250 |
| India | 13,764 | 0 | -13,764 |
| Norway | 0 | 2,190 | +2,190 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,983,176 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,946,416 |
| Air transport | 375,340 |
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) | 708,238 | 1,274,938 | +566,700 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 613,938 | 1,332,478 | +718,540 |
| Air transport | 289,426 | 85,914 | -203,512 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,798,485 |
| Belfast Port | 642,221 |
| Southampton | 624,847 |
| Thamesport | 320,610 |
| London Stansted Airport | 200,262 |
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 | 564,774 | 1,233,711 | +668,937 |
| Belfast Port | 831 | 641,390 | +640,559 |
| Southampton | 345,001 | 279,846 | -65,155 |
| Thamesport | 137,560 | 183,050 | +45,490 |
| London Stansted Airport | 200,262 | 0 | -200,262 |
| Felixstowe | 181,553 | 7,696 | -173,857 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,061 | 146,707 | +144,646 |
| Eurotunnel | 37,446 | 67,809 | +30,363 |
| Manchester Airport | 28,178 | 33,923 | +5,745 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,182 | 47,940 | +41,758 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
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 | 15 |
| STOLL GB LIMITED | 13 |
| ARTYARN TRADING LIMITED | 12 |
| HYPNOS LIMITED | 2 |
| HARLEY & CO (PETERHEAD) LIMITED | 2 |
| PYROGLASS LIMITED | 2 |
| OUR FASHION LTD | 2 |
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 2 |
| JOHN WILLIAMS TEXTILE MACHINERY SALES LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 393,114 |
| Germany | 221,412 |
| Norway | 181,399 |
| Italy | 126,133 |
| Lithuania | 119,626 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 248,275 | 144,839 | -103,436 |
| Germany | 67,349 | 154,063 | +86,714 |
| Norway | 16,779 | 164,620 | +147,841 |
| Italy | 59,048 | 67,085 | +8,037 |
| Lithuania | 73,070 | 46,556 | -26,514 |
| Belgium | 22,060 | 71,577 | +49,517 |
| India | 0 | 90,000 | +90,000 |
| Ireland | 81,519 | 4,871 | -76,648 |
| Portugal | 81,313 | 0 | -81,313 |
| Spain | 33,751 | 23,164 | -10,587 |
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) | 1,396,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 382,329 |
| Air transport | 45,367 |
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) | 802,844 | 593,309 | -209,535 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 107,429 | 274,900 | +167,471 |
| Air transport | 12,879 | 32,488 | +19,609 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,144,359 |
| Immingham Docks | 297,201 |
| Southampton | 117,050 |
| London Gateway Port | 114,287 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,103 |
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 | 666,100 | 478,259 | -187,841 |
| Immingham Docks | 56,152 | 241,049 | +184,897 |
| Southampton | 27,050 | 90,000 | +62,950 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,387 | 48,900 | -16,487 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,103 | 0 | -74,103 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 22,000 | +22,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 12,879 | 8,489 | -4,390 |
| Dover | 11,185 | 2,240 | -8,945 |
| Holyhead | 4,813 | 4,871 | +58 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,475 | 2,890 | +415 |
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