Import/export HS code 84472080: Various knitting machines
Other types of knitting machines not specified in this category
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 830,222 |
| Germany | 793,720 |
| China | 449,705 |
| France | 150,238 |
| Ireland | 116,699 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 361,865 | 468,357 | +106,492 |
| Germany | 603,621 | 190,099 | -413,522 |
| China | 218,570 | 231,135 | +12,565 |
| France | 141,972 | 8,266 | -133,706 |
| Ireland | 116,699 | 0 | -116,699 |
| Netherlands | 8,354 | 76,078 | +67,724 |
| Italy | 49,350 | 17,297 | -32,053 |
| United States | 0 | 65,620 | +65,620 |
| Spain | 28,371 | 0 | -28,371 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1,024,781 |
| China | 778,477 |
| Germany | 751,094 |
| France | 22,733 |
| Belgium | 21,730 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 537,642 | 487,139 | -50,503 |
| China | 514,500 | 263,977 | -250,523 |
| Germany | 450,268 | 300,826 | -149,442 |
| 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 |
| Norway | 2,190 | 0 | -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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Essex | 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 | 0 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 1 | 0 | -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) | 1,585,003 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 834,804 |
| Air transport | 209,665 |
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) | 742,216 | 842,787 | +100,571 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 601,834 | 232,970 | -368,864 |
| Air transport | 199,699 | 9,966 | -189,733 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 692,780 |
| Southampton | 668,104 |
| Felixstowe | 411,470 |
| Thamesport | 221,776 |
| Belfast Port | 206,140 |
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 | 487,212 | 205,568 | -281,644 |
| Southampton | 165,155 | 502,949 | +337,794 |
| Felixstowe | 159,150 | 252,320 | +93,170 |
| Thamesport | 213,510 | 8,266 | -205,244 |
| Belfast Port | 206,140 | 0 | -206,140 |
| Eurotunnel | 102,904 | 10,516 | -92,388 |
| London Stansted Airport | 68,453 | 0 | -68,453 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,061 | 60,461 | +58,400 |
| Manchester Airport | 62,101 | 0 | -62,101 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,255 | 0 | -49,255 |
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
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
1 |
|
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 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 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 | 17 |
| STOLL GB LIMITED | 14 |
| 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 | 9 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 263,322 |
| Norway | 191,730 |
| Germany | 186,005 |
| Lithuania | 122,388 |
| Belgium | 90,034 |
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 | 135,941 | 127,381 | -8,560 |
| Norway | 28,320 | 163,410 | +135,090 |
| Germany | 53,197 | 132,808 | +79,611 |
| Lithuania | 53,696 | 68,692 | +14,996 |
| Belgium | 18,900 | 71,134 | +52,234 |
| Ireland | 5,666 | 79,903 | +74,237 |
| Spain | 26,926 | 57,489 | +30,563 |
| Italy | 17,059 | 40,078 | +23,019 |
| Sweden | 31,376 | 20,894 | -10,482 |
| United States | 30,471 | 11,500 | -18,971 |
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) | 1,084,783 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 203,321 |
| Air transport | 26,679 |
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) | 407,640 | 677,143 | +269,503 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,071 | 167,250 | +131,179 |
| Air transport | 6,879 | 19,800 | +12,921 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 791,473 |
| Immingham Docks | 319,447 |
| Holyhead | 82,966 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,971 |
| Portsmouth | 28,249 |
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 | 343,433 | 448,040 | +104,607 |
| Immingham Docks | 62,496 | 256,951 | +194,455 |
| Holyhead | 3,063 | 79,903 | +76,840 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,471 | 9,500 | -19,971 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 28,249 | +28,249 |
| East Midlands Airport | 6,879 | 14,300 | +7,421 |
| Southampton | 0 | 16,750 | +16,750 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 5,500 | +5,500 |
| London | 0 | 5,000 | +5,000 |
| Harwich | 3,008 | 0 | -3,008 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84472080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of knitting machines not specified in this category