Import/export HS code 844790: Various textile machines
Additional machines for knitting, stitching, or tufting not covered in other categories
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,989,090 |
| Germany | 2,922,658 |
| Netherlands | 2,592,237 |
| Japan | 2,417,564 |
| Australia | 2,186,765 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 2,024,863 | 1,964,227 | -60,636 |
| Germany | 1,687,085 | 1,235,573 | -451,512 |
| Netherlands | 1,540,894 | 1,051,343 | -489,551 |
| Japan | 1,066,095 | 1,351,469 | +285,374 |
| Australia | 1,184,003 | 1,002,762 | -181,241 |
| Belgium | 1,725,562 | 0 | -1,725,562 |
| France | 896,732 | 722,197 | -174,535 |
| United States | 366,851 | 1,068,017 | +701,166 |
| Viet Nam | 845,657 | 408,504 | -437,153 |
| China | 572,725 | 444,828 | -127,897 |
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 | 5,436,510 |
| Taiwan | 4,048,759 |
| Germany | 2,213,067 |
| Australia | 2,186,765 |
| China | 2,109,723 |
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 | 2,973,269 | 2,463,241 | -510,028 |
| Taiwan | 2,084,532 | 1,964,227 | -120,305 |
| Germany | 1,372,151 | 840,916 | -531,235 |
| Australia | 1,184,003 | 1,002,762 | -181,241 |
| China | 976,929 | 1,132,794 | +155,865 |
| Belgium | 1,746,015 | 0 | -1,746,015 |
| United States | 347,130 | 1,081,259 | +734,129 |
| Viet Nam | 877,727 | 435,702 | -442,025 |
| Thailand | 416,875 | 316,819 | -100,056 |
| South Korea | 334,607 | 205,208 | -129,399 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +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) | 12,864,622 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,819,500 |
| Other | 1,641,301 |
| Air transport | 1,586,377 |
| Road transport | 125,201 |
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) | 6,619,309 | 6,245,313 | -373,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,657,389 | 2,162,111 | -2,495,278 |
| Other | 1,041,750 | 599,551 | -442,199 |
| Air transport | 682,755 | 903,622 | +220,867 |
| Road transport | 123,141 | 2,060 | -121,081 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 6,280,005 |
| Felixstowe | 3,251,472 |
| Dover | 2,967,328 |
| 000 | 1,641,301 |
| London | 1,100,809 |
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 | 3,187,163 | 3,092,842 | -94,321 |
| Felixstowe | 1,592,653 | 1,658,819 | +66,166 |
| Dover | 1,925,325 | 1,042,003 | -883,322 |
| 000 | 1,041,750 | 599,551 | -442,199 |
| London | 963,399 | 137,410 | -825,989 |
| London Gateway Port | 951,690 | 138,986 | -812,704 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 1,002,762 | +1,002,762 |
| Immingham Docks | 485,081 | 315,434 | -169,647 |
| Manchester Airport | 311,764 | 363,885 | +52,121 |
| Killingholme | 544,978 | 0 | -544,978 |
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 | 16 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 12 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 9 |
| 2025-10 | 9 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 23 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 1,105,256 |
| India | 475,531 |
| Ireland | 355,814 |
| Germany | 225,571 |
| Portugal | 225,505 |
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 | 883,293 | 221,963 | -661,330 |
| India | 471,273 | 4,258 | -467,015 |
| Ireland | 175,108 | 180,706 | +5,598 |
| Germany | 159,228 | 66,343 | -92,885 |
| Portugal | 223,289 | 2,216 | -221,073 |
| Australia | 107,153 | 114,593 | +7,440 |
| Turkey | 46,955 | 88,971 | +42,016 |
| Poland | 31,264 | 64,352 | +33,088 |
| China | 69,792 | 14,531 | -55,261 |
| Indonesia | 77,042 | 0 | -77,042 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,777 |
| Ireland | 821 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 3,777 | 0 | -3,777 |
| Ireland | 821 | 0 | -821 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,611,163 |
| Air transport | 1,101,529 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 980,621 |
| Other | 4,598 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,210,531 | 400,632 | -809,899 |
| Air transport | 800,324 | 301,205 | -499,119 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 525,668 | 454,953 | -70,715 |
| Other | 4,598 | 0 | -4,598 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 850,750 |
| London Gateway Port | 679,298 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 339,601 |
| Holyhead | 308,396 |
| Southampton | 247,286 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 651,049 | 199,701 | -451,348 |
| London Gateway Port | 584,871 | 94,427 | -490,444 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 154,486 | 185,115 | +30,629 |
| Holyhead | 134,510 | 173,886 | +39,376 |
| Southampton | 114,775 | 132,511 | +17,736 |
| Felixstowe | 102,420 | 139,054 | +36,634 |
| Liverpool Docks | 176,614 | 31,549 | -145,065 |
| Immingham Docks | 123,118 | 60,948 | -62,170 |
| London | 125,380 | 0 | -125,380 |
| Portsmouth | 109,944 | 0 | -109,944 |
Quick facts
HS code: 844790
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Additional machines for knitting, stitching, or tufting not covered in other categories