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 | 3,934,113 |
| Germany | 3,231,418 |
| Japan | 2,819,888 |
| Netherlands | 2,372,225 |
| France | 1,809,177 |
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 | 2,070,352 | 1,863,761 | -206,591 |
| Germany | 1,602,091 | 1,629,327 | +27,236 |
| Japan | 1,141,068 | 1,678,820 | +537,752 |
| Netherlands | 1,502,460 | 869,765 | -632,695 |
| France | 1,167,424 | 641,753 | -525,671 |
| United States | 359,350 | 1,094,503 | +735,153 |
| China | 429,901 | 837,745 | +407,844 |
| Viet Nam | 658,639 | 553,614 | -105,025 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,002,762 | +1,002,762 |
| Italy | 308,654 | 324,430 | +15,776 |
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 | 5,806,851 |
| Taiwan | 4,026,508 |
| China | 2,219,256 |
| Germany | 2,078,706 |
| United States | 1,469,597 |
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 | 2,966,480 | 2,840,371 | -126,109 |
| Taiwan | 2,143,223 | 1,883,285 | -259,938 |
| China | 1,070,736 | 1,148,520 | +77,784 |
| Germany | 1,232,270 | 846,436 | -385,834 |
| United States | 313,008 | 1,156,589 | +843,581 |
| Viet Nam | 644,742 | 580,812 | -63,930 |
| Australia | 0 | 1,002,762 | +1,002,762 |
| Thailand | 483,812 | 496,803 | +12,991 |
| France | 235,101 | 343,144 | +108,043 |
| Belgium | 501,375 | 0 | -501,375 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 12 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
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 | 4 | -6 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 5 | +4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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) | 12,284,553 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,069,168 |
| Air transport | 1,376,442 |
| Other | 1,299,957 |
| Road transport | 149,118 |
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) | 5,192,249 | 7,092,304 | +1,900,055 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,392,154 | 2,677,014 | -715,140 |
| Air transport | 356,753 | 1,019,689 | +662,936 |
| Other | 1,115,612 | 184,345 | -931,267 |
| Road transport | 123,141 | 25,977 | -97,164 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,732,726 |
| Felixstowe | 4,062,076 |
| Dover | 2,742,404 |
| 000 | 1,299,957 |
| Belfast Port | 1,023,771 |
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 | 2,910,043 | 2,822,683 | -87,360 |
| Felixstowe | 1,549,840 | 2,512,236 | +962,396 |
| Dover | 1,960,847 | 781,557 | -1,179,290 |
| 000 | 1,115,612 | 184,345 | -931,267 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 1,023,771 | +1,023,771 |
| Immingham Docks | 399,945 | 516,973 | +117,028 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 283,548 | 548,280 | +264,732 |
| 499 | 3,074 | 444,449 | +441,375 |
| Manchester Airport | 26,571 | 404,597 | +378,026 |
| ZLC | 123,141 | 274,884 | +151,743 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
20 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
16 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of electrical equipment
|
5 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
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 | 28 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 1,126,566 |
| India | 476,550 |
| Ireland | 395,568 |
| Turkey | 389,810 |
| Guatemala | 370,242 |
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 | 685,315 | 441,251 | -244,064 |
| India | 472,229 | 4,321 | -467,908 |
| Ireland | 247,776 | 147,792 | -99,984 |
| Turkey | 40,383 | 349,427 | +309,044 |
| Guatemala | 0 | 370,242 | +370,242 |
| Germany | 62,357 | 252,891 | +190,534 |
| Portugal | 224,426 | 3,109 | -221,317 |
| Australia | 66,279 | 96,726 | +30,447 |
| China | 78,165 | 51,563 | -26,602 |
| Japan | 0 | 122,015 | +122,015 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 2,240,349 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,194,954 |
| Air transport | 1,008,873 |
| Other | 821 |
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) | 970,807 | 1,269,542 | +298,735 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 620,724 | 574,230 | -46,494 |
| Air transport | 645,605 | 363,268 | -282,337 |
| Other | 821 | 0 | -821 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 826,650 |
| Southampton | 692,576 |
| London Gateway Port | 544,033 |
| Felixstowe | 503,489 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 446,296 |
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 | 542,284 | 284,366 | -257,918 |
| Southampton | 37,733 | 654,843 | +617,110 |
| London Gateway Port | 468,473 | 75,560 | -392,913 |
| Felixstowe | 135,255 | 368,234 | +232,979 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 179,693 | 266,603 | +86,910 |
| Liverpool Docks | 172,023 | 181,424 | +9,401 |
| Holyhead | 204,135 | 135,842 | -68,293 |
| Immingham Docks | 30,281 | 130,108 | +99,827 |
| 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