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 | 3,933,470 |
| Germany | 3,599,211 |
| Japan | 2,807,706 |
| Netherlands | 2,532,160 |
| France | 1,797,266 |
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 | 2,166,661 | 1,766,809 | -399,852 |
| Germany | 1,863,093 | 1,736,118 | -126,975 |
| Japan | 1,068,162 | 1,739,544 | +671,382 |
| Netherlands | 1,577,992 | 954,168 | -623,824 |
| France | 1,057,004 | 740,262 | -316,742 |
| United States | 322,344 | 1,133,240 | +810,896 |
| Viet Nam | 693,589 | 629,224 | -64,365 |
| Australia | 287,582 | 1,002,762 | +715,180 |
| China | 468,191 | 814,579 | +346,388 |
| Italy | 368,770 | 309,033 | -59,737 |
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 | 6,084,600 |
| Taiwan | 4,026,774 |
| Germany | 2,389,023 |
| China | 2,234,380 |
| United States | 1,482,927 |
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 | 3,037,145 | 3,047,455 | +10,310 |
| Taiwan | 2,240,441 | 1,786,333 | -454,108 |
| Germany | 1,448,907 | 940,116 | -508,791 |
| China | 945,533 | 1,288,847 | +343,314 |
| United States | 324,315 | 1,158,612 | +834,297 |
| Viet Nam | 690,898 | 656,422 | -34,476 |
| Australia | 287,582 | 1,002,762 | +715,180 |
| Thailand | 489,894 | 556,256 | +66,362 |
| South Korea | 352,813 | 276,099 | -76,714 |
| 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 | 13 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 | 11 | 4 | -7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Central Scotland | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 12,925,932 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,529,447 |
| Air transport | 1,711,875 |
| Other | 1,396,647 |
| 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) | 5,775,273 | 7,150,659 | +1,375,386 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,676,171 | 2,853,276 | -822,895 |
| Air transport | 644,193 | 1,067,682 | +423,489 |
| Other | 1,031,840 | 364,807 | -667,033 |
| 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 | 6,294,082 |
| Felixstowe | 3,742,827 |
| Dover | 2,660,655 |
| 000 | 1,396,647 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,042,220 |
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 | 3,192,809 | 3,101,273 | -91,536 |
| Felixstowe | 1,497,150 | 2,245,677 | +748,527 |
| Dover | 1,715,997 | 944,658 | -771,339 |
| 000 | 1,031,840 | 364,807 | -667,033 |
| Immingham Docks | 532,024 | 510,196 | -21,828 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 1,023,771 | +1,023,771 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 281,571 | 607,733 | +326,162 |
| Manchester Airport | 314,153 | 403,297 | +89,144 |
| Thamesport | 398,630 | 85,662 | -312,968 |
| Killingholme | 482,178 | 0 | -482,178 |
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 | 19 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 17 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 14 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 1,210,306 |
| India | 476,550 |
| Turkey | 389,810 |
| Ireland | 386,550 |
| Germany | 343,878 |
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 | 747,068 | 463,238 | -283,830 |
| India | 471,273 | 5,277 | -465,996 |
| Turkey | 38,824 | 350,986 | +312,162 |
| Ireland | 210,940 | 175,610 | -35,330 |
| Germany | 69,039 | 274,839 | +205,800 |
| Portugal | 224,426 | 3,109 | -221,317 |
| Australia | 96,563 | 96,726 | +163 |
| China | 76,610 | 59,276 | -17,334 |
| Japan | 0 | 122,015 | +122,015 |
| Poland | 60,169 | 35,521 | -24,648 |
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) | 1,894,061 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,256,879 |
| Air transport | 1,109,011 |
| 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) | 971,426 | 922,635 | -48,791 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 586,713 | 670,166 | +83,453 |
| Air transport | 705,961 | 403,050 | -302,911 |
| 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 | 905,755 |
| London Gateway Port | 558,987 |
| Felixstowe | 503,489 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 477,109 |
| Liverpool Docks | 365,447 |
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 | 597,803 | 307,952 | -289,851 |
| London Gateway Port | 483,427 | 75,560 | -407,867 |
| Felixstowe | 102,420 | 401,069 | +298,649 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 173,836 | 303,273 | +129,437 |
| Liverpool Docks | 184,023 | 181,424 | -2,599 |
| Holyhead | 167,299 | 175,610 | +8,311 |
| Southampton | 37,733 | 284,601 | +246,868 |
| Immingham Docks | 31,980 | 152,056 | +120,076 |
| 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