Import/export HS code 844820: Parts for textile machines
Replacement parts for machines used in preparing or processing textiles
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 661,805 |
| China | 585,999 |
| United States | 475,019 |
| Australia | 254,257 |
| France | 249,272 |
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 | 336,111 | 325,694 | -10,417 |
| China | 334,545 | 251,454 | -83,091 |
| United States | 258,026 | 216,993 | -41,033 |
| Australia | 43,581 | 210,676 | +167,095 |
| France | 196,211 | 53,061 | -143,150 |
| Spain | 29,669 | 202,279 | +172,610 |
| Italy | 100,751 | 112,710 | +11,959 |
| Switzerland | 100,050 | 58,539 | -41,511 |
| Belgium | 28,522 | 42,592 | +14,070 |
| Japan | 19,123 | 43,696 | +24,573 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 590,098 |
| Germany | 502,869 |
| United States | 499,881 |
| Australia | 254,257 |
| Spain | 238,997 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 336,107 | 253,991 | -82,116 |
| Germany | 306,292 | 196,577 | -109,715 |
| United States | 269,247 | 230,634 | -38,613 |
| Australia | 43,581 | 210,676 | +167,095 |
| Spain | 36,718 | 202,279 | +165,561 |
| Switzerland | 128,707 | 101,280 | -27,427 |
| France | 160,364 | 50,069 | -110,295 |
| Italy | 99,702 | 107,703 | +8,001 |
| Czechia | 0 | 120,387 | +120,387 |
| United Kingdom | 31,780 | 55,853 | +24,073 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| Cheshire | 4 |
| Eastern Scotland | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,833,552 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 862,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 391,258 |
| Road transport | 54,118 |
| Other | 37,431 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 874,599 | 958,953 | +84,354 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 512,730 | 350,003 | -162,727 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 119,763 | 271,495 | +151,732 |
| Road transport | 12,564 | 41,554 | +28,990 |
| Other | 1,483 | 35,948 | +34,465 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 684,827 |
| East Midlands Airport | 434,453 |
| Dover | 351,174 |
| Belfast Airport | 287,803 |
| London Gateway Port | 254,635 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 379,524 | 305,303 | -74,221 |
| East Midlands Airport | 251,956 | 182,497 | -69,459 |
| Dover | 144,047 | 207,127 | +63,080 |
| Belfast Airport | 98,226 | 189,577 | +91,351 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,798 | 236,837 | +219,039 |
| Birmingham Airport | 117,621 | 132,216 | +14,595 |
| Eurotunnel | 168,688 | 35,751 | -132,937 |
| London Stansted Airport | 22,894 | 156,866 | +133,972 |
| Immingham Docks | 39,719 | 53,255 | +13,536 |
| ZLC | 58,657 | 32,185 | -26,472 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
24 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
14 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 28 |
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | 1,280,358 |
| Nigeria | 1,220,451 |
| Belgium | 604,570 |
| Germany | 594,491 |
| France | 174,871 |
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 | 337,767 | 942,591 | +604,824 |
| Nigeria | 531,184 | 689,267 | +158,083 |
| Belgium | 334,521 | 270,049 | -64,472 |
| Germany | 194,808 | 399,683 | +204,875 |
| France | 54,114 | 120,757 | +66,643 |
| China | 38,938 | 109,102 | +70,164 |
| Brazil | 0 | 128,414 | +128,414 |
| Singapore | 2,165 | 98,734 | +96,569 |
| India | 76,241 | 6,145 | -70,096 |
| Austria | 12,425 | 43,850 | +31,425 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,330,819 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,193,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 162,198 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,263,144 | 2,067,675 | +804,531 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 332,762 | 860,630 | +527,868 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 150,990 | 11,208 | -139,782 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,392,922 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,378,162 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,095,046 |
| Immingham Docks | 220,669 |
| Manchester Airport | 136,956 |
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 | 636,475 | 756,447 | +119,972 |
| East Midlands Airport | 407,871 | 970,291 | +562,420 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 315,049 | 779,997 | +464,948 |
| Immingham Docks | 145,591 | 75,078 | -70,513 |
| Manchester Airport | 71,101 | 65,855 | -5,246 |
| ZLC | 31,206 | 91,151 | +59,945 |
| Belfast Airport | 17,755 | 101,088 | +83,333 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 54,807 | 46,559 | -8,248 |
| London Stansted Airport | 43,929 | 36,284 | -7,645 |
| Heysham | 14,791 | 0 | -14,791 |
Quick facts
HS code: 844820
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Replacement parts for machines used in preparing or processing textiles