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.
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* 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 | 736,729 |
| China | 674,609 |
| United States | 468,214 |
| France | 271,155 |
| Spain | 227,139 |
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 | 373,022 | 363,707 | -9,315 |
| China | 410,167 | 264,442 | -145,725 |
| United States | 234,537 | 233,677 | -860 |
| France | 197,776 | 73,379 | -124,397 |
| Spain | 32,337 | 194,802 | +162,465 |
| Netherlands | 171,846 | 42,741 | -129,105 |
| Italy | 110,011 | 89,792 | -20,219 |
| Australia | 33,187 | 146,827 | +113,640 |
| Switzerland | 111,878 | 56,789 | -55,089 |
| Belgium | 45,217 | 42,662 | -2,555 |
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 | 681,994 |
| Germany | 577,788 |
| United States | 505,353 |
| France | 402,833 |
| Switzerland | 240,065 |
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 | 415,015 | 266,979 | -148,036 |
| Germany | 397,893 | 179,895 | -217,998 |
| United States | 258,035 | 247,318 | -10,717 |
| France | 277,751 | 125,082 | -152,669 |
| Switzerland | 140,535 | 99,530 | -41,005 |
| Spain | 39,361 | 194,802 | +155,441 |
| Italy | 108,945 | 84,785 | -24,160 |
| Australia | 33,187 | 146,827 | +113,640 |
| Czechia | 0 | 120,387 | +120,387 |
| United Kingdom | 38,599 | 50,638 | +12,039 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Eastern Scotland | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
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 | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 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 | 1,972,299 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,089,376 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 360,279 |
| Other | 37,783 |
| Road transport | 37,449 |
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 | 980,042 | 992,257 | +12,215 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 692,384 | 396,992 | -295,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 158,885 | 201,394 | +42,509 |
| Other | 1,835 | 35,948 | +34,113 |
| Road transport | 0 | 37,449 | +37,449 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 786,518 |
| Dover | 578,741 |
| East Midlands Airport | 477,262 |
| Birmingham Airport | 271,566 |
| Belfast Airport | 250,158 |
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 | 465,361 | 321,157 | -144,204 |
| Dover | 353,524 | 225,217 | -128,307 |
| East Midlands Airport | 277,961 | 199,301 | -78,660 |
| Birmingham Airport | 138,097 | 133,469 | -4,628 |
| Belfast Airport | 45,154 | 205,004 | +159,850 |
| Eurotunnel | 106,154 | 97,764 | -8,390 |
| London Stansted Airport | 33,699 | 159,944 | +126,245 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,288 | 169,404 | +152,116 |
| ZLC | 73,791 | 32,185 | -41,606 |
| Thamesport | 74,929 | 22,262 | -52,667 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 25 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 16 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 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 | 27 |
| 54m+ | 27 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 1,313,332 |
| Nigeria | 1,249,570 |
| Belgium | 646,058 |
| Germany | 594,491 |
| China | 187,521 |
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 | 319,727 | 993,605 | +673,878 |
| Nigeria | 484,293 | 765,277 | +280,984 |
| Belgium | 309,139 | 336,919 | +27,780 |
| Germany | 189,697 | 404,794 | +215,097 |
| China | 76,359 | 111,162 | +34,803 |
| France | 44,025 | 134,381 | +90,356 |
| Brazil | 19,823 | 128,414 | +108,591 |
| Singapore | 2,165 | 93,872 | +91,707 |
| India | 77,946 | 7,120 | -70,826 |
| 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 | 3,543,334 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,196,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 185,767 |
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 | 1,317,922 | 2,225,412 | +907,490 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 275,723 | 920,319 | +644,596 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 180,624 | 5,143 | -175,481 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,511,283 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,425,672 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,095,046 |
| Immingham Docks | 220,669 |
| ZLC | 149,360 |
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 | 672,761 | 838,522 | +165,761 |
| East Midlands Airport | 429,675 | 995,997 | +566,322 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 257,280 | 837,766 | +580,486 |
| Immingham Docks | 145,591 | 75,078 | -70,513 |
| ZLC | 58,209 | 91,151 | +32,942 |
| Manchester Airport | 33,450 | 113,704 | +80,254 |
| Belfast Airport | 22,556 | 105,732 | +83,176 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 52,747 | 42,932 | -9,815 |
| London Stansted Airport | 48,524 | 37,374 | -11,150 |
| Felixstowe | 29,634 | 0 | -29,634 |
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