Import/export HS code 844831: Card clothing
Parts for carding machines, used to prepare textile fibers
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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 | 751,756 |
| India | 468,675 |
| Italy | 423,771 |
| Netherlands | 158,416 |
| France | 32,374 |
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 | 452,094 | 299,662 | -152,432 |
| India | 257,475 | 211,200 | -46,275 |
| Italy | 251,136 | 172,635 | -78,501 |
| Netherlands | 79,387 | 79,029 | -358 |
| France | 32,374 | 0 | -32,374 |
| Switzerland | 9,015 | 0 | -9,015 |
| United States | 4,797 | 3,027 | -1,770 |
| Belgium | 1,860 | 967 | -893 |
| Ireland | 1 | 2,692 | +2,691 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| India | 468,675 |
| Germany | 444,957 |
| Italy | 419,601 |
| Belgium | 335,437 |
| Netherlands | 158,316 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 257,475 | 211,200 | -46,275 |
| Germany | 295,904 | 149,053 | -146,851 |
| Italy | 248,616 | 170,985 | -77,631 |
| Belgium | 183,861 | 151,576 | -32,285 |
| Netherlands | 82,665 | 75,651 | -7,014 |
| Portugal | 9,604 | 0 | -9,604 |
| United States | 4,797 | 3,027 | -1,770 |
| Austria | 5,216 | 0 | -5,216 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,378 | +3,378 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,692 | +2,692 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 15 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
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 | 13 | 11 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 794,286 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 686,008 |
| Air transport | 373,257 |
| Road transport | 3,799 |
| Other | 1 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 455,828 | 338,458 | -117,370 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 385,890 | 300,118 | -85,772 |
| Air transport | 242,621 | 130,636 | -111,985 |
| Road transport | 3,799 | 0 | -3,799 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 465,295 |
| Thamesport | 261,622 |
| Felixstowe | 257,006 |
| London | 239,114 |
| Birmingham Airport | 167,351 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 359,330 | 105,965 | -253,365 |
| Thamesport | 140,476 | 121,146 | -19,330 |
| Felixstowe | 127,404 | 129,602 | +2,198 |
| London | 168,391 | 70,723 | -97,668 |
| Birmingham Airport | 94,959 | 72,392 | -22,567 |
| Eurotunnel | 17,129 | 135,384 | +118,255 |
| East Midlands Airport | 94,605 | 35,298 | -59,307 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,059 | 68,719 | +40,660 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 23,885 | 7,277 | -16,608 |
| Manchester Airport | 12,990 | 10,875 | -2,115 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
15 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
3 |
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
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 | 16 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 136,919 |
| Ireland | 65,300 |
| Italy | 49,729 |
| India | 23,185 |
| Germany | 21,367 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 87,737 | 49,182 | -38,555 |
| Ireland | 20,040 | 45,260 | +25,220 |
| Italy | 30,540 | 19,189 | -11,351 |
| India | 0 | 23,185 | +23,185 |
| Germany | 20,478 | 889 | -19,589 |
| New Zealand | 15,789 | 946 | -14,843 |
| South Africa | 5,166 | 8,852 | +3,686 |
| North Macedonia | 12,343 | 0 | -12,343 |
| United States | 11,595 | 0 | -11,595 |
| China | 8,163 | 0 | -8,163 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| American Samoa | 540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Samoa | 2 | 538 | +536 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 273,393 |
| Air transport | 49,212 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,434 |
| Other | 540 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 160,300 | 113,093 | -47,207 |
| Air transport | 29,353 | 19,859 | -9,494 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,708 | 21,726 | -4,982 |
| Other | 2 | 538 | +536 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 208,633 |
| Holyhead | 62,396 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,735 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,374 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,150 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 140,262 | 68,371 | -71,891 |
| Holyhead | 17,674 | 44,722 | +27,048 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,955 | 20,780 | -175 |
| East Midlands Airport | 5,367 | 11,007 | +5,640 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,150 | 0 | -13,150 |
| ZLC | 10,836 | 0 | -10,836 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 8,852 | +8,852 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,753 | 0 | -5,753 |
| Heysham | 2,364 | 0 | -2,364 |
| Southampton | 0 | 946 | +946 |
Quick facts
HS code: 844831
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Parts for carding machines, used to prepare textile fibers