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 | 796,864 |
| India | 464,713 |
| Italy | 453,835 |
| Netherlands | 162,610 |
| France | 49,096 |
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 | 399,157 | 397,707 | -1,450 |
| India | 237,191 | 227,522 | -9,669 |
| Italy | 233,643 | 220,192 | -13,451 |
| Netherlands | 61,942 | 100,668 | +38,726 |
| France | 49,096 | 0 | -49,096 |
| China | 20,265 | 0 | -20,265 |
| United States | 8,804 | 3,027 | -5,777 |
| Switzerland | 9,015 | 0 | -9,015 |
| Belgium | 1,860 | 967 | -893 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,693 | +2,693 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 485,337 |
| Italy | 471,115 |
| India | 464,713 |
| Belgium | 335,437 |
| Netherlands | 160,685 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 287,524 | 197,813 | -89,711 |
| Italy | 252,573 | 218,542 | -34,031 |
| India | 237,191 | 227,522 | -9,669 |
| Belgium | 134,576 | 200,861 | +66,285 |
| Netherlands | 63,395 | 97,290 | +33,895 |
| China | 20,265 | 0 | -20,265 |
| United States | 8,804 | 3,027 | -5,777 |
| Portugal | 11,429 | 0 | -11,429 |
| Austria | 5,216 | 0 | -5,216 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 3,378 | +3,378 |
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 | 3 |
| 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 | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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 | 1 | +0 |
| 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) | 880,813 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 703,282 |
| Air transport | 386,832 |
| 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) | 477,956 | 402,857 | -75,099 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 349,329 | 353,953 | +4,624 |
| Air transport | 190,867 | 195,965 | +5,098 |
| Road transport | 3,799 | 0 | -3,799 |
| Other | 0 | 1 | +1 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 540,929 |
| Felixstowe | 275,798 |
| Thamesport | 261,681 |
| London | 216,360 |
| Birmingham Airport | 172,507 |
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 | 370,187 | 170,742 | -199,445 |
| Felixstowe | 119,015 | 156,783 | +37,768 |
| Thamesport | 103,022 | 158,659 | +55,637 |
| London | 156,496 | 59,864 | -96,632 |
| Birmingham Airport | 78,476 | 94,031 | +15,555 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,329 | 132,099 | +101,770 |
| East Midlands Airport | 53,502 | 78,988 | +25,486 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 25,152 | 71,626 | +46,474 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 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 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 145,501 |
| Ireland | 85,503 |
| Italy | 48,844 |
| United States | 31,833 |
| Germany | 25,378 |
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 | 84,050 | 61,451 | -22,599 |
| Ireland | 40,299 | 45,204 | +4,905 |
| Italy | 27,834 | 21,010 | -6,824 |
| United States | 31,833 | 0 | -31,833 |
| Germany | 24,489 | 889 | -23,600 |
| India | 0 | 23,185 | +23,185 |
| Netherlands | 20,000 | 0 | -20,000 |
| New Zealand | 15,789 | 946 | -14,843 |
| South Africa | 5,166 | 8,852 | +3,686 |
| North Macedonia | 13,433 | 0 | -13,433 |
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 | 482 |
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 | 0 | 482 | +482 |
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) | 308,620 |
| Air transport | 90,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,434 |
| Other | 482 |
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) | 181,437 | 127,183 | -54,254 |
| Air transport | 62,689 | 28,022 | -34,667 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,708 | 21,726 | -4,982 |
| Other | 0 | 482 | +482 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 240,849 |
| Holyhead | 62,396 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,735 |
| East Midlands Airport | 36,635 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,928 |
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 | 158,388 | 82,461 | -75,927 |
| Holyhead | 17,674 | 44,722 | +27,048 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,955 | 20,780 | -175 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,628 | 11,007 | -14,621 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 14,765 | 8,163 | -6,602 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,648 | 8,852 | +4,204 |
| ZLC | 11,836 | 0 | -11,836 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,812 | 0 | -5,812 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,753 | 0 | -5,753 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,011 | 0 | -3,011 |
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