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 | 676,310 |
| Italy | 433,611 |
| India | 416,040 |
| Netherlands | 116,396 |
| 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 | 388,295 | 288,015 | -100,280 |
| Italy | 255,378 | 178,233 | -77,145 |
| India | 224,278 | 191,762 | -32,516 |
| Netherlands | 63,927 | 52,469 | -11,458 |
| France | 49,096 | 0 | -49,096 |
| China | 20,265 | 0 | -20,265 |
| United States | 7,029 | 4,802 | -2,227 |
| Switzerland | 9,015 | 0 | -9,015 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,693 | +2,693 |
| Belgium | 1,860 | 0 | -1,860 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 450,891 |
| Germany | 432,665 |
| India | 416,040 |
| Belgium | 266,588 |
| Netherlands | 114,471 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 274,308 | 176,583 | -97,725 |
| Germany | 265,333 | 167,332 | -98,001 |
| India | 224,278 | 191,762 | -32,516 |
| Belgium | 145,905 | 120,683 | -25,222 |
| Netherlands | 65,380 | 49,091 | -16,289 |
| China | 20,265 | 0 | -20,265 |
| United States | 7,029 | 4,802 | -2,227 |
| 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 | 13 | 8 | -5 |
| 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 | 0 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 775,390 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 648,989 |
| Air transport | 309,916 |
| 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) | 488,648 | 286,742 | -201,906 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 341,200 | 307,789 | -33,411 |
| Air transport | 186,474 | 123,442 | -63,032 |
| 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 | 547,433 |
| Thamesport | 256,061 |
| London | 242,082 |
| Felixstowe | 207,858 |
| Birmingham Airport | 123,726 |
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 | 360,836 | 186,597 | -174,239 |
| Thamesport | 100,480 | 155,581 | +55,101 |
| London | 171,368 | 70,714 | -100,654 |
| Felixstowe | 95,090 | 112,768 | +17,678 |
| Birmingham Airport | 79,917 | 43,809 | -36,108 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,613 | 55,701 | +88 |
| Eurotunnel | 34,451 | 38,527 | +4,076 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,468 | 23,345 | -22,123 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 23,885 | 0 | -23,885 |
| Manchester Airport | 4,735 | 19,130 | +14,395 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 15 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 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 | 16 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 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 | 132,257 |
| Ireland | 51,969 |
| Italy | 48,844 |
| United States | 31,833 |
| Germany | 27,302 |
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 | 73,997 | 58,260 | -15,737 |
| Ireland | 51,516 | 453 | -51,063 |
| Italy | 20,867 | 27,977 | +7,110 |
| United States | 31,833 | 0 | -31,833 |
| Germany | 26,413 | 889 | -25,524 |
| Netherlands | 20,000 | 0 | -20,000 |
| New Zealand | 12,189 | 4,546 | -7,643 |
| South Africa | 2,366 | 11,652 | +9,286 |
| North Macedonia | 13,433 | 0 | -13,433 |
| India | 0 | 13,067 | +13,067 |
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 | 453 |
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 | 453 | +453 |
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) | 263,795 |
| Air transport | 80,593 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 48,434 |
| Other | 453 |
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) | 177,558 | 86,237 | -91,321 |
| Air transport | 62,689 | 17,904 | -44,785 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,308 | 28,126 | +7,818 |
| Other | 0 | 453 | +453 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,605 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,735 |
| Holyhead | 28,891 |
| East Midlands Airport | 26,517 |
| 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 | 141,368 | 86,237 | -55,131 |
| London Gateway Port | 14,555 | 27,180 | +12,625 |
| Holyhead | 28,891 | 0 | -28,891 |
| East Midlands Airport | 25,628 | 889 | -24,739 |
| 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 | 4,935 | 0 | -4,935 |
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