Import/export HS code 844832: Fiber preparation machine parts
Parts for machines that prepare textile fibers, excluding card clothing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1,030,973 |
| United States | 966,501 |
| France | 241,193 |
| Italy | 157,304 |
| Portugal | 132,656 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 485,958 | 545,015 | +59,057 |
| United States | 196,941 | 769,560 | +572,619 |
| France | 112,559 | 128,634 | +16,075 |
| Italy | 52,758 | 104,546 | +51,788 |
| Portugal | 66,045 | 66,611 | +566 |
| Germany | 67,690 | 62,719 | -4,971 |
| Belgium | 30,554 | 87,707 | +57,153 |
| Spain | 106,331 | 2,023 | -104,308 |
| Switzerland | 35,473 | 22,706 | -12,767 |
| China | 31,424 | 22,903 | -8,521 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 1,052,823 |
| United States | 971,937 |
| Portugal | 269,866 |
| Germany | 171,336 |
| Italy | 137,161 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 498,218 | 554,605 | +56,387 |
| United States | 202,377 | 769,560 | +567,183 |
| Portugal | 127,140 | 142,726 | +15,586 |
| Germany | 95,086 | 76,250 | -18,836 |
| Italy | 44,035 | 93,126 | +49,091 |
| Belgium | 25,853 | 87,098 | +61,245 |
| Spain | 106,331 | 2,023 | -104,308 |
| France | 45,521 | 55,253 | +9,732 |
| China | 27,889 | 22,903 | -4,986 |
| Australia | 32,475 | 0 | -32,475 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 23 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Eastern Scotland | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 |
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 | 19 | 16 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Eastern Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 2,334,390 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 417,938 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 315,496 |
| Road transport | 38,918 |
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 | 830,531 | 1,503,859 | +673,328 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 279,827 | 138,111 | -141,716 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,637 | 186,859 | +58,222 |
| Road transport | 1,219 | 37,699 | +36,480 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,152,387 |
| Belfast Port | 572,425 |
| Belfast Airport | 293,676 |
| Thamesport | 184,152 |
| Eurotunnel | 184,140 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 598,957 | 553,430 | -45,527 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 572,425 | +572,425 |
| Belfast Airport | 65,205 | 228,471 | +163,266 |
| Thamesport | 64,187 | 119,965 | +55,778 |
| Eurotunnel | 99,064 | 85,076 | -13,988 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,076 | 68,503 | -41,573 |
| Dover | 135,080 | 36,939 | -98,141 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,909 | 56,588 | +45,679 |
| Southampton | 32,475 | 7,475 | -25,000 |
| Manchester Airport | 8,688 | 26,927 | +18,239 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 39 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 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 | 25 |
| 54m+ | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
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 | 1,310,395 |
| Latvia | 1,297,842 |
| Switzerland | 1,057,676 |
| India | 263,364 |
| Germany | 163,599 |
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 | 1,103,150 | 207,245 | -895,905 |
| Latvia | 1,297,842 | 0 | -1,297,842 |
| Switzerland | 644,112 | 413,564 | -230,548 |
| India | 133,788 | 129,576 | -4,212 |
| Germany | 74,893 | 88,706 | +13,813 |
| Thailand | 47,431 | 79,399 | +31,968 |
| New Zealand | 8,785 | 115,758 | +106,973 |
| Czechia | 46,988 | 77,066 | +30,078 |
| Ireland | 46,680 | 66,815 | +20,135 |
| China | 44,023 | 67,957 | +23,934 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,539,524 |
| Air transport | 2,510,403 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 549,695 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,386,713 | 152,811 | -2,233,902 |
| Air transport | 1,240,381 | 1,270,022 | +29,641 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 317,066 | 232,629 | -84,437 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,295,397 |
| Southampton | 1,075,708 |
| ZLC | 1,029,807 |
| East Midlands Airport | 751,006 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 377,972 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,295,397 | 0 | -1,295,397 |
| Southampton | 997,795 | 77,913 | -919,882 |
| ZLC | 600,454 | 429,353 | -171,101 |
| East Midlands Airport | 338,739 | 412,267 | +73,528 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 227,040 | 150,932 | -76,108 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 105,749 | 270,291 | +164,542 |
| Manchester Airport | 136,555 | 133,503 | -3,052 |
| London Gateway Port | 62,926 | 36,082 | -26,844 |
| Holyhead | 25,840 | 63,225 | +37,385 |
| London Stansted Airport | 47,441 | 12,682 | -34,759 |
Quick facts
HS code: 844832
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Parts for machines that prepare textile fibers, excluding card clothing