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 | 977,255 |
| United States | 968,336 |
| France | 219,882 |
| Italy | 170,125 |
| Portugal | 144,977 |
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 | 526,155 | 451,100 | -75,055 |
| United States | 250,973 | 717,363 | +466,390 |
| France | 105,266 | 114,616 | +9,350 |
| Italy | 56,087 | 114,038 | +57,951 |
| Portugal | 73,877 | 71,100 | -2,777 |
| Germany | 82,394 | 40,860 | -41,534 |
| Belgium | 28,509 | 88,012 | +59,503 |
| Switzerland | 38,645 | 29,685 | -8,960 |
| China | 21,210 | 15,428 | -5,782 |
| Australia | 32,475 | 0 | -32,475 |
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 | 994,866 |
| United States | 966,642 |
| Portugal | 265,367 |
| Germany | 165,998 |
| Italy | 150,684 |
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 | 541,239 | 453,627 | -87,612 |
| United States | 249,279 | 717,363 | +468,084 |
| Portugal | 128,526 | 136,841 | +8,315 |
| Germany | 110,076 | 55,922 | -54,154 |
| Italy | 41,003 | 109,681 | +68,678 |
| Belgium | 23,808 | 87,403 | +63,595 |
| France | 46,455 | 51,205 | +4,750 |
| China | 24,805 | 15,428 | -9,377 |
| Australia | 32,475 | 0 | -32,475 |
| Spain | 24,473 | 4,824 | -19,649 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 24 |
| 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 | 20 | 16 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| 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 | 2,282,170 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 324,561 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 310,686 |
| 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 | 903,575 | 1,378,595 | +475,020 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 136,384 | 188,177 | +51,793 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 181,219 | 129,467 | -51,752 |
| Road transport | 38,918 | 0 | -38,918 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,094,053 |
| Belfast Port | 572,425 |
| Belfast Airport | 298,864 |
| Thamesport | 202,650 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 175,385 |
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 | 635,696 | 458,357 | -177,339 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 572,425 | +572,425 |
| Belfast Airport | 129,123 | 169,741 | +40,618 |
| Thamesport | 79,014 | 123,636 | +44,622 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 107,398 | 67,987 | -39,411 |
| Eurotunnel | 96,041 | 76,783 | -19,258 |
| Dover | 37,029 | 43,422 | +6,393 |
| Birmingham Airport | 17,293 | 47,749 | +30,456 |
| London Stansted Airport | 23,209 | 18,453 | -4,756 |
| Southampton | 39,950 | 0 | -39,950 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 12 |
| 2026-01 | 13 |
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+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 1,295,397 |
| United States | 1,125,958 |
| Switzerland | 944,708 |
| India | 227,811 |
| Germany | 166,028 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 1,295,397 | 0 | -1,295,397 |
| United States | 950,040 | 175,918 | -774,122 |
| Switzerland | 656,563 | 288,145 | -368,418 |
| India | 134,790 | 93,021 | -41,769 |
| Germany | 76,147 | 89,881 | +13,734 |
| Czechia | 78,485 | 42,186 | -36,299 |
| China | 86,062 | 33,361 | -52,701 |
| Thailand | 49,243 | 69,811 | +20,568 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 118,353 | +118,353 |
| Belgium | 67,509 | 46,013 | -21,496 |
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) | 2,355,396 |
| Air transport | 2,349,720 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 520,327 |
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) | 2,228,214 | 127,182 | -2,101,032 |
| Air transport | 1,347,858 | 1,001,862 | -345,996 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 261,495 | 258,832 | -2,663 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,295,397 |
| ZLC | 911,935 |
| Southampton | 894,239 |
| East Midlands Airport | 740,655 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 375,271 |
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 |
| ZLC | 635,320 | 276,615 | -358,705 |
| Southampton | 845,726 | 48,513 | -797,213 |
| East Midlands Airport | 391,163 | 349,492 | -41,671 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 137,662 | 237,609 | +99,947 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 184,563 | 178,634 | -5,929 |
| Manchester Airport | 132,373 | 113,909 | -18,464 |
| London Gateway Port | 56,496 | 39,853 | -16,643 |
| Holyhead | 25,840 | 63,225 | +37,385 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,897 | 12,311 | -27,586 |
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