Import/export HS code 844842: Reeds and heald-frames
Tools like reeds and heald-frames used in weaving looms
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 523,765 |
| Spain | 138,115 |
| Japan | 39,884 |
| Switzerland | 21,577 |
| United States | 18,468 |
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 | 280,446 | 243,319 | -37,127 |
| Spain | 76,441 | 61,674 | -14,767 |
| Japan | 24,104 | 15,780 | -8,324 |
| Switzerland | 15,912 | 5,665 | -10,247 |
| United States | 16,568 | 1,900 | -14,668 |
| Italy | 9,156 | 6,041 | -3,115 |
| France | 1,212 | 6,762 | +5,550 |
| Czechia | 7,938 | 0 | -7,938 |
| India | 7,727 | 0 | -7,727 |
| Netherlands | 3,562 | 2,533 | -1,029 |
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 | 322,514 |
| Czechia | 220,401 |
| Spain | 138,115 |
| Japan | 39,884 |
| United States | 18,468 |
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 | 150,674 | 171,840 | +21,166 |
| Czechia | 145,522 | 74,879 | -70,643 |
| Spain | 76,441 | 61,674 | -14,767 |
| Japan | 24,104 | 15,780 | -8,324 |
| United States | 16,568 | 1,900 | -14,668 |
| Italy | 9,156 | 6,041 | -3,115 |
| Switzerland | 5,087 | 2,733 | -2,354 |
| Sweden | 6,211 | 1,524 | -4,687 |
| India | 7,727 | 0 | -7,727 |
| Afghanistan | 3,265 | 2,094 | -1,171 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Eastern Scotland | 3 |
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 | 8 | 3 | -5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 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) | 354,394 |
| Air transport | 339,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 94,430 |
| Road transport | 4,697 |
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) | 210,787 | 143,607 | -67,180 |
| Air transport | 191,622 | 148,203 | -43,419 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,042 | 53,388 | +12,346 |
| Road transport | 4,697 | 0 | -4,697 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 225,907 |
| East Midlands Airport | 203,509 |
| Eurotunnel | 83,111 |
| London Gateway Port | 65,345 |
| Birmingham Airport | 59,650 |
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 | 140,084 | 85,823 | -54,261 |
| East Midlands Airport | 120,548 | 82,961 | -37,587 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,816 | 52,295 | +21,479 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,698 | 45,647 | +25,949 |
| Birmingham Airport | 16,226 | 43,424 | +27,198 |
| London Stansted Airport | 32,327 | 16,801 | -15,526 |
| Thamesport | 21,344 | 7,741 | -13,603 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,568 | 5,017 | -11,551 |
| London | 18,022 | 0 | -18,022 |
| Killingholme | 15,246 | 0 | -15,246 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 27 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 4 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 4 |
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+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 235,879 |
| Sri Lanka | 55,607 |
| Spain | 20,980 |
| Hungary | 9,336 |
| Czechia | 4,345 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 9,379 | 226,500 | +217,121 |
| Sri Lanka | 37,770 | 17,837 | -19,933 |
| Spain | 20,980 | 0 | -20,980 |
| Hungary | 9,336 | 0 | -9,336 |
| Czechia | 0 | 4,345 | +4,345 |
| India | 3,157 | 960 | -2,197 |
| Belgium | 4,032 | 0 | -4,032 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,798 | 0 | -3,798 |
| Indonesia | 3,664 | 0 | -3,664 |
| Poland | 1,472 | 2,165 | +693 |
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) | 251,133 |
| Air transport | 79,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,395 |
| Road transport | 4,141 |
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) | 23,508 | 227,625 | +204,117 |
| Air transport | 52,346 | 26,807 | -25,539 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,395 | 0 | -20,395 |
| Road transport | 4,141 | 0 | -4,141 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 248,808 |
| East Midlands Airport | 30,452 |
| ZLC | 24,071 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,395 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,268 |
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 | 22,308 | 226,500 | +204,192 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,408 | 12,044 | -6,364 |
| ZLC | 21,906 | 2,165 | -19,741 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,395 | 0 | -20,395 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,670 | 12,598 | +6,928 |
| Manchester Airport | 6,705 | 0 | -6,705 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,798 | 0 | -3,798 |
| Dover | 1,200 | 1,125 | -75 |
Quick facts
HS code: 844842
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools like reeds and heald-frames used in weaving looms