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 | 573,289 |
| Spain | 158,867 |
| Japan | 42,644 |
| United States | 24,719 |
| Switzerland | 19,588 |
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 | 268,690 | 304,599 | +35,909 |
| Spain | 76,865 | 82,002 | +5,137 |
| Japan | 24,455 | 18,189 | -6,266 |
| United States | 18,468 | 6,251 | -12,217 |
| Switzerland | 17,541 | 2,047 | -15,494 |
| Italy | 9,156 | 8,375 | -781 |
| France | 2,099 | 8,475 | +6,376 |
| India | 7,727 | 1,580 | -6,147 |
| Czechia | 7,938 | 0 | -7,938 |
| 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 | 361,004 |
| Czechia | 232,046 |
| Spain | 158,867 |
| Japan | 42,644 |
| United States | 24,719 |
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 | 150,678 | 210,326 | +59,648 |
| Czechia | 133,545 | 98,501 | -35,044 |
| Spain | 76,865 | 82,002 | +5,137 |
| Japan | 24,455 | 18,189 | -6,266 |
| United States | 18,468 | 6,251 | -12,217 |
| Italy | 9,156 | 8,375 | -781 |
| India | 7,727 | 1,580 | -6,147 |
| Sweden | 6,211 | 2,732 | -3,479 |
| Switzerland | 7,820 | 0 | -7,820 |
| 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 |
| Lancashire | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 | 4 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 390,143 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 375,471 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 108,055 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 190,094 | 200,049 | +9,955 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 207,272 | 168,199 | -39,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 39,520 | 68,535 | +29,015 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 255,558 |
| Dover | 238,962 |
| Eurotunnel | 88,217 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,986 |
| Birmingham Airport | 58,140 |
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 | 121,834 | 133,724 | +11,890 |
| Dover | 138,038 | 100,924 | -37,114 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,816 | 57,401 | +26,585 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,496 | 38,490 | +15,994 |
| Birmingham Airport | 14,811 | 43,329 | +28,518 |
| London Stansted Airport | 29,028 | 18,299 | -10,729 |
| Thamesport | 17,024 | 30,045 | +13,021 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,468 | 4,697 | -13,771 |
| London | 16,553 | 1,662 | -14,891 |
| 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 | 28 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 5 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
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 | 17 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 298,461 |
| Sri Lanka | 56,542 |
| Spain | 20,980 |
| China | 15,467 |
| Hungary | 9,336 |
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 | 59,243 | 239,218 | +179,975 |
| Sri Lanka | 32,568 | 23,974 | -8,594 |
| Spain | 20,980 | 0 | -20,980 |
| China | 0 | 15,467 | +15,467 |
| Hungary | 9,336 | 0 | -9,336 |
| Czechia | 0 | 4,345 | +4,345 |
| Belgium | 4,032 | 0 | -4,032 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 3,798 | 0 | -3,798 |
| Poland | 1,472 | 2,165 | +693 |
| India | 1,620 | 960 | -660 |
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) | 322,682 |
| Air transport | 81,279 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 28,122 |
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) | 81,102 | 241,580 | +160,478 |
| Air transport | 48,730 | 32,549 | -16,181 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,655 | 15,467 | +2,812 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 320,357 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,352 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 26,813 |
| Southampton | 15,467 |
| ZLC | 12,671 |
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 | 79,902 | 240,455 | +160,553 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,378 | 11,974 | -8,404 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,403 | 18,410 | +10,007 |
| Southampton | 0 | 15,467 | +15,467 |
| ZLC | 10,506 | 2,165 | -8,341 |
| London Gateway Port | 12,655 | 0 | -12,655 |
| Manchester Airport | 5,645 | 0 | -5,645 |
| 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