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 | 576,972 |
| Spain | 164,414 |
| Japan | 42,644 |
| United States | 27,349 |
| Switzerland | 20,500 |
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 | 285,595 | 291,377 | +5,782 |
| Spain | 85,737 | 78,677 | -7,060 |
| Japan | 24,455 | 18,189 | -6,266 |
| United States | 18,468 | 8,881 | -9,587 |
| Switzerland | 17,541 | 2,959 | -14,582 |
| Italy | 9,156 | 9,277 | +121 |
| 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 | 375,316 |
| Czechia | 222,329 |
| Spain | 164,414 |
| Japan | 42,644 |
| United States | 27,349 |
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 | 169,952 | 205,364 | +35,412 |
| Czechia | 129,195 | 93,134 | -36,061 |
| Spain | 85,737 | 78,677 | -7,060 |
| Japan | 24,455 | 18,189 | -6,266 |
| United States | 18,468 | 8,881 | -9,587 |
| Italy | 9,156 | 9,277 | +121 |
| 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 | 3 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Highlands and Islands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cumbria | 0 | 1 | +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 | 415,548 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 365,390 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 106,405 |
| 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 | 219,455 | 196,093 | -23,362 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 201,499 | 163,891 | -37,608 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,709 | 64,696 | +22,987 |
| 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 | 257,176 |
| Dover | 228,881 |
| Eurotunnel | 88,217 |
| Birmingham Airport | 76,146 |
| London Gateway Port | 60,986 |
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 | 130,865 | 126,311 | -4,554 |
| Dover | 132,265 | 96,616 | -35,649 |
| Eurotunnel | 30,816 | 57,401 | +26,585 |
| Birmingham Airport | 33,442 | 42,704 | +9,262 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,296 | 34,690 | +8,394 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,727 | 20,142 | -10,585 |
| Thamesport | 15,413 | 30,006 | +14,593 |
| 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
|
30 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 9 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 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 | 19 |
| 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 | 304,428 |
| Sri Lanka | 56,542 |
| China | 15,467 |
| 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 | 78,375 | 226,053 | +147,678 |
| Sri Lanka | 42,433 | 14,109 | -28,324 |
| 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 |
| Indonesia | 2,196 | 1,104 | -1,092 |
| India | 2,580 | 0 | -2,580 |
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) | 310,113 |
| Air transport | 82,383 |
| 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) | 81,698 | 228,415 | +146,717 |
| Air transport | 59,555 | 22,828 | -36,727 |
| 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 | 307,788 |
| East Midlands Airport | 33,456 |
| 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 | 80,498 | 227,290 | +146,792 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,338 | 12,118 | -9,220 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,268 | 8,545 | -9,723 |
| 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