Import/export HS code 845150: Fabric processing machines
Machines for cutting, folding, or rolling fabrics, used in textile production
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 | 6,138,065 |
| Netherlands | 3,673,836 |
| Italy | 2,888,994 |
| Denmark | 2,694,892 |
| Spain | 2,464,038 |
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 | 3,341,159 | 2,796,906 | -544,253 |
| Netherlands | 1,624,775 | 2,049,061 | +424,286 |
| Italy | 953,854 | 1,935,140 | +981,286 |
| Denmark | 735,967 | 1,958,925 | +1,222,958 |
| Spain | 1,139,358 | 1,324,680 | +185,322 |
| China | 1,344,217 | 705,004 | -639,213 |
| France | 531,340 | 665,216 | +133,876 |
| Belgium | 768,912 | 393,117 | -375,795 |
| United States | 629,776 | 127,251 | -502,525 |
| Turkey | 306,898 | 177,229 | -129,669 |
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 | 5,810,849 |
| Netherlands | 3,287,355 |
| Italy | 3,218,111 |
| Denmark | 2,694,892 |
| China | 2,648,059 |
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 | 3,264,816 | 2,546,033 | -718,783 |
| Netherlands | 1,452,836 | 1,834,519 | +381,683 |
| Italy | 1,164,892 | 2,053,219 | +888,327 |
| Denmark | 735,967 | 1,958,925 | +1,222,958 |
| China | 1,494,872 | 1,153,187 | -341,685 |
| Spain | 1,250,605 | 1,324,680 | +74,075 |
| Belgium | 623,056 | 564,194 | -58,862 |
| United States | 628,367 | 107,082 | -521,285 |
| France | 373,395 | 335,533 | -37,862 |
| Switzerland | 398,441 | 214,534 | -183,907 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 11 |
| Lancashire | 10 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 |
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 | 12 | 5 | -7 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 6 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 10 | 4 | -6 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 6 | +5 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
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) | 20,857,943 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,643,006 |
| Air transport | 673,226 |
| Road transport | 138,181 |
| Other | 1 |
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) | 9,296,130 | 11,561,813 | +2,265,683 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,806,789 | 836,217 | -1,970,572 |
| Air transport | 490,292 | 182,934 | -307,358 |
| Road transport | 61,829 | 76,352 | +14,523 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 7,567,503 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,244,915 |
| London | 1,988,402 |
| Felixstowe | 1,916,068 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,717,150 |
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 | 2,775,569 | 4,791,934 | +2,016,365 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,379,137 | 3,865,778 | +1,486,641 |
| London | 806,921 | 1,181,481 | +374,560 |
| Felixstowe | 1,406,179 | 509,889 | -896,290 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,183,591 | 533,559 | -650,032 |
| Harwich | 521,981 | 549,024 | +27,043 |
| Liverpool Docks | 836,001 | 66,432 | -769,569 |
| Killingholme | 696,885 | 70,235 | -626,650 |
| Southampton | 393,495 | 292,791 | -100,704 |
| Portsmouth | 98,703 | 180,527 | +81,824 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 37 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 29 |
| Other manufacturing | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 16 |
| Other personal service activities | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 12 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-12 | 10 |
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 | 74 |
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 19 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Romania | 9,175,407 |
| Poland | 449,237 |
| Sri Lanka | 447,320 |
| United States | 408,841 |
| Pakistan | 406,496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romania | 9,033,842 | 141,565 | -8,892,277 |
| Poland | 24,482 | 424,755 | +400,273 |
| Sri Lanka | 419,753 | 27,567 | -392,186 |
| United States | 270,789 | 138,052 | -132,737 |
| Pakistan | 396,818 | 9,678 | -387,140 |
| France | 378,063 | 17,925 | -360,138 |
| Denmark | 324,112 | 0 | -324,112 |
| Belgium | 66,853 | 212,102 | +145,249 |
| China | 262,253 | 0 | -262,253 |
| Bangladesh | 193,485 | 43,000 | -150,485 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 185,856 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 185,856 | 0 | -185,856 |
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) | 11,085,835 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,083,735 |
| Air transport | 866,774 |
| Other | 185,856 |
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) | 9,997,080 | 1,088,755 | -8,908,325 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,720,724 | 363,011 | -1,357,713 |
| Air transport | 546,124 | 320,650 | -225,474 |
| Other | 185,856 | 0 | -185,856 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,583,079 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,093,581 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,067,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 564,439 |
| Felixstowe | 460,610 |
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 | 8,622,663 | 960,416 | -7,662,247 |
| London Gateway Port | 968,217 | 125,364 | -842,853 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,067,189 | 0 | -1,067,189 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 430,255 | 134,184 | -296,071 |
| Felixstowe | 429,810 | 30,800 | -399,010 |
| Southampton | 148,625 | 104,597 | -44,028 |
| Immingham Docks | 191,076 | 34,136 | -156,940 |
| East Midlands Airport | 104,138 | 103,398 | -740 |
| 000 | 185,856 | 0 | -185,856 |
| Dover | 68,459 | 106,515 | +38,056 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845150
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for cutting, folding, or rolling fabrics, used in textile production