Import/export HS code 84518080: Various textile processing machines
Miscellaneous machines used in textile production and processing
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | 5,652,781 |
| Switzerland | 5,286,694 |
| United States | 4,409,148 |
| China | 3,860,980 |
| Italy | 1,290,398 |
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 | 2,185,487 | 3,467,294 | +1,281,807 |
| Switzerland | 4,597,844 | 688,850 | -3,908,994 |
| United States | 1,059,098 | 3,350,050 | +2,290,952 |
| China | 1,831,817 | 2,029,163 | +197,346 |
| Italy | 449,729 | 840,669 | +390,940 |
| South Korea | 283,549 | 312,026 | +28,477 |
| Mexico | 352,516 | 241,557 | -110,959 |
| Netherlands | 286,299 | 202,891 | -83,408 |
| Belgium | 223,794 | 199,227 | -24,567 |
| Austria | 315,268 | 9,511 | -305,757 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 5,416,353 |
| China | 4,805,627 |
| United States | 4,735,529 |
| Germany | 3,022,716 |
| Romania | 2,354,781 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 4,651,367 | 764,986 | -3,886,381 |
| China | 2,400,925 | 2,404,702 | +3,777 |
| United States | 1,229,845 | 3,505,684 | +2,275,839 |
| Germany | 1,049,516 | 1,973,200 | +923,684 |
| Romania | 1,050,168 | 1,304,613 | +254,445 |
| Italy | 405,022 | 855,347 | +450,325 |
| Mexico | 454,391 | 287,986 | -166,405 |
| South Korea | 283,549 | 309,548 | +25,999 |
| Austria | 315,268 | 9,511 | -305,757 |
| Spain | 31,895 | 258,730 | +226,835 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| West Midlands | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Essex | 5 |
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 | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Outer London - South | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 14,026,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,426,422 |
| Air transport | 769,020 |
| Other | 35,381 |
| Road transport | 9,481 |
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) | 8,045,054 | 5,981,679 | -2,063,375 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,703,601 | 5,722,821 | +2,019,220 |
| Air transport | 337,267 | 431,753 | +94,486 |
| Other | 29,054 | 6,327 | -22,727 |
| Road transport | 876 | 8,605 | +7,729 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,676,747 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,888,291 |
| Felixstowe | 3,119,809 |
| Dover | 2,271,600 |
| Purfleet | 1,700,369 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,684,909 | 3,991,838 | +2,306,929 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,783,749 | 104,542 | -4,679,207 |
| Felixstowe | 1,569,568 | 1,550,241 | -19,327 |
| Dover | 779,142 | 1,492,458 | +713,316 |
| Purfleet | 393,654 | 1,306,715 | +913,061 |
| Immingham Docks | 588,634 | 973,186 | +384,552 |
| London | 280,490 | 955,011 | +674,521 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 332,000 | 549,676 | +217,676 |
| London Gateway Port | 196,060 | 581,882 | +385,822 |
| Thamesport | 349,533 | 12,196 | -337,337 |
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 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
17 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
9 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
9 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 11 |
| 2026-04 | 21 |
| 2026-03 | 13 |
| 2026-02 | 19 |
| 2026-01 | 15 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED | 106 |
| PROCHEM EUROPE LIMITED | 80 |
| TRUVOX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 71 |
| LG ELECTRONICS U.K. LTD | 58 |
| RUG DOCTOR LIMITED | 58 |
| NILFISK LTD. | 54 |
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 54 |
| KARCHER (U.K.) LIMITED | 53 |
| KANNEGIESSER UK LIMITED | 37 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 31 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 54m+ | 26 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,099,380 |
| Sweden | 1,787,734 |
| China | 1,503,536 |
| South Africa | 1,269,567 |
| Ireland | 1,056,737 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 142,585 | 2,956,795 | +2,814,210 |
| Sweden | 1,739,139 | 48,595 | -1,690,544 |
| China | 1,336 | 1,502,200 | +1,500,864 |
| South Africa | 1,227,022 | 42,545 | -1,184,477 |
| Ireland | 744,398 | 312,339 | -432,059 |
| United States | 432,895 | 258,145 | -174,750 |
| Germany | 216,736 | 20,071 | -196,665 |
| Belgium | 53,784 | 137,870 | +84,086 |
| Saudi Arabia | 170,904 | 16,601 | -154,303 |
| United Arab Emirates | 70,558 | 106,674 | +36,116 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 54,219 |
| Malaysia | 7,858 |
| United States | 4,376 |
| France | 689 |
| Germany | 687 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 43,204 | 11,015 | -32,189 |
| Malaysia | 7,858 | 0 | -7,858 |
| United States | 2,567 | 1,809 | -758 |
| France | 689 | 0 | -689 |
| Germany | 687 | 0 | -687 |
| South Korea | 435 | 0 | -435 |
| Denmark | 42 | 0 | -42 |
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) | 6,818,685 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,362,440 |
| Air transport | 586,276 |
| Other | 71,299 |
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) | 3,221,064 | 3,597,621 | +376,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,047,800 | 2,314,640 | +266,840 |
| Air transport | 411,766 | 174,510 | -237,256 |
| Other | 55,959 | 15,340 | -40,619 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,495,241 |
| Felixstowe | 1,701,959 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,640,064 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,258,379 |
| Liverpool Docks | 763,064 |
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 | 1,621,736 | 2,873,505 | +1,251,769 |
| Felixstowe | 125,191 | 1,576,768 | +1,451,577 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,392,003 | 248,061 | -1,143,942 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 848,981 | 409,398 | -439,583 |
| Liverpool Docks | 484,702 | 278,362 | -206,340 |
| Southampton | 376,914 | 256,666 | -120,248 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 353,899 | 109,024 | -244,875 |
| Holyhead | 227,386 | 215,138 | -12,248 |
| Milford | 94,381 | 2,217 | -92,164 |
| 000 | 55,959 | 15,340 | -40,619 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84518080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous machines used in textile production and processing