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 | 6,059,583 |
| Switzerland | 5,314,822 |
| China | 3,446,683 |
| United States | 2,182,165 |
| Italy | 853,638 |
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 | 3,258,534 | 2,801,049 | -457,485 |
| Switzerland | 279,908 | 5,034,914 | +4,755,006 |
| China | 1,531,990 | 1,914,693 | +382,703 |
| United States | 1,195,966 | 986,199 | -209,767 |
| Italy | 614,346 | 239,292 | -375,054 |
| Mexico | 560,448 | 0 | -560,448 |
| Austria | 503,543 | 0 | -503,543 |
| South Korea | 251,153 | 235,215 | -15,938 |
| Netherlands | 213,202 | 262,425 | +49,223 |
| Belgium | 254,495 | 217,545 | -36,950 |
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 | 5,420,519 |
| China | 4,418,411 |
| Germany | 3,753,772 |
| United States | 2,495,917 |
| Romania | 2,098,969 |
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 | 283,597 | 5,136,922 | +4,853,325 |
| China | 2,062,538 | 2,355,873 | +293,335 |
| Germany | 2,148,963 | 1,604,809 | -544,154 |
| United States | 1,287,615 | 1,208,302 | -79,313 |
| Romania | 987,175 | 1,111,794 | +124,619 |
| Italy | 473,946 | 255,993 | -217,953 |
| Mexico | 613,590 | 93,288 | -520,302 |
| Austria | 503,543 | 0 | -503,543 |
| South Korea | 251,153 | 232,737 | -18,416 |
| United Kingdom | 153,650 | 40,906 | -112,744 |
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 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
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 | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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) | 13,731,365 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,917,493 |
| Air transport | 631,748 |
| Other | 33,277 |
| Road transport | 7,026 |
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) | 4,713,597 | 9,017,768 | +4,304,171 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,946,033 | 2,971,460 | -974,573 |
| Air transport | 444,056 | 187,692 | -256,364 |
| Other | 30,997 | 2,280 | -28,717 |
| Road transport | 876 | 6,150 | +5,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 4,934,175 |
| Southampton | 3,363,652 |
| Felixstowe | 2,896,744 |
| Dover | 2,363,628 |
| London | 1,864,124 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 375,476 | 4,558,699 | +4,183,223 |
| Southampton | 2,004,911 | 1,358,741 | -646,170 |
| Felixstowe | 1,345,869 | 1,550,875 | +205,006 |
| Dover | 1,019,661 | 1,343,967 | +324,306 |
| London | 1,242,460 | 621,664 | -620,796 |
| Immingham Docks | 422,027 | 718,795 | +296,768 |
| Purfleet | 154,742 | 875,452 | +720,710 |
| London Gateway Port | 123,196 | 452,968 | +329,772 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 309,753 | 236,056 | -73,697 |
| Thamesport | 540,482 | 0 | -540,482 |
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 | 34 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED | 104 |
| PROCHEM EUROPE LIMITED | 76 |
| TRUVOX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 69 |
| RUG DOCTOR LIMITED | 56 |
| LG ELECTRONICS U.K. LTD | 53 |
| NILFISK LTD. | 49 |
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 49 |
| KARCHER (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| KANNEGIESSER UK LIMITED | 34 |
| SWEENEY TODD BLADES LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | 3,076,175 |
| Sweden | 1,786,139 |
| China | 1,505,868 |
| South Africa | 1,227,022 |
| Ireland | 1,044,341 |
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 | 121,729 | 2,954,446 | +2,832,717 |
| Sweden | 1,738,239 | 47,900 | -1,690,339 |
| China | 5,868 | 1,500,000 | +1,494,132 |
| South Africa | 0 | 1,227,022 | +1,227,022 |
| Ireland | 690,161 | 354,180 | -335,981 |
| United States | 682,049 | 274,523 | -407,526 |
| Germany | 214,381 | 4,540 | -209,841 |
| New Zealand | 195,254 | 0 | -195,254 |
| Saudi Arabia | 165,135 | 22,370 | -142,765 |
| Belgium | 40,450 | 140,919 | +100,469 |
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 | 65,485 |
| Malaysia | 7,858 |
| United States | 3,647 |
| France | 1,265 |
| 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 | 53,984 | 11,501 | -42,483 |
| Malaysia | 7,858 | 0 | -7,858 |
| United States | 103 | 3,544 | +3,441 |
| France | 1,265 | 0 | -1,265 |
| 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) | 6,953,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,577,998 |
| Air transport | 483,800 |
| Other | 81,497 |
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) | 3,217,395 | 3,736,512 | +519,117 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,155,796 | 3,422,202 | +2,266,406 |
| Air transport | 375,473 | 108,327 | -267,146 |
| Other | 64,664 | 16,833 | -47,831 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,483,534 |
| Felixstowe | 1,948,038 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,582,074 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,261,469 |
| Southampton | 867,709 |
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 | 1,593,606 | 2,889,928 | +1,296,322 |
| Felixstowe | 346,278 | 1,601,760 | +1,255,482 |
| London Gateway Port | 206,264 | 1,375,810 | +1,169,546 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 747,810 | 513,659 | -234,151 |
| Southampton | 638,806 | 228,903 | -409,903 |
| Liverpool Docks | 456,037 | 243,327 | -212,710 |
| Holyhead | 237,784 | 185,897 | -51,887 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 334,852 | 44,068 | -290,784 |
| Milford | 29,630 | 80,651 | +51,021 |
| 000 | 64,664 | 16,833 | -47,831 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84518080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous machines used in textile production and processing