Import/export HS code 84521011: High-value household sewing machines
Household sewing machines with a value over 54 GBP (excluding frames or furniture)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 12,689,657 |
| Taiwan | 6,240,409 |
| Thailand | 3,539,494 |
| China | 1,851,432 |
| Netherlands | 1,004,988 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 6,670,985 | 6,018,672 | -652,313 |
| Taiwan | 3,411,751 | 2,828,658 | -583,093 |
| Thailand | 2,051,108 | 1,488,386 | -562,722 |
| China | 986,562 | 864,870 | -121,692 |
| Netherlands | 467,310 | 537,678 | +70,368 |
| Switzerland | 176,677 | 143,470 | -33,207 |
| Singapore | 66,452 | 223,622 | +157,170 |
| Belgium | 40,762 | 40,087 | -675 |
| France | 17,443 | 33,403 | +15,960 |
| Ireland | 28,249 | 2,262 | -25,987 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 13,242,487 |
| Taiwan | 6,858,659 |
| Thailand | 3,784,031 |
| China | 1,837,121 |
| Switzerland | 209,768 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 6,437,593 | 6,804,894 | +367,301 |
| Taiwan | 3,861,328 | 2,997,331 | -863,997 |
| Thailand | 2,209,229 | 1,574,802 | -634,427 |
| China | 1,217,546 | 619,575 | -597,971 |
| Switzerland | 176,677 | 33,091 | -143,586 |
| Japan | 0 | 169,866 | +169,866 |
| United States | 5,272 | 5,198 | -74 |
| Spain | 0 | 6,414 | +6,414 |
| Bulgaria | 4,025 | 0 | -4,025 |
| Italy | 0 | 3,217 | +3,217 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Devon | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,753,984 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,243,301 |
| Air transport | 74,412 |
| Road transport | 57,021 |
| Other | 34,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,168,128 | 11,585,856 | -1,582,272 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 685,197 | 558,104 | -127,093 |
| Air transport | 28,802 | 45,610 | +16,808 |
| Road transport | 32,203 | 24,818 | -7,385 |
| Other | 30,903 | 3,728 | -27,175 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 12,161,945 |
| Felixstowe | 11,856,498 |
| Harwich | 934,292 |
| London Gateway Port | 530,266 |
| Dover | 172,575 |
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 | 7,090,710 | 5,071,235 | -2,019,475 |
| Felixstowe | 6,048,110 | 5,808,388 | -239,722 |
| Harwich | 450,329 | 483,963 | +33,634 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 530,266 | +530,266 |
| Dover | 172,575 | 0 | -172,575 |
| London | 67,158 | 42,862 | -24,296 |
| Tyne | 0 | 92,121 | +92,121 |
| Eurotunnel | 21,783 | 52,884 | +31,101 |
| ZLC | 32,203 | 24,818 | -7,385 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 40,087 | +40,087 |
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 | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Information service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 3 |
| 2026-03 | 2 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOGOD GROUP LIMITED | 97 |
| JANOME UK LTD | 56 |
| FRANKLINS GROUP LIMITED | 23 |
| SILVER KNITTING MACHINES LTD. | 18 |
| JANOME GB LTD | 16 |
| AMAZON EU S.A R.L. | 10 |
| IDEAL SHOPPING DIRECT LIMITED | 10 |
| JERRY FRIED & CO LIMITED | 7 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 6 |
| SEKO LOGISTICS (LONDON) LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 54m+ | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 439,957 |
| Germany | 39,814 |
| Belgium | 34,428 |
| United States | 21,810 |
| Viet Nam | 14,240 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 154,063 | 285,894 | +131,831 |
| Germany | 0 | 39,814 | +39,814 |
| Belgium | 0 | 34,428 | +34,428 |
| United States | 17,751 | 4,059 | -13,692 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 14,240 | +14,240 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 10,000 | +10,000 |
| Kuwait | 7,800 | 0 | -7,800 |
| Iceland | 4,599 | 0 | -4,599 |
| Sweden | 2,485 | 1,189 | -1,296 |
| Canada | 3,632 | 0 | -3,632 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,769 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,769 | 0 | -4,769 |
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) | 513,941 |
| Air transport | 53,516 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,871 |
| Other | 4,769 |
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) | 152,074 | 361,867 | +209,793 |
| Air transport | 41,306 | 12,210 | -29,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,631 | 24,240 | +12,609 |
| Other | 4,769 | 0 | -4,769 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 411,767 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 38,831 |
| London | 34,428 |
| East Midlands Airport | 31,181 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,631 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 134,630 | 277,137 | +142,507 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,217 | 37,614 | +36,397 |
| London | 0 | 34,428 | +34,428 |
| East Midlands Airport | 28,122 | 3,059 | -25,063 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,631 | 10,000 | -1,631 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 14,240 | +14,240 |
| Fishguard | 3,880 | 8,757 | +4,877 |
| ZLC | 7,835 | 2,200 | -5,635 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,141 | 5,951 | +4,810 |
| Heysham | 5,934 | 0 | -5,934 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84521011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Household sewing machines with a value over 54 GBP (excluding frames or furniture)