Import/export HS code 84521090: Various sewing machines
Sewing machines and heads not classified as household types
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,339,528 |
| Netherlands | 2,472,839 |
| China | 2,049,676 |
| Poland | 1,148,714 |
| Germany | 876,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,825,061 | 1,514,467 | -310,594 |
| Netherlands | 1,286,113 | 1,186,726 | -99,387 |
| China | 1,109,235 | 940,441 | -168,794 |
| Poland | 249,330 | 899,384 | +650,054 |
| Germany | 376,006 | 500,377 | +124,371 |
| Viet Nam | 451,135 | 174,448 | -276,687 |
| United States | 141,395 | 137,524 | -3,871 |
| Thailand | 960 | 242,845 | +241,885 |
| Singapore | 0 | 105,943 | +105,943 |
| Ireland | 26,476 | 17,325 | -9,151 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 4,120,793 |
| China | 3,491,167 |
| Viet Nam | 2,170,668 |
| Japan | 885,162 |
| Thailand | 364,178 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,943,567 | 2,177,226 | +233,659 |
| China | 1,824,165 | 1,667,002 | -157,163 |
| Viet Nam | 1,198,494 | 972,174 | -226,320 |
| Japan | 381,931 | 503,231 | +121,300 |
| Thailand | 56,241 | 307,937 | +251,696 |
| United States | 45,938 | 96,144 | +50,206 |
| United Kingdom | 13,203 | 33,940 | +20,737 |
| Italy | 15,402 | 13,478 | -1,924 |
| Poland | 2,110 | 24,110 | +22,000 |
| Netherlands | 3,472 | 20,480 | +17,008 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 6 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 Midlands | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 6,687,629 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,830,788 |
| Air transport | 817,676 |
| Other | 30,282 |
| Road transport | 14,945 |
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) | 3,526,030 | 3,161,599 | -364,431 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,657,625 | 2,173,163 | +515,538 |
| Air transport | 319,218 | 498,458 | +179,240 |
| Other | 17,957 | 12,325 | -5,632 |
| Road transport | 0 | 14,945 | +14,945 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 2,615,961 |
| Southampton | 2,615,249 |
| Dover | 1,421,638 |
| Harwich | 1,385,897 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,023,445 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,605,272 | 1,010,689 | -594,583 |
| Southampton | 1,374,105 | 1,241,144 | -132,961 |
| Dover | 940,068 | 481,570 | -458,498 |
| Harwich | 320,552 | 1,065,345 | +744,793 |
| London Gateway Port | 287,600 | 735,845 | +448,245 |
| Eurotunnel | 244,490 | 305,449 | +60,959 |
| Immingham Docks | 143,624 | 199,003 | +55,379 |
| Birmingham Airport | 103,295 | 204,026 | +100,731 |
| Tyne | 228,784 | 0 | -228,784 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 79,848 | 127,524 | +47,676 |
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 | 21 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 9 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOGOD GROUP LIMITED | 110 |
| JANOME UK LTD | 80 |
| FRASERS GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 33 |
| FRANKLINS GROUP LIMITED | 32 |
| JANOME GB LTD | 27 |
| VSM (UK) LIMITED | 26 |
| PINHOLE QUILTING LIMITED | 25 |
| OBERO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 23 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 19 |
| JOHN MILLS LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 200,651 |
| Czechia | 85,128 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 69,983 |
| Germany | 51,810 |
| United States | 41,502 |
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 | 107,598 | 93,053 | -14,545 |
| Czechia | 0 | 85,128 | +85,128 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 66,482 | 3,501 | -62,981 |
| Germany | 1,450 | 50,360 | +48,910 |
| United States | 22,230 | 19,272 | -2,958 |
| Netherlands | 3,389 | 35,816 | +32,427 |
| Bulgaria | 32,973 | 0 | -32,973 |
| France | 4,760 | 23,244 | +18,484 |
| Malawi | 23,590 | 0 | -23,590 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,000 | 11,250 | -750 |
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 | 3,211 |
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 | 0 | 3,211 | +3,211 |
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) | 358,131 |
| Air transport | 177,334 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 173,859 |
| Other | 3,211 |
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) | 163,948 | 194,183 | +30,235 |
| Air transport | 55,134 | 122,200 | +67,066 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 122,212 | 51,647 | -70,565 |
| Other | 0 | 3,211 | +3,211 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 152,050 |
| Holyhead | 130,223 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 94,291 |
| Felixstowe | 61,337 |
| London Gateway Port | 48,386 |
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 | 54,643 | 97,407 | +42,764 |
| Holyhead | 54,272 | 75,951 | +21,679 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,286 | 87,005 | +79,719 |
| Felixstowe | 61,337 | 0 | -61,337 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,765 | 21,621 | -5,144 |
| East Midlands Airport | 18,623 | 27,866 | +9,243 |
| Heysham | 41,283 | 3,649 | -37,634 |
| Southampton | 25,090 | 17,363 | -7,727 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,111 | 0 | -17,111 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,543 | 1,626 | -7,917 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84521090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing machines and heads not classified as household types