Import/export HS code 845221: Automatic sewing units
Automatic sewing machines used in industrial or commercial settings
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 | 1,523,283 |
| Thailand | 974,044 |
| Italy | 485,465 |
| China | 389,290 |
| Portugal | 290,140 |
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 | 1,061,041 | 462,242 | -598,799 |
| Thailand | 462,880 | 511,164 | +48,284 |
| Italy | 384,524 | 100,941 | -283,583 |
| China | 166,790 | 222,500 | +55,710 |
| Portugal | 180,889 | 109,251 | -71,638 |
| Netherlands | 65,139 | 138,390 | +73,251 |
| Switzerland | 131,069 | 64,666 | -66,403 |
| Taiwan | 98,449 | 91,419 | -7,030 |
| France | 97,706 | 61,080 | -36,626 |
| Poland | 53,441 | 79,819 | +26,378 |
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 | 1,438,935 |
| Thailand | 1,076,722 |
| China | 501,814 |
| Italy | 485,465 |
| Portugal | 380,591 |
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 | 1,025,224 | 413,711 | -611,513 |
| Thailand | 529,430 | 547,292 | +17,862 |
| China | 204,180 | 297,634 | +93,454 |
| Italy | 384,524 | 100,941 | -283,583 |
| Portugal | 271,340 | 109,251 | -162,089 |
| Japan | 88,021 | 175,689 | +87,668 |
| Taiwan | 98,449 | 91,419 | -7,030 |
| Viet Nam | 39,955 | 70,258 | +30,303 |
| Switzerland | 64,519 | 38,023 | -26,496 |
| United States | 17,047 | 73,803 | +56,756 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 2,694,184 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,662,700 |
| Air transport | 371,159 |
| Road transport | 79,784 |
| Other | 4,285 |
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) | 1,882,241 | 811,943 | -1,070,298 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 713,208 | 949,492 | +236,284 |
| Air transport | 171,780 | 199,379 | +27,599 |
| Road transport | 6,087 | 73,697 | +67,610 |
| Other | 3,252 | 1,033 | -2,219 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,140,110 |
| Dover | 865,412 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 688,163 |
| Immingham Docks | 573,939 |
| Eurotunnel | 399,993 |
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 | 494,184 | 645,926 | +151,742 |
| Dover | 549,073 | 316,339 | -232,734 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 688,163 | 0 | -688,163 |
| Immingham Docks | 393,223 | 180,716 | -212,507 |
| Eurotunnel | 170,027 | 229,966 | +59,939 |
| Felixstowe | 157,386 | 215,335 | +57,949 |
| Thamesport | 64,784 | 108,440 | +43,656 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,171 | 80,311 | +10,140 |
| Manchester Airport | 36,927 | 67,123 | +30,196 |
| ZLC | 6,087 | 73,697 | +67,610 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
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 | 23 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 213,746 |
| India | 131,732 |
| Bangladesh | 111,132 |
| Italy | 106,323 |
| Nigeria | 100,830 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 27,695 | 186,051 | +158,356 |
| India | 73,118 | 58,614 | -14,504 |
| Bangladesh | 68,109 | 43,023 | -25,086 |
| Italy | 106,323 | 0 | -106,323 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 100,830 | +100,830 |
| South Africa | 78,266 | 1,055 | -77,211 |
| Togo | 54,935 | 0 | -54,935 |
| Spain | 0 | 53,467 | +53,467 |
| France | 12,220 | 30,400 | +18,180 |
| Portugal | 28,548 | 0 | -28,548 |
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 | 9,150 |
| Viet Nam | 2,655 |
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 | 9,150 | 0 | -9,150 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 2,655 | +2,655 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 470,567 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 427,162 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 260,913 |
| Other | 11,805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 298,737 | 171,830 | -126,907 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 130,008 | 297,154 | +167,146 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 157,580 | 103,333 | -54,247 |
| Other | 9,150 | 2,655 | -6,495 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 263,760 |
| London Gateway Port | 240,404 |
| Southampton | 185,758 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 172,398 |
| East Midlands Airport | 105,786 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 158,237 | 105,523 | -52,714 |
| London Gateway Port | 125,829 | 114,575 | -11,254 |
| Southampton | 3,179 | 182,579 | +179,400 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 126,124 | 46,274 | -79,850 |
| East Midlands Airport | 68,790 | 36,996 | -31,794 |
| Portsmouth | 2,000 | 53,467 | +51,467 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,807 | 2,405 | -38,402 |
| Dover | 29,456 | 3,592 | -25,864 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 22,500 | +22,500 |
| ZLC | 22,252 | 0 | -22,252 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Automatic sewing machines used in industrial or commercial settings