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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 1,073,867 |
| Germany | 809,027 |
| Italy | 690,654 |
| China | 548,804 |
| Sweden | 390,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 605,216 | 468,651 | -136,565 |
| Germany | 296,932 | 512,095 | +215,163 |
| Italy | 370,953 | 319,701 | -51,252 |
| China | 146,920 | 401,884 | +254,964 |
| Sweden | 17,054 | 373,908 | +356,854 |
| Switzerland | 111,873 | 233,454 | +121,581 |
| Viet Nam | 42,626 | 221,337 | +178,711 |
| Netherlands | 90,231 | 173,427 | +83,196 |
| Portugal | 194,923 | 47,277 | -147,646 |
| Taiwan | 97,080 | 91,419 | -5,661 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Thailand | 1,252,738 |
| China | 711,336 |
| Italy | 690,654 |
| Germany | 677,877 |
| Sweden | 390,962 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thailand | 649,728 | 603,010 | -46,718 |
| China | 182,381 | 528,955 | +346,574 |
| Italy | 370,953 | 319,701 | -51,252 |
| Germany | 253,270 | 424,607 | +171,337 |
| Sweden | 17,054 | 373,908 | +356,854 |
| Viet Nam | 47,640 | 262,742 | +215,102 |
| Japan | 194,609 | 96,465 | -98,144 |
| Portugal | 240,497 | 47,277 | -193,220 |
| Taiwan | 97,080 | 91,419 | -5,661 |
| Switzerland | 81,336 | 94,605 | +13,269 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Lancashire | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 2,457,600 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,328,985 |
| Air transport | 401,829 |
| Road transport | 159,718 |
| 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) | 1,095,597 | 1,362,003 | +266,406 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 894,988 | 1,433,997 | +539,009 |
| Air transport | 210,186 | 191,643 | -18,543 |
| Road transport | 47,889 | 111,829 | +63,940 |
| Other | 4,285 | 0 | -4,285 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,641,784 |
| Dover | 915,934 |
| Immingham Docks | 706,666 |
| Felixstowe | 450,489 |
| Eurotunnel | 409,193 |
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 | 677,673 | 964,111 | +286,438 |
| Dover | 591,253 | 324,681 | -266,572 |
| Immingham Docks | 133,030 | 573,636 | +440,606 |
| Felixstowe | 202,246 | 248,243 | +45,997 |
| Eurotunnel | 232,258 | 176,935 | -55,323 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,153 | 192,618 | +127,465 |
| Thamesport | 51,547 | 177,155 | +125,608 |
| ZLC | 47,889 | 111,829 | +63,940 |
| Manchester Airport | 64,694 | 65,873 | +1,179 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 77,118 | 28,958 | -48,160 |
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
|
10 |
|
Manufacture of furniture
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 3 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
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 | 24 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| Other | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | 188,252 |
| Nigeria | 126,097 |
| China | 113,268 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 101,248 |
| Italy | 94,884 |
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 | 17,173 | 171,079 | +153,906 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 126,097 | +126,097 |
| China | 5,500 | 107,768 | +102,268 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 101,248 | +101,248 |
| Italy | 94,884 | 0 | -94,884 |
| India | 67,386 | 21,068 | -46,318 |
| Bangladesh | 59,863 | 19,016 | -40,847 |
| Germany | 10,120 | 48,149 | +38,029 |
| Togo | 54,935 | 0 | -54,935 |
| Spain | 53,467 | 0 | -53,467 |
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 | 11,833 |
| XI | 6,803 |
| 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 | 2,683 | -6,467 |
| XI | 0 | 6,803 | +6,803 |
| Viet Nam | 2,655 | 0 | -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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 515,121 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 420,117 |
| Air transport | 339,124 |
| Other | 21,291 |
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) | 218,196 | 296,925 | +78,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 118,580 | 301,537 | +182,957 |
| Air transport | 194,575 | 144,549 | -50,026 |
| Other | 11,805 | 9,486 | -2,319 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 378,189 |
| London Gateway Port | 235,688 |
| Southampton | 184,429 |
| Manchester Airport | 176,008 |
| East Midlands Airport | 74,889 |
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 | 137,122 | 241,067 | +103,945 |
| London Gateway Port | 107,080 | 128,608 | +21,528 |
| Southampton | 11,500 | 172,929 | +161,429 |
| Manchester Airport | 142,486 | 33,522 | -108,964 |
| East Midlands Airport | 32,651 | 42,238 | +9,587 |
| Portsmouth | 53,467 | 0 | -53,467 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 43,596 | +43,596 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,371 | 29,805 | +21,434 |
| Dover | 27,607 | 1,796 | -25,811 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 22,500 | +22,500 |
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