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 | 1,121,697 |
| Germany | 794,685 |
| Italy | 682,050 |
| China | 583,305 |
| 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 | 442,461 | 679,236 | +236,775 |
| Germany | 268,226 | 526,459 | +258,233 |
| Italy | 298,922 | 383,128 | +84,206 |
| China | 162,348 | 420,957 | +258,609 |
| Sweden | 17,054 | 373,908 | +356,854 |
| Switzerland | 156,800 | 189,480 | +32,680 |
| Portugal | 180,889 | 109,251 | -71,638 |
| Netherlands | 114,701 | 163,855 | +49,154 |
| Viet Nam | 59,208 | 208,079 | +148,871 |
| 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 | 1,298,612 |
| China | 752,246 |
| Italy | 682,050 |
| Germany | 657,126 |
| 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 | 513,937 | 784,675 | +270,738 |
| China | 189,964 | 562,282 | +372,318 |
| Italy | 298,922 | 383,128 | +84,206 |
| Germany | 232,409 | 424,717 | +192,308 |
| Sweden | 17,054 | 373,908 | +356,854 |
| Portugal | 226,463 | 109,251 | -117,212 |
| Viet Nam | 64,222 | 243,817 | +179,595 |
| Japan | 211,668 | 92,560 | -119,108 |
| Taiwan | 97,080 | 91,419 | -5,661 |
| Switzerland | 84,245 | 94,605 | +10,360 |
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 | 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 | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| 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 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 2,531,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,389,013 |
| Air transport | 397,627 |
| 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) | 1,035,040 | 1,496,118 | +461,078 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 778,698 | 1,610,315 | +831,617 |
| Air transport | 192,806 | 204,821 | +12,015 |
| Road transport | 32,835 | 126,883 | +94,048 |
| 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 | 1,662,222 |
| Dover | 962,303 |
| Immingham Docks | 733,491 |
| Felixstowe | 438,918 |
| Eurotunnel | 361,617 |
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 | 536,889 | 1,125,333 | +588,444 |
| Dover | 634,813 | 327,490 | -307,323 |
| Immingham Docks | 159,855 | 573,636 | +413,781 |
| Felixstowe | 148,344 | 290,574 | +142,230 |
| Eurotunnel | 101,062 | 260,555 | +159,493 |
| Thamesport | 79,557 | 197,606 | +118,049 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,153 | 192,618 | +127,465 |
| ZLC | 32,835 | 126,883 | +94,048 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,177 | 62,951 | +9,774 |
| Manchester Airport | 71,716 | 44,348 | -27,368 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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 | 25 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 213,746 |
| Nigeria | 126,097 |
| India | 123,804 |
| China | 113,268 |
| Italy | 106,323 |
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 | 39,195 | 174,551 | +135,356 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 126,097 | +126,097 |
| India | 84,260 | 39,544 | -44,716 |
| China | 5,500 | 107,768 | +102,268 |
| Italy | 106,323 | 0 | -106,323 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 101,248 | +101,248 |
| Bangladesh | 67,016 | 30,771 | -36,245 |
| Germany | 6,090 | 52,179 | +46,089 |
| 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 | 9,150 |
| 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 | 0 | -9,150 |
| 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) | 520,766 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 454,940 |
| Air transport | 424,852 |
| Other | 18,608 |
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) | 205,454 | 315,312 | +109,858 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 153,553 | 301,387 | +147,834 |
| Air transport | 246,058 | 178,794 | -67,264 |
| Other | 11,805 | 6,803 | -5,002 |
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 | 268,182 |
| Manchester Airport | 237,338 |
| Southampton | 185,758 |
| East Midlands Airport | 85,646 |
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 | 120,531 | 257,658 | +137,127 |
| London Gateway Port | 137,874 | 130,308 | -7,566 |
| Manchester Airport | 175,285 | 62,053 | -113,232 |
| Southampton | 14,679 | 171,079 | +156,400 |
| East Midlands Airport | 37,694 | 47,952 | +10,258 |
| Portsmouth | 55,467 | 0 | -55,467 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 43,596 | +43,596 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,312 | 29,805 | +19,493 |
| Dover | 29,456 | 3,592 | -25,864 |
| ZLC | 16,669 | 12,078 | -4,591 |
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