Import/export HS code 845229: Various industrial sewing machines
Sewing machines for industrial use, not classified as automatic units
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,657,714 |
| Germany | 2,123,987 |
| Netherlands | 1,339,533 |
| Poland | 813,879 |
| United States | 669,584 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,587,871 | 1,069,843 | -518,028 |
| Germany | 1,203,343 | 920,644 | -282,699 |
| Netherlands | 819,265 | 520,268 | -298,997 |
| Poland | 384,576 | 429,303 | +44,727 |
| United States | 421,520 | 248,064 | -173,456 |
| Italy | 366,030 | 101,239 | -264,791 |
| France | 324,115 | 122,437 | -201,678 |
| Taiwan | 167,159 | 216,706 | +49,547 |
| Japan | 214,279 | 88,755 | -125,524 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 208,143 | +208,143 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 4,458,685 |
| Germany | 1,276,471 |
| Japan | 711,742 |
| United States | 658,000 |
| Netherlands | 581,305 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2,644,466 | 1,814,219 | -830,247 |
| Germany | 731,989 | 544,482 | -187,507 |
| Japan | 469,093 | 242,649 | -226,444 |
| United States | 437,014 | 220,986 | -216,028 |
| Netherlands | 370,839 | 210,466 | -160,373 |
| Taiwan | 214,383 | 351,926 | +137,543 |
| Viet Nam | 147,643 | 329,033 | +181,390 |
| Italy | 309,052 | 45,029 | -264,023 |
| United Kingdom | 93,309 | 133,249 | +39,940 |
| Czechia | 68,959 | 154,141 | +85,182 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 4 | 0 | -4 |
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) | 4,152,430 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,514,268 |
| Air transport | 2,195,775 |
| Road transport | 12,883 |
| Other | 6,695 |
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) | 2,447,736 | 1,704,694 | -743,042 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,937,162 | 1,577,106 | -360,056 |
| Air transport | 1,244,310 | 951,465 | -292,845 |
| Road transport | 12,000 | 883 | -11,117 |
| Other | 6,672 | 23 | -6,649 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 1,699,489 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,364,363 |
| Dover | 1,276,101 |
| Southampton | 1,154,772 |
| Immingham Docks | 911,280 |
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 | 1,149,218 | 550,271 | -598,947 |
| Eurotunnel | 710,351 | 654,012 | -56,339 |
| Dover | 888,642 | 387,459 | -501,183 |
| Southampton | 523,880 | 630,892 | +107,012 |
| Immingham Docks | 461,216 | 450,064 | -11,152 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 436,004 | 320,020 | -115,984 |
| Manchester Airport | 418,066 | 294,299 | -123,767 |
| Thamesport | 278,990 | 175,278 | -103,712 |
| Birmingham Airport | 150,577 | 113,422 | -37,155 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,999 | 232,163 | +208,164 |
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 | 25 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Manufacture of food products | 7 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 7 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 13 |
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 | 53 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | 1,042,776 |
| Ireland | 337,323 |
| France | 218,877 |
| Italy | 89,683 |
| Netherlands | 66,392 |
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 | 894,913 | 147,863 | -747,050 |
| Ireland | 206,457 | 130,866 | -75,591 |
| France | 102,627 | 116,250 | +13,623 |
| Italy | 29,288 | 60,395 | +31,107 |
| Netherlands | 36,056 | 30,336 | -5,720 |
| Nigeria | 65,600 | 0 | -65,600 |
| Malta | 56,000 | 0 | -56,000 |
| Canada | 50,759 | 4,090 | -46,669 |
| India | 48,050 | 2,775 | -45,275 |
| Germany | 21,771 | 26,104 | +4,333 |
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 | 4,450 |
| Ireland | 2,059 |
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 | 4,450 | 0 | -4,450 |
| Ireland | 2,059 | 0 | -2,059 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,195,302 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,162,787 |
| Air transport | 671,139 |
| Other | 6,509 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 934,884 | 260,418 | -674,466 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 647,698 | 515,089 | -132,609 |
| Air transport | 389,948 | 281,191 | -108,757 |
| Other | 6,509 | 0 | -6,509 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 826,696 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 720,390 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 278,785 |
| Holyhead | 257,121 |
| Southampton | 185,365 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 669,437 | 157,259 | -512,178 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 375,723 | 344,667 | -31,056 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 158,557 | 120,228 | -38,329 |
| Holyhead | 170,029 | 87,092 | -82,937 |
| Southampton | 170,379 | 14,986 | -155,393 |
| Manchester Airport | 137,648 | 36,047 | -101,601 |
| East Midlands Airport | 55,037 | 77,766 | +22,729 |
| London Gateway Port | 71,221 | 47,280 | -23,941 |
| ZLC | 17,065 | 38,980 | +21,915 |
| Portsmouth | 47,003 | 6,860 | -40,143 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845229
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing machines for industrial use, not classified as automatic units