Import/export HS code 845290: Sewing machine parts and accessories
Furniture, bases, covers, and other parts for sewing machines
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 | 1,575,470 |
| Germany | 1,521,797 |
| Taiwan | 1,153,238 |
| United States | 676,878 |
| Switzerland | 559,590 |
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 | 973,186 | 602,284 | -370,902 |
| Germany | 844,554 | 677,243 | -167,311 |
| Taiwan | 525,010 | 628,228 | +103,218 |
| United States | 365,428 | 311,450 | -53,978 |
| Switzerland | 369,157 | 190,433 | -178,724 |
| Japan | 286,899 | 176,834 | -110,065 |
| Viet Nam | 400,780 | 58,902 | -341,878 |
| Italy | 208,782 | 230,946 | +22,164 |
| France | 164,705 | 167,652 | +2,947 |
| Netherlands | 210,768 | 114,008 | -96,760 |
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 | 2,025,906 |
| Taiwan | 1,685,588 |
| Germany | 795,831 |
| Japan | 677,041 |
| United States | 595,816 |
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 | 1,234,242 | 791,664 | -442,578 |
| Taiwan | 823,935 | 861,653 | +37,718 |
| Germany | 465,936 | 329,895 | -136,041 |
| Japan | 409,865 | 267,176 | -142,689 |
| United States | 271,338 | 324,478 | +53,140 |
| Viet Nam | 413,280 | 68,729 | -344,551 |
| Thailand | 256,151 | 203,166 | -52,985 |
| Italy | 202,939 | 226,949 | +24,010 |
| Switzerland | 252,966 | 131,629 | -121,337 |
| United Kingdom | 136,825 | 49,044 | -87,781 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 16 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 16 |
| Lancashire | 11 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 |
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 | 9 | 12 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Essex | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 5 | +1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,860,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,093,558 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,165,225 |
| Road transport | 369,148 |
| Other | 25,304 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,088,114 | 1,771,979 | -316,135 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,831,697 | 1,261,861 | -569,836 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 899,063 | 266,162 | -632,901 |
| Road transport | 96,560 | 272,588 | +176,028 |
| Other | 2,780 | 22,524 | +19,744 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,578,223 |
| Southampton | 1,368,684 |
| Felixstowe | 1,119,673 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,088,564 |
| Dover | 729,289 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 834,414 | 743,809 | -90,605 |
| Southampton | 926,699 | 441,985 | -484,714 |
| Felixstowe | 637,133 | 482,540 | -154,593 |
| London Stansted Airport | 606,233 | 482,331 | -123,902 |
| Dover | 639,205 | 90,084 | -549,121 |
| Birmingham Airport | 220,415 | 250,296 | +29,881 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 241,215 | 151,243 | -89,972 |
| ZLC | 96,560 | 272,588 | +176,028 |
| Thamesport | 174,047 | 121,659 | -52,388 |
| Eurotunnel | 168,146 | 97,731 | -70,415 |
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
|
43 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
20 |
|
Manufacture of textiles
|
18 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 25 |
| 2026-04 | 34 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOGOD GROUP LIMITED | 125 |
| COLLEGE SEWING MACHINE PARTS LIMITED | 108 |
| MATPARTS LTD | 102 |
| AMAYA SALES UK LIMITED | 97 |
| JANOME UK LTD | 87 |
| ALAN GODRICH (SEWING MACHINES) LIMITED | 84 |
| AGENTROUND GROUP LIMITED | 69 |
| TRIUMPH NEEDLE CO LIMITED | 66 |
| EASTMAN STAPLES LIMITED | 60 |
| PINHOLE QUILTING LIMITED | 55 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 67 |
| 54m+ | 49 |
| 15m-54m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 325,732 |
| United States | 157,769 |
| Netherlands | 88,772 |
| Ireland | 79,366 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 63,502 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | 158,391 | 167,341 | +8,950 |
| United States | 38,236 | 119,533 | +81,297 |
| Netherlands | 41,916 | 46,856 | +4,940 |
| Ireland | 21,976 | 57,390 | +35,414 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 55,674 | 7,828 | -47,846 |
| Pakistan | 54,961 | 1,479 | -53,482 |
| Brazil | 22,013 | 25,896 | +3,883 |
| Chile | 19,431 | 27,642 | +8,211 |
| Ghana | 25,533 | 15,569 | -9,964 |
| Nigeria | 9,651 | 27,348 | +17,697 |
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 | 1,285,105 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 195,815 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 106,237 |
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 | 715,953 | 569,152 | -146,801 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 112,190 | 83,625 | -28,565 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 29,479 | 76,758 | +47,279 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 816,704 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 268,624 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 112,003 |
| ZLC | 103,476 |
| Southampton | 69,552 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 495,057 | 321,647 | -173,410 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 109,563 | 159,061 | +49,498 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,763 | 35,240 | -41,523 |
| ZLC | 46,356 | 57,120 | +10,764 |
| Southampton | 3,557 | 65,995 | +62,438 |
| London Stansted Airport | 47,058 | 12,241 | -34,817 |
| Holyhead | 5,761 | 29,311 | +23,550 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,919 | 9,470 | -8,449 |
| Dover | 13,004 | 7,662 | -5,342 |
| Felixstowe | 18,662 | 0 | -18,662 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Furniture, bases, covers, and other parts for sewing machines