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 | 1,693,647 |
| Germany | 1,581,929 |
| Taiwan | 1,173,033 |
| United States | 791,528 |
| Switzerland | 591,726 |
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 | 1,116,043 | 577,604 | -538,439 |
| Germany | 885,393 | 696,536 | -188,857 |
| Taiwan | 559,585 | 613,448 | +53,863 |
| United States | 456,307 | 335,221 | -121,086 |
| Switzerland | 427,988 | 163,738 | -264,250 |
| Japan | 294,202 | 231,423 | -62,779 |
| Italy | 217,526 | 252,738 | +35,212 |
| Viet Nam | 217,933 | 225,770 | +7,837 |
| Netherlands | 223,383 | 131,632 | -91,751 |
| France | 117,002 | 216,478 | +99,476 |
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 | 2,206,737 |
| Taiwan | 1,728,614 |
| Germany | 835,764 |
| Japan | 742,326 |
| United States | 648,454 |
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 | 1,434,817 | 771,920 | -662,897 |
| Taiwan | 878,097 | 850,517 | -27,580 |
| Germany | 479,257 | 356,507 | -122,750 |
| Japan | 401,625 | 340,701 | -60,924 |
| United States | 308,082 | 340,372 | +32,290 |
| Thailand | 284,834 | 216,658 | -68,176 |
| Viet Nam | 223,333 | 241,541 | +18,208 |
| Italy | 213,906 | 244,349 | +30,443 |
| Switzerland | 257,839 | 141,377 | -116,462 |
| United Kingdom | 148,272 | 61,674 | -86,598 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 18 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 |
| Lancashire | 12 |
| West Yorkshire | 11 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 9 |
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 | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 12 | 11 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 9 | 9 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 7 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| 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 | 4,172,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,223,580 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,254,690 |
| Road transport | 348,747 |
| Other | 26,020 |
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 | 2,295,561 | 1,876,683 | -418,878 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,815,709 | 1,407,871 | -407,838 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 941,693 | 312,997 | -628,696 |
| Road transport | 50,455 | 298,292 | +247,837 |
| Other | 3,499 | 22,521 | +19,022 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,668,319 |
| Southampton | 1,454,876 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,184,493 |
| Felixstowe | 1,163,956 |
| Dover | 783,644 |
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 | 871,720 | 796,599 | -75,121 |
| Southampton | 835,617 | 619,259 | -216,358 |
| London Stansted Airport | 675,241 | 509,252 | -165,989 |
| Felixstowe | 663,409 | 500,547 | -162,862 |
| Dover | 697,906 | 85,738 | -612,168 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 333,342 | 181,714 | -151,628 |
| Birmingham Airport | 224,758 | 264,994 | +40,236 |
| ZLC | 50,455 | 298,292 | +247,837 |
| Thamesport | 199,368 | 129,965 | -69,403 |
| Eurotunnel | 166,079 | 122,773 | -43,306 |
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 | 44 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 21 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 19 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 15 |
| Manufacture of food products | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 34 |
| 2026-03 | 26 |
| 2026-02 | 30 |
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-12 | 26 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOGOD GROUP LIMITED | 124 |
| COLLEGE SEWING MACHINE PARTS LIMITED | 107 |
| MATPARTS LTD | 101 |
| AMAYA SALES UK LIMITED | 96 |
| JANOME UK LTD | 87 |
| ALAN GODRICH (SEWING MACHINES) LIMITED | 84 |
| AGENTROUND GROUP LIMITED | 69 |
| TRIUMPH NEEDLE CO LIMITED | 65 |
| 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 | 68 |
| 54m+ | 51 |
| 15m-54m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 382,786 |
| Sri Lanka | 320,508 |
| Ireland | 86,977 |
| Netherlands | 80,479 |
| Ghana | 68,749 |
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 | 266,253 | 116,533 | -149,720 |
| Sri Lanka | 138,816 | 181,692 | +42,876 |
| Ireland | 25,236 | 61,741 | +36,505 |
| Netherlands | 34,322 | 46,157 | +11,835 |
| Ghana | 48,860 | 19,889 | -28,971 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 53,874 | 9,628 | -44,246 |
| Pakistan | 54,961 | 1,479 | -53,482 |
| Brazil | 22,013 | 25,896 | +3,883 |
| Chile | 19,431 | 27,642 | +8,211 |
| Italy | 25,350 | 17,540 | -7,810 |
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 | 1,529,522 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 216,622 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 133,257 |
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 | 906,091 | 623,431 | -282,660 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 115,716 | 100,906 | -14,810 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 53,125 | 80,132 | +27,007 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 881,534 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 438,089 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 124,959 |
| ZLC | 109,509 |
| Southampton | 70,572 |
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 | 487,274 | 394,260 | -93,014 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 300,249 | 137,840 | -162,409 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 76,752 | 48,207 | -28,545 |
| ZLC | 50,911 | 58,598 | +7,687 |
| Southampton | 4,577 | 65,995 | +61,418 |
| London Stansted Airport | 49,738 | 13,650 | -36,088 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,886 | 10,763 | -19,123 |
| Holyhead | 7,938 | 32,261 | +24,323 |
| Manchester Airport | 17,919 | 9,470 | -8,449 |
| Dover | 13,260 | 9,026 | -4,234 |
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