Import/export HS code 845320: Machines for making or repairing shoes
Tools and equipment designed specifically for creating or fixing footwear
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,361,639 |
| Spain | 417,047 |
| United States | 280,150 |
| Germany | 266,951 |
| France | 181,645 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 652,679 | 708,960 | +56,281 |
| Spain | 72,034 | 345,013 | +272,979 |
| United States | 173,109 | 107,041 | -66,068 |
| Germany | 129,323 | 137,628 | +8,305 |
| France | 158,160 | 23,485 | -134,675 |
| China | 79,332 | 29,968 | -49,364 |
| Taiwan | 33,586 | 0 | -33,586 |
| Brazil | 0 | 25,108 | +25,108 |
| South Korea | 0 | 12,148 | +12,148 |
| Poland | 5,466 | 4,879 | -587 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,327,312 |
| Spain | 556,579 |
| United States | 286,229 |
| China | 217,236 |
| Germany | 209,670 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 647,516 | 679,796 | +32,280 |
| Spain | 211,597 | 344,982 | +133,385 |
| United States | 167,040 | 119,189 | -47,851 |
| China | 141,836 | 75,400 | -66,436 |
| Germany | 95,969 | 113,701 | +17,732 |
| Brazil | 0 | 25,108 | +25,108 |
| United Kingdom | 21,010 | 0 | -21,010 |
| France | 0 | 17,047 | +17,047 |
| Taiwan | 16,689 | 0 | -16,689 |
| Slovakia | 0 | 12,833 | +12,833 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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) | 1,804,366 |
| Air transport | 466,533 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 452,631 |
| Other | 140 |
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) | 825,491 | 978,875 | +153,384 |
| Air transport | 238,590 | 227,943 | -10,647 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 246,694 | 205,937 | -40,757 |
| Other | 0 | 140 | +140 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,334,584 |
| Birmingham Airport | 225,847 |
| Thamesport | 184,468 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 176,136 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,481 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 648,665 | 685,919 | +37,254 |
| Birmingham Airport | 175,860 | 49,987 | -125,873 |
| Thamesport | 66,713 | 117,755 | +51,042 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 35,152 | 140,984 | +105,832 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 106,541 | 68,940 | -37,601 |
| London | 21,611 | 142,309 | +120,698 |
| Southampton | 144,969 | 0 | -144,969 |
| Eurotunnel | 43,682 | 84,888 | +41,206 |
| Felixstowe | 37,591 | 22,545 | -15,046 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 39,970 | +39,970 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 12 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ATECH LIMITED | 34 |
| CUTTING SYSTEMS UK LTD | 27 |
| A.ALGEO LIMITED | 23 |
| CHURCH & CO LIMITED | 17 |
| AIRWAIR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 12 |
| CHURCH AND CO LIMITED | 10 |
| HANOLEX LIMITED | 9 |
| LOAKE BROTHERS LIMITED | 9 |
| CROSSGATES PRESS LIMITED | 9 |
| CHARLES BIRCH LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| Other | 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 | 84,752 |
| India | 51,713 |
| South Africa | 48,557 |
| Germany | 37,567 |
| Italy | 37,477 |
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 | 18,062 | 66,690 | +48,628 |
| India | 19,425 | 32,288 | +12,863 |
| South Africa | 48,557 | 0 | -48,557 |
| Germany | 5,369 | 32,198 | +26,829 |
| Italy | 19,905 | 17,572 | -2,333 |
| Portugal | 21,019 | 11,711 | -9,308 |
| Austria | 10,000 | 0 | -10,000 |
| Ireland | 1,897 | 5,517 | +3,620 |
| Saudi Arabia | 0 | 7,100 | +7,100 |
| Switzerland | 5,550 | 0 | -5,550 |
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) | 134,428 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 116,081 |
| Air transport | 104,409 |
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) | 25,211 | 109,217 | +84,006 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 46,119 | 69,962 | +23,843 |
| Air transport | 89,175 | 15,234 | -73,941 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 102,206 |
| Liverpool Docks | 70,362 |
| London Gateway Port | 49,999 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 49,878 |
| ZLC | 16,791 |
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 | 38,749 | 63,457 | +24,708 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,897 | 68,465 | +66,568 |
| London Gateway Port | 17,711 | 32,288 | +14,577 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,440 | 3,438 | -43,002 |
| ZLC | 8,000 | 8,791 | +791 |
| East Midlands Airport | 13,217 | 1,908 | -11,309 |
| Glasgow Airport | 11,481 | 0 | -11,481 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,037 | 1,097 | -8,940 |
| Felixstowe | 7,500 | 0 | -7,500 |
| Southampton | 0 | 7,100 | +7,100 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools and equipment designed specifically for creating or fixing footwear