Import/export HS code 8444: Machines for processing man-made textiles
Machines used to extrude, draw, texture, or cut synthetic textile materials
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,961,827 |
| France | 1,235,461 |
| Italy | 974,014 |
| China | 541,566 |
| Australia | 262,838 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9,944,748 | 2,017,079 | -7,927,669 |
| France | 72,622 | 1,162,839 | +1,090,217 |
| Italy | 140,550 | 833,464 | +692,914 |
| China | 273,909 | 267,657 | -6,252 |
| Australia | 19,254 | 243,584 | +224,330 |
| Poland | 6,475 | 182,836 | +176,361 |
| Belgium | 96,760 | 0 | -96,760 |
| Germany | 37,127 | 52,704 | +15,577 |
| Ireland | 39,374 | 15,072 | -24,302 |
| Spain | 0 | 51,662 | +51,662 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 11,952,945 |
| Italy | 1,811,174 |
| China | 555,281 |
| Germany | 407,459 |
| Australia | 262,838 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9,938,588 | 2,014,357 | -7,924,231 |
| Italy | 134,500 | 1,676,674 | +1,542,174 |
| China | 281,412 | 273,869 | -7,543 |
| Germany | 44,344 | 363,115 | +318,771 |
| Australia | 19,254 | 243,584 | +224,330 |
| Poland | 6,475 | 182,836 | +176,361 |
| Netherlands | 72,622 | 13,070 | -59,552 |
| Spain | 0 | 51,662 | +51,662 |
| Belgium | 48,796 | 0 | -48,796 |
| France | 44,964 | 1,648 | -43,316 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
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 | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
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 | 10,418,443 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,860,008 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,379,461 |
| Other | 5,902 |
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 | 10,187,804 | 230,639 | -9,957,165 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 373,921 | 2,486,087 | +2,112,166 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 229,141 | 2,150,320 | +1,921,179 |
| Other | 4,456 | 1,446 | -3,010 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,021,243 |
| Southampton | 2,063,764 |
| Dover | 1,338,108 |
| Killingholme | 672,735 |
| Felixstowe | 358,967 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,934,656 | 86,587 | -9,848,069 |
| Southampton | 24,334 | 2,039,430 | +2,015,096 |
| Dover | 90,543 | 1,247,565 | +1,157,022 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 672,735 | +672,735 |
| Felixstowe | 291,542 | 67,425 | -224,117 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 350,947 | +350,947 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 86,120 | 77,789 | -8,331 |
| Eurotunnel | 126,604 | 26,657 | -99,947 |
| Harwich | 3,232 | 129,524 | +126,292 |
| East Midlands Airport | 83,209 | 41,977 | -41,232 |
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 | 11 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 5 |
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 | 27 |
| 54m+ | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 5,483,457 |
| United States | 3,299,926 |
| South Korea | 2,574,650 |
| India | 1,350,395 |
| Hungary | 1,084,634 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 979,950 | 4,503,507 | +3,523,557 |
| United States | 2,075,811 | 1,224,115 | -851,696 |
| South Korea | 634,650 | 1,940,000 | +1,305,350 |
| India | 856,180 | 494,215 | -361,965 |
| Hungary | 1,084,634 | 0 | -1,084,634 |
| Germany | 536,043 | 25,386 | -510,657 |
| Turkey | 549,142 | 0 | -549,142 |
| Mexico | 538,869 | 0 | -538,869 |
| Ireland | 456,884 | 49,342 | -407,542 |
| Spain | 462,000 | 0 | -462,000 |
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) | 13,138,291 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,165,442 |
| Air transport | 1,675,918 |
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) | 5,219,563 | 7,918,728 | +2,699,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,314,298 | 851,144 | -2,463,154 |
| Air transport | 651,006 | 1,024,912 | +373,906 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 4,359,111 |
| Felixstowe | 4,336,980 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,126,599 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,139,014 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,112,759 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,804,687 | 1,554,424 | -1,250,263 |
| Felixstowe | 719,980 | 3,617,000 | +2,897,020 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,158,658 | 1,967,941 | +809,283 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,364,767 | 774,247 | -590,520 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 170,756 | 942,003 | +771,247 |
| Immingham Docks | 852,182 | 111,016 | -741,166 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 525,000 | 187,587 | -337,413 |
| Dover | 572,248 | 1,294 | -570,954 |
| Liverpool Docks | 23,633 | 497,655 | +474,022 |
| Milford | 245,623 | 0 | -245,623 |
Quick facts
HS code: 8444
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to extrude, draw, texture, or cut synthetic textile materials