Import/export HS code 844629: Various weaving machines
Other types of weaving machines not specified elsewhere. These include manual or specialized looms for unique fabrics
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 319,451 |
| Netherlands | 179,694 |
| Norway | 160,225 |
| United States | 78,679 |
| Japan | 47,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 193,317 | 126,134 | -67,183 |
| Netherlands | 120,848 | 58,846 | -62,002 |
| Norway | 113,423 | 46,802 | -66,621 |
| United States | 17,004 | 61,675 | +44,671 |
| Japan | 23,898 | 23,748 | -150 |
| India | 6,263 | 0 | -6,263 |
| Canada | 3,871 | 2,081 | -1,790 |
| Belgium | 3,525 | 0 | -3,525 |
| Poland | 3,338 | 0 | -3,338 |
| Ireland | 3,142 | 0 | -3,142 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| New Zealand | 319,451 |
| Netherlands | 179,694 |
| Norway | 160,225 |
| United States | 78,679 |
| Japan | 47,646 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 193,317 | 126,134 | -67,183 |
| Netherlands | 120,848 | 58,846 | -62,002 |
| Norway | 113,423 | 46,802 | -66,621 |
| United States | 17,004 | 61,675 | +44,671 |
| Japan | 23,898 | 23,748 | -150 |
| Canada | 10,134 | 2,081 | -8,053 |
| China | 4,437 | 0 | -4,437 |
| Belgium | 3,525 | 0 | -3,525 |
| Poland | 3,338 | 0 | -3,338 |
| Italy | 1,707 | 0 | -1,707 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 |
| Devon | 1 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 |
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 | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 552,084 |
| Air transport | 139,431 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 120,583 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 325,594 | 226,490 | -99,104 |
| Air transport | 46,635 | 92,796 | +46,161 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 120,583 | 0 | -120,583 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 168,991 |
| Immingham Docks | 160,225 |
| London Gateway Port | 112,435 |
| Felixstowe | 112,227 |
| Thamesport | 109,641 |
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 | 40,776 | 128,215 | +87,439 |
| Immingham Docks | 113,423 | 46,802 | -66,621 |
| London Gateway Port | 92,788 | 19,647 | -73,141 |
| Felixstowe | 112,227 | 0 | -112,227 |
| Thamesport | 77,815 | 31,826 | -45,989 |
| East Midlands Airport | 29,631 | 28,696 | -935 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,472 | 48,976 | +42,504 |
| London Stansted Airport | 10,532 | 7,751 | -2,781 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 7,373 | +7,373 |
| Dover | 5,045 | 0 | -5,045 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
| Other professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| FRANK HERRING & SONS LIMITED | 68 |
| GEORGE WEIL & SONS,LIMITED | 36 |
| PRESTIGE TOOLS LTD | 18 |
| TOWY OWL LIMITED | 15 |
| WEFT BLOWN LTD | 10 |
| ROTALINK LIMITED | 7 |
| IMMEDIATE MEDIA TV LIMITED | 6 |
| HANDWEAVERS LIMITED | 5 |
| BEADS DIRECT LIMITED | 4 |
| WINTERAGROUP LTD | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
| 54m+ | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 255,898 |
| Greece | 75,026 |
| Denmark | 59,367 |
| United States | 46,893 |
| Germany | 22,619 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh | 0 | 255,898 | +255,898 |
| Greece | 0 | 75,026 | +75,026 |
| Denmark | 59,367 | 0 | -59,367 |
| United States | 16,593 | 30,300 | +13,707 |
| Germany | 22,619 | 0 | -22,619 |
| France | 18,833 | 0 | -18,833 |
| Hungary | 15,570 | 0 | -15,570 |
| Sweden | 14,890 | 0 | -14,890 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 14,655 | +14,655 |
| Japan | 13,343 | 0 | -13,343 |
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) | 335,615 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 152,404 |
| Air transport | 84,005 |
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) | 17,082 | 318,533 | +301,451 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 93,968 | 58,436 | -35,532 |
| Air transport | 71,425 | 12,580 | -58,845 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 260,418 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 79,397 |
| Harwich | 44,649 |
| ZLC | 43,120 |
| Southampton | 36,713 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 4,520 | 255,898 | +251,378 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,961 | 58,436 | +37,475 |
| Harwich | 44,649 | 0 | -44,649 |
| ZLC | 41,669 | 1,451 | -40,218 |
| Southampton | 0 | 36,713 | +36,713 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,358 | 0 | -28,358 |
| London Stansted Airport | 18,624 | 8,242 | -10,382 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 0 | 25,922 | +25,922 |
| Liverpool Docks | 12,562 | 0 | -12,562 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,192 | 2,887 | -4,305 |
Quick facts
HS code: 844629
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Other types of weaving machines not specified elsewhere. These include manual or specialized looms for unique fabrics