Import/export HS code 844712: Large cylinder knitting machines
Knitting machines with a cylinder diameter larger than 165 mm, ideal for heavy-duty fabric production
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 2,795,913 |
| Ireland | 603,991 |
| China | 246,651 |
| Italy | 164,555 |
| Germany | 130,659 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1,657,350 | 1,138,563 | -518,787 |
| Ireland | 603,991 | 0 | -603,991 |
| China | 53,867 | 192,784 | +138,917 |
| Italy | 164,555 | 0 | -164,555 |
| Germany | 5,097 | 125,562 | +120,465 |
| Netherlands | 97,488 | 31,542 | -65,946 |
| Belgium | 61,852 | 0 | -61,852 |
| Turkey | 44,645 | 0 | -44,645 |
| United States | 24,456 | 9,084 | -15,372 |
| Sweden | 20,780 | 0 | -20,780 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Japan | 2,856,807 |
| China | 344,139 |
| Germany | 177,605 |
| Italy | 164,555 |
| United Kingdom | 57,377 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1,718,244 | 1,138,563 | -579,681 |
| China | 151,355 | 192,784 | +41,429 |
| Germany | 20,780 | 156,825 | +136,045 |
| Italy | 164,555 | 0 | -164,555 |
| United Kingdom | 57,377 | 0 | -57,377 |
| United States | 24,456 | 9,084 | -15,372 |
| Canada | 1,318 | 0 | -1,318 |
| Taiwan | 958 | 0 | -958 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 1 |
| Lancashire | 1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 |
| North Wales | 1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 3,007,505 |
| Other | 604,270 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 558,877 |
| Air transport | 69,917 |
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) | 1,711,217 | 1,296,288 | -414,929 |
| Other | 603,991 | 279 | -603,712 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 402,052 | 156,825 | -245,227 |
| Air transport | 25,774 | 44,143 | +18,369 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,895,075 |
| 000 | 604,270 |
| Dover | 233,848 |
| Felixstowe | 158,605 |
| Purfleet | 61,852 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,656,392 | 1,238,683 | -417,709 |
| 000 | 603,991 | 279 | -603,712 |
| Dover | 108,565 | 125,283 | +16,718 |
| Felixstowe | 151,355 | 7,250 | -144,105 |
| Purfleet | 61,852 | 0 | -61,852 |
| Eurotunnel | 61,087 | 0 | -61,087 |
| Immingham Docks | 28,415 | 31,542 | +3,127 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 47,754 | +47,754 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 44,645 | 0 | -44,645 |
| Birmingham Airport | 1,318 | 32,559 | +31,241 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 2 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 1 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-04 | 4 |
| 2024-12 | 3 |
| 2024-11 | 2 |
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 | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 1,518,521 |
| Turkey | 1,132,468 |
| Egypt | 741,954 |
| Portugal | 646,908 |
| Italy | 640,383 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1,215,140 | 303,381 | -911,759 |
| Turkey | 693,693 | 438,775 | -254,918 |
| Egypt | 276,853 | 465,101 | +188,248 |
| Portugal | 444,351 | 202,557 | -241,794 |
| Italy | 407,812 | 232,571 | -175,241 |
| Belgium | 382,135 | 0 | -382,135 |
| Kenya | 291,696 | 0 | -291,696 |
| Ukraine | 0 | 246,263 | +246,263 |
| Peru | 144,129 | 27,405 | -116,724 |
| France | 99,957 | 1,787 | -98,170 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,896,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,354,595 |
| Air transport | 7,130 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,419,050 | 1,477,023 | -1,942,027 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 757,324 | 597,271 | -160,053 |
| Air transport | 1,388 | 5,742 | +4,354 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,118,706 |
| Portsmouth | 1,614,521 |
| Felixstowe | 662,354 |
| London Gateway Port | 638,362 |
| Newhaven | 103,995 |
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 | 2,082,379 | 1,036,327 | -1,046,052 |
| Portsmouth | 1,311,140 | 303,381 | -1,007,759 |
| Felixstowe | 651,922 | 10,432 | -641,490 |
| London Gateway Port | 105,402 | 532,960 | +427,558 |
| Newhaven | 0 | 103,995 | +103,995 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,840 | 46,170 | +25,330 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 31,000 | +31,000 |
| London | 0 | 9,000 | +9,000 |
| Dover | 4,691 | 1,029 | -3,662 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,388 | 2,592 | +1,204 |
Quick facts
HS code: 844712
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Knitting machines with a cylinder diameter larger than 165 mm, ideal for heavy-duty fabric production