Import/export HS code 844720: Flat knitting and stitch-bonding machines
Machines for flat knitting and bonding fabrics, used in making garments and textiles
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,400,585 |
| United States | 823,840 |
| Spain | 736,645 |
| Japan | 507,834 |
| China | 409,314 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 862,058 | 538,527 | -323,531 |
| United States | 271,540 | 552,300 | +280,760 |
| Spain | 30,407 | 706,238 | +675,831 |
| Japan | 269,520 | 238,314 | -31,206 |
| China | 32,921 | 376,393 | +343,472 |
| France | 101,006 | 153,717 | +52,711 |
| Ireland | 831 | 116,699 | +115,868 |
| Italy | 0 | 49,350 | +49,350 |
| Turkey | 0 | 30,958 | +30,958 |
| Croatia | 0 | 21,730 | +21,730 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,806,867 |
| China | 809,091 |
| Spain | 708,274 |
| Japan | 693,535 |
| United States | 299,118 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 665,931 | 1,140,936 | +475,005 |
| China | 385,040 | 424,051 | +39,011 |
| Spain | 30,407 | 677,867 | +647,460 |
| Japan | 219,003 | 474,532 | +255,529 |
| United States | 271,540 | 27,578 | -243,962 |
| France | 1,315 | 21,418 | +20,103 |
| Belgium | 0 | 21,730 | +21,730 |
| Taiwan | 2,061 | 12,291 | +10,230 |
| India | 13,764 | 0 | -13,764 |
| Norway | 0 | 2,190 | +2,190 |
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 | 5 |
| Cheshire | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Eastern Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 0 | 1 | +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) | 1,988,357 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,960,609 |
| Air transport | 445,514 |
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) | 673,893 | 1,314,464 | +640,571 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 578,225 | 1,382,384 | +804,159 |
| Air transport | 338,680 | 106,834 | -231,846 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,812,678 |
| Belfast Port | 642,221 |
| Southampton | 626,980 |
| Thamesport | 324,932 |
| London Stansted Airport | 200,262 |
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 | 565,350 | 1,247,328 | +681,978 |
| Belfast Port | 831 | 641,390 | +640,559 |
| Southampton | 347,134 | 279,846 | -67,288 |
| Thamesport | 128,660 | 196,272 | +67,612 |
| London Stansted Airport | 192,222 | 8,040 | -184,182 |
| Felixstowe | 181,553 | 7,696 | -173,857 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,061 | 146,707 | +144,646 |
| Eurotunnel | 9,075 | 96,180 | +87,105 |
| East Midlands Airport | 92,804 | 2,531 | -90,273 |
| Manchester Airport | 41,688 | 33,923 | -7,765 |
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 | 6 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 2 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Other manufacturing | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 1 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-06 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| P & J OKELL LTD | 23 |
| SHIMA SEIKI EUROPE LIMITED | 15 |
| STOLL GB LIMITED | 13 |
| ARTYARN TRADING LIMITED | 12 |
| HYPNOS LIMITED | 2 |
| HARLEY & CO (PETERHEAD) LIMITED | 2 |
| PYROGLASS LIMITED | 2 |
| OUR FASHION LTD | 2 |
| CAMIRA GROUP LTD | 2 |
| JOHN WILLIAMS TEXTILE MACHINERY SALES LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 367,989 |
| Germany | 230,346 |
| Italy | 127,025 |
| Lithuania | 119,626 |
| India | 90,000 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 244,700 | 123,289 | -121,411 |
| Germany | 68,631 | 161,715 | +93,084 |
| Italy | 59,940 | 67,085 | +7,145 |
| Lithuania | 62,690 | 56,936 | -5,754 |
| India | 0 | 90,000 | +90,000 |
| Ireland | 78,916 | 7,474 | -71,442 |
| Portugal | 80,294 | 1,019 | -79,275 |
| Spain | 31,115 | 25,800 | -5,315 |
| Norway | 17,468 | 35,291 | +17,823 |
| Sweden | 35,944 | 15,964 | -19,980 |
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) | 1,314,621 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 210,265 |
| Air transport | 41,367 |
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) | 773,356 | 541,265 | -232,091 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 91,170 | 119,095 | +27,925 |
| Air transport | 9,000 | 32,367 | +23,367 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,127,088 |
| Southampton | 117,050 |
| Immingham Docks | 105,484 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,103 |
| London Gateway Port | 68,787 |
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 | 645,890 | 481,198 | -164,692 |
| Southampton | 27,050 | 90,000 | +62,950 |
| Immingham Docks | 53,412 | 52,072 | -1,340 |
| Liverpool Docks | 74,103 | 0 | -74,103 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,592 | 25,195 | -18,397 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 22,000 | +22,000 |
| East Midlands Airport | 9,000 | 8,368 | -632 |
| Dover | 10,166 | 3,259 | -6,907 |
| Holyhead | 4,813 | 4,871 | +58 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,492 | 3,765 | +1,273 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 844720
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for flat knitting and bonding fabrics, used in making garments and textiles