Import/export HS code 844832: Fiber preparation machine parts
Parts for machines that prepare textile fibers, excluding card clothing
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 | 979,955 |
| United States | 936,445 |
| France | 229,689 |
| Portugal | 122,495 |
| Spain | 118,036 |
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 | 450,934 | 529,021 | +78,087 |
| United States | 228,992 | 707,453 | +478,461 |
| France | 117,736 | 111,953 | -5,783 |
| Portugal | 53,094 | 69,401 | +16,307 |
| Spain | 104,605 | 13,431 | -91,174 |
| Germany | 71,704 | 46,002 | -25,702 |
| Belgium | 44,068 | 47,849 | +3,781 |
| Switzerland | 47,931 | 26,383 | -21,548 |
| Italy | 48,459 | 25,098 | -23,361 |
| China | 23,957 | 29,642 | +5,685 |
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 | 1,003,987 |
| United States | 941,881 |
| Portugal | 239,135 |
| Germany | 176,188 |
| Spain | 120,743 |
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 | 461,491 | 542,496 | +81,005 |
| United States | 236,122 | 705,759 | +469,637 |
| Portugal | 115,719 | 123,416 | +7,697 |
| Germany | 107,577 | 68,611 | -38,966 |
| Spain | 107,312 | 13,431 | -93,881 |
| France | 45,281 | 54,937 | +9,656 |
| Belgium | 37,314 | 47,240 | +9,926 |
| Italy | 41,439 | 11,623 | -29,816 |
| China | 19,426 | 30,638 | +11,212 |
| Australia | 0 | 32,475 | +32,475 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 25 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Eastern Scotland | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 16 | 17 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 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 | 2,190,026 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 403,996 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 255,400 |
| Road transport | 38,918 |
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 | 835,071 | 1,354,955 | +519,884 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 309,754 | 94,242 | -215,512 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 80,598 | 174,802 | +94,204 |
| Road transport | 0 | 38,918 | +38,918 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,160,712 |
| Belfast Port | 572,425 |
| Belfast Airport | 238,533 |
| Eurotunnel | 162,937 |
| Dover | 161,900 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 598,380 | 562,332 | -36,048 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 572,425 | +572,425 |
| Belfast Airport | 60,086 | 178,447 | +118,361 |
| Eurotunnel | 102,455 | 60,482 | -41,973 |
| Dover | 154,654 | 7,246 | -147,408 |
| Thamesport | 39,674 | 104,954 | +65,280 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 116,593 | 16,550 | -100,043 |
| Southampton | 0 | 39,950 | +39,950 |
| Birmingham Airport | 10,909 | 28,252 | +17,343 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 23,532 | 12,049 | -11,483 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 40 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 13 |
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
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 | 24 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Latvia | 1,297,842 |
| United States | 1,279,643 |
| Switzerland | 1,248,530 |
| India | 296,119 |
| China | 172,994 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Latvia | 1,297,842 | 0 | -1,297,842 |
| United States | 1,086,013 | 193,630 | -892,383 |
| Switzerland | 711,529 | 537,001 | -174,528 |
| India | 169,523 | 126,596 | -42,927 |
| China | 104,186 | 68,808 | -35,378 |
| Peru | 132,254 | 35,984 | -96,270 |
| Germany | 85,602 | 77,666 | -7,936 |
| Czechia | 41,488 | 87,239 | +45,751 |
| Ireland | 45,036 | 79,318 | +34,282 |
| Thailand | 51,229 | 72,607 | +21,378 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 2,647,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,602,008 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 589,660 |
| Road transport | 71,279 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,350,932 | 1,296,076 | -54,856 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,438,984 | 163,024 | -2,275,960 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 334,125 | 255,535 | -78,590 |
| Road transport | 71,279 | 0 | -71,279 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,295,397 |
| ZLC | 1,224,403 |
| Southampton | 1,100,486 |
| East Midlands Airport | 717,288 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 420,945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,295,397 | 0 | -1,295,397 |
| ZLC | 657,993 | 566,410 | -91,583 |
| Southampton | 1,022,573 | 77,913 | -944,660 |
| East Midlands Airport | 351,424 | 365,864 | +14,440 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 221,510 | 199,435 | -22,075 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 271,180 | 138,500 | -132,680 |
| Manchester Airport | 138,392 | 137,091 | -1,301 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,829 | 25,126 | -70,703 |
| Holyhead | 25,740 | 76,868 | +51,128 |
| London Stansted Airport | 45,187 | 18,883 | -26,304 |
Quick facts
HS code: 844832
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Parts for machines that prepare textile fibers, excluding card clothing