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 | 984,218 |
| United States | 924,036 |
| France | 238,497 |
| Germany | 120,220 |
| 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 | 431,884 | 552,334 | +120,450 |
| United States | 202,446 | 721,590 | +519,144 |
| France | 131,652 | 106,845 | -24,807 |
| Germany | 65,663 | 54,557 | -11,106 |
| Spain | 104,605 | 13,431 | -91,174 |
| Portugal | 54,816 | 56,654 | +1,838 |
| Belgium | 43,181 | 41,707 | -1,474 |
| Switzerland | 46,454 | 28,982 | -17,472 |
| Italy | 48,459 | 17,616 | -30,843 |
| China | 24,530 | 29,095 | +4,565 |
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 | 1,005,723 |
| United States | 929,472 |
| Portugal | 246,627 |
| Germany | 179,824 |
| 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 | 442,441 | 563,282 | +120,841 |
| United States | 209,576 | 719,896 | +510,320 |
| Portugal | 132,724 | 113,903 | -18,821 |
| Germany | 100,965 | 78,859 | -22,106 |
| Spain | 107,312 | 13,431 | -93,881 |
| France | 41,601 | 48,908 | +7,307 |
| Belgium | 38,740 | 38,785 | +45 |
| China | 17,400 | 32,690 | +15,290 |
| Italy | 41,439 | 6,668 | -34,771 |
| 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 | 24 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Eastern Scotland | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
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 | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Eastern Scotland | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| 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 | 2,166,770 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 421,337 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 256,956 |
| 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 | 778,124 | 1,388,646 | +610,522 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 326,207 | 95,130 | -231,077 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 95,966 | 160,990 | +65,024 |
| 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 | 1,154,918 |
| Belfast Port | 572,425 |
| Belfast Airport | 228,986 |
| Eurotunnel | 178,981 |
| Dover | 163,197 |
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 | 569,144 | 585,774 | +16,630 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 572,425 | +572,425 |
| Belfast Airport | 42,610 | 186,376 | +143,766 |
| Eurotunnel | 117,611 | 61,370 | -56,241 |
| Dover | 153,638 | 9,559 | -144,079 |
| Thamesport | 41,226 | 89,376 | +48,150 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 110,525 | 19,756 | -90,769 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,079 | 15,173 | -13,906 |
| Southampton | 0 | 39,950 | +39,950 |
| 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 | 6 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 15 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
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 | 22 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
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 | 1,271,550 |
| Switzerland | 1,249,985 |
| India | 302,500 |
| China | 185,894 |
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 | 1,087,059 | 184,491 | -902,568 |
| Switzerland | 653,662 | 596,323 | -57,339 |
| India | 172,448 | 130,052 | -42,396 |
| China | 125,686 | 60,208 | -65,478 |
| Peru | 122,149 | 50,249 | -71,900 |
| Germany | 87,313 | 72,470 | -14,843 |
| Czechia | 40,489 | 85,178 | +44,689 |
| Thailand | 50,054 | 73,782 | +23,728 |
| Ireland | 45,036 | 73,761 | +28,725 |
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 | 2,662,828 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,599,506 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 556,067 |
| Road transport | 86,016 |
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 | 1,301,541 | 1,361,287 | +59,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,460,484 | 139,022 | -2,321,462 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 323,591 | 232,476 | -91,115 |
| Road transport | 86,016 | 0 | -86,016 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 1,295,397 |
| ZLC | 1,234,439 |
| Southampton | 1,097,984 |
| East Midlands Airport | 740,184 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 425,864 |
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 | 607,530 | 626,909 | +19,379 |
| Southampton | 1,044,073 | 53,911 | -990,162 |
| East Midlands Airport | 376,597 | 363,587 | -13,010 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 219,017 | 206,847 | -12,170 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 260,646 | 120,998 | -139,648 |
| Manchester Airport | 136,829 | 129,056 | -7,773 |
| London Gateway Port | 95,829 | 25,126 | -70,703 |
| Holyhead | 25,740 | 71,311 | +45,571 |
| London Stansted Airport | 39,879 | 26,495 | -13,384 |
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