Import/export HS code 84485110: Sinkers
Specific sinkers used in knitting machines to form fabric loops
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 138,874 |
| Japan | 67,270 |
| South Korea | 32,038 |
| Italy | 13,236 |
| Netherlands | 7,462 |
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 | 58,125 | 80,749 | +22,624 |
| Japan | 33,630 | 33,640 | +10 |
| South Korea | 29,867 | 2,171 | -27,696 |
| Italy | 13,236 | 0 | -13,236 |
| Netherlands | 7,462 | 0 | -7,462 |
| Turkey | 7,251 | 0 | -7,251 |
| Switzerland | 2,569 | 2,650 | +81 |
| Portugal | 0 | 3,082 | +3,082 |
| Romania | 0 | 1,749 | +1,749 |
| Poland | 0 | 1,717 | +1,717 |
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 | 98,045 |
| Japan | 71,764 |
| Viet Nam | 32,860 |
| South Korea | 32,038 |
| Italy | 13,236 |
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 | 53,537 | 44,508 | -9,029 |
| Japan | 33,630 | 38,134 | +4,504 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 32,860 | +32,860 |
| South Korea | 29,867 | 2,171 | -27,696 |
| Italy | 13,236 | 0 | -13,236 |
| Netherlands | 7,462 | 0 | -7,462 |
| Turkey | 7,251 | 0 | -7,251 |
| Czechia | 3,407 | 1,405 | -2,002 |
| Switzerland | 1,686 | 2,650 | +964 |
| Afghanistan | 1,181 | 907 | -274 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Merseyside | 3 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merseyside | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Kent | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 165,479 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 56,976 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 56,855 |
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 | 98,338 | 67,141 | -31,197 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,591 | 13,385 | -30,206 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,211 | 46,644 | +36,433 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 126,283 |
| Thamesport | 40,871 |
| Dover | 33,815 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 31,337 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,522 |
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 | 83,152 | 43,131 | -40,021 |
| Thamesport | 1,661 | 39,210 | +37,549 |
| Dover | 27,997 | 5,818 | -22,179 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,034 | 18,303 | +5,269 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,088 | 7,434 | +6,346 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,866 | 5,559 | +2,693 |
| London | 7,986 | 0 | -7,986 |
| Aberdeen Docks | 7,462 | 0 | -7,462 |
| Eurotunnel | 4,742 | 2,008 | -2,734 |
| London Stansted Airport | 0 | 2,324 | +2,324 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of textiles | 5 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers | 2 |
| Dormant Company | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-06 | 2 |
| 2025-04 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 84,071 |
| Italy | 73,868 |
| Portugal | 29,265 |
| Germany | 23,277 |
| Egypt | 20,250 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 0 | 84,071 | +84,071 |
| Italy | 53,603 | 20,265 | -33,338 |
| Portugal | 6,641 | 22,624 | +15,983 |
| Germany | 23,277 | 0 | -23,277 |
| Egypt | 16,976 | 3,274 | -13,702 |
| Denmark | 3,031 | 16,357 | +13,326 |
| United States | 16,051 | 1,000 | -15,051 |
| South Africa | 0 | 13,365 | +13,365 |
| Sweden | 4,722 | 5,752 | +1,030 |
| Greece | 1,231 | 4,281 | +3,050 |
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 | 234,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 78,181 |
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 | 57,705 | 177,236 | +119,531 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 72,278 | 5,903 | -66,375 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 206,793 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 78,181 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 17,868 |
| ZLC | 6,394 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,886 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 54,819 | 151,974 | +97,155 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 72,278 | 5,903 | -66,375 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 17,868 | +17,868 |
| ZLC | 0 | 6,394 | +6,394 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,886 | 1,000 | -1,886 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84485110
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specific sinkers used in knitting machines to form fabric loops