Import/export HS code 84518080: Various textile processing machines
Miscellaneous machines used in textile production and processing
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | 6,591,767 |
| Switzerland | 5,345,007 |
| China | 3,488,301 |
| United States | 2,278,669 |
| Italy | 896,886 |
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 | 3,692,132 | 2,899,635 | -792,497 |
| Switzerland | 275,139 | 5,069,868 | +4,794,729 |
| China | 1,388,587 | 2,099,714 | +711,127 |
| United States | 1,283,788 | 994,881 | -288,907 |
| Italy | 657,594 | 239,292 | -418,302 |
| Mexico | 560,448 | 0 | -560,448 |
| South Korea | 288,547 | 235,215 | -53,332 |
| Austria | 503,543 | 0 | -503,543 |
| Netherlands | 173,440 | 319,346 | +145,906 |
| Belgium | 261,034 | 229,274 | -31,760 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Switzerland | 5,449,787 |
| China | 4,508,009 |
| Germany | 4,209,124 |
| United States | 2,599,028 |
| Romania | 2,159,726 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 276,616 | 5,173,171 | +4,896,555 |
| China | 1,906,543 | 2,601,466 | +694,923 |
| Germany | 2,592,435 | 1,616,689 | -975,746 |
| United States | 1,376,624 | 1,222,404 | -154,220 |
| Romania | 961,226 | 1,198,500 | +237,274 |
| Italy | 518,073 | 255,993 | -262,080 |
| Mexico | 608,450 | 99,720 | -508,730 |
| South Korea | 288,547 | 232,737 | -55,810 |
| Austria | 503,543 | 0 | -503,543 |
| United Kingdom | 153,650 | 40,906 | -112,744 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
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 | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - South | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,340,023 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,108,302 |
| Air transport | 660,704 |
| Other | 35,996 |
| Road transport | 7,026 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,162,618 | 9,177,405 | +4,014,787 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,898,437 | 3,209,865 | -688,572 |
| Air transport | 466,101 | 194,603 | -271,498 |
| Other | 33,105 | 2,891 | -30,214 |
| Road transport | 876 | 6,150 | +5,274 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 4,957,356 |
| Southampton | 3,492,188 |
| Felixstowe | 2,957,863 |
| Dover | 2,423,649 |
| London | 2,314,126 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 344,017 | 4,613,339 | +4,269,322 |
| Southampton | 2,122,434 | 1,369,754 | -752,680 |
| Felixstowe | 1,229,802 | 1,728,061 | +498,259 |
| Dover | 1,036,624 | 1,387,025 | +350,401 |
| London | 1,688,259 | 625,867 | -1,062,392 |
| Immingham Docks | 432,857 | 734,908 | +302,051 |
| Purfleet | 107,215 | 922,979 | +815,764 |
| London Gateway Port | 125,534 | 452,968 | +327,434 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 308,239 | 247,785 | -60,454 |
| Thamesport | 523,202 | 17,280 | -505,922 |
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 | 35 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 19 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 11 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 6 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 11 |
| 2025-10 | 19 |
| 2025-09 | 14 |
| 2025-08 | 14 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ROBERT SCOTT & SONS LIMITED | 104 |
| PROCHEM EUROPE LIMITED | 76 |
| TRUVOX INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 69 |
| RUG DOCTOR LIMITED | 56 |
| LG ELECTRONICS U.K. LTD | 53 |
| NILFISK LTD. | 49 |
| MIELE COMPANY LIMITED | 49 |
| KARCHER (U.K.) LIMITED | 48 |
| KANNEGIESSER UK LIMITED | 34 |
| SWEENEY TODD BLADES LIMITED | 30 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,077,171 |
| Sweden | 1,786,139 |
| China | 1,505,868 |
| South Africa | 1,227,022 |
| Ireland | 1,085,924 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 107,414 | 2,969,757 | +2,862,343 |
| Sweden | 1,738,239 | 47,900 | -1,690,339 |
| China | 5,868 | 1,500,000 | +1,494,132 |
| South Africa | 0 | 1,227,022 | +1,227,022 |
| Ireland | 708,596 | 377,328 | -331,268 |
| United States | 671,189 | 288,043 | -383,146 |
| Germany | 214,381 | 4,540 | -209,841 |
| New Zealand | 195,254 | 0 | -195,254 |
| Saudi Arabia | 172,760 | 22,370 | -150,390 |
| Australia | 86,772 | 98,503 | +11,731 |
Exports by country of origin
What this shows: Export volume by production origin country. For re-exports, indicates where goods originated before UK export.
Top 5 values
| Origin | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 68,672 |
| Malaysia | 7,858 |
| United States | 3,647 |
| France | 1,408 |
| Germany | 687 |
Export origin countries 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 export value, right side by second 12-month export value, so rank changes are visible from line crossings.
Top 10 values
| Origin | First 12m £ | Second 12m £ | Delta £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 52,077 | 16,595 | -35,482 |
| Malaysia | 7,423 | 435 | -6,988 |
| United States | 0 | 3,647 | +3,647 |
| France | 1,265 | 143 | -1,122 |
| Germany | 687 | 0 | -687 |
| South Korea | 435 | 0 | -435 |
| Denmark | 42 | 0 | -42 |
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) | 7,006,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,620,286 |
| Air transport | 566,917 |
| Other | 84,827 |
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) | 3,220,834 | 3,785,907 | +565,073 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,129,421 | 3,490,865 | +2,361,444 |
| Air transport | 454,716 | 112,201 | -342,515 |
| Other | 62,219 | 22,608 | -39,611 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 4,485,676 |
| Felixstowe | 1,948,038 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,619,560 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,275,023 |
| Southampton | 867,709 |
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 | 1,583,916 | 2,901,760 | +1,317,844 |
| Felixstowe | 338,284 | 1,609,754 | +1,271,470 |
| London Gateway Port | 222,209 | 1,397,351 | +1,175,142 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 737,987 | 537,036 | -200,951 |
| Southampton | 622,017 | 245,692 | -376,325 |
| Liverpool Docks | 453,904 | 261,007 | -192,897 |
| Holyhead | 253,951 | 195,096 | -58,855 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 342,477 | 44,068 | -298,409 |
| Milford | 26,946 | 83,335 | +56,389 |
| 000 | 62,219 | 22,608 | -39,611 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84518080
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Miscellaneous machines used in textile production and processing