Import/export HS code 845210: Household sewing machines
Sewing machines designed for home use, including basic and advanced models
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 18,152,789 |
| Taiwan | 9,142,438 |
| China | 4,545,743 |
| Thailand | 4,538,855 |
| Netherlands | 3,513,311 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 8,934,984 | 9,217,805 | +282,821 |
| Taiwan | 4,716,320 | 4,426,118 | -290,202 |
| China | 2,282,546 | 2,263,197 | -19,349 |
| Thailand | 2,219,827 | 2,319,028 | +99,201 |
| Netherlands | 1,792,576 | 1,720,735 | -71,841 |
| Poland | 221,654 | 827,376 | +605,722 |
| Germany | 404,934 | 402,774 | -2,160 |
| United States | 260,905 | 88,905 | -172,000 |
| Switzerland | 93,538 | 137,522 | +43,984 |
| Ireland | 117,395 | 35,806 | -81,589 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 20,336,524 |
| Taiwan | 10,038,592 |
| China | 5,980,684 |
| Thailand | 4,826,010 |
| Japan | 949,839 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 9,564,870 | 10,771,654 | +1,206,784 |
| Taiwan | 4,863,398 | 5,175,194 | +311,796 |
| China | 3,615,256 | 2,365,428 | -1,249,828 |
| Thailand | 2,448,881 | 2,377,129 | -71,752 |
| Japan | 383,165 | 566,674 | +183,509 |
| Switzerland | 62,373 | 147,395 | +85,022 |
| United States | 150,501 | 35,076 | -115,425 |
| United Kingdom | 8,988 | 29,521 | +20,533 |
| Italy | 14,959 | 20,410 | +5,451 |
| Belgium | 29,154 | 0 | -29,154 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Inner London - East | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 36,939,941 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,617,994 |
| Air transport | 1,092,123 |
| Other | 130,081 |
| Road transport | 79,947 |
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) | 18,081,232 | 18,858,709 | +777,477 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,407,067 | 2,210,927 | -196,140 |
| Air transport | 681,349 | 410,774 | -270,575 |
| Other | 103,327 | 26,754 | -76,573 |
| Road transport | 7,981 | 71,966 | +63,985 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 20,113,880 |
| Felixstowe | 14,942,214 |
| Harwich | 2,025,275 |
| Dover | 1,587,935 |
| London Gateway Port | 855,065 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,141,834 | 9,972,046 | -169,788 |
| Felixstowe | 7,341,863 | 7,600,351 | +258,488 |
| Harwich | 782,581 | 1,242,694 | +460,113 |
| Dover | 1,118,089 | 469,846 | -648,243 |
| London Gateway Port | 258,325 | 596,740 | +338,415 |
| Eurotunnel | 281,955 | 301,571 | +19,616 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 415,371 | 124,696 | -290,675 |
| Immingham Docks | 110,085 | 410,516 | +300,431 |
| Tyne | 311,938 | 92,121 | -219,817 |
| Birmingham Airport | 102,836 | 178,031 | +75,195 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 24 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 23 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
| 2025-07 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOGOD GROUP LIMITED | 118 |
| JANOME UK LTD | 88 |
| FRASERS GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 33 |
| FRANKLINS GROUP LIMITED | 32 |
| SILVER KNITTING MACHINES LTD. | 32 |
| JANOME GB LTD | 28 |
| PINHOLE QUILTING LIMITED | 25 |
| VSM (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| OBERO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 23 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 54m+ | 13 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 726,277 |
| Czechia | 85,128 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 84,523 |
| United States | 76,967 |
| Netherlands | 44,177 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 378,682 | 347,595 | -31,087 |
| Czechia | 0 | 85,128 | +85,128 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 20,807 | 63,716 | +42,909 |
| United States | 36,341 | 40,626 | +4,285 |
| Netherlands | 7,179 | 36,998 | +29,819 |
| Germany | 1,450 | 39,814 | +38,364 |
| Bulgaria | 32,973 | 0 | -32,973 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 31,603 | +31,603 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,000 | 14,822 | +2,822 |
| France | 8,150 | 17,694 | +9,544 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 28,978 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 26,857 | 2,121 | -24,736 |
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) | 868,966 |
| Air transport | 250,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 241,216 |
| Other | 28,978 |
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) | 422,251 | 446,715 | +24,464 |
| Air transport | 88,131 | 162,423 | +74,292 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,777 | 141,439 | +41,662 |
| Other | 26,857 | 2,121 | -24,736 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 590,660 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 153,628 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 114,517 |
| Felixstowe | 94,932 |
| East Midlands Airport | 80,948 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 282,179 | 308,481 | +26,302 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,308 | 89,320 | +25,012 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,740 | 95,777 | +77,037 |
| Felixstowe | 23,853 | 71,079 | +47,226 |
| East Midlands Airport | 42,797 | 38,151 | -4,646 |
| London Gateway Port | 41,536 | 38,564 | -2,972 |
| Heysham | 55,128 | 3,753 | -51,375 |
| Southampton | 31,480 | 17,363 | -14,117 |
| 000 | 26,857 | 2,121 | -24,736 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,600 | 16,562 | +10,962 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 845210
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing machines designed for home use, including basic and advanced models