Import/export HS code 845210: Household sewing machines
Sewing machines designed for home use, including basic and advanced models
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.
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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 | 18,929,409 |
| Taiwan | 9,506,074 |
| China | 4,557,444 |
| Thailand | 4,488,222 |
| Netherlands | 3,776,233 |
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 | 9,951,886 | 8,977,523 | -974,363 |
| Taiwan | 4,724,936 | 4,781,138 | +56,202 |
| China | 2,629,111 | 1,928,333 | -700,778 |
| Thailand | 2,246,239 | 2,241,983 | -4,256 |
| Netherlands | 1,768,273 | 2,007,960 | +239,687 |
| Poland | 251,860 | 831,239 | +579,379 |
| Germany | 401,199 | 401,618 | +419 |
| United States | 161,095 | 156,916 | -4,179 |
| Switzerland | 175,639 | 118,148 | -57,491 |
| Singapore | 66,452 | 167,254 | +100,802 |
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 | 21,350,299 |
| Taiwan | 10,675,819 |
| China | 5,989,033 |
| Thailand | 4,793,106 |
| Japan | 958,423 |
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 | 10,567,599 | 10,782,700 | +215,101 |
| Taiwan | 5,233,184 | 5,442,635 | +209,451 |
| China | 3,604,609 | 2,384,424 | -1,220,185 |
| Thailand | 2,478,117 | 2,314,989 | -163,128 |
| Japan | 392,905 | 565,518 | +172,613 |
| Switzerland | 144,474 | 65,294 | -79,180 |
| United States | 52,603 | 95,543 | +42,940 |
| United Kingdom | 8,988 | 29,521 | +20,533 |
| Italy | 13,859 | 16,812 | +2,953 |
| 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 | 7 |
| 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 | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| 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) | 38,302,672 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,872,577 |
| Air transport | 1,066,742 |
| Other | 98,415 |
| 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) | 19,498,738 | 18,803,934 | -694,804 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,460,506 | 2,412,071 | -48,435 |
| Air transport | 593,276 | 473,466 | -119,810 |
| Other | 77,612 | 20,803 | -56,809 |
| 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 | 20,269,214 |
| Felixstowe | 15,825,223 |
| Harwich | 2,234,689 |
| Dover | 1,543,227 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,129,771 |
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 | 11,077,951 | 9,191,263 | -1,886,688 |
| Felixstowe | 7,776,369 | 8,048,854 | +272,485 |
| Harwich | 781,929 | 1,452,760 | +670,831 |
| Dover | 1,137,784 | 405,443 | -732,341 |
| London Gateway Port | 288,531 | 841,240 | +552,709 |
| Eurotunnel | 302,547 | 286,494 | -16,053 |
| Immingham Docks | 125,482 | 395,119 | +269,637 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 326,360 | 129,378 | -196,982 |
| Tyne | 311,938 | 92,121 | -219,817 |
| Birmingham Airport | 102,897 | 196,143 | +93,246 |
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 | 23 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 22 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOGOD GROUP LIMITED | 119 |
| JANOME UK LTD | 88 |
| FRASERS GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 33 |
| FRANKLINS GROUP LIMITED | 32 |
| SILVER KNITTING MACHINES LTD. | 32 |
| JANOME GB LTD | 29 |
| PINHOLE QUILTING LIMITED | 25 |
| VSM (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| OBERO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 23 |
| AMAZON EU S.A R.L. | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 26 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 11 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 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 | 722,140 |
| Czechia | 85,128 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 83,214 |
| United States | 75,863 |
| 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 | 382,680 | 339,460 | -43,220 |
| Czechia | 0 | 85,128 | +85,128 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 19,498 | 63,716 | +44,218 |
| United States | 37,725 | 38,138 | +413 |
| 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) | 867,105 |
| Air transport | 248,251 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 239,907 |
| 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) | 431,141 | 435,964 | +4,823 |
| Air transport | 88,316 | 159,935 | +71,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 99,468 | 140,439 | +40,971 |
| 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 | 588,925 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 153,628 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 114,517 |
| Felixstowe | 93,623 |
| London Gateway Port | 80,100 |
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 | 282,403 | 306,522 | +24,119 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 68,381 | 85,247 | +16,866 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 21,416 | 93,101 | +71,685 |
| Felixstowe | 22,544 | 71,079 | +48,535 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,536 | 37,564 | -4,972 |
| East Midlands Airport | 40,598 | 39,246 | -1,352 |
| Heysham | 52,726 | 3,753 | -48,973 |
| Southampton | 31,480 | 17,363 | -14,117 |
| 000 | 26,857 | 2,121 | -24,736 |
| Liverpool Docks | 11,776 | 10,386 | -1,390 |
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