Import/export HS code 84521011: High-value household sewing machines
Household sewing machines with a value over 54 GBP (excluding frames or furniture)
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Viet Nam | 12,217,943 |
| Taiwan | 5,843,299 |
| Thailand | 3,355,304 |
| China | 1,939,836 |
| Netherlands | 890,394 |
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 | 6,429,899 | 5,788,044 | -641,855 |
| Taiwan | 3,217,129 | 2,626,170 | -590,959 |
| Thailand | 1,520,234 | 1,835,070 | +314,836 |
| China | 748,742 | 1,191,094 | +442,352 |
| Netherlands | 531,186 | 359,208 | -171,978 |
| Switzerland | 68,500 | 122,577 | +54,077 |
| Singapore | 66,452 | 0 | -66,452 |
| Ireland | 46,353 | 3,023 | -43,330 |
| France | 17,443 | 28,499 | +11,056 |
| Belgium | 40,762 | 0 | -40,762 |
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 | 12,462,222 |
| Taiwan | 6,290,330 |
| Thailand | 3,519,552 |
| China | 1,985,696 |
| Switzerland | 209,768 |
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 | 6,249,945 | 6,212,277 | -37,668 |
| Taiwan | 3,380,953 | 2,909,377 | -471,576 |
| Thailand | 1,681,658 | 1,837,894 | +156,236 |
| China | 1,293,256 | 692,440 | -600,816 |
| Switzerland | 62,373 | 147,395 | +85,022 |
| Japan | 0 | 169,866 | +169,866 |
| United States | 5,272 | 1,876 | -3,396 |
| Bulgaria | 4,025 | 0 | -4,025 |
| Spain | 0 | 3,681 | +3,681 |
| Italy | 0 | 3,217 | +3,217 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 |
| Cheshire | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
| Greater Manchester | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - East | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Outer London - South | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
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) | 23,395,376 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,132,585 |
| Air transport | 74,307 |
| Road transport | 57,021 |
| Other | 53,878 |
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) | 11,973,842 | 11,421,534 | -552,308 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 679,221 | 453,364 | -225,857 |
| Air transport | 28,203 | 46,104 | +17,901 |
| Road transport | 0 | 57,021 | +57,021 |
| Other | 48,853 | 5,025 | -43,828 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 12,480,555 |
| Felixstowe | 10,742,057 |
| Harwich | 825,166 |
| Dover | 182,012 |
| London | 110,020 |
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 | 6,567,354 | 5,913,201 | -654,153 |
| Felixstowe | 5,379,099 | 5,362,958 | -16,141 |
| Harwich | 505,902 | 319,264 | -186,638 |
| Dover | 99,911 | 82,101 | -17,810 |
| London | 67,158 | 42,862 | -24,296 |
| Tyne | 0 | 92,121 | +92,121 |
| Eurotunnel | 24,852 | 48,105 | +23,253 |
| ZLC | 6,127 | 57,021 | +50,894 |
| 000 | 48,853 | 5,025 | -43,828 |
| 499 | 10,620 | 19,363 | +8,743 |
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 | 5 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Warehousing and support activities for transportation | 2 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 1 |
| Information service activities | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 3 |
| 2025-09 | 2 |
| 2025-08 | 2 |
| 2025-07 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOGOD GROUP LIMITED | 92 |
| JANOME UK LTD | 56 |
| FRANKLINS GROUP LIMITED | 21 |
| SILVER KNITTING MACHINES LTD. | 18 |
| JANOME GB LTD | 14 |
| IDEAL SHOPPING DIRECT LIMITED | 10 |
| AMAZON EU S.A R.L. | 8 |
| JERRY FRIED & CO LIMITED | 7 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 6 |
| BROTHER INTERNATIONAL EUROPE LIMITED | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 54m+ | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 388,919 |
| Germany | 39,814 |
| United States | 23,004 |
| Viet Nam | 14,240 |
| Nigeria | 10,000 |
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 | 161,528 | 227,391 | +65,863 |
| Germany | 0 | 39,814 | +39,814 |
| United States | 9,085 | 13,919 | +4,834 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 14,240 | +14,240 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 10,000 | +10,000 |
| Kuwait | 7,800 | 0 | -7,800 |
| Morocco | 6,920 | 0 | -6,920 |
| Iceland | 4,599 | 0 | -4,599 |
| Canada | 3,632 | 0 | -3,632 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 3,572 | +3,572 |
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 | 12,853 |
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 | 12,853 | 0 | -12,853 |
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) | 427,418 |
| Air transport | 60,074 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 40,377 |
| Other | 12,853 |
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) | 159,928 | 267,490 | +107,562 |
| Air transport | 37,859 | 22,215 | -15,644 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 12,306 | 28,071 | +15,765 |
| Other | 12,853 | 0 | -12,853 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 351,729 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,751 |
| East Midlands Airport | 34,618 |
| London Gateway Port | 22,700 |
| Felixstowe | 17,677 |
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 | 133,095 | 218,634 | +85,539 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,137 | 37,614 | +29,477 |
| East Midlands Airport | 21,699 | 12,919 | -8,780 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,869 | 13,831 | +4,962 |
| Felixstowe | 3,437 | 14,240 | +10,803 |
| 000 | 12,853 | 0 | -12,853 |
| Fishguard | 3,880 | 8,757 | +4,877 |
| ZLC | 7,835 | 2,200 | -5,635 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,923 | 6,096 | +3,173 |
| Heysham | 5,934 | 0 | -5,934 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84521011
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Household sewing machines with a value over 54 GBP (excluding frames or furniture)