Import/export HS code 84521090: Various sewing machines
Sewing machines and heads not classified as household types
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,299,139 |
| Netherlands | 2,112,240 |
| China | 1,965,925 |
| Poland | 1,040,698 |
| Germany | 781,753 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,499,191 | 1,799,948 | +300,757 |
| Netherlands | 1,261,390 | 850,850 | -410,540 |
| China | 1,084,497 | 881,428 | -203,069 |
| Poland | 221,643 | 819,055 | +597,412 |
| Germany | 379,065 | 402,688 | +23,623 |
| Viet Nam | 250,408 | 408,802 | +158,394 |
| United States | 248,715 | 67,614 | -181,101 |
| Thailand | 960 | 67,565 | +66,605 |
| Italy | 23,946 | 19,367 | -4,579 |
| Switzerland | 25,038 | 14,945 | -10,093 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Taiwan | 3,748,262 |
| China | 3,322,087 |
| Viet Nam | 2,087,989 |
| Japan | 779,973 |
| Thailand | 181,903 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | 1,482,445 | 2,265,817 | +783,372 |
| China | 1,852,197 | 1,469,890 | -382,307 |
| Viet Nam | 1,060,248 | 1,027,741 | -32,507 |
| Japan | 383,165 | 396,808 | +13,643 |
| Thailand | 68,590 | 113,313 | +44,723 |
| United States | 144,268 | 33,200 | -111,068 |
| United Kingdom | 8,052 | 29,521 | +21,469 |
| Italy | 14,959 | 17,193 | +2,234 |
| Belgium | 29,154 | 0 | -29,154 |
| Poland | 2,110 | 24,110 | +22,000 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 4 |
| West Midlands | 4 |
| Lancashire | 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 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 6,313,039 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,419,514 |
| Air transport | 729,563 |
| Road transport | 22,926 |
| Other | 19,027 |
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) | 2,972,189 | 3,340,850 | +368,661 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,676,478 | 1,743,036 | +66,558 |
| Air transport | 415,641 | 313,922 | -101,719 |
| Road transport | 7,981 | 14,945 | +6,964 |
| Other | 88 | 18,939 | +18,851 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 2,789,958 |
| Felixstowe | 2,295,507 |
| Dover | 1,405,923 |
| Harwich | 1,200,109 |
| London Gateway Port | 834,931 |
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 | 1,271,452 | 1,518,506 | +247,054 |
| Felixstowe | 1,099,719 | 1,195,788 | +96,069 |
| Dover | 1,018,178 | 387,745 | -630,433 |
| Harwich | 276,679 | 923,430 | +646,751 |
| London Gateway Port | 258,325 | 576,606 | +318,281 |
| Eurotunnel | 257,103 | 253,466 | -3,637 |
| Tyne | 311,938 | 0 | -311,938 |
| Immingham Docks | 97,675 | 178,395 | +80,720 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 179,668 | 95,818 | -83,850 |
| Birmingham Airport | 93,385 | 158,997 | +65,612 |
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 | 19 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Other manufacturing | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 6 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 3 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOGOD GROUP LIMITED | 105 |
| JANOME UK LTD | 80 |
| FRASERS GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED | 33 |
| FRANKLINS GROUP LIMITED | 29 |
| PINHOLE QUILTING LIMITED | 25 |
| VSM (UK) LIMITED | 25 |
| JANOME GB LTD | 24 |
| OBERO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 23 |
| HOBBYCRAFT TRADING LIMITED | 18 |
| JOHN MILLS LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 25 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | 189,529 |
| Czechia | 85,128 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 68,592 |
| United States | 44,832 |
| Netherlands | 36,998 |
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 | 101,763 | 87,766 | -13,997 |
| Czechia | 0 | 85,128 | +85,128 |
| United Republic of Tanzania | 12,829 | 55,763 | +42,934 |
| United States | 22,324 | 22,508 | +184 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 36,998 | +36,998 |
| Bulgaria | 32,973 | 0 | -32,973 |
| France | 8,150 | 17,694 | +9,544 |
| Malawi | 23,590 | 0 | -23,590 |
| United Arab Emirates | 12,000 | 11,250 | -750 |
| Canada | 1,199 | 17,111 | +15,912 |
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 | 2,121 |
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 | 0 | 2,121 | +2,121 |
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) | 296,332 |
| Air transport | 181,349 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 178,986 |
| Other | 2,121 |
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) | 155,934 | 140,398 | -15,536 |
| Air transport | 45,340 | 136,009 | +90,669 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 76,610 | 102,376 | +25,766 |
| Other | 0 | 2,121 | +2,121 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 113,797 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 101,566 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 101,488 |
| Felixstowe | 61,337 |
| Heysham | 52,947 |
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 | 49,369 | 64,428 | +15,059 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,885 | 89,681 | +77,796 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 56,171 | 45,317 | -10,854 |
| Felixstowe | 8,794 | 52,543 | +43,749 |
| Heysham | 49,194 | 3,753 | -45,441 |
| Southampton | 31,480 | 17,363 | -14,117 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,426 | 18,037 | -10,389 |
| East Midlands Airport | 20,098 | 21,940 | +1,842 |
| Manchester Airport | 0 | 17,111 | +17,111 |
| Tyne | 7,910 | 3,615 | -4,295 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84521090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Sewing machines and heads not classified as household types