Import/export HS code 845221: Automatic sewing units
Automatic sewing machines used in industrial or commercial settings
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,549,528 |
| Thailand | 974,044 |
| Italy | 489,127 |
| China | 389,290 |
| Portugal | 290,140 |
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 | 1,087,286 | 462,242 | -625,044 |
| Thailand | 462,880 | 511,164 | +48,284 |
| Italy | 388,186 | 100,941 | -287,245 |
| China | 166,790 | 222,500 | +55,710 |
| Portugal | 180,889 | 109,251 | -71,638 |
| France | 142,896 | 61,080 | -81,816 |
| Netherlands | 65,139 | 138,390 | +73,251 |
| Switzerland | 126,438 | 69,297 | -57,141 |
| Taiwan | 98,449 | 91,419 | -7,030 |
| Poland | 53,441 | 79,819 | +26,378 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 1,465,180 |
| Thailand | 1,076,722 |
| China | 504,069 |
| Italy | 489,127 |
| Portugal | 380,591 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 1,051,469 | 413,711 | -637,758 |
| Thailand | 524,799 | 551,923 | +27,124 |
| China | 206,435 | 297,634 | +91,199 |
| Italy | 388,186 | 100,941 | -287,245 |
| Portugal | 271,340 | 109,251 | -162,089 |
| Japan | 131,654 | 177,246 | +45,592 |
| Taiwan | 98,449 | 91,419 | -7,030 |
| Viet Nam | 58,203 | 70,258 | +12,055 |
| Switzerland | 64,519 | 38,023 | -26,496 |
| United States | 17,047 | 73,803 | +56,756 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 |
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| West Midlands | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 2,765,619 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,684,610 |
| Air transport | 372,332 |
| Road transport | 79,784 |
| Other | 5,367 |
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) | 1,953,676 | 811,943 | -1,141,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 735,118 | 949,492 | +214,374 |
| Air transport | 171,396 | 200,936 | +29,540 |
| Road transport | 1,456 | 78,328 | +76,872 |
| Other | 4,334 | 1,033 | -3,301 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,158,358 |
| Dover | 910,602 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 688,163 |
| Immingham Docks | 600,184 |
| Eurotunnel | 399,993 |
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 | 512,432 | 645,926 | +133,494 |
| Dover | 594,263 | 316,339 | -277,924 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 688,163 | 0 | -688,163 |
| Immingham Docks | 419,468 | 180,716 | -238,752 |
| Eurotunnel | 170,027 | 229,966 | +59,939 |
| Felixstowe | 157,386 | 215,335 | +57,949 |
| Thamesport | 64,784 | 108,440 | +43,656 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 70,171 | 80,311 | +10,140 |
| Manchester Airport | 36,927 | 67,123 | +30,196 |
| ZLC | 1,456 | 78,328 | +76,872 |
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 | 9 |
| Manufacture of furniture | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 5 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-11 | 5 |
| 2025-10 | 5 |
| 2025-09 | 5 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 23 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 214,746 |
| India | 157,973 |
| Bangladesh | 120,273 |
| Italy | 106,323 |
| Nigeria | 100,830 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 28,695 | 186,051 | +157,356 |
| India | 89,325 | 68,648 | -20,677 |
| Bangladesh | 72,394 | 47,879 | -24,515 |
| Italy | 106,323 | 0 | -106,323 |
| Nigeria | 0 | 100,830 | +100,830 |
| South Africa | 78,266 | 1,055 | -77,211 |
| Togo | 54,935 | 0 | -54,935 |
| Spain | 0 | 53,467 | +53,467 |
| France | 12,220 | 30,400 | +18,180 |
| Mexico | 12,841 | 22,754 | +9,913 |
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 | 9,150 |
| Viet Nam | 2,655 |
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 | 9,150 | 0 | -9,150 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 2,655 | +2,655 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 521,265 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 435,023 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 264,317 |
| Other | 11,805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 334,545 | 186,720 | -147,825 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 137,869 | 297,154 | +159,285 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 160,984 | 103,333 | -57,651 |
| Other | 9,150 | 2,655 | -6,495 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 299,142 |
| London Gateway Port | 248,265 |
| Southampton | 185,758 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 175,802 |
| East Midlands Airport | 120,102 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester Airport | 178,729 | 120,413 | -58,316 |
| London Gateway Port | 133,690 | 114,575 | -19,115 |
| Southampton | 3,179 | 182,579 | +179,400 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 129,528 | 46,274 | -83,254 |
| East Midlands Airport | 83,106 | 36,996 | -46,110 |
| Portsmouth | 2,000 | 53,467 | +51,467 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 40,807 | 2,405 | -38,402 |
| Dover | 29,456 | 3,592 | -25,864 |
| Birmingham Airport | 0 | 22,500 | +22,500 |
| ZLC | 22,252 | 0 | -22,252 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Automatic sewing machines used in industrial or commercial settings