Import/export HS code 845230: Sewing machine needles
Needles specifically designed for sewing machines
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 | 735,370 |
| China | 382,255 |
| Thailand | 72,211 |
| Japan | 70,249 |
| Italy | 33,153 |
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 | 460,366 | 275,004 | -185,362 |
| China | 231,579 | 150,676 | -80,903 |
| Thailand | 68,109 | 4,102 | -64,007 |
| Japan | 29,512 | 40,737 | +11,225 |
| Italy | 6 | 33,147 | +33,141 |
| India | 20,864 | 4,817 | -16,047 |
| Taiwan | 7,542 | 7,513 | -29 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 9,059 | 5,411 | -3,648 |
| Spain | 1,935 | 9,269 | +7,334 |
| Brazil | 2,264 | 8,907 | +6,643 |
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 | 509,046 |
| China | 298,102 |
| India | 148,003 |
| Viet Nam | 143,276 |
| Thailand | 78,630 |
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 | 338,424 | 170,622 | -167,802 |
| China | 145,603 | 152,499 | +6,896 |
| India | 88,561 | 59,442 | -29,119 |
| Viet Nam | 114,969 | 28,307 | -86,662 |
| Thailand | 68,109 | 10,521 | -57,588 |
| Japan | 32,875 | 40,737 | +7,862 |
| Afghanistan | 20,511 | 22,482 | +1,971 |
| Italy | 0 | 33,147 | +33,147 |
| Malaysia | 8,688 | 6,813 | -1,875 |
| Taiwan | 7,542 | 7,513 | -29 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 6 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Inner London - East | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 809,723 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 400,832 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 210,072 |
| Other | 4,639 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 395,382 | 414,341 | +18,959 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 270,907 | 129,925 | -140,982 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 192,976 | 17,096 | -175,880 |
| Other | 3,884 | 755 | -3,129 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 562,133 |
| Southampton | 234,013 |
| Dover | 184,069 |
| Felixstowe | 75,053 |
| Manchester Airport | 67,758 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 264,276 | 297,857 | +33,581 |
| Southampton | 183,964 | 50,049 | -133,915 |
| Dover | 177,606 | 6,463 | -171,143 |
| Felixstowe | 37,901 | 37,152 | -749 |
| Manchester Airport | 67,758 | 0 | -67,758 |
| Thamesport | 27,345 | 34,878 | +7,533 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,157 | 58,437 | +56,280 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 27,456 | 32,688 | +5,232 |
| London Stansted Airport | 27,494 | 8,907 | -18,587 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,697 | 7,846 | -13,851 |
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 | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 3 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 15 |
| 2025-11 | 7 |
| 2025-10 | 12 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 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 | 27 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| 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 | 186,371 |
| Ghana | 24,643 |
| Italy | 17,123 |
| Hungary | 13,290 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,175 |
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 | 19,045 | 167,326 | +148,281 |
| Ghana | 980 | 23,663 | +22,683 |
| Italy | 0 | 17,123 | +17,123 |
| Hungary | 13,290 | 0 | -13,290 |
| United Arab Emirates | 13,175 | 0 | -13,175 |
| Portugal | 0 | 12,899 | +12,899 |
| Romania | 1,491 | 9,201 | +7,710 |
| Iceland | 0 | 6,245 | +6,245 |
| Nigeria | 3,055 | 2,077 | -978 |
| Israel | 2,129 | 2,068 | -61 |
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 | 222,280 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 45,822 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 43,487 |
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 | 30,076 | 192,204 | +162,128 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 17,567 | 28,255 | +10,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,693 | 26,794 | +10,101 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 161,704 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 45,822 |
| East Midlands Airport | 39,477 |
| London Gateway Port | 33,724 |
| ZLC | 10,577 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 0 | 161,704 | +161,704 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,567 | 28,255 | +10,688 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,384 | 23,093 | +6,709 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,175 | 20,549 | +7,374 |
| ZLC | 8,361 | 2,216 | -6,145 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,055 | 5,191 | +2,136 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 6,245 | +6,245 |
| Liverpool Docks | 3,518 | 0 | -3,518 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,272 | 0 | -1,272 |
| Aberdeen Airport | 1,004 | 0 | -1,004 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Needles specifically designed for sewing machines