Import/export HS code 845290: Sewing machine parts and accessories
Furniture, bases, covers, and other parts 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 1,890,726 |
| Germany | 1,570,742 |
| Taiwan | 1,030,370 |
| United States | 880,970 |
| Switzerland | 561,357 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,368,995 | 521,731 | -847,264 |
| Germany | 809,072 | 761,670 | -47,402 |
| Taiwan | 526,320 | 504,050 | -22,270 |
| United States | 503,386 | 377,584 | -125,802 |
| Switzerland | 441,734 | 119,623 | -322,111 |
| Viet Nam | 167,226 | 381,923 | +214,697 |
| Japan | 265,955 | 260,146 | -5,809 |
| Italy | 264,503 | 179,467 | -85,036 |
| Netherlands | 259,949 | 111,004 | -148,945 |
| France | 126,492 | 240,424 | +113,932 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 2,413,939 |
| Taiwan | 1,569,001 |
| Germany | 831,575 |
| United States | 734,915 |
| Japan | 727,403 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 1,618,839 | 795,100 | -823,739 |
| Taiwan | 830,819 | 738,182 | -92,637 |
| Germany | 406,862 | 424,713 | +17,851 |
| United States | 450,878 | 284,037 | -166,841 |
| Japan | 364,209 | 363,194 | -1,015 |
| Viet Nam | 179,403 | 397,328 | +217,925 |
| Thailand | 282,023 | 187,637 | -94,386 |
| Italy | 258,167 | 172,891 | -85,276 |
| Switzerland | 254,855 | 112,530 | -142,325 |
| United Kingdom | 196,385 | 53,066 | -143,319 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Greater Manchester | 22 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 17 |
| Lancashire | 13 |
| West Yorkshire | 10 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
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 | 14 | 13 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 13 | 12 | -1 |
| Lancashire | 8 | 11 | +3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Essex | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
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 | 4,128,447 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,357,917 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,371,357 |
| Road transport | 285,144 |
| Other | 26,033 |
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 | 2,401,579 | 1,726,868 | -674,711 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,933,463 | 1,424,454 | -509,009 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 865,133 | 506,224 | -358,909 |
| Road transport | 17,432 | 267,712 | +250,280 |
| Other | 3,657 | 22,376 | +18,719 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 1,694,959 |
| Southampton | 1,600,647 |
| Felixstowe | 1,198,535 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,160,789 |
| Dover | 852,404 |
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 | 1,020,495 | 674,464 | -346,031 |
| Southampton | 790,820 | 809,827 | +19,007 |
| Felixstowe | 838,847 | 359,688 | -479,159 |
| London Stansted Airport | 683,126 | 477,663 | -205,463 |
| Dover | 569,095 | 283,309 | -285,786 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 302,941 | 164,787 | -138,154 |
| Birmingham Airport | 163,778 | 298,761 | +134,983 |
| Thamesport | 240,310 | 113,549 | -126,761 |
| ZLC | 44,848 | 267,712 | +222,864 |
| Eurotunnel | 176,636 | 127,353 | -49,283 |
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 | 43 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 20 |
| Manufacture of textiles | 18 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 16 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 31 |
| 2025-11 | 28 |
| 2025-10 | 36 |
| 2025-09 | 25 |
| 2025-08 | 31 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BOGOD GROUP LIMITED | 120 |
| COLLEGE SEWING MACHINE PARTS LIMITED | 103 |
| MATPARTS LTD | 97 |
| AMAYA SALES UK LIMITED | 92 |
| JANOME UK LTD | 87 |
| ALAN GODRICH (SEWING MACHINES) LIMITED | 84 |
| AGENTROUND GROUP LIMITED | 69 |
| TRIUMPH NEEDLE CO LIMITED | 61 |
| EASTMAN STAPLES LIMITED | 60 |
| PINHOLE QUILTING LIMITED | 54 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 67 |
| 54m+ | 50 |
| 15m-54m | 24 |
| 0-1m | 21 |
| Other | 6 |
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 | 374,474 |
| Sri Lanka | 288,274 |
| Ireland | 221,630 |
| Netherlands | 68,160 |
| Ghana | 63,495 |
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 | 286,542 | 87,932 | -198,610 |
| Sri Lanka | 121,806 | 166,468 | +44,662 |
| Ireland | 188,802 | 32,828 | -155,974 |
| Netherlands | 17,315 | 50,845 | +33,530 |
| Ghana | 37,888 | 25,607 | -12,281 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 3,898 | 54,479 | +50,581 |
| Pakistan | 44,420 | 13,073 | -31,347 |
| Germany | 41,651 | 14,806 | -26,845 |
| Brazil | 10,846 | 37,063 | +26,217 |
| Chile | 10,994 | 36,079 | +25,085 |
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 | 1,484,610 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 391,584 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,010 |
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 | 840,151 | 644,459 | -195,692 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 304,369 | 87,215 | -217,154 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 51,018 | 80,992 | +29,974 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 861,848 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 429,414 |
| Holyhead | 185,647 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 119,336 |
| ZLC | 88,214 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 431,721 | 430,127 | -1,594 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 297,663 | 131,751 | -165,912 |
| Holyhead | 169,452 | 16,195 | -153,257 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,593 | 48,743 | -21,850 |
| ZLC | 39,054 | 49,160 | +10,106 |
| Southampton | 2,470 | 68,102 | +65,632 |
| London Stansted Airport | 50,775 | 17,359 | -33,416 |
| Dover | 48,487 | 8,180 | -40,307 |
| London Gateway Port | 29,886 | 9,516 | -20,370 |
| Manchester Airport | 20,938 | 6,449 | -14,489 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845290
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Furniture, bases, covers, and other parts for sewing machines