Import/export HS code 845320: Machines for making or repairing shoes
Tools and equipment designed specifically for creating or fixing footwear
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,317,458 |
| Spain | 517,273 |
| Germany | 464,253 |
| United States | 270,420 |
| France | 197,010 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 676,438 | 641,020 | -35,418 |
| Spain | 202,784 | 314,489 | +111,705 |
| Germany | 340,764 | 123,489 | -217,275 |
| United States | 139,109 | 131,311 | -7,798 |
| France | 180,107 | 16,903 | -163,204 |
| China | 82,268 | 15,070 | -67,198 |
| Taiwan | 14,586 | 19,000 | +4,414 |
| Greece | 29,170 | 1,070 | -28,100 |
| Poland | 25,073 | 3,144 | -21,929 |
| Brazil | 0 | 25,108 | +25,108 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 1,338,026 |
| Spain | 631,536 |
| United States | 276,499 |
| Czechia | 209,608 |
| Germany | 190,718 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 714,265 | 623,761 | -90,504 |
| Spain | 317,047 | 314,489 | -2,558 |
| United States | 139,109 | 137,390 | -1,719 |
| Czechia | 209,608 | 0 | -209,608 |
| Germany | 86,795 | 103,923 | +17,128 |
| China | 118,597 | 67,891 | -50,706 |
| United Kingdom | 31,170 | 0 | -31,170 |
| Greece | 29,170 | 1,070 | -28,100 |
| Poland | 25,073 | 3,144 | -21,929 |
| Brazil | 0 | 25,108 | +25,108 |
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 | 8 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| 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 | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Lancashire | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cumbria | 1 | 1 | +0 |
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) | 1,879,184 |
| Air transport | 669,578 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 459,140 |
| Other | 109 |
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) | 1,028,858 | 850,326 | -178,532 |
| Air transport | 397,835 | 271,743 | -126,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 270,810 | 188,330 | -82,480 |
| Other | 0 | 109 | +109 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,450,565 |
| Birmingham Airport | 219,125 |
| Manchester Airport | 209,608 |
| Thamesport | 197,410 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 191,926 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | 784,435 | 666,130 | -118,305 |
| Birmingham Airport | 147,364 | 71,761 | -75,603 |
| Manchester Airport | 209,608 | 0 | -209,608 |
| Thamesport | 101,501 | 95,909 | -5,592 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 140,608 | 51,318 | -89,290 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 6,719 | 168,268 | +161,549 |
| Southampton | 144,969 | 0 | -144,969 |
| Eurotunnel | 60,964 | 74,497 | +13,533 |
| London | 5,218 | 70,210 | +64,992 |
| Felixstowe | 23,630 | 34,620 | +10,990 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of leather and related products | 13 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 4 |
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 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ATECH LIMITED | 30 |
| CUTTING SYSTEMS UK LTD | 24 |
| A.ALGEO LIMITED | 20 |
| CHURCH & CO LIMITED | 15 |
| AIRWAIR INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 12 |
| LOAKE BROTHERS LIMITED | 9 |
| CROSSGATES PRESS LIMITED | 9 |
| HANOLEX LIMITED | 8 |
| CHURCH AND CO LIMITED | 8 |
| CHARLES BIRCH LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 22 |
| 0-1m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | 90,912 |
| India | 74,163 |
| Thailand | 55,000 |
| South Africa | 48,557 |
| Portugal | 32,730 |
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 | 17,927 | 72,985 | +55,058 |
| India | 29,950 | 44,213 | +14,263 |
| Thailand | 55,000 | 0 | -55,000 |
| South Africa | 0 | 48,557 | +48,557 |
| Portugal | 21,019 | 11,711 | -9,308 |
| Ireland | 25,370 | 3,514 | -21,856 |
| Italy | 18,432 | 4,169 | -14,263 |
| France | 12,430 | 0 | -12,430 |
| Austria | 8,000 | 2,000 | -6,000 |
| Germany | 1,250 | 6,007 | +4,757 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 209,510 |
| Air transport | 113,165 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 105,565 |
| Road transport | 927 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,952 | 116,558 | +23,606 |
| Air transport | 41,140 | 72,025 | +30,885 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 80,543 | 25,022 | -55,521 |
| Road transport | 927 | 0 | -927 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 74,900 |
| London Gateway Port | 72,757 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 70,220 |
| Southampton | 55,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 46,440 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 4,538 | 70,362 | +65,824 |
| London Gateway Port | 24,664 | 48,093 | +23,429 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 49,700 | 20,520 | -29,180 |
| Southampton | 55,000 | 0 | -55,000 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,440 | 45,000 | +43,560 |
| East Midlands Airport | 16,769 | 11,647 | -5,122 |
| Holyhead | 25,370 | 1,617 | -23,753 |
| ZLC | 8,927 | 8,791 | -136 |
| Glasgow Airport | 8,389 | 3,092 | -5,297 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,542 | 3,495 | -3,047 |
Quick facts
HS code: 845320
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Tools and equipment designed specifically for creating or fixing footwear