Household sewing machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported household sewing machines worth $27.3 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 209 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $53.3 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $28.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $53.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $35.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $32.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $34.7M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $39.4M | 2.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports household sewing machines from
The largest suppliers were Vietnam (44%), Taiwan (21%), China (17%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $12.1M | 44% |
| Taiwan | $5.7M | 21% |
| China | $4.5M | 17% |
| Thailand | $3.0M | 11% |
| Japan | $486K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $486K | 1.8% |
| United States | $278K | 1% |
| Germany | $266K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $153K | 0.6% |
| Ireland | $139K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.40 per kg, 29% above the world average of $12.68. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Household sewing machines exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of household sewing machines by the United Kingdom reached $863 thousand in 2024 (268 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (46%), Gambia (8%), Bulgaria (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $399K | 46% |
| Gambia | $69K | 8% |
| Bulgaria | $42K | 4.9% |
| Malawi | $30K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $29K | 3.3% |
| Tanzania | $28K | 3.3% |
| United States | $26K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $19K | 2.2% |
| Ghana | $18K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom household sewing machines imports (HS 8452.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8452.10: Sewing machines: of the household type.
Common questions
What is the value of household sewing machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported household sewing machines worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 209 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply household sewing machines to the United Kingdom?
Vietnam was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by Taiwan (21%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 882% on the year.
What is the average import price of household sewing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.40 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $12.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of household sewing machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.4 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $53.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export household sewing machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $863 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, the Gambia and Bulgaria. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $26.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for household sewing machines?
The HS code for household sewing machines is subheading 8452.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8452 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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