Import/export HS code 841821: Compression-type refrigerators
Refrigerators that use a compression system for cooling. Common in households and businesses
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* 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 | 110,647,621 |
| Turkey | 54,095,482 |
| Germany | 39,823,127 |
| Italy | 22,070,525 |
| Netherlands | 10,739,982 |
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 | 60,526,562 | 50,121,059 | -10,405,503 |
| Turkey | 28,895,374 | 25,200,108 | -3,695,266 |
| Germany | 18,189,791 | 21,633,336 | +3,443,545 |
| Italy | 11,870,130 | 10,200,395 | -1,669,735 |
| Netherlands | 7,238,390 | 3,501,592 | -3,736,798 |
| Romania | 5,708,343 | 1,465,173 | -4,243,170 |
| Poland | 3,882,284 | 2,022,319 | -1,859,965 |
| Portugal | 2,507,581 | 2,820,280 | +312,699 |
| Bulgaria | 2,441,241 | 1,368,574 | -1,072,667 |
| France | 1,630,081 | 942,771 | -687,310 |
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 | 119,711,586 |
| Turkey | 58,631,888 |
| Germany | 37,665,196 |
| Italy | 20,546,523 |
| Romania | 7,175,486 |
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 | 64,485,444 | 55,226,142 | -9,259,302 |
| Turkey | 31,539,326 | 27,092,562 | -4,446,764 |
| Germany | 18,190,310 | 19,474,886 | +1,284,576 |
| Italy | 10,885,815 | 9,660,708 | -1,225,107 |
| Romania | 5,689,874 | 1,485,612 | -4,204,262 |
| Portugal | 2,494,823 | 2,827,859 | +333,036 |
| Poland | 4,024,050 | 1,126,505 | -2,897,545 |
| Bulgaria | 2,906,553 | 1,768,484 | -1,138,069 |
| Hungary | 1,822,459 | 1,610,325 | -212,134 |
| United States | 1,144,453 | 1,333,780 | +189,327 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 25 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 14 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 |
| West Midlands | 12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 12 | 18 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 | 9 | -7 |
| Greater Manchester | 12 | 9 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 9 | 8 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 9 | 10 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 | 8 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 181,472,630 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 86,237,607 |
| Other | 5,129,000 |
| Air transport | 897,264 |
| Road transport | 40,098 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 101,799,624 | 79,673,006 | -22,126,618 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 42,302,819 | 43,934,788 | +1,631,969 |
| Other | 3,384,123 | 1,744,877 | -1,639,246 |
| Air transport | 511,292 | 385,972 | -125,320 |
| Road transport | 15,825 | 24,273 | +8,448 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 140,424,399 |
| Southampton | 25,570,206 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,034,749 |
| Dover | 20,260,194 |
| London | 11,581,793 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 76,613,940 | 63,810,459 | -12,803,481 |
| Southampton | 14,777,694 | 10,792,512 | -3,985,182 |
| London Gateway Port | 8,629,390 | 14,405,359 | +5,775,969 |
| Dover | 11,051,587 | 9,208,607 | -1,842,980 |
| London | 6,090,236 | 5,491,557 | -598,679 |
| Liverpool Docks | 5,485,616 | 3,316,017 | -2,169,599 |
| Harwich | 4,119,198 | 4,594,158 | +474,960 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,959,727 | 2,098,273 | -2,861,454 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,913,206 | 3,163,635 | +250,429 |
| 000 | 3,384,123 | 1,744,877 | -1,639,246 |
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 | 85 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 66 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Manufacture of electrical equipment | 12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 62 |
| 2025-11 | 69 |
| 2025-10 | 66 |
| 2025-09 | 67 |
| 2025-08 | 69 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEKO PLC | 120 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 119 |
| HAIER SMART HOME UK & I LTD | 118 |
| THE CDA GROUP LIMITED | 118 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 117 |
| HISENSE UK LIMITED | 115 |
| FISHER & PAYKEL APPLIANCES LIMITED | 113 |
| SHOP DIRECT HOME SHOPPING LIMITED | 113 |
| HOTPOINT UK APPLIANCES LIMITED | 112 |
| MAURICE LAY DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED | 111 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 91 |
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 0-1m | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 35 |
| Other | 24 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 5,613,906 |
| Morocco | 1,670,366 |
| United Arab Emirates | 1,079,162 |
| Netherlands | 740,458 |
| France | 519,306 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 3,533,425 | 2,080,481 | -1,452,944 |
| Morocco | 563,206 | 1,107,160 | +543,954 |
| United Arab Emirates | 701,533 | 377,629 | -323,904 |
| Netherlands | 427,823 | 312,635 | -115,188 |
| France | 249,805 | 269,501 | +19,696 |
| Belgium | 98,694 | 167,413 | +68,719 |
| United States | 133,582 | 124,722 | -8,860 |
| Italy | 129,315 | 123,598 | -5,717 |
| Turkey | 106,333 | 144,007 | +37,674 |
| Lebanon | 131,826 | 83,624 | -48,202 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 661,808 |
| South Korea | 288,692 |
| China | 245,123 |
| Germany | 230,748 |
| Italy | 196,550 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 619,422 | 42,386 | -577,036 |
| South Korea | 162,045 | 126,647 | -35,398 |
| China | 104,144 | 140,979 | +36,835 |
| Germany | 120,138 | 110,610 | -9,528 |
| Italy | 81,404 | 115,146 | +33,742 |
| Romania | 122,253 | 759 | -121,494 |
| XI | 51,096 | 36,915 | -14,181 |
| Switzerland | 23,838 | 29 | -23,809 |
| Poland | 8,398 | 8,259 | -139 |
| Ireland | 8,207 | 3,585 | -4,622 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,860,234 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,394,922 |
| Other | 1,937,416 |
| Air transport | 784,939 |
| Road transport | 3,050 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,661,633 | 3,198,601 | -463,032 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,873,594 | 1,521,328 | -352,266 |
| Other | 1,330,889 | 606,527 | -724,362 |
| Air transport | 418,487 | 366,452 | -52,035 |
| Road transport | 3,050 | 0 | -3,050 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 2,862,694 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,853,567 |
| 000 | 1,937,416 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,688,156 |
| Dover | 795,297 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,682,383 | 1,180,311 | -502,072 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,339,289 | 1,514,278 | +174,989 |
| 000 | 1,330,889 | 606,527 | -724,362 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,088,100 | 600,056 | -488,044 |
| Dover | 319,454 | 475,843 | +156,389 |
| Liverpool Docks | 318,835 | 219,149 | -99,686 |
| Felixstowe | 194,073 | 159,143 | -34,930 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 133,018 | 197,569 | +64,551 |
| Southampton | 67,940 | 174,976 | +107,036 |
| London Stansted Airport | 107,622 | 113,319 | +5,697 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 841821
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refrigerators that use a compression system for cooling. Common in households and businesses