Import/export HS code 841940: Distilling machines
Machines used to distill liquids, like alcohol or essential oils
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 | 18,263,680 |
| Germany | 4,990,276 |
| Switzerland | 4,230,785 |
| Slovenia | 3,165,534 |
| France | 2,813,644 |
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 | 2,319,820 | 15,943,860 | +13,624,040 |
| Germany | 3,821,850 | 1,168,426 | -2,653,424 |
| Switzerland | 3,934,433 | 296,352 | -3,638,081 |
| Slovenia | 208,138 | 2,957,396 | +2,749,258 |
| France | 1,307,443 | 1,506,201 | +198,758 |
| China | 1,093,284 | 1,257,830 | +164,546 |
| Spain | 1,220,199 | 42,636 | -1,177,563 |
| Netherlands | 89,792 | 1,070,645 | +980,853 |
| India | 869,832 | 0 | -869,832 |
| Finland | 0 | 823,909 | +823,909 |
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 | 22,257,061 |
| Germany | 5,344,681 |
| Switzerland | 4,155,813 |
| China | 2,434,866 |
| Spain | 1,262,835 |
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 | 2,501,721 | 19,755,340 | +17,253,619 |
| Germany | 3,499,401 | 1,845,280 | -1,654,121 |
| Switzerland | 3,891,332 | 264,481 | -3,626,851 |
| China | 1,182,499 | 1,252,367 | +69,868 |
| Spain | 1,220,199 | 42,636 | -1,177,563 |
| India | 923,497 | 53,822 | -869,675 |
| France | 745,387 | 121,305 | -624,082 |
| Finland | 0 | 823,909 | +823,909 |
| United Kingdom | 452,451 | 203,777 | -248,674 |
| Slovenia | 148,925 | 417,823 | +268,898 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
| Essex | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 6 | +4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Essex | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
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) | 26,893,137 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,039,920 |
| Air transport | 1,877,992 |
| Road transport | 1,869,308 |
| Other | 34,570 |
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) | 8,324,821 | 18,568,316 | +10,243,495 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,748,148 | 6,291,772 | +1,543,624 |
| Air transport | 968,693 | 909,299 | -59,394 |
| Road transport | 1,558,493 | 310,815 | -1,247,678 |
| Other | 34,570 | 0 | -34,570 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,800,699 |
| Tyne | 4,954,922 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,496,176 |
| Purfleet | 3,071,888 |
| Hull | 2,821,691 |
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 | 5,409,355 | 6,391,344 | +981,989 |
| Tyne | 587,259 | 4,367,663 | +3,780,404 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,173,119 | 1,323,057 | -850,062 |
| Purfleet | 48,751 | 3,023,137 | +2,974,386 |
| Hull | 108,893 | 2,712,798 | +2,603,905 |
| London | 204,770 | 2,559,432 | +2,354,662 |
| ZLC | 1,560,614 | 310,815 | -1,249,799 |
| Felixstowe | 667,061 | 926,107 | +259,046 |
| Killingholme | 240,472 | 947,297 | +706,825 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 1,186,415 | +1,186,415 |
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 | 31 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 12 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BUCHI UK LIMITED | 55 |
| EXCEL HEALTH CARE LIMITED | 34 |
| SOLUTEX LIMITED | 29 |
| HILTON INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 28 |
| IKA ENGLAND LIMITED | 26 |
| BEVIE HANDCRAFT UK LIMITED | 25 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 24 |
| GPE SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 19 |
| C. GERHARDT UK LIMITED | 18 |
| VIGO LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 38 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 18 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,981,596 |
| United States | 5,996,673 |
| Japan | 2,155,082 |
| Mexico | 1,786,425 |
| France | 1,005,162 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 359,369 | 9,622,227 | +9,262,858 |
| United States | 1,765,540 | 4,231,133 | +2,465,593 |
| Japan | 929,587 | 1,225,495 | +295,908 |
| Mexico | 1,147,280 | 639,145 | -508,135 |
| France | 813,294 | 191,868 | -621,426 |
| Spain | 516,295 | 246,598 | -269,697 |
| Ireland | 49,290 | 692,905 | +643,615 |
| New Zealand | 340,891 | 343,826 | +2,935 |
| Belgium | 132,542 | 440,158 | +307,616 |
| Germany | 242,634 | 273,707 | +31,073 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 4,944 |
| XI | 912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 4,944 | 0 | -4,944 |
| XI | 0 | 912 | +912 |
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) | 20,090,464 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,161,984 |
| Air transport | 3,161,186 |
| Road transport | 127,051 |
| Other | 5,856 |
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) | 4,328,883 | 15,761,581 | +11,432,698 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,527,278 | 2,634,706 | +107,428 |
| Air transport | 1,447,503 | 1,713,683 | +266,180 |
| Road transport | 127,051 | 0 | -127,051 |
| Other | 4,944 | 912 | -4,032 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 9,798,952 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,196,309 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,157,298 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,833,823 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,256,359 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 1,181,712 | 8,617,240 | +7,435,528 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 618,069 | 2,578,240 | +1,960,171 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,728,678 | 1,428,620 | -300,058 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,140,928 | 1,692,895 | +551,967 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,001,148 | 1,255,211 | +254,063 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 893,757 | 1,008,778 | +115,021 |
| Felixstowe | 492,520 | 1,322,407 | +829,887 |
| Portsmouth | 346,593 | 300,943 | -45,650 |
| Manchester Airport | 142,149 | 434,429 | +292,280 |
| Holyhead | 4,219 | 537,760 | +533,541 |
Quick facts
HS code: 841940
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to distill liquids, like alcohol or essential oils