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 | 17,963,982 |
| Germany | 4,969,347 |
| Switzerland | 4,226,594 |
| Slovenia | 3,165,534 |
| France | 2,853,293 |
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 | 1,912,692 | 16,051,290 | +14,138,598 |
| Germany | 3,843,988 | 1,125,359 | -2,718,629 |
| Switzerland | 3,945,066 | 281,528 | -3,663,538 |
| Slovenia | 208,138 | 2,957,396 | +2,749,258 |
| France | 1,404,868 | 1,448,425 | +43,557 |
| China | 1,143,860 | 1,213,801 | +69,941 |
| Netherlands | 89,792 | 1,281,223 | +1,191,431 |
| Spain | 1,220,199 | 42,636 | -1,177,563 |
| India | 861,500 | 0 | -861,500 |
| Finland | 105,320 | 718,589 | +613,269 |
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 | 21,957,363 |
| Germany | 5,364,550 |
| Switzerland | 4,159,721 |
| China | 2,414,482 |
| 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 | 2,094,593 | 19,862,770 | +17,768,177 |
| Germany | 3,583,369 | 1,781,181 | -1,802,188 |
| Switzerland | 3,919,540 | 240,181 | -3,679,359 |
| China | 1,230,373 | 1,184,109 | -46,264 |
| Spain | 1,220,199 | 42,636 | -1,177,563 |
| India | 897,590 | 63,298 | -834,292 |
| France | 745,387 | 121,305 | -624,082 |
| Finland | 105,320 | 718,589 | +613,269 |
| United Kingdom | 489,195 | 167,933 | -321,262 |
| 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 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
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 | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 2 | -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) | 26,806,770 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,951,305 |
| Air transport | 1,900,373 |
| Road transport | 1,865,117 |
| 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) | 8,067,621 | 18,739,149 | +10,671,528 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,830,562 | 6,120,743 | +1,290,181 |
| Air transport | 938,342 | 962,031 | +23,689 |
| Road transport | 1,569,126 | 295,991 | -1,273,135 |
| 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 | 11,401,858 |
| Tyne | 4,954,922 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,706,754 |
| 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 | 5,109,088 | 6,292,770 | +1,183,682 |
| Tyne | 587,259 | 4,367,663 | +3,780,404 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,173,119 | 1,533,635 | -639,484 |
| Purfleet | 48,751 | 3,023,137 | +2,974,386 |
| Hull | 145,637 | 2,676,054 | +2,530,417 |
| London | 304,823 | 2,449,821 | +2,144,998 |
| ZLC | 1,571,247 | 295,991 | -1,275,256 |
| Felixstowe | 653,713 | 858,368 | +204,655 |
| 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 | 32 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BUCHI UK LIMITED | 56 |
| EXCEL HEALTH CARE LIMITED | 34 |
| SOLUTEX LIMITED | 30 |
| HILTON INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 28 |
| IKA ENGLAND LIMITED | 26 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 25 |
| BEVIE HANDCRAFT UK LIMITED | 25 |
| 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 | 37 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 9,981,596 |
| United States | 6,984,549 |
| France | 2,543,405 |
| Japan | 2,092,332 |
| Mexico | 1,616,202 |
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 | 1,765,486 | 5,219,063 | +3,453,577 |
| France | 821,484 | 1,721,921 | +900,437 |
| Japan | 866,837 | 1,225,495 | +358,658 |
| Mexico | 930,557 | 685,645 | -244,912 |
| Ireland | 51,980 | 768,502 | +716,522 |
| Spain | 516,295 | 246,598 | -269,697 |
| New Zealand | 679,872 | 4,845 | -675,027 |
| Belgium | 133,834 | 438,866 | +305,032 |
| Romania | 167,987 | 367,191 | +199,204 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | 20,826,812 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,912,307 |
| Air transport | 3,134,116 |
| Road transport | 69,322 |
| 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) | 4,353,006 | 16,473,806 | +12,120,800 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,546,380 | 4,365,927 | +1,819,547 |
| Air transport | 1,410,572 | 1,723,544 | +312,972 |
| Road transport | 69,322 | 0 | -69,322 |
| 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 | 10,824,321 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,820,435 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 3,133,559 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,652,411 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,330,859 |
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 | 9,642,609 | +8,460,897 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,783,633 | 3,036,802 | +1,253,169 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 555,319 | 2,578,240 | +2,022,921 |
| London Gateway Port | 924,205 | 1,728,206 | +804,001 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,001,148 | 1,329,711 | +328,563 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 852,469 | 1,009,728 | +157,259 |
| Felixstowe | 831,501 | 983,426 | +151,925 |
| Portsmouth | 305,810 | 300,943 | -4,867 |
| Manchester Airport | 138,768 | 428,679 | +289,911 |
| Holyhead | 6,909 | 538,857 | +531,948 |
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