Import/export HS code 841960: Machines for liquefying gases
Machines used to turn air or other gases into liquid form
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- It helps you understand the market size for your product in the UK.
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 15,237,709 |
| Netherlands | 8,025,810 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,707,694 |
| Germany | 5,038,916 |
| Spain | 2,395,647 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 76,009 | 15,161,700 | +15,085,691 |
| Netherlands | 5,280,771 | 2,745,039 | -2,535,732 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,707,694 | +5,707,694 |
| Germany | 3,149,087 | 1,889,829 | -1,259,258 |
| Spain | 14,882 | 2,380,765 | +2,365,883 |
| United States | 777,969 | 584,084 | -193,885 |
| Turkey | 0 | 764,805 | +764,805 |
| China | 362,403 | 257,708 | -104,695 |
| Denmark | 183,448 | 341,345 | +157,897 |
| Italy | 183,715 | 38,996 | -144,719 |
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 | 13,707,649 |
| Spain | 8,384,068 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,707,694 |
| Germany | 5,016,148 |
| Netherlands | 3,405,433 |
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 | 3,309,062 | 10,398,587 | +7,089,525 |
| Spain | 24,885 | 8,359,183 | +8,334,298 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,707,694 | +5,707,694 |
| Germany | 3,154,155 | 1,861,993 | -1,292,162 |
| Netherlands | 1,977,531 | 1,427,902 | -549,629 |
| United States | 880,350 | 600,744 | -279,606 |
| Turkey | 140,800 | 843,840 | +703,040 |
| China | 386,670 | 269,748 | -116,922 |
| Denmark | 168,877 | 341,345 | +172,468 |
| United Kingdom | 144,585 | 93,942 | -50,643 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 8 | +6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
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) | 29,682,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,633,674 |
| Air transport | 2,277,085 |
| Other | 101,018 |
| Road transport | 30,894 |
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) | 6,760,981 | 22,921,115 | +16,160,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,416,833 | 6,216,841 | +3,800,008 |
| Air transport | 1,215,712 | 1,061,373 | -154,339 |
| Other | 45,147 | 55,871 | +10,724 |
| Road transport | 30,004 | 890 | -29,114 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,618,997 |
| Southampton | 5,711,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,786,824 |
| Poole | 2,224,511 |
| Harwich | 1,392,748 |
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 | 3,382,489 | 14,236,508 | +10,854,019 |
| Southampton | 0 | 5,711,802 | +5,711,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,733,034 | 2,053,790 | +320,756 |
| Poole | 838,167 | 1,386,344 | +548,177 |
| Harwich | 41,919 | 1,350,829 | +1,308,910 |
| London | 78,219 | 1,291,555 | +1,213,336 |
| Eurotunnel | 312,512 | 1,043,989 | +731,477 |
| Hull | 1,202,167 | 16,950 | -1,185,217 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 714,639 | 471,943 | -242,696 |
| Killingholme | 1,052,864 | 0 | -1,052,864 |
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 | 13 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 36 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 3,045,937 |
| United States | 2,095,756 |
| Germany | 1,025,652 |
| Italy | 402,195 |
| France | 318,468 |
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 | 741,364 | 2,304,573 | +1,563,209 |
| United States | 197,719 | 1,898,037 | +1,700,318 |
| Germany | 191,618 | 834,034 | +642,416 |
| Italy | 191,598 | 210,597 | +18,999 |
| France | 7,221 | 311,247 | +304,026 |
| Australia | 43,201 | 170,124 | +126,923 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 182,691 | +182,691 |
| Spain | 44,189 | 121,292 | +77,103 |
| South Africa | 117,083 | 18,473 | -98,610 |
| India | 113,762 | 20,000 | -93,762 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 44,677 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 44,677 | 0 | -44,677 |
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) | 5,169,322 |
| Air transport | 3,203,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 768,466 |
| Other | 44,677 |
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) | 1,205,890 | 3,963,432 | +2,757,542 |
| Air transport | 606,471 | 2,596,875 | +1,990,404 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 502,954 | 265,512 | -237,442 |
| Other | 44,677 | 0 | -44,677 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,497,986 |
| Holyhead | 2,327,915 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,788,842 |
| Liverpool Docks | 813,244 |
| London Gateway Port | 409,519 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 138,272 | 2,359,714 | +2,221,442 |
| Holyhead | 316,759 | 2,011,156 | +1,694,397 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 388,445 | 1,400,397 | +1,011,952 |
| Liverpool Docks | 506,585 | 306,659 | -199,926 |
| London Gateway Port | 314,098 | 95,421 | -218,677 |
| Manchester Airport | 223,001 | 53,889 | -169,112 |
| East Midlands Airport | 128,479 | 94,052 | -34,427 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 121,285 | +121,285 |
| Southampton | 50,644 | 69,141 | +18,497 |
| London | 0 | 117,473 | +117,473 |
Quick facts
HS code: 841960
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to turn air or other gases into liquid form