Import/export HS code 841960: Machines for liquefying gases
Machines used to turn air or other gases into liquid form
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.
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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 | 8,801,972 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,707,694 |
| Germany | 5,032,915 |
| 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 | 5,868,163 | 2,933,809 | -2,934,354 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,707,694 | +5,707,694 |
| Germany | 2,915,979 | 2,116,936 | -799,043 |
| Spain | 14,882 | 2,380,765 | +2,365,883 |
| United States | 755,444 | 609,381 | -146,063 |
| Turkey | 0 | 764,805 | +764,805 |
| China | 357,102 | 267,017 | -90,085 |
| 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 | 13,617,146 |
| Spain | 8,384,068 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,707,694 |
| Germany | 5,010,147 |
| Netherlands | 4,205,173 |
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 | 10,308,084 | +6,999,022 |
| Spain | 24,885 | 8,359,183 | +8,334,298 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,707,694 | +5,707,694 |
| Germany | 2,921,047 | 2,089,100 | -831,947 |
| Netherlands | 2,564,923 | 1,640,250 | -924,673 |
| United States | 860,867 | 616,839 | -244,028 |
| Turkey | 140,800 | 843,840 | +703,040 |
| China | 381,369 | 268,146 | -113,223 |
| Denmark | 168,877 | 341,345 | +172,468 |
| United Kingdom | 141,543 | 96,984 | -44,559 |
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 | 5 | 10 | +5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 8 | +6 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| 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 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 1 | -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) | 30,372,780 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,611,120 |
| Air transport | 2,285,506 |
| Other | 101,510 |
| 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) | 7,115,265 | 23,257,515 | +16,142,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,416,833 | 6,194,287 | +3,777,454 |
| Air transport | 1,187,886 | 1,097,620 | -90,266 |
| Other | 45,886 | 55,624 | +9,738 |
| 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 | 18,201,012 |
| Southampton | 5,711,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,770,430 |
| Poole | 2,224,511 |
| Harwich | 1,613,984 |
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 | 3,977,943 | 14,223,069 | +10,245,126 |
| Southampton | 0 | 5,711,802 | +5,711,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,499,926 | 2,270,504 | +770,578 |
| Poole | 838,167 | 1,386,344 | +548,177 |
| Harwich | 263,155 | 1,350,829 | +1,087,674 |
| Eurotunnel | 147,475 | 1,209,026 | +1,061,551 |
| London | 78,219 | 1,201,052 | +1,122,833 |
| Hull | 1,202,167 | 0 | -1,202,167 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 717,246 | 474,985 | -242,261 |
| 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 | 12 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 11 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 9 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 7 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 10 |
| 2025-10 | 10 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 5 |
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+ | 35 |
| 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 | 3,123,097 |
| United States | 2,171,376 |
| Germany | 1,024,466 |
| Italy | 397,585 |
| 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 | 784,834 | 2,338,263 | +1,553,429 |
| United States | 254,739 | 1,916,637 | +1,661,898 |
| Germany | 189,168 | 835,298 | +646,130 |
| Italy | 157,042 | 240,543 | +83,501 |
| France | 7,221 | 311,247 | +304,026 |
| Netherlands | 228,015 | 17,826 | -210,189 |
| China | 194,462 | 35,946 | -158,516 |
| Australia | 23,167 | 190,158 | +166,991 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 0 | 182,691 | +182,691 |
| Spain | 43,314 | 105,452 | +62,138 |
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 |
| Spain | 31,583 |
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 |
| Spain | 31,583 | 0 | -31,583 |
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) | 5,318,523 |
| Air transport | 3,300,392 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 766,822 |
| Other | 76,260 |
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) | 1,263,653 | 4,054,870 | +2,791,217 |
| Air transport | 734,870 | 2,565,522 | +1,830,652 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 484,310 | 282,512 | -201,798 |
| Other | 76,260 | 0 | -76,260 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,585,644 |
| Holyhead | 2,374,892 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,918,751 |
| Liverpool Docks | 811,844 |
| 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 | 284,481 | 2,301,163 | +2,016,682 |
| Holyhead | 349,630 | 2,025,262 | +1,675,632 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 503,539 | 1,415,212 | +911,673 |
| Liverpool Docks | 467,997 | 343,847 | -124,150 |
| London Gateway Port | 314,098 | 95,421 | -218,677 |
| Manchester Airport | 202,967 | 73,923 | -129,044 |
| East Midlands Airport | 119,265 | 94,514 | -24,751 |
| London Stansted Airport | 114,350 | 21,155 | -93,195 |
| 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