Import/export HS code 841981: Machines for hot drinks or food
Appliances for making coffee, tea, or heating food, like percolators
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 141,061,472 |
| Italy | 92,832,240 |
| Switzerland | 63,549,252 |
| United States | 60,678,711 |
| Netherlands | 33,084,105 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 73,555,384 | 67,506,088 | -6,049,296 |
| Italy | 47,588,049 | 45,244,191 | -2,343,858 |
| Switzerland | 30,920,245 | 32,629,007 | +1,708,762 |
| United States | 34,587,424 | 26,091,287 | -8,496,137 |
| Netherlands | 15,630,783 | 17,453,322 | +1,822,539 |
| China | 14,377,944 | 18,461,268 | +4,083,324 |
| France | 11,621,087 | 10,772,835 | -848,252 |
| New Zealand | 12,750,516 | 9,531,053 | -3,219,463 |
| Spain | 6,141,696 | 7,180,425 | +1,038,729 |
| Belgium | 8,098,018 | 3,678,575 | -4,419,443 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 124,205,977 |
| Italy | 92,175,179 |
| United States | 80,162,066 |
| Switzerland | 77,059,680 |
| China | 38,630,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 64,762,732 | 59,443,245 | -5,319,487 |
| Italy | 46,425,784 | 45,749,395 | -676,389 |
| United States | 43,689,751 | 36,472,315 | -7,217,436 |
| Switzerland | 38,661,195 | 38,398,485 | -262,710 |
| China | 17,606,114 | 21,024,451 | +3,418,337 |
| Netherlands | 13,500,674 | 12,635,274 | -865,400 |
| France | 11,958,201 | 12,534,019 | +575,818 |
| New Zealand | 12,508,964 | 9,513,157 | -2,995,807 |
| Spain | 6,556,325 | 6,444,204 | -112,121 |
| United Kingdom | 3,793,010 | 2,538,788 | -1,254,222 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 78 |
| Inner London - East | 56 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 49 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 48 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 39 |
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 | 50 | 44 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 32 | 33 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 43 | 30 | -13 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 35 | 27 | -8 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 28 | 30 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 29 | +6 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 24 | 19 | -5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 22 | 24 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 20 | 17 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 20 | 14 | -6 |
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) | 297,676,407 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 123,132,309 |
| Air transport | 86,507,716 |
| Other | 24,513,202 |
| Road transport | 20,466,607 |
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) | 146,003,187 | 151,673,220 | +5,670,033 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 65,462,757 | 57,669,552 | -7,793,205 |
| Air transport | 46,468,545 | 40,039,171 | -6,429,374 |
| Other | 17,006,576 | 7,506,626 | -9,499,950 |
| Road transport | 10,863,427 | 9,603,180 | -1,260,247 |
| Rail transport | 7,491 | 16,700 | +9,209 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 130,795,388 |
| Felixstowe | 48,567,144 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 43,860,423 |
| ZLC | 40,532,841 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 34,721,348 |
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 | 67,835,353 | 62,960,035 | -4,875,318 |
| Felixstowe | 30,852,412 | 17,714,732 | -13,137,680 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,818,895 | 34,041,528 | +24,222,633 |
| ZLC | 21,618,874 | 18,913,967 | -2,704,907 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 16,861,239 | 17,860,109 | +998,870 |
| Eurotunnel | 19,452,642 | 13,199,478 | -6,253,164 |
| Thamesport | 14,697,352 | 9,931,075 | -4,766,277 |
| 000 | 17,006,576 | 7,506,626 | -9,499,950 |
| Southampton | 10,806,327 | 11,154,213 | +347,886 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,150,028 | 15,089,054 | +9,939,026 |
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 | 284 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 130 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 98 |
| Manufacture of food products | 56 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 41 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 153 |
| 2025-11 | 169 |
| 2025-10 | 177 |
| 2025-09 | 149 |
| 2025-08 | 145 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UCC COFFEE UK LIMITED | 120 |
| AEROLUX LIMITED | 119 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 118 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 118 |
| FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT MARKETING LIMITED | 118 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 115 |
| MIDDLEBY UK LTD | 112 |
| BUNN LIMITED | 111 |
| SELECTA U.K. LIMITED | 108 |
| WELBILT UK LIMITED | 105 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 325 |
| 0-1m | 202 |
| 54m+ | 143 |
| 15m-54m | 77 |
| Other | 69 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 104,839,498 |
| Germany | 31,409,686 |
| Ireland | 21,179,378 |
| Canada | 14,240,249 |
| Australia | 14,167,801 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 58,932,168 | 45,907,330 | -13,024,838 |
| Germany | 13,955,826 | 17,453,860 | +3,498,034 |
| Ireland | 10,093,826 | 11,085,552 | +991,726 |
| Canada | 10,180,300 | 4,059,949 | -6,120,351 |
| Australia | 9,496,569 | 4,671,232 | -4,825,337 |
| Netherlands | 7,359,671 | 5,079,495 | -2,280,176 |
| Poland | 5,442,609 | 4,555,183 | -887,426 |
| France | 6,279,034 | 3,577,530 | -2,701,504 |
| Spain | 3,827,161 | 3,325,438 | -501,723 |
| Saudi Arabia | 4,897,792 | 1,458,305 | -3,439,487 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 159,000 |
| XI | 79,506 |
| China | 18,652 |
| Ireland | 11,328 |
| France | 6,990 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 96,157 | 62,843 | -33,314 |
| XI | 79,335 | 171 | -79,164 |
| China | 15,607 | 3,045 | -12,562 |
| Ireland | 10,731 | 597 | -10,134 |
| France | 3,930 | 3,060 | -870 |
| Germany | 3,055 | 2,654 | -401 |
| Netherlands | 1,414 | 469 | -945 |
| South Korea | 0 | 623 | +623 |
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) | 154,460,178 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 96,739,911 |
| Air transport | 43,691,672 |
| Other | 287,767 |
| Road transport | 41,493 |
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) | 97,826,858 | 56,633,320 | -41,193,538 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,697,405 | 48,042,506 | -654,899 |
| Air transport | 19,215,174 | 24,476,498 | +5,261,324 |
| Other | 211,908 | 75,859 | -136,049 |
| Road transport | 41,493 | 0 | -41,493 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 74,108,862 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 60,429,660 |
| Southampton | 43,139,288 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 24,124,177 |
| Holyhead | 15,322,548 |
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 Gateway Port | 63,982,382 | 10,126,480 | -53,855,902 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 28,697,276 | 31,732,384 | +3,035,108 |
| Southampton | 4,345,212 | 38,794,076 | +34,448,864 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,776,527 | 14,347,650 | +4,571,123 |
| Holyhead | 6,925,727 | 8,396,821 | +1,471,094 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,702,584 | 4,760,118 | -3,942,466 |
| Dover | 5,968,786 | 2,781,803 | -3,186,983 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 7,202,923 | 1,009,078 | -6,193,845 |
| Felixstowe | 5,724,006 | 2,350,827 | -3,373,179 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,016,514 | 2,114,257 | -2,902,257 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 841981
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Appliances for making coffee, tea, or heating food, like percolators