Import/export HS code 8414: Air and gas pumps, compressors, and fans
Includes vacuum pumps, air compressors, fans, and ventilating hoods, with or without filters. Also includes gas-tight safety cabinets
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 742,133,462 |
| Germany | 714,325,449 |
| China | 635,327,980 |
| Italy | 282,764,494 |
| Netherlands | 274,563,097 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 336,814,887 | 405,318,575 | +68,503,688 |
| Germany | 353,920,598 | 360,404,851 | +6,484,253 |
| China | 298,455,095 | 336,872,885 | +38,417,790 |
| Italy | 144,341,971 | 138,422,523 | -5,919,448 |
| Netherlands | 126,182,024 | 148,381,073 | +22,199,049 |
| France | 132,346,269 | 120,781,183 | -11,565,086 |
| Belgium | 117,305,901 | 90,715,672 | -26,590,229 |
| Poland | 96,836,475 | 90,704,093 | -6,132,382 |
| Slovakia | 85,411,865 | 96,958,823 | +11,546,958 |
| Romania | 83,422,085 | 85,393,439 | +1,971,354 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 861,795,443 |
| China | 768,147,281 |
| Germany | 567,186,753 |
| Italy | 304,731,846 |
| Slovakia | 246,510,647 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 395,529,130 | 466,266,313 | +70,737,183 |
| China | 360,441,510 | 407,705,771 | +47,264,261 |
| Germany | 284,010,977 | 283,175,776 | -835,201 |
| Italy | 154,829,879 | 149,901,967 | -4,927,912 |
| Slovakia | 117,308,070 | 129,202,577 | +11,894,507 |
| Poland | 103,140,633 | 111,341,597 | +8,200,964 |
| Romania | 91,043,698 | 98,930,262 | +7,886,564 |
| France | 79,515,814 | 82,172,208 | +2,656,394 |
| Japan | 68,580,448 | 58,955,148 | -9,625,300 |
| Hungary | 65,486,646 | 51,078,636 | -14,408,010 |
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 | 422 |
| Inner London - West | 373 |
| West Midlands | 316 |
| Greater Manchester | 301 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 294 |
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 | 305 | 329 | +24 |
| Inner London - West | 254 | 254 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 223 | 236 | +13 |
| Greater Manchester | 217 | 215 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 223 | 219 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 197 | 206 | +9 |
| West Yorkshire | 199 | 179 | -20 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 184 | 177 | -7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 165 | 166 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 166 | 169 | +3 |
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) | 1,563,856,580 |
| Air transport | 1,320,197,919 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,250,950,310 |
| Other | 160,965,899 |
| Rail transport | 41,543,853 |
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) | 781,432,579 | 782,424,001 | +991,422 |
| Air transport | 615,265,970 | 704,931,949 | +89,665,979 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 574,564,063 | 676,386,247 | +101,822,184 |
| Other | 120,342,354 | 40,623,545 | -79,718,809 |
| Rail transport | 23,605,760 | 17,938,093 | -5,667,667 |
| Road transport | 18,421,933 | 14,508,376 | -3,913,557 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 695,351,593 |
| Dover | 562,681,262 |
| Felixstowe | 396,060,090 |
| Southampton | 271,365,634 |
| London | 262,170,269 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 322,565,008 | 372,786,585 | +50,221,577 |
| Dover | 292,393,544 | 270,287,718 | -22,105,826 |
| Felixstowe | 205,017,649 | 191,042,441 | -13,975,208 |
| Southampton | 138,693,595 | 132,672,039 | -6,021,556 |
| London | 141,648,690 | 120,521,579 | -21,127,111 |
| Eurotunnel | 120,505,104 | 140,544,949 | +20,039,845 |
| Birmingham Airport | 123,676,514 | 128,826,112 | +5,149,598 |
| Harwich | 108,605,238 | 122,976,476 | +14,371,238 |
| 000 | 120,342,354 | 40,623,545 | -79,718,809 |
| East Midlands Airport | 73,608,975 | 85,570,846 | +11,961,871 |
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 | 1417 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 666 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 536 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 359 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 354 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 1481 |
| 2026-03 | 1513 |
| 2026-02 | 1404 |
| 2026-01 | 1293 |
| 2025-12 | 1284 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| HALFORDS LIMITED | 124 |
| CUMMINS LTD. | 124 |
| SIEMENS PLC | 124 |
| KEYMED (MEDICAL & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT) LIMITED | 124 |
| KNF NEUBERGER U.K. LIMITED | 124 |
| DRUCK LIMITED | 124 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 124 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 124 |
| HOWDEN JOINERY GROUP PLC | 124 |
| ELLIOTT TURBOMACHINERY LIMITED | 124 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 2568 |
| 54m+ | 1857 |
| 0-1m | 786 |
| 15m-54m | 666 |
| Other | 463 |
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 | 654,976,263 |
| Germany | 338,592,783 |
| Netherlands | 268,513,013 |
| France | 199,658,390 |
| India | 173,058,108 |
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 | 359,477,255 | 295,499,008 | -63,978,247 |
| Germany | 170,776,211 | 167,816,572 | -2,959,639 |
| Netherlands | 143,392,848 | 125,120,165 | -18,272,683 |
| France | 98,671,648 | 100,986,742 | +2,315,094 |
| India | 77,493,081 | 95,565,027 | +18,071,946 |
| United Arab Emirates | 83,406,691 | 81,473,681 | -1,933,010 |
| Sweden | 64,715,857 | 84,322,606 | +19,606,749 |
| Belgium | 61,740,712 | 60,966,642 | -774,070 |
| Italy | 51,519,899 | 63,780,320 | +12,260,421 |
| China | 42,973,215 | 51,988,235 | +9,015,020 |
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 | 115,863,093 |
| Germany | 1,463,224 |
| China | 1,458,617 |
| Turkey | 372,291 |
| France | 355,716 |
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 | 51,336,581 | 64,526,512 | +13,189,931 |
| Germany | 667,937 | 795,287 | +127,350 |
| China | 667,265 | 791,352 | +124,087 |
| Turkey | 161,306 | 210,985 | +49,679 |
| France | 150,989 | 204,727 | +53,738 |
| Austria | 117,437 | 130,825 | +13,388 |
| Italy | 116,356 | 128,474 | +12,118 |
| Belgium | 149,524 | 88,760 | -60,764 |
| Poland | 162,563 | 28,632 | -133,931 |
| Ireland | 76,784 | 103,202 | +26,418 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 1,408,538,774 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,259,747,365 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 481,617,701 |
| Other | 124,870,911 |
| Road transport | 625,916 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 727,011,074 | 681,527,700 | -45,483,374 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 625,872,509 | 633,874,856 | +8,002,347 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 256,066,261 | 225,551,440 | -30,514,821 |
| Other | 55,689,911 | 69,181,000 | +13,491,089 |
| Road transport | 571,678 | 54,238 | -517,440 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,052,989,108 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 764,204,368 |
| Immingham Docks | 278,667,318 |
| London Gateway Port | 194,063,777 |
| East Midlands Airport | 133,202,020 |
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 | 544,062,843 | 508,926,265 | -35,136,578 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 371,557,265 | 392,647,103 | +21,089,838 |
| Immingham Docks | 129,642,572 | 149,024,746 | +19,382,174 |
| London Gateway Port | 106,037,498 | 88,026,279 | -18,011,219 |
| East Midlands Airport | 69,798,969 | 63,403,051 | -6,395,918 |
| 000 | 55,689,911 | 69,181,000 | +13,491,089 |
| Southampton | 36,279,771 | 53,433,378 | +17,153,607 |
| London Stansted Airport | 44,117,649 | 30,743,403 | -13,374,246 |
| ZLC | 32,792,724 | 38,315,914 | +5,523,190 |
| Hull | 39,757,190 | 30,688,501 | -9,068,689 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
- 841410 – Vacuum pumps
- 841420 – Hand or foot air pumps
- 841430 – Refrigeration compressors
- 841440 – Portable air compressors on wheels
- 841451 – Small electric fans
- 841459 – Various fans
- 841460 – Small ventilating hoods
- 841470 – Gas-tight safety cabinets
- 841480 – Various air or gas equipment
- 841490 – Parts for pumps and compressors
Quick facts
HS code: 8414
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes vacuum pumps, air compressors, fans, and ventilating hoods, with or without filters. Also includes gas-tight safety cabinets