Import/export HS code 84144090: Large portable air compressors
Compressors with a flow rate exceeding 2 m³ per minute
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 19,681,339 |
| United States | 10,041,495 |
| Czechia | 7,158,307 |
| Canada | 5,213,546 |
| China | 4,747,749 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 13,286,401 | 6,394,938 | -6,891,463 |
| United States | 5,549,809 | 4,491,686 | -1,058,123 |
| Czechia | 4,720,021 | 2,438,286 | -2,281,735 |
| Canada | 3,548,596 | 1,664,950 | -1,883,646 |
| China | 2,778,026 | 1,969,723 | -808,303 |
| Austria | 48,086 | 4,055,625 | +4,007,539 |
| Netherlands | 2,357,723 | 1,727,120 | -630,603 |
| Germany | 2,374,646 | 1,412,614 | -962,032 |
| France | 747,347 | 2,495,776 | +1,748,429 |
| Poland | 1,484,354 | 851,849 | -632,505 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 23,730,133 |
| United States | 11,299,089 |
| Czechia | 7,206,982 |
| Canada | 5,232,525 |
| China | 5,036,936 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 15,616,785 | 8,113,348 | -7,503,437 |
| United States | 5,652,790 | 5,646,299 | -6,491 |
| Czechia | 4,722,276 | 2,484,706 | -2,237,570 |
| Canada | 3,567,575 | 1,664,950 | -1,902,625 |
| China | 2,902,616 | 2,134,320 | -768,296 |
| Austria | 3,779 | 4,089,905 | +4,086,126 |
| Germany | 1,584,523 | 1,430,975 | -153,548 |
| France | 730,823 | 1,379,982 | +649,159 |
| Netherlands | 1,685,136 | 69,001 | -1,616,135 |
| Italy | 132,982 | 395,384 | +262,402 |
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 | 11 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 | 5 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 2 | -5 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 40,318,524 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,851,183 |
| Air transport | 3,757,675 |
| Other | 1,570,324 |
| Road transport | 87,853 |
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) | 26,468,773 | 13,849,751 | -12,619,022 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,204,399 | 11,646,784 | +2,442,385 |
| Air transport | 1,538,833 | 2,218,842 | +680,009 |
| Other | 560,037 | 1,010,287 | +450,250 |
| Road transport | 0 | 87,853 | +87,853 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,564,957 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,677,613 |
| London | 7,970,655 |
| Southampton | 6,447,547 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,616,827 |
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 | 7,777,523 | 6,787,434 | -990,089 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,855,727 | 3,821,886 | -1,033,841 |
| London | 7,874,836 | 95,819 | -7,779,017 |
| Southampton | 4,340,321 | 2,107,226 | -2,233,095 |
| Immingham Docks | 110,266 | 5,506,561 | +5,396,295 |
| Tyne | 1,304,329 | 2,858,821 | +1,554,492 |
| Middlesbrough | 3,020,756 | 0 | -3,020,756 |
| Killingholme | 2,094,920 | 576,389 | -1,518,531 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,441,698 | 1,223,205 | -218,493 |
| Felixstowe | 1,044,387 | 778,650 | -265,737 |
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 | 35 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 10 |
| Rental and leasing activities | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 14 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 14 |
| 2026-01 | 11 |
| 2025-12 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ATLAS COPCO LIMITED | 53 |
| DOOSAN BOBCAT UK LTD. | 49 |
| HPC PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 44 |
| GARDNER DENVER LTD | 41 |
| COMPRESSOR PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 30 |
| JACK SEALEY LIMITED | 28 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 27 |
| TETROSYL GROUP LIMITED | 24 |
| MPCC (UK) LIMITED | 23 |
| AXMINSTER TOOL CENTRE LTD | 23 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 45 |
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 0-1m | 15 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,142,014 |
| Poland | 1,385,440 |
| Netherlands | 1,212,157 |
| Belgium | 805,047 |
| Germany | 368,746 |
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 | 3,323,780 | 3,818,234 | +494,454 |
| Poland | 485,776 | 899,664 | +413,888 |
| Netherlands | 712,782 | 499,375 | -213,407 |
| Belgium | 405,771 | 399,276 | -6,495 |
| Germany | 78,557 | 290,189 | +211,632 |
| Spain | 105,750 | 218,279 | +112,529 |
| United States | 43,432 | 276,296 | +232,864 |
| Romania | 49,003 | 196,787 | +147,784 |
| Switzerland | 215,053 | 0 | -215,053 |
| United Arab Emirates | 112,280 | 86,233 | -26,047 |
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 | 5,770,157 |
| Italy | 97,770 |
| Belgium | 93,554 |
| Czechia | 41,438 |
| Ireland | 23,031 |
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 | 2,632,458 | 3,137,699 | +505,241 |
| Italy | 42,658 | 55,112 | +12,454 |
| Belgium | 79,478 | 14,076 | -65,402 |
| Czechia | 32,788 | 8,650 | -24,138 |
| Ireland | 16,989 | 6,042 | -10,947 |
| Germany | 10,837 | 11,266 | +429 |
| China | 6,555 | 15,289 | +8,734 |
| Netherlands | 3,857 | 3,755 | -102 |
| United States | 3,493 | 160 | -3,333 |
| Spain | 2,321 | 265 | -2,056 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Other | 6,124,988 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 5,410,557 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,335,049 |
| Air transport | 775,657 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 2,839,871 | 3,285,117 | +445,246 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,308,192 | 3,102,365 | +794,173 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,339,711 | 995,338 | -344,373 |
| Air transport | 284,393 | 491,264 | +206,871 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 6,124,988 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,867,619 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,098,925 |
| Felixstowe | 925,577 |
| Holyhead | 590,172 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 2,839,871 | 3,285,117 | +445,246 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 880,918 | 986,701 | +105,783 |
| Immingham Docks | 595,557 | 503,368 | -92,189 |
| Felixstowe | 685,806 | 239,771 | -446,035 |
| Holyhead | 257,517 | 332,655 | +75,138 |
| Dover | 116,850 | 435,971 | +319,121 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 133,820 | 354,059 | +220,239 |
| London Gateway Port | 194,577 | 288,924 | +94,347 |
| London | 82,361 | 338,346 | +255,985 |
| Liverpool Docks | 164,733 | 131,297 | -33,436 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84144090
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Compressors with a flow rate exceeding 2 m³ per minute