Import/export HS code 84148028: Large air or gas equipment
Machines with a flow rate exceeding 60 m³ per minute
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Belgium | 6,273,563 |
| China | 939,219 |
| Italy | 549,289 |
| Germany | 519,440 |
| India | 517,598 |
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 | 91,655 | 6,181,908 | +6,090,253 |
| China | 463,590 | 475,629 | +12,039 |
| Italy | 408,228 | 141,061 | -267,167 |
| Germany | 269,943 | 249,497 | -20,446 |
| India | 295,294 | 222,304 | -72,990 |
| Turkey | 165,825 | 269,386 | +103,561 |
| Taiwan | 136,750 | 105,081 | -31,669 |
| Austria | 212,263 | 25,907 | -186,356 |
| Latvia | 14,972 | 139,243 | +124,271 |
| Netherlands | 112,276 | 17,879 | -94,397 |
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 | 6,128,625 |
| China | 1,155,721 |
| Italy | 680,744 |
| India | 522,415 |
| Germany | 504,597 |
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 | 0 | 6,128,625 | +6,128,625 |
| China | 502,272 | 653,449 | +151,177 |
| Italy | 487,602 | 193,142 | -294,460 |
| India | 298,180 | 224,235 | -73,945 |
| Germany | 281,331 | 223,266 | -58,065 |
| Turkey | 165,825 | 269,386 | +103,561 |
| Hungary | 212,263 | 30,889 | -181,374 |
| Taiwan | 136,750 | 0 | -136,750 |
| United States | 75,531 | 36,184 | -39,347 |
| United Kingdom | 76,320 | 32,770 | -43,550 |
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 | 7 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 |
| Inner London - East | 3 |
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 | 4 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Inner London - East | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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) | 7,948,746 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,782,824 |
| Air transport | 460,878 |
| Road transport | 56,842 |
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) | 1,003,260 | 6,945,486 | +5,942,226 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 980,394 | 802,430 | -177,964 |
| Air transport | 307,029 | 153,849 | -153,180 |
| Road transport | 37,915 | 18,927 | -18,988 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 2,711,891 |
| Killingholme | 2,143,009 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,677,808 |
| Dover | 771,228 |
| Southampton | 484,166 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 2,711,891 | +2,711,891 |
| Killingholme | 60,652 | 2,082,357 | +2,021,705 |
| Eurotunnel | 159,414 | 1,518,394 | +1,358,980 |
| Dover | 413,350 | 357,878 | -55,472 |
| Southampton | 368,301 | 115,865 | -252,436 |
| London Gateway Port | 79,247 | 342,778 | +263,531 |
| Thamesport | 236,337 | 160,490 | -75,847 |
| Felixstowe | 210,879 | 137,335 | -73,544 |
| Purfleet | 96,128 | 106,117 | +9,989 |
| East Midlands Airport | 112,390 | 64,578 | -47,812 |
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 | 14 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 11 |
| 2026-03 | 11 |
| 2026-02 | 8 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| ARGOS LIMITED | 67 |
| UK HOME SHOPPING LIMITED | 54 |
| VOLVO GROUP UK LIMITED | 40 |
| ATLAS COPCO LIMITED | 39 |
| DAIMLER TRUCK UK LIMITED | 34 |
| DAIMLER BUSES UK LTD | 33 |
| AIR COMPRESSORS & TOOLS LTD | 30 |
| GRANIT PARTS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 24 |
| EUROPEAN BRAKING SYSTEMS LTD | 19 |
| XYLEM DEWATERING SOLUTIONS UK LTD | 19 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 21 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 336,323 |
| Canada | 213,104 |
| Denmark | 185,891 |
| Nigeria | 115,500 |
| Turkey | 95,739 |
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 | 48,854 | 287,469 | +238,615 |
| Canada | 4,477 | 208,627 | +204,150 |
| Denmark | 185,891 | 0 | -185,891 |
| Nigeria | 115,500 | 0 | -115,500 |
| Turkey | 92,794 | 2,945 | -89,849 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | 85,800 | 0 | -85,800 |
| Belgium | 34,511 | 23,617 | -10,894 |
| Spain | 27,440 | 28,893 | +1,453 |
| Australia | 2,000 | 52,503 | +50,503 |
| France | 34,847 | 2,038 | -32,809 |
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) | 541,632 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 470,303 |
| Air transport | 425,377 |
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) | 243,613 | 298,019 | +54,406 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 362,373 | 107,930 | -254,443 |
| Air transport | 71,833 | 353,544 | +281,711 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 313,004 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 233,588 |
| Liverpool Docks | 208,627 |
| Southampton | 189,790 |
| Immingham Docks | 185,891 |
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 | 5,150 | 307,854 | +302,704 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 136,261 | 97,327 | -38,934 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 208,627 | +208,627 |
| Southampton | 152,458 | 37,332 | -115,126 |
| Immingham Docks | 185,891 | 0 | -185,891 |
| London Gateway Port | 91,155 | 52,060 | -39,095 |
| East Midlands Airport | 44,767 | 21,444 | -23,323 |
| Dover | 28,440 | 0 | -28,440 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,623 | 8,869 | -2,754 |
| ZLC | 7,517 | 5,512 | -2,005 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84148028
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines with a flow rate exceeding 60 m³ per minute