Import/export HS code 8415: Air-conditioning machines
Machines with fans and systems to control temperature and humidity
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 | 260,313,931 |
| Czechia | 230,876,665 |
| Thailand | 215,248,441 |
| China | 208,409,274 |
| Italy | 172,198,129 |
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 | 116,509,031 | 143,804,900 | +27,295,869 |
| Czechia | 114,630,512 | 116,246,153 | +1,615,641 |
| Thailand | 108,091,325 | 107,157,116 | -934,209 |
| China | 107,308,838 | 101,100,436 | -6,208,402 |
| Italy | 81,629,416 | 90,568,713 | +8,939,297 |
| Belgium | 73,166,552 | 74,435,477 | +1,268,925 |
| Germany | 78,949,266 | 63,083,549 | -15,865,717 |
| Japan | 76,833,026 | 62,338,930 | -14,494,096 |
| Netherlands | 52,871,244 | 63,986,827 | +11,115,583 |
| France | 55,844,120 | 41,261,152 | -14,582,968 |
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 | 347,627,924 |
| China | 286,079,043 |
| Czechia | 251,998,072 |
| Thailand | 229,872,866 |
| Italy | 163,361,235 |
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 | 155,480,353 | 192,147,571 | +36,667,218 |
| China | 143,149,964 | 142,929,079 | -220,885 |
| Czechia | 130,753,308 | 121,244,764 | -9,508,544 |
| Thailand | 111,010,562 | 118,862,304 | +7,851,742 |
| Italy | 78,546,427 | 84,814,808 | +6,268,381 |
| Japan | 83,325,945 | 68,709,289 | -14,616,656 |
| Germany | 63,237,684 | 47,080,560 | -16,157,124 |
| Belgium | 48,455,623 | 43,605,121 | -4,850,502 |
| Spain | 36,105,289 | 21,349,110 | -14,756,179 |
| Turkey | 21,095,111 | 28,638,039 | +7,542,928 |
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 | 108 |
| Inner London - West | 98 |
| West Midlands | 97 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 84 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 78 |
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 | 79 | 73 | -6 |
| Inner London - West | 68 | 71 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 62 | 76 | +14 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 59 | 62 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 56 | 56 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 45 | 48 | +3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 47 | 48 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 49 | 44 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 40 | 36 | -4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 40 | 39 | -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) | 974,369,542 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 619,041,284 |
| Air transport | 431,203,824 |
| Other | 43,062,982 |
| Road transport | 9,238,299 |
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) | 500,668,613 | 473,700,929 | -26,967,684 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 303,341,873 | 315,699,411 | +12,357,538 |
| Air transport | 201,883,429 | 229,320,395 | +27,436,966 |
| Other | 30,713,754 | 12,349,228 | -18,364,526 |
| Road transport | 2,256,227 | 6,982,072 | +4,725,845 |
| Rail transport | 453,505 | 946,778 | +493,273 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 377,691,231 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 335,411,111 |
| Felixstowe | 238,051,964 |
| Southampton | 235,306,202 |
| Immingham Docks | 163,629,583 |
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 | 219,262,661 | 158,428,570 | -60,834,091 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 155,143,649 | 180,267,462 | +25,123,813 |
| Felixstowe | 116,607,438 | 121,444,526 | +4,837,088 |
| Southampton | 133,780,585 | 101,525,617 | -32,254,968 |
| Immingham Docks | 75,535,248 | 88,094,335 | +12,559,087 |
| Purfleet | 70,181,759 | 85,150,292 | +14,968,533 |
| London | 32,552,174 | 53,108,136 | +20,555,962 |
| Eurotunnel | 40,579,331 | 40,995,982 | +416,651 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,650,535 | 38,988,424 | +17,337,889 |
| 000 | 30,713,754 | 12,349,228 | -18,364,526 |
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 | 328 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 141 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 134 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 115 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 111 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 327 |
| 2026-03 | 341 |
| 2026-02 | 316 |
| 2026-01 | 284 |
| 2025-12 | 274 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 124 |
| BERGSTROM (EUROPE) LIMITED | 124 |
| DENSO MANUFACTURING UK LTD. | 124 |
| CARRIER SOLUTIONS UK LTD. | 124 |
| DOMETIC UK LIMITED | 124 |
| JAGUAR LAND ROVER LIMITED | 122 |
| TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING (UK) LIMITED | 119 |
| BUY IT DIRECT LTD | 119 |
| RED DOT EUROPE LTD | 117 |
| NISSAN TRADING EUROPE LIMITED | 116 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 577 |
| 1m-15m | 559 |
| 15m-54m | 170 |
| 0-1m | 159 |
| Other | 128 |
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 | 156,697,408 |
| Ireland | 99,771,742 |
| Netherlands | 83,230,085 |
| France | 80,504,423 |
| United Arab Emirates | 66,655,835 |
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 | 61,947,740 | 94,749,668 | +32,801,928 |
| Ireland | 58,264,164 | 41,507,578 | -16,756,586 |
| Netherlands | 24,023,785 | 59,206,300 | +35,182,515 |
| France | 40,879,409 | 39,625,014 | -1,254,395 |
| United Arab Emirates | 28,929,655 | 37,726,180 | +8,796,525 |
| Germany | 26,865,070 | 22,574,909 | -4,290,161 |
| Spain | 20,088,723 | 22,097,147 | +2,008,424 |
| Belgium | 6,039,954 | 31,395,157 | +25,355,203 |
| Italy | 18,337,287 | 18,444,279 | +106,992 |
| Norway | 6,324,316 | 30,082,775 | +23,758,459 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Czechia | 957,994 |
| South Korea | 278,862 |
| Spain | 147,094 |
| China | 112,463 |
| Belgium | 105,965 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czechia | 213,874 | 744,120 | +530,246 |
| South Korea | 67,851 | 211,011 | +143,160 |
| Spain | 99,656 | 47,438 | -52,218 |
| China | 45,899 | 66,564 | +20,665 |
| Belgium | 53,664 | 52,301 | -1,363 |
| Germany | 17,806 | 66,806 | +49,000 |
| XI | 66,152 | 8,869 | -57,283 |
| Croatia | 0 | 40,719 | +40,719 |
| Italy | 16,964 | 57 | -16,907 |
| Ireland | 8,530 | 3,984 | -4,546 |
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) | 441,485,565 |
| Air transport | 357,039,961 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 131,808,298 |
| Other | 2,276,835 |
| Road transport | 11,427 |
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) | 196,713,933 | 244,771,632 | +48,057,699 |
| Air transport | 151,912,602 | 205,127,359 | +53,214,757 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 60,553,417 | 71,254,881 | +10,701,464 |
| Other | 644,750 | 1,632,085 | +987,335 |
| Road transport | 2,493 | 8,934 | +6,441 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 265,079,869 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 192,484,507 |
| Immingham Docks | 114,385,120 |
| Holyhead | 52,563,618 |
| Southampton | 45,038,614 |
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 | 106,693,750 | 158,386,119 | +51,692,369 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 80,496,266 | 111,988,241 | +31,491,975 |
| Immingham Docks | 35,414,753 | 78,970,367 | +43,555,614 |
| Holyhead | 27,637,336 | 24,926,282 | -2,711,054 |
| Southampton | 9,868,554 | 35,170,060 | +25,301,506 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,345,538 | 11,247,805 | -17,097,733 |
| East Midlands Airport | 19,375,243 | 17,784,520 | -1,590,723 |
| London Stansted Airport | 15,333,594 | 17,786,234 | +2,452,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,998,471 | 10,229,096 | -3,769,375 |
| Felixstowe | 10,961,638 | 5,202,295 | -5,759,343 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8415
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines with fans and systems to control temperature and humidity