Import/export HS code 8417: Industrial furnaces and ovens
Non-electric furnaces and ovens used in industries or labs, including incinerators
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 18,624,096 |
| Italy | 15,282,105 |
| France | 11,238,273 |
| Denmark | 7,893,253 |
| Switzerland | 7,014,212 |
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 | 6,540,305 | 12,083,791 | +5,543,486 |
| Italy | 8,195,499 | 7,086,606 | -1,108,893 |
| France | 6,555,112 | 4,683,161 | -1,871,951 |
| Denmark | 176,498 | 7,716,755 | +7,540,257 |
| Switzerland | 4,236,405 | 2,777,807 | -1,458,598 |
| United States | 3,315,597 | 3,322,054 | +6,457 |
| Belgium | 3,211,057 | 2,600,031 | -611,026 |
| Slovakia | 4,375,103 | 521,013 | -3,854,090 |
| China | 1,850,835 | 2,915,007 | +1,064,172 |
| Spain | 1,964,396 | 2,373,056 | +408,660 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 18,320,506 |
| Germany | 16,633,951 |
| Turkey | 9,330,234 |
| China | 7,552,490 |
| United States | 7,199,102 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 8,690,617 | 9,629,889 | +939,272 |
| Germany | 6,563,621 | 10,070,330 | +3,506,709 |
| Turkey | 6,065,977 | 3,264,257 | -2,801,720 |
| China | 3,105,767 | 4,446,723 | +1,340,956 |
| United States | 3,545,458 | 3,653,644 | +108,186 |
| Denmark | 70,995 | 6,963,797 | +6,892,802 |
| France | 3,934,153 | 2,090,835 | -1,843,318 |
| Slovakia | 4,537,434 | 523,396 | -4,014,038 |
| Belgium | 2,092,031 | 2,535,669 | +443,638 |
| Spain | 1,633,445 | 2,459,724 | +826,279 |
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 | 43 |
| Inner London - West | 38 |
| West Midlands | 36 |
| Greater Manchester | 31 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 26 |
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 | 31 | 23 | -8 |
| Inner London - West | 24 | 21 | -3 |
| West Midlands | 29 | 15 | -14 |
| Greater Manchester | 25 | 18 | -7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 20 | 14 | -6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 18 | 10 | -8 |
| West Yorkshire | 15 | 15 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 13 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 17 | 14 | -3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 15 | 9 | -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) | 76,495,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,268,590 |
| Air transport | 10,576,945 |
| Road transport | 1,727,899 |
| Other | 1,471,635 |
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) | 35,339,937 | 41,156,029 | +5,816,092 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,621,600 | 12,646,990 | +2,025,390 |
| Air transport | 5,931,531 | 4,645,414 | -1,286,117 |
| Road transport | 1,316,935 | 410,964 | -905,971 |
| Other | 1,041,521 | 430,114 | -611,407 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 33,617,649 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,398,303 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 13,503,394 |
| Southampton | 7,008,878 |
| London | 4,967,331 |
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 | 13,935,417 | 19,682,232 | +5,746,815 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,286,163 | 11,112,140 | +7,825,977 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 7,988,952 | 5,514,442 | -2,474,510 |
| Southampton | 3,524,893 | 3,483,985 | -40,908 |
| London | 3,487,577 | 1,479,754 | -2,007,823 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,189,001 | 2,610,422 | +421,421 |
| ZLC | 2,313,531 | 1,229,750 | -1,083,781 |
| Felixstowe | 1,671,976 | 1,479,850 | -192,126 |
| Killingholme | 848,593 | 1,892,663 | +1,044,070 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,762,393 | 651,364 | -1,111,029 |
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 | 106 |
| Manufacture of food products | 42 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 42 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 41 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 38 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-11 | 76 |
| 2025-10 | 85 |
| 2025-09 | 69 |
| 2025-08 | 73 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| WHITE'S FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT LIMITED | 80 |
| ENTEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 68 |
| MIDDLEBY UK LTD | 67 |
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 66 |
| WELBILT UK LIMITED | 60 |
| MUNRO IMPORTERS LIMITED | 59 |
| VACUUM AND ATMOSPHERE SERVICES LTD | 56 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 52 |
| JESTIC LIMITED | 52 |
| WALKERS SNACK FOODS LIMITED | 51 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 218 |
| 1m-15m | 176 |
| 0-1m | 68 |
| 15m-54m | 56 |
| Other | 35 |
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 | 28,912,922 |
| France | 18,399,927 |
| Italy | 14,144,615 |
| Qatar | 13,750,054 |
| Sweden | 9,660,039 |
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 | 17,213,412 | 11,699,510 | -5,513,902 |
| France | 9,914,337 | 8,485,590 | -1,428,747 |
| Italy | 9,790,528 | 4,354,087 | -5,436,441 |
| Qatar | 9,301,240 | 4,448,814 | -4,852,426 |
| Sweden | 4,258,402 | 5,401,637 | +1,143,235 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,499,118 | 2,330,862 | -4,168,256 |
| South Korea | 67,981 | 8,430,658 | +8,362,677 |
| Germany | 4,421,413 | 2,394,469 | -2,026,944 |
| Netherlands | 2,694,022 | 3,903,312 | +1,209,290 |
| United Arab Emirates | 2,081,682 | 4,356,818 | +2,275,136 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 8,838 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 8,838 | 0 | -8,838 |
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) | 127,767,586 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 81,919,224 |
| Air transport | 36,129,518 |
| Road transport | 12,514 |
| Other | 8,838 |
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) | 73,761,384 | 54,006,202 | -19,755,182 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 48,976,826 | 32,942,398 | -16,034,428 |
| Air transport | 20,043,941 | 16,085,577 | -3,958,364 |
| Road transport | 12,514 | 0 | -12,514 |
| Other | 8,838 | 0 | -8,838 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 54,262,753 |
| London Gateway Port | 42,538,707 |
| Southampton | 34,576,404 |
| Immingham Docks | 24,060,604 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 22,704,258 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,256,239 | 18,006,514 | -18,249,725 |
| London Gateway Port | 19,222,940 | 23,315,767 | +4,092,827 |
| Southampton | 23,982,500 | 10,593,904 | -13,388,596 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,640,582 | 9,420,022 | -5,220,560 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,292,838 | 11,411,420 | +118,582 |
| Felixstowe | 10,690,447 | 7,479,887 | -3,210,560 |
| Liverpool Docks | 7,934,660 | 6,735,244 | -1,199,416 |
| Dover | 2,123,589 | 5,247,698 | +3,124,109 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,591,613 | 1,140,885 | -2,450,728 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,547,603 | 2,088,086 | -459,517 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8417
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Non-electric furnaces and ovens used in industries or labs, including incinerators