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 | 19,261,879 |
| Italy | 17,641,323 |
| France | 13,802,612 |
| Switzerland | 10,880,520 |
| Denmark | 9,888,387 |
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 | 10,924,992 | 8,336,887 | -2,588,105 |
| Italy | 8,546,462 | 9,094,861 | +548,399 |
| France | 4,721,453 | 9,081,159 | +4,359,706 |
| Switzerland | 3,798,838 | 7,081,682 | +3,282,844 |
| Denmark | 2,261,737 | 7,626,650 | +5,364,913 |
| United States | 3,306,322 | 4,052,716 | +746,394 |
| China | 2,265,885 | 3,894,622 | +1,628,737 |
| Belgium | 2,754,774 | 2,456,400 | -298,374 |
| Netherlands | 2,616,668 | 2,534,787 | -81,881 |
| Spain | 2,331,924 | 2,109,497 | -222,427 |
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 | 20,666,109 |
| Germany | 16,823,570 |
| Turkey | 13,467,910 |
| China | 8,998,578 |
| Denmark | 8,950,383 |
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 | 10,806,754 | 9,859,355 | -947,399 |
| Germany | 8,372,953 | 8,450,617 | +77,664 |
| Turkey | 5,603,091 | 7,864,819 | +2,261,728 |
| China | 3,810,001 | 5,188,577 | +1,378,576 |
| Denmark | 2,137,893 | 6,812,490 | +4,674,597 |
| France | 1,945,411 | 6,285,219 | +4,339,808 |
| United States | 3,603,396 | 4,157,300 | +553,904 |
| Poland | 662,027 | 4,654,994 | +3,992,967 |
| Belgium | 1,928,367 | 2,554,612 | +626,245 |
| Spain | 2,004,359 | 2,209,999 | +205,640 |
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 | 41 |
| West Midlands | 38 |
| Inner London - West | 36 |
| Greater Manchester | 27 |
| 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 | 30 | 25 | -5 |
| West Midlands | 29 | 16 | -13 |
| Inner London - West | 21 | 22 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 23 | 17 | -6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 18 | 15 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 17 | 17 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 16 | 10 | -6 |
| Inner London - East | 9 | 14 | +5 |
| West Yorkshire | 12 | 17 | +5 |
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) | 89,688,176 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,529,074 |
| Air transport | 11,833,678 |
| Road transport | 2,029,632 |
| Other | 1,531,938 |
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) | 36,025,976 | 53,662,200 | +17,636,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,257,823 | 12,271,251 | -986,572 |
| Air transport | 5,704,299 | 6,129,379 | +425,080 |
| Road transport | 1,338,707 | 690,925 | -647,782 |
| Other | 1,174,893 | 357,045 | -817,848 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 39,003,046 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,857,459 |
| Immingham Docks | 17,624,086 |
| Southampton | 8,093,339 |
| Eurotunnel | 5,115,322 |
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 | 17,547,370 | 21,455,676 | +3,908,306 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,813,894 | 11,043,565 | +4,229,671 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,652,207 | 11,971,879 | +6,319,672 |
| Southampton | 3,703,125 | 4,390,214 | +687,089 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,127,223 | 2,988,099 | +860,876 |
| London | 3,192,359 | 1,468,729 | -1,723,630 |
| Killingholme | 632,611 | 3,339,652 | +2,707,041 |
| Felixstowe | 1,852,752 | 1,773,959 | -78,793 |
| ZLC | 1,826,801 | 1,753,127 | -73,674 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,630,227 | 1,036,161 | -594,066 |
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 | 112 |
| Manufacture of food products | 47 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 44 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 41 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 39 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 69 |
| 2026-03 | 67 |
| 2026-02 | 66 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-12 | 68 |
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 | 83 |
| ENTEC INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 70 |
| MIDDLEBY UK LTD | 69 |
| KNAUF INSULATION LIMITED | 66 |
| MUNRO IMPORTERS LIMITED | 62 |
| WELBILT UK LIMITED | 60 |
| VACUUM AND ATMOSPHERE SERVICES LTD | 59 |
| JESTIC LIMITED | 55 |
| TATA STEEL UK LIMITED | 54 |
| ANYTHING 4 HOME LTD | 54 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 212 |
| 1m-15m | 187 |
| 0-1m | 71 |
| 15m-54m | 62 |
| Other | 41 |
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 | 28,640,526 |
| France | 20,066,885 |
| Italy | 14,651,088 |
| Qatar | 12,823,869 |
| Sweden | 10,788,545 |
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 | 14,905,408 | 13,735,118 | -1,170,290 |
| France | 9,076,426 | 10,990,459 | +1,914,033 |
| Italy | 12,167,982 | 2,483,106 | -9,684,876 |
| Qatar | 8,382,232 | 4,441,637 | -3,940,595 |
| Sweden | 3,312,289 | 7,476,256 | +4,163,967 |
| South Korea | 49,521 | 8,869,518 | +8,819,997 |
| Belgium | 2,044,500 | 6,447,769 | +4,403,269 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,994,806 | 2,201,446 | -3,793,360 |
| Netherlands | 3,180,876 | 4,053,631 | +872,755 |
| Germany | 4,261,836 | 2,898,604 | -1,363,232 |
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 | 3,952 |
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 | 3,952 | 0 | -3,952 |
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) | 140,861,212 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 89,620,592 |
| Air transport | 37,888,521 |
| Other | 3,952 |
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) | 71,256,064 | 69,605,148 | -1,650,916 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 44,320,497 | 45,300,095 | +979,598 |
| Air transport | 24,112,283 | 13,776,238 | -10,336,045 |
| Other | 3,952 | 0 | -3,952 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 55,864,190 |
| London Gateway Port | 43,674,261 |
| Southampton | 35,499,275 |
| Immingham Docks | 29,128,250 |
| Felixstowe | 27,145,786 |
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 | 32,014,649 | 23,849,541 | -8,165,108 |
| London Gateway Port | 20,398,650 | 23,275,611 | +2,876,961 |
| Southampton | 23,416,788 | 12,082,487 | -11,334,301 |
| Immingham Docks | 12,339,884 | 16,788,366 | +4,448,482 |
| Felixstowe | 8,345,422 | 18,800,364 | +10,454,942 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 15,546,705 | 8,803,507 | -6,743,198 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,994,953 | 5,484,717 | -3,510,236 |
| Dover | 2,571,821 | 7,070,887 | +4,499,066 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,474,557 | 2,496,151 | +21,594 |
| Manchester Airport | 3,418,065 | 1,252,936 | -2,165,129 |
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