Import/export HS code 841821: Compression-type refrigerators
Refrigerators that use a compression system for cooling. Common in households and businesses
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 111,431,566 |
| Turkey | 51,735,970 |
| Germany | 40,041,881 |
| Italy | 20,896,042 |
| Netherlands | 9,500,331 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 60,986,798 | 50,444,768 | -10,542,030 |
| Turkey | 27,556,284 | 24,179,686 | -3,376,598 |
| Germany | 15,902,866 | 24,139,015 | +8,236,149 |
| Italy | 11,300,488 | 9,595,554 | -1,704,934 |
| Netherlands | 8,433,715 | 1,066,616 | -7,367,099 |
| Romania | 4,682,168 | 1,300,675 | -3,381,493 |
| Portugal | 2,747,582 | 2,493,978 | -253,604 |
| Poland | 2,854,431 | 1,738,589 | -1,115,842 |
| Bulgaria | 1,718,829 | 1,019,922 | -698,907 |
| United States | 1,163,980 | 1,077,940 | -86,040 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 120,638,979 |
| Turkey | 56,051,229 |
| Germany | 36,651,040 |
| Italy | 20,008,310 |
| Romania | 6,003,064 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 64,932,618 | 55,706,361 | -9,226,257 |
| Turkey | 29,909,463 | 26,141,766 | -3,767,697 |
| Germany | 17,904,209 | 18,746,831 | +842,622 |
| Italy | 10,365,987 | 9,642,323 | -723,664 |
| Romania | 4,705,534 | 1,297,530 | -3,408,004 |
| Portugal | 2,752,950 | 2,534,081 | -218,869 |
| Bulgaria | 1,995,141 | 1,671,206 | -323,935 |
| Poland | 2,341,385 | 1,202,209 | -1,139,176 |
| Hungary | 1,703,107 | 1,706,906 | +3,799 |
| United States | 1,168,599 | 1,114,863 | -53,736 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 24 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 16 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 14 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 14 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 13 | 18 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 10 | -3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 10 | 10 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 10 | 11 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 8 | +3 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 173,594,034 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 87,692,217 |
| Other | 4,265,032 |
| Air transport | 1,007,640 |
| Road transport | 26,115 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 98,800,177 | 74,793,857 | -24,006,320 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,961,857 | 47,730,360 | +7,768,503 |
| Other | 3,253,807 | 1,011,225 | -2,242,582 |
| Air transport | 464,169 | 543,471 | +79,302 |
| Road transport | 6,320 | 19,795 | +13,475 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 140,013,644 |
| London Gateway Port | 26,816,285 |
| Southampton | 21,824,694 |
| Dover | 18,933,235 |
| London | 10,916,560 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Felixstowe | 72,988,797 | 67,024,847 | -5,963,950 |
| London Gateway Port | 11,692,776 | 15,123,509 | +3,430,733 |
| Southampton | 14,234,067 | 7,590,627 | -6,643,440 |
| Dover | 9,977,087 | 8,956,148 | -1,020,939 |
| London | 5,822,436 | 5,094,124 | -728,312 |
| Harwich | 4,808,361 | 4,567,921 | -240,440 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,794,869 | 2,482,494 | -2,312,375 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,297,245 | 2,870,443 | -426,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,226,136 | 1,988,379 | -1,237,757 |
| 000 | 3,253,807 | 1,011,225 | -2,242,582 |
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
|
83 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
67 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
15 |
|
Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
13 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
12 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 77 |
| 2026-04 | 78 |
| 2026-03 | 74 |
| 2026-02 | 79 |
| 2026-01 | 62 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BEKO PLC | 125 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 124 |
| HAIER SMART HOME UK & I LTD | 123 |
| THE CDA GROUP LIMITED | 123 |
| ARGOS LIMITED | 122 |
| HISENSE UK LIMITED | 120 |
| HOTPOINT UK APPLIANCES LIMITED | 117 |
| SHOP DIRECT HOME SHOPPING LIMITED | 117 |
| MAURICE LAY DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED | 116 |
| FISHER & PAYKEL APPLIANCES LIMITED | 116 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 91 |
| 54m+ | 67 |
| 0-1m | 42 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| Other | 20 |
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 | 4,995,049 |
| Morocco | 2,450,625 |
| United Arab Emirates | 730,515 |
| Netherlands | 507,690 |
| France | 395,123 |
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 | 3,058,845 | 1,936,204 | -1,122,641 |
| Morocco | 707,186 | 1,743,439 | +1,036,253 |
| United Arab Emirates | 476,037 | 254,478 | -221,559 |
| Netherlands | 283,467 | 224,223 | -59,244 |
| France | 302,156 | 92,967 | -209,189 |
| Turkey | 96,965 | 189,787 | +92,822 |
| Belgium | 36,768 | 179,645 | +142,877 |
| United States | 155,443 | 53,016 | -102,427 |
| Lebanon | 123,783 | 68,542 | -55,241 |
| Spain | 80,736 | 103,341 | +22,605 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Turkey | 501,111 |
| South Korea | 302,414 |
| China | 261,484 |
| Germany | 238,980 |
| Italy | 228,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | 480,344 | 20,767 | -459,577 |
| South Korea | 165,137 | 137,277 | -27,860 |
| China | 125,588 | 135,896 | +10,308 |
| Germany | 93,986 | 144,994 | +51,008 |
| Italy | 107,940 | 120,133 | +12,193 |
| Romania | 82,820 | 1,104 | -81,716 |
| XI | 43,769 | 35,618 | -8,151 |
| Bulgaria | 5,851 | 13,847 | +7,996 |
| Poland | 6,914 | 10,211 | +3,297 |
| Ireland | 1,847 | 3,325 | +1,478 |
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) | 6,397,029 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,346,777 |
| Other | 1,771,975 |
| Air transport | 690,180 |
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) | 3,221,545 | 3,175,484 | -46,061 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,631,119 | 1,715,658 | +84,539 |
| Other | 1,141,532 | 630,443 | -511,089 |
| Air transport | 491,341 | 198,839 | -292,502 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,926,777 |
| Holyhead | 2,459,475 |
| 000 | 1,771,975 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,596,091 |
| Dover | 995,969 |
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 | 1,130,898 | 1,795,879 | +664,981 |
| Holyhead | 1,424,553 | 1,034,922 | -389,631 |
| 000 | 1,141,532 | 630,443 | -511,089 |
| London Gateway Port | 873,800 | 722,291 | -151,509 |
| Dover | 437,211 | 558,758 | +121,547 |
| Liverpool Docks | 318,672 | 235,030 | -83,642 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 142,633 | 141,611 | -1,022 |
| Felixstowe | 149,795 | 124,998 | -24,797 |
| Southampton | 56,377 | 159,592 | +103,215 |
| East Midlands Airport | 160,661 | 34,734 | -125,927 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 841821
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Refrigerators that use a compression system for cooling. Common in households and businesses