Import/export HS code 841933: Freeze dryers and spray dryers
Machines for freeze-drying or spray-drying products, often used in food or pharmaceutical industries
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 | 15,787,205 |
| United States | 10,966,146 |
| Spain | 2,054,660 |
| Italy | 331,703 |
| Belgium | 304,387 |
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 | 447,991 | 15,339,214 | +14,891,223 |
| United States | 8,148,864 | 2,817,282 | -5,331,582 |
| Spain | 157,191 | 1,897,469 | +1,740,278 |
| Italy | 304,279 | 27,424 | -276,855 |
| Belgium | 190,664 | 113,723 | -76,941 |
| New Zealand | 261,748 | 0 | -261,748 |
| China | 111,526 | 133,380 | +21,854 |
| Netherlands | 148,576 | 81,223 | -67,353 |
| Greece | 229,303 | 0 | -229,303 |
| Switzerland | 44,828 | 103,568 | +58,740 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 15,609,076 |
| United States | 10,916,273 |
| Spain | 2,054,660 |
| China | 320,972 |
| Italy | 319,053 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 410,861 | 15,198,215 | +14,787,354 |
| United States | 8,155,902 | 2,760,371 | -5,395,531 |
| Spain | 157,191 | 1,897,469 | +1,740,278 |
| China | 139,881 | 181,091 | +41,210 |
| Italy | 270,353 | 48,700 | -221,653 |
| Greece | 237,822 | 66,833 | -170,989 |
| Belgium | 190,664 | 113,723 | -76,941 |
| New Zealand | 261,748 | 0 | -261,748 |
| United Kingdom | 149,745 | 104,158 | -45,587 |
| Netherlands | 125,738 | 11,863 | -113,875 |
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 | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 |
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 | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Wales | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
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) | 18,779,096 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,608,371 |
| Air transport | 1,301,289 |
| Road transport | 130,310 |
| Other | 9,992 |
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) | 1,284,498 | 17,494,598 | +16,210,100 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,098,827 | 2,509,544 | -5,589,283 |
| Air transport | 743,076 | 558,213 | -184,863 |
| Road transport | 28,750 | 101,560 | +72,810 |
| Other | 9,992 | 0 | -9,992 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,813,058 |
| Harwich | 5,248,724 |
| Dover | 4,421,026 |
| Felixstowe | 3,753,942 |
| Belfast Port | 2,165,310 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 7,621,261 | 191,797 | -7,429,464 |
| Harwich | 0 | 5,248,724 | +5,248,724 |
| Dover | 815,383 | 3,605,643 | +2,790,260 |
| Felixstowe | 239,573 | 3,514,369 | +3,274,796 |
| Belfast Port | 2,466 | 2,162,844 | +2,160,378 |
| Portsmouth | 0 | 1,886,163 | +1,886,163 |
| London | 3,230 | 1,488,514 | +1,485,284 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 0 | 1,464,451 | +1,464,451 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 417,900 | 421,744 | +3,844 |
| Eurotunnel | 305,155 | 311,538 | +6,383 |
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 | 7 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 5 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 3 |
| Manufacture of food products | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SCIQUIP LIMITED | 35 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 16 |
| WELDFAST (UK) LIMITED | 9 |
| GENEVAC LIMITED | 8 |
| BE SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 7 |
| ASYNT LIMITED | 7 |
| VWR INTERNATIONAL LTD | 6 |
| BUCHI UK LIMITED | 5 |
| EXPONDO UK LIMITED | 5 |
| CATALENT PHARMA SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 4 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 11 |
| 0-1m | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | 10,903,282 |
| Japan | 1,997,466 |
| Switzerland | 980,246 |
| Spain | 907,457 |
| India | 764,349 |
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 | 7,053,244 | 3,850,038 | -3,203,206 |
| Japan | 825,016 | 1,172,450 | +347,434 |
| Switzerland | 175,301 | 804,945 | +629,644 |
| Spain | 232,802 | 674,655 | +441,853 |
| India | 299,058 | 465,291 | +166,233 |
| Germany | 319,756 | 430,520 | +110,764 |
| Italy | 117,879 | 625,859 | +507,980 |
| France | 381,073 | 319,615 | -61,458 |
| Netherlands | 453,193 | 187,511 | -265,682 |
| Sweden | 31,018 | 510,892 | +479,874 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 16,242,323 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,781,598 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,083 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 9,165,829 | 7,076,494 | -2,089,335 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,762,261 | 3,019,337 | +1,257,076 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 0 | 1,083 | +1,083 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,846,082 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,603,762 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,572,673 |
| ZLC | 1,410,254 |
| Immingham Docks | 474,289 |
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 | 7,853,004 | 4,993,078 | -2,859,926 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,287,900 | 2,315,862 | +1,027,962 |
| London Stansted Airport | 838,113 | 734,560 | -103,553 |
| ZLC | 415,378 | 994,876 | +579,498 |
| Immingham Docks | 171,765 | 302,524 | +130,759 |
| East Midlands Airport | 57,334 | 353,980 | +296,646 |
| Harwich | 230,723 | 69,696 | -161,027 |
| Dover | 15,868 | 235,790 | +219,922 |
| Holyhead | 0 | 86,368 | +86,368 |
| Hull | 28,005 | 0 | -28,005 |
Quick facts
HS code: 841933
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for freeze-drying or spray-drying products, often used in food or pharmaceutical industries