Import/export HS code 841940: Distilling machines
Machines used to distill liquids, like alcohol or essential oils
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 20,851,674 |
| Germany | 5,501,328 |
| Netherlands | 4,071,116 |
| Switzerland | 3,125,667 |
| Slovenia | 3,016,609 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,256,542 | 16,595,132 | +12,338,590 |
| Germany | 3,573,330 | 1,927,998 | -1,645,332 |
| Netherlands | 1,076,254 | 2,994,862 | +1,918,608 |
| Switzerland | 2,790,889 | 334,778 | -2,456,111 |
| Slovenia | 1,169,363 | 1,847,246 | +677,883 |
| France | 2,259,873 | 220,635 | -2,039,238 |
| China | 1,185,074 | 1,122,038 | -63,036 |
| Spain | 1,090,339 | 33,872 | -1,056,467 |
| India | 854,816 | 44,141 | -810,675 |
| Finland | 371,772 | 452,137 | +80,365 |
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 | 24,812,831 |
| Germany | 6,043,424 |
| Switzerland | 3,038,610 |
| Austria | 2,743,075 |
| China | 2,522,869 |
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 | 6,413,389 | 18,399,442 | +11,986,053 |
| Germany | 4,214,198 | 1,829,226 | -2,384,972 |
| Switzerland | 2,759,080 | 279,530 | -2,479,550 |
| Austria | 249,850 | 2,493,225 | +2,243,375 |
| China | 1,297,812 | 1,225,057 | -72,755 |
| India | 893,616 | 655,469 | -238,147 |
| Spain | 1,090,339 | 33,872 | -1,056,467 |
| Finland | 371,772 | 452,137 | +80,365 |
| France | 577,357 | 168,615 | -408,742 |
| United States | 166,629 | 378,503 | +211,874 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 29,680,008 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 14,068,091 |
| Air transport | 1,972,719 |
| Road transport | 630,519 |
| Other | 18,151 |
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) | 13,081,925 | 16,598,083 | +3,516,158 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,313,702 | 8,754,389 | +3,440,687 |
| Air transport | 781,275 | 1,191,444 | +410,169 |
| Road transport | 414,949 | 215,570 | -199,379 |
| Other | 18,151 | 0 | -18,151 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,576,589 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,931,474 |
| Tyne | 5,203,863 |
| Purfleet | 3,071,888 |
| Hull | 2,777,209 |
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 | 6,090,427 | 8,486,162 | +2,395,735 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,887,619 | 4,043,855 | +2,156,236 |
| Tyne | 3,045,176 | 2,158,687 | -886,489 |
| Purfleet | 982,239 | 2,089,649 | +1,107,410 |
| Hull | 176,301 | 2,600,908 | +2,424,607 |
| London | 1,622,814 | 1,075,840 | -546,974 |
| Felixstowe | 700,361 | 709,718 | +9,357 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 1,186,415 | +1,186,415 |
| Killingholme | 236,099 | 947,297 | +711,198 |
| Milford | 1,079,307 | 0 | -1,079,307 |
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
|
33 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
9 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BUCHI UK LIMITED | 61 |
| EXCEL HEALTH CARE LIMITED | 34 |
| SOLUTEX LIMITED | 33 |
| HILTON INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 29 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 28 |
| BEVIE HANDCRAFT UK LIMITED | 26 |
| IKA ENGLAND LIMITED | 26 |
| C. GERHARDT UK LIMITED | 20 |
| GPE SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 19 |
| VIGO LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 32 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| Other | 7 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 10,095,824 |
| United States | 6,014,754 |
| Mexico | 2,364,143 |
| France | 2,156,396 |
| Japan | 2,040,905 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5,469,383 | 4,626,441 | -842,942 |
| United States | 3,081,565 | 2,933,189 | -148,376 |
| Mexico | 404,856 | 1,959,287 | +1,554,431 |
| France | 543,971 | 1,612,425 | +1,068,454 |
| Japan | 1,938,900 | 102,005 | -1,836,895 |
| Ireland | 544,868 | 252,683 | -292,185 |
| Spain | 533,093 | 233,100 | -299,993 |
| New Zealand | 682,807 | 0 | -682,807 |
| Egypt | 15,235 | 665,276 | +650,041 |
| Germany | 403,298 | 222,437 | -180,861 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 912 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 582 | 330 | -252 |
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) | 20,644,463 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,658,524 |
| Air transport | 3,390,107 |
| Other | 912 |
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) | 11,243,463 | 9,401,000 | -1,842,463 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,188,193 | 3,470,331 | +282,138 |
| Air transport | 1,319,969 | 2,070,138 | +750,169 |
| Other | 582 | 330 | -252 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 11,134,278 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,590,080 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,702,789 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,645,060 |
| Felixstowe | 2,474,253 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 5,183,198 | 5,951,080 | +767,882 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,678,660 | 2,911,420 | +1,232,760 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,902,803 | 799,986 | -1,102,817 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 961,517 | 1,683,543 | +722,026 |
| Felixstowe | 1,806,659 | 667,594 | -1,139,065 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 824,706 | 1,292,553 | +467,847 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,610,071 | 186,601 | -1,423,470 |
| Manchester Airport | 162,333 | 530,157 | +367,824 |
| Holyhead | 529,760 | 17,042 | -512,718 |
| Portsmouth | 289,443 | 254,063 | -35,380 |
Quick facts
HS code: 841940
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to distill liquids, like alcohol or essential oils