Import/export HS code 841940: Distilling machines
Machines used to distill liquids, like alcohol or essential oils
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 17,940,750 |
| Germany | 4,878,670 |
| Switzerland | 4,226,594 |
| Slovenia | 3,165,534 |
| France | 2,695,220 |
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 | 1,899,751 | 16,040,999 | +14,141,248 |
| Germany | 3,812,164 | 1,066,506 | -2,745,658 |
| Switzerland | 3,950,141 | 276,453 | -3,673,688 |
| Slovenia | 208,138 | 2,957,396 | +2,749,258 |
| France | 1,246,795 | 1,448,425 | +201,630 |
| China | 1,135,919 | 1,202,595 | +66,676 |
| Netherlands | 251,276 | 1,119,739 | +868,463 |
| Spain | 1,220,199 | 42,636 | -1,177,563 |
| India | 861,500 | 0 | -861,500 |
| Finland | 105,320 | 718,589 | +613,269 |
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 | 21,785,025 |
| Germany | 5,296,673 |
| Switzerland | 4,152,358 |
| China | 2,369,618 |
| Spain | 1,262,835 |
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 | 1,929,878 | 19,855,147 | +17,925,269 |
| Germany | 3,541,551 | 1,755,122 | -1,786,429 |
| Switzerland | 3,916,085 | 236,273 | -3,679,812 |
| China | 1,201,547 | 1,168,071 | -33,476 |
| Spain | 1,220,199 | 42,636 | -1,177,563 |
| India | 898,757 | 62,131 | -836,626 |
| France | 745,387 | 121,305 | -624,082 |
| Finland | 105,320 | 718,589 | +613,269 |
| United Kingdom | 526,790 | 130,338 | -396,452 |
| Slovenia | 148,925 | 417,823 | +268,898 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 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 | 3 | 6 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 1 | -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) | 26,776,566 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,774,191 |
| Road transport | 1,865,117 |
| Air transport | 1,800,413 |
| Other | 34,570 |
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) | 8,275,747 | 18,500,819 | +10,225,072 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,664,348 | 6,109,843 | +1,445,495 |
| Road transport | 1,574,201 | 290,916 | -1,283,285 |
| Air transport | 926,818 | 873,595 | -53,223 |
| Other | 34,570 | 0 | -34,570 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 11,242,871 |
| Tyne | 4,954,922 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,706,754 |
| Purfleet | 3,071,888 |
| Hull | 2,821,691 |
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 | 4,960,305 | 6,282,566 | +1,322,261 |
| Tyne | 587,259 | 4,367,663 | +3,780,404 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,173,119 | 1,533,635 | -639,484 |
| Purfleet | 48,751 | 3,023,137 | +2,974,386 |
| Hull | 183,232 | 2,638,459 | +2,455,227 |
| London | 315,191 | 2,439,453 | +2,124,262 |
| ZLC | 1,576,322 | 290,916 | -1,285,406 |
| Felixstowe | 618,956 | 854,087 | +235,131 |
| Killingholme | 240,472 | 947,297 | +706,825 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 1,186,415 | +1,186,415 |
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 | 32 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 10 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 8 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-11 | 13 |
| 2025-10 | 11 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BUCHI UK LIMITED | 56 |
| EXCEL HEALTH CARE LIMITED | 34 |
| SOLUTEX LIMITED | 30 |
| HILTON INSTRUMENTS LIMITED | 28 |
| IKA ENGLAND LIMITED | 26 |
| FISHER SCIENTIFIC U.K., LIMITED | 25 |
| BEVIE HANDCRAFT UK LIMITED | 25 |
| GPE SCIENTIFIC LIMITED | 19 |
| C. GERHARDT UK LIMITED | 18 |
| 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 | 36 |
| 54m+ | 31 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | 9,981,596 |
| United States | 5,756,808 |
| France | 2,285,780 |
| Japan | 2,092,332 |
| Mexico | 1,060,883 |
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 | 753,392 | 9,228,204 | +8,474,812 |
| United States | 643,196 | 5,113,612 | +4,470,416 |
| France | 567,904 | 1,717,876 | +1,149,972 |
| Japan | 1,612,587 | 479,745 | -1,132,842 |
| Mexico | 375,238 | 685,645 | +310,407 |
| Ireland | 46,681 | 767,920 | +721,239 |
| Spain | 516,295 | 246,598 | -269,697 |
| New Zealand | 684,717 | 0 | -684,717 |
| Belgium | 99,910 | 437,233 | +337,323 |
| Romania | 162,251 | 367,191 | +204,940 |
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) | 19,001,677 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,482,708 |
| Air transport | 2,938,371 |
| Road transport | 33,605 |
| Other | 5,856 |
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) | 3,717,203 | 15,284,474 | +11,567,271 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,348,069 | 4,134,639 | +1,786,570 |
| Air transport | 1,348,687 | 1,589,684 | +240,997 |
| Road transport | 33,605 | 0 | -33,605 |
| Other | 5,526 | 330 | -5,196 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 10,170,376 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,406,672 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,643,419 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,578,240 |
| Felixstowe | 1,814,927 |
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 | 904,990 | 9,265,386 | +8,360,396 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,397,655 | 3,009,017 | +1,611,362 |
| London Gateway Port | 915,213 | 1,728,206 | +812,993 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 745,750 | 1,832,490 | +1,086,740 |
| Felixstowe | 848,301 | 966,626 | +118,325 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 905,324 | 902,936 | -2,388 |
| Liverpool Docks | 505,487 | 1,280,152 | +774,665 |
| Portsmouth | 305,810 | 300,943 | -4,867 |
| Manchester Airport | 135,218 | 428,679 | +293,461 |
| Holyhead | 5,670 | 538,857 | +533,187 |
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