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 | 20,707,828 |
| Germany | 5,737,085 |
| Slovenia | 3,165,534 |
| Switzerland | 3,151,977 |
| France | 2,700,530 |
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 | 1,873,639 | 18,834,189 | +16,960,550 |
| Germany | 3,811,522 | 1,925,563 | -1,885,959 |
| Slovenia | 208,138 | 2,957,396 | +2,749,258 |
| Switzerland | 2,767,179 | 384,798 | -2,382,381 |
| France | 1,215,534 | 1,484,996 | +269,462 |
| China | 1,315,183 | 1,163,796 | -151,387 |
| Netherlands | 256,563 | 1,822,161 | +1,565,598 |
| Spain | 1,229,675 | 35,428 | -1,194,247 |
| India | 861,500 | 41,508 | -819,992 |
| 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 | 24,670,563 |
| Germany | 6,279,181 |
| Switzerland | 3,058,139 |
| China | 2,531,600 |
| India | 1,564,290 |
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 | 1,922,131 | 22,748,432 | +20,826,301 |
| Germany | 3,660,710 | 2,618,471 | -1,042,239 |
| Switzerland | 2,729,756 | 328,383 | -2,401,373 |
| China | 1,386,021 | 1,145,579 | -240,442 |
| India | 906,416 | 657,874 | -248,542 |
| Spain | 1,229,675 | 35,428 | -1,194,247 |
| France | 764,008 | 168,615 | -595,393 |
| Finland | 105,320 | 718,589 | +613,269 |
| United States | 182,839 | 397,655 | +214,816 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
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 | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 6 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 5 | 1 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Essex | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Highlands and Islands | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 2 | 3 | +1 |
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) | 30,385,406 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,818,875 |
| Air transport | 2,004,054 |
| Road transport | 656,829 |
| 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) | 8,234,690 | 22,150,716 | +13,916,026 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,067,759 | 6,751,116 | +1,683,357 |
| Air transport | 851,662 | 1,152,392 | +300,730 |
| Road transport | 391,239 | 265,590 | -125,649 |
| 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 | 14,622,413 |
| Tyne | 5,203,863 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,837,258 |
| 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 | 5,046,218 | 9,576,195 | +4,529,977 |
| Tyne | 587,259 | 4,616,604 | +4,029,345 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,144,901 | 1,692,357 | -452,544 |
| Purfleet | 48,751 | 3,023,137 | +2,974,386 |
| Hull | 183,232 | 2,638,459 | +2,455,227 |
| London | 394,605 | 2,329,191 | +1,934,586 |
| Felixstowe | 805,385 | 731,545 | -73,840 |
| Killingholme | 240,472 | 947,297 | +706,825 |
| Ayr Harbour | 0 | 1,186,415 | +1,186,415 |
| 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 | 36 |
| Manufacture of beverages | 11 |
| Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products | 11 |
| Other manufacturing | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 10 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| BUCHI UK LIMITED | 60 |
| 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 | 37 |
| 54m+ | 32 |
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 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 | 10,081,492 |
| United States | 5,973,710 |
| Mexico | 2,236,410 |
| Japan | 2,192,161 |
| France | 2,145,786 |
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 | 1,118,810 | 8,962,682 | +7,843,872 |
| United States | 2,140,754 | 3,832,956 | +1,692,202 |
| Mexico | 365,770 | 1,870,640 | +1,504,870 |
| Japan | 1,610,411 | 581,750 | -1,028,661 |
| France | 537,696 | 1,608,090 | +1,070,394 |
| Ireland | 45,227 | 785,635 | +740,408 |
| Spain | 516,295 | 249,898 | -266,397 |
| New Zealand | 684,717 | 0 | -684,717 |
| Germany | 399,927 | 227,437 | -172,490 |
| Romania | 235,456 | 296,813 | +61,357 |
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) | 20,075,262 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,668,876 |
| Air transport | 3,356,354 |
| 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) | 5,168,190 | 14,907,072 | +9,738,882 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,582,650 | 4,086,226 | +1,503,576 |
| Air transport | 1,433,461 | 1,922,893 | +489,432 |
| 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 | 11,134,278 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,577,342 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,751,531 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 2,645,060 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 2,078,657 |
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 | 1,484,670 | 9,649,608 | +8,164,938 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,595,018 | 2,982,324 | +1,387,306 |
| London Gateway Port | 915,003 | 1,836,528 | +921,525 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 961,517 | 1,683,543 | +722,026 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 926,898 | 1,151,759 | +224,861 |
| Felixstowe | 840,033 | 1,007,990 | +167,957 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,344,919 | 488,559 | -856,360 |
| Manchester Airport | 129,475 | 503,493 | +374,018 |
| Holyhead | 5,670 | 541,217 | +535,547 |
| Portsmouth | 213,500 | 330,006 | +116,506 |
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