Import/export HS code 841960: Machines for liquefying gases
Machines used to turn air or other gases into liquid form
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,457,943 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,707,694 |
| Netherlands | 5,552,831 |
| Germany | 5,036,684 |
| Spain | 2,411,052 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 15,025,515 | 1,432,428 | -13,593,087 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,707,694 | +5,707,694 |
| Netherlands | 3,755,146 | 1,797,685 | -1,957,461 |
| Germany | 4,291,313 | 745,371 | -3,545,942 |
| Spain | 2,395,647 | 15,405 | -2,380,242 |
| United States | 380,734 | 955,644 | +574,910 |
| Turkey | 749,022 | 15,783 | -733,239 |
| China | 437,710 | 137,458 | -300,252 |
| Canada | 0 | 424,391 | +424,391 |
| Denmark | 8,142 | 341,345 | +333,203 |
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 | 11,995,852 |
| Spain | 8,396,988 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,707,694 |
| Germany | 5,017,479 |
| Netherlands | 2,764,485 |
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 | 11,472,684 | 523,168 | -10,949,516 |
| Spain | 8,384,068 | 12,920 | -8,371,148 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,707,694 | +5,707,694 |
| Germany | 4,304,273 | 713,206 | -3,591,067 |
| Netherlands | 1,122,309 | 1,642,176 | +519,867 |
| United States | 390,720 | 971,911 | +581,191 |
| France | 54,336 | 1,008,060 | +953,724 |
| Turkey | 957,487 | 27,153 | -930,334 |
| China | 463,106 | 156,508 | -306,598 |
| Canada | 0 | 424,391 | +424,391 |
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 | 12 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 7 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 6 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 |
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 | 6 | 8 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 0 | -4 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
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) | 29,984,250 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,470,850 |
| Air transport | 2,688,262 |
| Other | 99,373 |
| Road transport | 890 |
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) | 25,788,400 | 4,195,850 | -21,592,550 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 637,075 | 5,833,775 | +5,196,700 |
| Air transport | 925,792 | 1,762,470 | +836,678 |
| Other | 64,201 | 35,172 | -29,029 |
| Road transport | 890 | 0 | -890 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 16,910,158 |
| Southampton | 5,711,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,686,186 |
| Poole | 1,386,344 |
| Harwich | 1,383,736 |
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 | 15,619,672 | 1,290,486 | -14,329,186 |
| Southampton | 0 | 5,711,802 | +5,711,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,418,215 | 1,267,971 | -1,150,244 |
| Poole | 1,386,344 | 0 | -1,386,344 |
| Harwich | 1,014,607 | 369,129 | -645,478 |
| London | 1,053,040 | 287,517 | -765,523 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 307,322 | 1,013,893 | +706,571 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,114,234 | 149,075 | -965,159 |
| Hull | 1,202,167 | 16,950 | -1,185,217 |
| Killingholme | 994,388 | 0 | -994,388 |
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
|
14 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
8 |
|
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
|
7 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
7 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| OXFORD INSTRUMENTS NANOTECHNOLOGY TOOLS LIMITED | 35 |
| AIR PRODUCTS PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY | 30 |
| SAFRAN ACTUATION SYSTEMS UK LIMITED | 24 |
| MEL AVIATION LIMITED | 22 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 19 |
| GASREC LTD | 18 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ UK LIMITED | 17 |
| SYNCOLINE LIMITED | 17 |
| E.F.G. HOUSEWARES LIMITED | 16 |
| SCIMED LTD | 13 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 35 |
| 1m-15m | 31 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
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 | 3,842,577 |
| Ireland | 2,985,385 |
| Germany | 1,578,377 |
| Canada | 1,086,735 |
| Italy | 407,068 |
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 | 147,456 | 3,695,121 | +3,547,665 |
| Ireland | 975,001 | 2,010,384 | +1,035,383 |
| Germany | 147,819 | 1,430,558 | +1,282,739 |
| Canada | 60,106 | 1,026,629 | +966,523 |
| Italy | 344,832 | 62,236 | -282,596 |
| France | 12,372 | 306,096 | +293,724 |
| India | 131,702 | 170,925 | +39,223 |
| Australia | 68,672 | 204,366 | +135,694 |
| Spain | 113,828 | 136,027 | +22,199 |
| Luxembourg | 0 | 245,410 | +245,410 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 44,677 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 44,677 | 0 | -44,677 |
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 | 6,428,258 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,057,352 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 741,327 |
| Other | 44,677 |
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 | 645,158 | 5,783,100 | +5,137,942 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,656,066 | 4,401,286 | +2,745,220 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 653,380 | 87,947 | -565,433 |
| Other | 44,677 | 0 | -44,677 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 5,786,825 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,712,720 |
| Holyhead | 2,377,732 |
| Liverpool Docks | 698,242 |
| London Gateway Port | 409,519 |
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 | 192,185 | 5,594,640 | +5,402,455 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 543,544 | 2,169,176 | +1,625,632 |
| Holyhead | 697,782 | 1,679,950 | +982,168 |
| Liverpool Docks | 372,441 | 325,801 | -46,640 |
| London Gateway Port | 406,337 | 3,182 | -403,155 |
| Manchester Airport | 271,714 | 22,856 | -248,858 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,946 | 94,826 | +16,880 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 122,159 | +122,159 |
| London | 0 | 117,473 | +117,473 |
| Dover | 106,736 | 1,200 | -105,536 |
Quick facts
HS code: 841960
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to turn air or other gases into liquid form