Import/export HS code 841960: Machines for liquefying gases
Machines used to turn air or other gases into liquid form
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 16,310,022 |
| Netherlands | 6,147,278 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,707,694 |
| Germany | 5,083,557 |
| 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 | 9,577,761 | 6,732,261 | -2,845,500 |
| Netherlands | 4,324,931 | 1,822,347 | -2,502,584 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,707,694 | +5,707,694 |
| Germany | 4,328,479 | 755,078 | -3,573,401 |
| Spain | 1,009,303 | 1,401,749 | +392,446 |
| United States | 283,208 | 1,036,181 | +752,973 |
| Turkey | 667,586 | 97,219 | -570,367 |
| China | 403,831 | 171,231 | -232,600 |
| Denmark | 183,448 | 341,345 | +157,897 |
| Canada | 0 | 424,391 | +424,391 |
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 | 11,994,596 |
| Spain | 8,396,988 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,707,694 |
| Germany | 5,063,125 |
| Netherlands | 3,364,243 |
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 | 9,469,509 | 2,525,087 | -6,944,422 |
| Spain | 3,541,532 | 4,855,456 | +1,313,924 |
| United Arab Emirates | 0 | 5,707,694 | +5,707,694 |
| Germany | 4,333,547 | 729,578 | -3,603,969 |
| Netherlands | 1,716,559 | 1,647,684 | -68,875 |
| United States | 394,294 | 1,059,885 | +665,591 |
| Turkey | 876,051 | 108,589 | -767,462 |
| France | 54,336 | 847,700 | +793,364 |
| China | 429,227 | 190,281 | -238,946 |
| Denmark | 168,877 | 341,345 | +172,468 |
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 | 13 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 8 |
| Inner London - West | 8 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 7 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 8 | +7 |
| Inner London - West | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 1 | -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) | 30,652,857 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,561,527 |
| Air transport | 2,684,093 |
| Other | 102,302 |
| 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) | 19,671,804 | 10,981,053 | -8,690,751 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 694,255 | 5,867,272 | +5,173,017 |
| Air transport | 818,425 | 1,865,668 | +1,047,243 |
| Other | 67,218 | 35,084 | -32,134 |
| Road transport | 890 | 0 | -890 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,317,639 |
| Southampton | 5,711,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,859,562 |
| 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 | 10,922,496 | 6,395,143 | -4,527,353 |
| Southampton | 0 | 5,711,802 | +5,711,802 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,576,398 | 1,283,164 | -1,293,234 |
| Poole | 0 | 1,386,344 | +1,386,344 |
| Harwich | 1,014,607 | 369,129 | -645,478 |
| London | 1,059,156 | 296,654 | -762,502 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 248,390 | 1,097,351 | +848,961 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,119,054 | 150,859 | -968,195 |
| Hull | 1,202,167 | 16,950 | -1,185,217 |
| Killingholme | 1,052,864 | 0 | -1,052,864 |
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 machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 9 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-03 | 12 |
| 2026-02 | 6 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
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 |
| GOODRICH ACTUATION SYSTEMS LIMITED | 24 |
| MEL AVIATION LIMITED | 22 |
| THE BOC GROUP LIMITED | 19 |
| GASREC LTD | 17 |
| SYNCOLINE LIMITED | 17 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ UK LIMITED | 16 |
| E.F.G. HOUSEWARES LIMITED | 16 |
| SCIMED LTD | 12 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 37 |
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| 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 | 3,320,081 |
| Ireland | 2,970,365 |
| Germany | 1,586,373 |
| Canada | 837,833 |
| 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 | 200,424 | 3,119,657 | +2,919,233 |
| Ireland | 633,230 | 2,337,135 | +1,703,905 |
| Germany | 154,366 | 1,432,007 | +1,277,641 |
| Canada | 61,856 | 775,977 | +714,121 |
| Italy | 344,832 | 62,236 | -282,596 |
| France | 10,622 | 307,846 | +297,224 |
| India | 113,762 | 190,925 | +77,163 |
| Australia | 78,459 | 204,366 | +125,907 |
| Spain | 80,883 | 171,772 | +90,889 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 6,014,952 |
| Air transport | 5,659,853 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,254,720 | 4,760,232 | +3,505,512 |
| Air transport | 688,113 | 4,971,740 | +4,283,627 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 623,380 | 117,947 | -505,433 |
| 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 | 4,953,443 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,682,729 |
| Holyhead | 2,365,628 |
| Liverpool Docks | 695,326 |
| 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 | 205,291 | 4,748,152 | +4,542,861 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 510,254 | 2,172,475 | +1,662,221 |
| Holyhead | 385,098 | 1,980,530 | +1,595,432 |
| Liverpool Docks | 346,297 | 349,029 | +2,732 |
| London Gateway Port | 386,337 | 23,182 | -363,155 |
| Manchester Airport | 244,245 | 51,557 | -192,688 |
| East Midlands Airport | 106,774 | 96,716 | -10,058 |
| Immingham Docks | 0 | 122,159 | +122,159 |
| London | 0 | 117,473 | +117,473 |
| London Stansted Airport | 90,177 | 26,559 | -63,618 |
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