Import/export HS code 841981: Machines for hot drinks or food
Appliances for making coffee, tea, or heating food, like percolators
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* 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 145,643,493 |
| Italy | 98,820,379 |
| Switzerland | 68,568,847 |
| United States | 60,677,367 |
| China | 38,668,188 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 71,988,138 | 73,655,355 | +1,667,217 |
| Italy | 46,177,426 | 52,642,953 | +6,465,527 |
| Switzerland | 31,125,120 | 37,443,727 | +6,318,607 |
| United States | 36,405,544 | 24,271,823 | -12,133,721 |
| China | 16,238,336 | 22,429,852 | +6,191,516 |
| Netherlands | 17,630,134 | 17,708,152 | +78,018 |
| France | 12,958,966 | 9,238,776 | -3,720,190 |
| New Zealand | 11,873,508 | 10,191,162 | -1,682,346 |
| Spain | 6,951,714 | 7,725,815 | +774,101 |
| Canada | 4,608,578 | 7,957,462 | +3,348,884 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 127,300,908 |
| Italy | 98,888,230 |
| United States | 84,199,334 |
| Switzerland | 81,336,212 |
| China | 44,237,945 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 63,007,020 | 64,293,888 | +1,286,868 |
| Italy | 45,806,286 | 53,081,944 | +7,275,658 |
| United States | 45,118,965 | 39,080,369 | -6,038,596 |
| Switzerland | 39,121,170 | 42,215,042 | +3,093,872 |
| China | 19,386,290 | 24,851,655 | +5,465,365 |
| Netherlands | 14,077,560 | 13,441,344 | -636,216 |
| France | 13,324,155 | 11,635,319 | -1,688,836 |
| New Zealand | 11,740,791 | 10,162,525 | -1,578,266 |
| Spain | 6,564,474 | 7,021,933 | +457,459 |
| Denmark | 3,496,436 | 3,693,469 | +197,033 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 90 |
| Inner London - East | 53 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 47 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 45 |
| Greater Manchester | 42 |
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 | 54 | 55 | +1 |
| Inner London - East | 36 | 26 | -10 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 41 | 30 | -11 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 26 | 30 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 27 | 32 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 27 | 30 | +3 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 19 | 22 | +3 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 23 | 30 | +7 |
| West Midlands | 22 | 18 | -4 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 21 | 18 | -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) | 313,402,865 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 132,319,317 |
| Air transport | 90,045,724 |
| Road transport | 23,263,384 |
| Other | 21,159,516 |
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) | 150,262,068 | 163,140,797 | +12,878,729 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 66,186,383 | 66,132,934 | -53,449 |
| Air transport | 45,839,575 | 44,206,149 | -1,633,426 |
| Road transport | 10,016,192 | 13,247,192 | +3,231,000 |
| Other | 17,034,196 | 4,125,320 | -12,908,876 |
| Rail transport | 7,491 | 121,472 | +113,981 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 133,660,302 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 58,476,020 |
| Felixstowe | 47,436,768 |
| ZLC | 44,099,226 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 36,998,925 |
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 | 73,613,490 | 60,046,812 | -13,566,678 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 14,235,598 | 44,240,422 | +30,004,824 |
| Felixstowe | 29,222,773 | 18,213,995 | -11,008,778 |
| ZLC | 19,357,171 | 24,742,055 | +5,384,884 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,290,362 | 18,708,563 | +418,201 |
| Eurotunnel | 16,135,936 | 14,653,042 | -1,482,894 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,495,877 | 19,268,118 | +12,772,241 |
| Southampton | 12,402,385 | 11,319,691 | -1,082,694 |
| Thamesport | 12,877,142 | 10,291,932 | -2,585,210 |
| 000 | 17,034,196 | 4,125,320 | -12,908,876 |
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 | 287 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 143 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 99 |
| Manufacture of food products | 61 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 44 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 155 |
| 2026-03 | 173 |
| 2026-02 | 169 |
| 2026-01 | 153 |
| 2025-12 | 154 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| UCC COFFEE UK LIMITED | 124 |
| AEROLUX LIMITED | 123 |
| AVTRADE LIMITED | 122 |
| B/E AEROSPACE (UK) LIMITED | 122 |
| FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT MARKETING LIMITED | 122 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 119 |
| MIDDLEBY UK LTD | 116 |
| BUNN LIMITED | 115 |
| SELECTA U.K. LIMITED | 112 |
| WELBILT UK LIMITED | 109 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 338 |
| 0-1m | 222 |
| 54m+ | 139 |
| 15m-54m | 72 |
| Other | 67 |
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 | 125,216,924 |
| Germany | 33,769,490 |
| Ireland | 22,838,144 |
| Australia | 14,293,862 |
| Netherlands | 12,344,669 |
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 | 63,070,420 | 62,146,504 | -923,916 |
| Germany | 15,123,740 | 18,645,750 | +3,522,010 |
| Ireland | 9,820,700 | 13,017,444 | +3,196,744 |
| Australia | 8,886,503 | 5,407,359 | -3,479,144 |
| Netherlands | 7,190,371 | 5,154,298 | -2,036,073 |
| Canada | 8,568,458 | 3,725,759 | -4,842,699 |
| France | 6,147,422 | 3,679,667 | -2,467,755 |
| Poland | 4,904,820 | 4,648,428 | -256,392 |
| Spain | 3,762,560 | 3,254,817 | -507,743 |
| Saudi Arabia | 5,116,027 | 1,858,746 | -3,257,281 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 163,345 |
| XI | 82,630 |
| China | 8,345 |
| France | 6,223 |
| Germany | 6,135 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 63,884 | 99,461 | +35,577 |
| XI | 73,252 | 9,378 | -63,874 |
| China | 5,714 | 2,631 | -3,083 |
| France | 4,261 | 1,962 | -2,299 |
| Germany | 3,717 | 2,418 | -1,299 |
| Netherlands | 39 | 3,271 | +3,232 |
| Ireland | 1,378 | 597 | -781 |
| South Korea | 623 | 0 | -623 |
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) | 168,727,637 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 103,145,539 |
| Air transport | 45,491,347 |
| Other | 291,647 |
| Road transport | 20,671 |
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) | 92,777,120 | 75,950,517 | -16,826,603 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 51,919,484 | 51,226,055 | -693,429 |
| Air transport | 22,574,157 | 22,917,190 | +343,033 |
| Other | 155,449 | 136,198 | -19,251 |
| Road transport | 20,671 | 0 | -20,671 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 72,235,266 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 65,110,261 |
| London Gateway Port | 63,584,695 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,348,637 |
| Holyhead | 16,600,520 |
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 | 13,271,762 | 58,963,504 | +45,691,742 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 31,678,117 | 33,432,144 | +1,754,027 |
| London Gateway Port | 55,887,574 | 7,697,121 | -48,190,453 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,148,722 | 13,199,915 | +1,051,193 |
| Holyhead | 6,520,956 | 10,079,564 | +3,558,608 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,040,270 | 4,801,264 | -4,239,006 |
| Felixstowe | 5,694,971 | 2,677,808 | -3,017,163 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 6,924,069 | 1,413,054 | -5,511,015 |
| Dover | 5,463,357 | 2,559,422 | -2,903,935 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,024,829 | 3,366,731 | +341,902 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 841981
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Appliances for making coffee, tea, or heating food, like percolators