Import/export HS code 84388091: Drink production machines
Machines used to prepare or manufacture beverages, excluding tea and coffee
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,596,673 |
| Italy | 1,545,371 |
| Czechia | 1,216,059 |
| Netherlands | 1,180,320 |
| United States | 1,149,090 |
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 | 3,727,165 | 2,869,508 | -857,657 |
| Italy | 54,369 | 1,491,002 | +1,436,633 |
| Czechia | 524,226 | 691,833 | +167,607 |
| Netherlands | 435,372 | 744,948 | +309,576 |
| United States | 911,262 | 237,828 | -673,434 |
| China | 371,667 | 224,156 | -147,511 |
| Spain | 258,314 | 116,091 | -142,223 |
| Austria | 220,870 | 126,993 | -93,877 |
| Ireland | 117,233 | 78,539 | -38,694 |
| Switzerland | 0 | 167,805 | +167,805 |
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 | 7,083,859 |
| Italy | 1,540,568 |
| United States | 1,504,181 |
| Czechia | 1,084,505 |
| China | 707,781 |
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 | 3,732,283 | 3,351,576 | -380,707 |
| Italy | 54,369 | 1,486,199 | +1,431,830 |
| United States | 1,056,864 | 447,317 | -609,547 |
| Czechia | 517,885 | 566,620 | +48,735 |
| China | 434,975 | 272,806 | -162,169 |
| Mexico | 335,130 | 192,453 | -142,677 |
| Austria | 248,206 | 119,554 | -128,652 |
| Spain | 153,903 | 117,861 | -36,042 |
| Poland | 41,011 | 167,805 | +126,794 |
| Ireland | 104,237 | 76,019 | -28,218 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 10 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 |
| West Midlands | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| East Central Scotland | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Merseyside | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 10,407,877 |
| Air transport | 2,186,624 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,113,100 |
| Other | 111,984 |
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) | 4,677,256 | 5,730,621 | +1,053,365 |
| Air transport | 1,482,022 | 704,602 | -777,420 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 616,070 | 497,030 | -119,040 |
| Other | 102,935 | 9,049 | -93,886 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,579,955 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,736,905 |
| Killingholme | 1,304,655 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,025,398 |
| Birmingham Airport | 915,726 |
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 | 1,958,803 | 3,621,152 | +1,662,349 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,101,745 | 635,160 | -466,585 |
| Killingholme | 470,466 | 834,189 | +363,723 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 911,689 | 113,709 | -797,980 |
| Birmingham Airport | 517,163 | 398,563 | -118,600 |
| Eurotunnel | 403,714 | 267,166 | -136,548 |
| Thamesport | 291,595 | 125,782 | -165,813 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 267,939 | 126,699 | -141,240 |
| Felixstowe | 199,369 | 183,233 | -16,136 |
| London Gateway Port | 166,261 | 77,513 | -88,748 |
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
|
22 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
15 |
|
Manufacture of beverages
|
9 |
|
Food and beverage service activities
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 8 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 8 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 8 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 0-1m | 20 |
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 1,470,319 |
| United States | 661,608 |
| Ireland | 176,355 |
| Turkey | 103,405 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 91,866 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | 3,200 | 1,467,119 | +1,463,919 |
| United States | 660,447 | 1,161 | -659,286 |
| Ireland | 55,288 | 121,067 | +65,779 |
| Turkey | 11,464 | 91,941 | +80,477 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 91,866 | 0 | -91,866 |
| Germany | 32,508 | 26,846 | -5,662 |
| France | 30,055 | 27,855 | -2,200 |
| Thailand | 50,000 | 0 | -50,000 |
| Poland | 0 | 41,909 | +41,909 |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 33,600 | 0 | -33,600 |
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) | 2,242,212 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 542,049 |
| Air transport | 159,163 |
| Other | 12,800 |
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) | 757,319 | 1,484,893 | +727,574 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 169,992 | 372,057 | +202,065 |
| Air transport | 119,745 | 39,418 | -80,327 |
| Other | 12,800 | 0 | -12,800 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 2,157,199 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 249,063 |
| Holyhead | 127,555 |
| Dover | 91,941 |
| Manchester Airport | 71,067 |
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 Gateway Port | 690,080 | 1,467,119 | +777,039 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 92,599 | 156,464 | +63,865 |
| Holyhead | 6,488 | 121,067 | +114,579 |
| Dover | 0 | 91,941 | +91,941 |
| Manchester Airport | 71,067 | 0 | -71,067 |
| Southampton | 64,133 | 0 | -64,133 |
| Immingham Docks | 38,011 | 2,585 | -35,426 |
| East Midlands Airport | 14,115 | 22,167 | +8,052 |
| Heysham | 36,000 | 0 | -36,000 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 17,774 | +17,774 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84388091
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to prepare or manufacture beverages, excluding tea and coffee