Import/export HS code 84388099: Various food preparation machines
Machines for preparing or manufacturing food and drinks not listed elsewhere
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 | 24,142,092 |
| Switzerland | 23,465,086 |
| Italy | 20,286,407 |
| France | 17,502,650 |
| Denmark | 16,741,656 |
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 | 15,684,235 | 8,457,857 | -7,226,378 |
| Switzerland | 10,759,695 | 12,705,391 | +1,945,696 |
| Italy | 8,510,432 | 11,775,975 | +3,265,543 |
| France | 8,726,635 | 8,776,015 | +49,380 |
| Denmark | 8,491,497 | 8,250,159 | -241,338 |
| Netherlands | 7,374,720 | 4,889,081 | -2,485,639 |
| United States | 3,258,594 | 3,253,409 | -5,185 |
| Spain | 2,853,211 | 2,800,823 | -52,388 |
| Austria | 44,429 | 4,338,428 | +4,293,999 |
| Belgium | 2,228,467 | 1,983,327 | -245,140 |
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 | 27,851,256 |
| Italy | 22,574,745 |
| Switzerland | 18,234,103 |
| Denmark | 15,639,778 |
| France | 15,181,087 |
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 | 19,896,385 | 7,954,871 | -11,941,514 |
| Italy | 10,205,557 | 12,369,188 | +2,163,631 |
| Switzerland | 7,757,484 | 10,476,619 | +2,719,135 |
| Denmark | 7,257,419 | 8,382,359 | +1,124,940 |
| France | 7,595,999 | 7,585,088 | -10,911 |
| Netherlands | 5,327,116 | 4,637,136 | -689,980 |
| United States | 3,261,133 | 4,287,021 | +1,025,888 |
| China | 2,710,875 | 3,461,248 | +750,373 |
| Spain | 2,868,081 | 2,645,724 | -222,357 |
| Austria | 22,341 | 4,338,428 | +4,316,087 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Inner London - West | 32 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 30 |
| West Midlands | 29 |
| Inner London - East | 27 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 23 |
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 | 19 | 17 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 | 17 | -1 |
| West Midlands | 14 | 22 | +8 |
| Inner London - East | 11 | 20 | +9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 19 | 13 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 19 | +11 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 11 | 13 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 8 | 12 | +4 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 10 | 15 | +5 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 8 | 11 | +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) | 108,060,738 |
| Air transport | 23,126,944 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,884,449 |
| Road transport | 7,711,995 |
| Other | 706,514 |
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) | 54,660,437 | 53,400,301 | -1,260,136 |
| Air transport | 11,087,929 | 12,039,015 | +951,086 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,258,030 | 9,626,419 | +368,389 |
| Road transport | 5,275,469 | 2,436,526 | -2,838,943 |
| Other | 261,859 | 444,655 | +182,796 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 47,869,768 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,643,147 |
| ZLC | 15,051,004 |
| Birmingham Airport | 13,932,218 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,791,931 |
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 | 21,509,769 | 26,359,999 | +4,850,230 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,698,121 | 10,945,026 | -3,753,095 |
| ZLC | 8,167,301 | 6,883,703 | -1,283,598 |
| Birmingham Airport | 6,423,222 | 7,508,996 | +1,085,774 |
| Eurotunnel | 2,782,669 | 4,009,262 | +1,226,593 |
| Felixstowe | 3,245,956 | 3,316,264 | +70,308 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,241,785 | 2,475,208 | +233,423 |
| Harwich | 2,891,343 | 1,723,705 | -1,167,638 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,972,916 | 1,658,980 | -313,936 |
| Killingholme | 2,838,660 | 0 | -2,838,660 |
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 | 138 |
| Manufacture of food products | 122 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 72 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 35 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 31 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 55 |
| 2026-03 | 62 |
| 2026-02 | 51 |
| 2026-01 | 50 |
| 2025-12 | 58 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| JESTIC LIMITED | 116 |
| FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT MARKETING LIMITED | 78 |
| T.N.A. EUROPE LIMITED | 75 |
| NISBETS LIMITED | 64 |
| UCC COFFEE UK LIMITED | 63 |
| RG DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED | 62 |
| EUROCAPS LIMITED | 56 |
| UNILEVER UK LIMITED | 52 |
| ELECTROLUX PROFESSIONAL LIMITED | 52 |
| CARPIGIANI U.K. LIMITED | 52 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 179 |
| 54m+ | 119 |
| 0-1m | 95 |
| 15m-54m | 57 |
| Other | 32 |
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 | 18,654,572 |
| Saudi Arabia | 10,961,248 |
| Spain | 7,840,643 |
| Ireland | 6,310,869 |
| Canada | 5,849,227 |
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 | 16,162,369 | 2,492,203 | -13,670,166 |
| Saudi Arabia | 6,220,738 | 4,740,510 | -1,480,228 |
| Spain | 1,731,480 | 6,109,163 | +4,377,683 |
| Ireland | 2,611,845 | 3,699,024 | +1,087,179 |
| Canada | 5,692,758 | 156,469 | -5,536,289 |
| Iraq | 1,341,618 | 4,245,658 | +2,904,040 |
| Netherlands | 3,246,780 | 1,857,337 | -1,389,443 |
| France | 952,531 | 3,941,668 | +2,989,137 |
| Kazakhstan | 12,727 | 4,007,094 | +3,994,367 |
| Egypt | 3,836,274 | 15,085 | -3,821,189 |
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 | 123,493 |
| XI | 119,882 |
| Ireland | 36,718 |
| China | 60 |
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 | 74,471 | 49,022 | -25,449 |
| XI | 118,356 | 1,526 | -116,830 |
| Ireland | 15,834 | 20,884 | +5,050 |
| China | 42 | 18 | -24 |
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) | 61,423,730 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 55,817,522 |
| Air transport | 6,346,871 |
| Other | 280,153 |
| Road transport | 37,403 |
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) | 47,945,838 | 13,477,892 | -34,467,946 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 24,199,953 | 31,617,569 | +7,417,616 |
| Air transport | 4,179,321 | 2,167,550 | -2,011,771 |
| Other | 208,703 | 71,450 | -137,253 |
| Road transport | 37,403 | 0 | -37,403 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,254,267 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,764,029 |
| Felixstowe | 18,815,704 |
| Liverpool Docks | 9,547,560 |
| Southampton | 6,480,151 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,945,956 | 20,308,311 | +4,362,355 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,977,084 | 6,786,945 | -10,190,139 |
| Felixstowe | 17,596,962 | 1,218,742 | -16,378,220 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,619,615 | 927,945 | -7,691,670 |
| Southampton | 4,103,535 | 2,376,616 | -1,726,919 |
| Dover | 2,260,223 | 3,956,163 | +1,695,940 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,103,043 | 1,295,563 | -1,807,480 |
| Holyhead | 1,335,664 | 2,901,438 | +1,565,774 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,774,528 | 1,953,165 | +178,637 |
| London | 561,788 | 1,863,801 | +1,302,013 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84388099
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for preparing or manufacturing food and drinks not listed elsewhere