Import/export HS code 820840: Knives for farming and gardening machines
Cutting tools for agricultural, horticultural, or forestry equipment, like mowers and trimmers
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,883,453 |
| Germany | 7,953,890 |
| France | 2,330,333 |
| Belgium | 1,558,615 |
| Sweden | 1,185,405 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,278,520 | 4,604,933 | +326,413 |
| Germany | 4,001,330 | 3,952,560 | -48,770 |
| France | 1,889,068 | 441,265 | -1,447,803 |
| Belgium | 939,582 | 619,033 | -320,549 |
| Sweden | 574,245 | 611,160 | +36,915 |
| China | 582,775 | 537,448 | -45,327 |
| United States | 458,200 | 430,149 | -28,051 |
| Italy | 257,204 | 236,080 | -21,124 |
| Austria | 127,412 | 128,558 | +1,146 |
| Ireland | 87,343 | 133,922 | +46,579 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,218,996 |
| Germany | 4,683,804 |
| United States | 2,641,726 |
| France | 2,248,634 |
| China | 1,968,961 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 4,695,852 | 4,523,144 | -172,708 |
| Germany | 2,486,421 | 2,197,383 | -289,038 |
| United States | 1,288,191 | 1,353,535 | +65,344 |
| France | 1,639,444 | 609,190 | -1,030,254 |
| China | 932,797 | 1,036,164 | +103,367 |
| Austria | 904,885 | 928,148 | +23,263 |
| Switzerland | 282,995 | 281,330 | -1,665 |
| Italy | 168,578 | 260,436 | +91,858 |
| Japan | 229,235 | 160,077 | -69,158 |
| Slovakia | 58,791 | 101,038 | +42,247 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 9 |
| Lincolnshire | 8 |
| Essex | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Suffolk | 6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Essex | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Suffolk | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 3 | -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) | 17,535,518 |
| Air transport | 5,458,266 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,278,642 |
| Other | 448,627 |
| Road transport | 117,455 |
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) | 11,058,444 | 6,477,074 | -4,581,370 |
| Air transport | 1,330,856 | 4,127,410 | +2,796,554 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,014,097 | 1,264,545 | +250,448 |
| Other | 252,351 | 196,276 | -56,075 |
| Road transport | 60,350 | 57,105 | -3,245 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 5,170,400 |
| Felixstowe | 4,817,369 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,665,777 |
| Dover | 3,497,054 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,235,073 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eurotunnel | 3,186,292 | 1,984,108 | -1,202,184 |
| Felixstowe | 3,587,016 | 1,230,353 | -2,356,663 |
| Birmingham Airport | 277,767 | 3,388,010 | +3,110,243 |
| Dover | 1,759,575 | 1,737,479 | -22,096 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,613,230 | 621,843 | -991,387 |
| Immingham Docks | 823,483 | 907,385 | +83,902 |
| Southampton | 340,769 | 380,016 | +39,247 |
| Thamesport | 293,172 | 418,707 | +125,535 |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 369,334 | 342,018 | -27,316 |
| 000 | 252,351 | 196,276 | -56,075 |
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 | 57 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 8 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 6 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 30 |
| 2025-11 | 34 |
| 2025-10 | 35 |
| 2025-09 | 38 |
| 2025-08 | 38 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| RANSOMES JACOBSEN LIMITED | 101 |
| TORO U.K. LIMITED | 96 |
| KUBOTA (U.K.) LIMITED | 93 |
| HUSQVARNA UK LIMITED | 72 |
| GLOBAL MACHINERY SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 69 |
| REESINK UK LTD | 67 |
| ANDREAS STIHL LIMITED | 63 |
| SPALDINGS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 62 |
| SIMON TULLETT MACHINERY COMPANY LIMITED | 61 |
| CLAAS UK LIMITED | 47 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 55 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 21 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 1,865,360 |
| Germany | 439,206 |
| Sweden | 424,735 |
| Saudi Arabia | 416,161 |
| Netherlands | 316,842 |
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 | 854,685 | 1,010,675 | +155,990 |
| Germany | 313,647 | 125,559 | -188,088 |
| Sweden | 193,044 | 231,691 | +38,647 |
| Saudi Arabia | 160,693 | 255,468 | +94,775 |
| Netherlands | 234,818 | 82,024 | -152,794 |
| France | 186,022 | 89,391 | -96,631 |
| Ireland | 153,232 | 95,551 | -57,681 |
| Canada | 72,324 | 138,743 | +66,419 |
| Nigeria | 132,570 | 9,500 | -123,070 |
| Belgium | 54,141 | 72,406 | +18,265 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 19,247 |
| Germany | 10,547 |
| XI | 9,206 |
| Ireland | 1,598 |
| China | 354 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 15,031 | 4,216 | -10,815 |
| Germany | 9,746 | 801 | -8,945 |
| XI | 3,997 | 5,209 | +1,212 |
| Ireland | 972 | 626 | -346 |
| China | 239 | 115 | -124 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 294 | +294 |
| France | 25 | 42 | +17 |
| Thailand | 25 | 0 | -25 |
| Italy | 0 | 9 | +9 |
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) | 2,015,930 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,696,859 |
| Air transport | 1,527,565 |
| Other | 52,169 |
| Road transport | 7,170 |
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) | 1,018,120 | 997,810 | -20,310 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,025,661 | 671,198 | -354,463 |
| Air transport | 751,553 | 776,012 | +24,459 |
| Other | 37,065 | 15,104 | -21,961 |
| Road transport | 7,170 | 0 | -7,170 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 1,116,809 |
| East Midlands Airport | 822,708 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 761,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 633,113 |
| Immingham Docks | 367,828 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liverpool Docks | 626,609 | 490,200 | -136,409 |
| East Midlands Airport | 425,757 | 396,951 | -28,806 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 469,885 | 291,272 | -178,613 |
| London Gateway Port | 282,983 | 350,130 | +67,147 |
| Immingham Docks | 214,334 | 153,494 | -60,840 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 47,624 | 256,523 | +208,899 |
| ZLC | 188,395 | 101,682 | -86,713 |
| Dover | 136,797 | 84,113 | -52,684 |
| Southampton | 47,060 | 115,374 | +68,314 |
| Holyhead | 87,263 | 59,685 | -27,578 |
Quick facts
HS code: 820840
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Cutting tools for agricultural, horticultural, or forestry equipment, like mowers and trimmers