Import/export HS code 843221: Disc harrows for soil
Machines with discs to break up soil for farming
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.
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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 | 3,919,843 |
| France | 3,392,804 |
| Netherlands | 758,386 |
| Austria | 655,453 |
| Ireland | 536,910 |
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 | 2,042,510 | 1,877,333 | -165,177 |
| France | 1,827,371 | 1,565,433 | -261,938 |
| Netherlands | 158,328 | 600,058 | +441,730 |
| Austria | 365,195 | 290,258 | -74,937 |
| Ireland | 312,591 | 224,319 | -88,272 |
| Italy | 239,960 | 188,143 | -51,817 |
| Poland | 181,984 | 114,595 | -67,389 |
| Czechia | 16,479 | 85,926 | +69,447 |
| Lithuania | 0 | 86,843 | +86,843 |
| Hungary | 0 | 75,123 | +75,123 |
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 | 4,762,598 |
| France | 2,630,086 |
| Poland | 918,428 |
| Czechia | 600,029 |
| Italy | 332,425 |
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 | 2,023,206 | 2,739,392 | +716,186 |
| France | 1,588,147 | 1,041,939 | -546,208 |
| Poland | 493,992 | 424,436 | -69,556 |
| Czechia | 355,347 | 244,682 | -110,665 |
| Italy | 198,032 | 134,393 | -63,639 |
| Romania | 116,963 | 54,752 | -62,211 |
| China | 43,267 | 15,180 | -28,087 |
| Australia | 0 | 52,020 | +52,020 |
| Denmark | 27,642 | 21,120 | -6,522 |
| Hungary | 0 | 41,140 | +41,140 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Essex | 3 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| East Central Scotland | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 9,574,479 |
| Other | 665,921 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 171,221 |
| Air transport | 29,340 |
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) | 4,805,062 | 4,769,417 | -35,645 |
| Other | 358,222 | 307,699 | -50,523 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 90,995 | 80,226 | -10,769 |
| Air transport | 18,600 | 10,740 | -7,860 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,533,566 |
| Portsmouth | 1,261,489 |
| Harwich | 963,053 |
| 000 | 665,921 |
| Immingham Docks | 604,374 |
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 | 2,672,877 | 2,860,689 | +187,812 |
| Portsmouth | 792,542 | 468,947 | -323,595 |
| Harwich | 548,628 | 414,425 | -134,203 |
| 000 | 358,222 | 307,699 | -50,523 |
| Immingham Docks | 50,883 | 553,491 | +502,608 |
| Poole | 310,429 | 103,159 | -207,270 |
| Hull | 48,390 | 146,013 | +97,623 |
| Eurotunnel | 109,472 | 60,625 | -48,847 |
| Felixstowe | 43,267 | 124,727 | +81,460 |
| Tyne | 87,282 | 0 | -87,282 |
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 | 17 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 2 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 6 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KUHN FARM MACHINERY(U.K.)LIMITED | 49 |
| HORSCH UK LIMITED | 43 |
| AMAZONE LIMITED | 34 |
| ALOIS POTTINGER UK LTD | 32 |
| AGRI-LINC LIMITED | 30 |
| KVERNELAND GROUP UK LIMITED | 27 |
| JRD AGRI MACHINERY LTD | 20 |
| MASCHIO GASPARDO UK LIMITED | 7 |
| J BOURNE TRACTORS LTD | 5 |
| STRATUM TRADING LTD | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 15 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 619,419 |
| Poland | 611,904 |
| New Zealand | 436,360 |
| Czechia | 357,941 |
| Lithuania | 226,915 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 152,533 | 466,886 | +314,353 |
| Poland | 165,200 | 446,704 | +281,504 |
| New Zealand | 77,916 | 358,444 | +280,528 |
| Czechia | 240,534 | 117,407 | -123,127 |
| Lithuania | 226,915 | 0 | -226,915 |
| Slovakia | 191,879 | 27,192 | -164,687 |
| Denmark | 161,421 | 30,661 | -130,760 |
| Egypt | 0 | 160,130 | +160,130 |
| Germany | 128,524 | 8,662 | -119,862 |
| Netherlands | 129,298 | 0 | -129,298 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 25,844 |
| France | 13,586 |
| Denmark | 13,069 |
| Nicaragua | 8,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 22,602 | 3,242 | -19,360 |
| France | 0 | 13,586 | +13,586 |
| Denmark | 13,069 | 0 | -13,069 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 8,565 | +8,565 |
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) | 2,573,134 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,031,728 |
| Other | 61,064 |
| Air transport | 1,893 |
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) | 1,273,578 | 1,299,556 | +25,978 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 433,505 | 598,223 | +164,718 |
| Other | 35,671 | 25,393 | -10,278 |
| Air transport | 930 | 963 | +33 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,244,558 |
| Immingham Docks | 849,192 |
| Southampton | 361,894 |
| Holyhead | 284,256 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,563 |
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 | 894,951 | 349,607 | -545,344 |
| Immingham Docks | 400,777 | 448,415 | +47,638 |
| Southampton | 3,450 | 358,444 | +354,994 |
| Holyhead | 51,800 | 232,456 | +180,656 |
| London Gateway Port | 50,770 | 186,793 | +136,023 |
| Liverpool Docks | 65,062 | 52,137 | -12,925 |
| Heysham | 0 | 100,450 | +100,450 |
| Felixstowe | 84,816 | 12,900 | -71,916 |
| Dover | 76,166 | 1,645 | -74,521 |
| Portsmouth | 5,488 | 70,232 | +64,744 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines with discs to break up soil for farming