Import/export HS code 843231: No-till seeders and planters
Machines that plant seeds directly into untilled soil
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 | 4,159,699 |
| Netherlands | 3,178,354 |
| Italy | 1,107,807 |
| France | 812,621 |
| United States | 748,053 |
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 | 2,314,844 | 1,844,855 | -469,989 |
| Netherlands | 1,708,247 | 1,470,107 | -238,140 |
| Italy | 357,578 | 750,229 | +392,651 |
| France | 553,410 | 259,211 | -294,199 |
| United States | 459,073 | 288,980 | -170,093 |
| Poland | 243,208 | 462,213 | +219,005 |
| Belgium | 676,939 | 5,263 | -671,676 |
| Spain | 184,035 | 361,118 | +177,083 |
| New Zealand | 194,759 | 291,182 | +96,423 |
| China | 120,645 | 105,858 | -14,787 |
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 | 4,052,071 |
| Netherlands | 2,646,704 |
| Italy | 1,108,691 |
| France | 798,894 |
| United States | 759,115 |
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 | 2,315,509 | 1,736,562 | -578,947 |
| Netherlands | 1,553,113 | 1,093,591 | -459,522 |
| Italy | 357,378 | 751,313 | +393,935 |
| France | 560,634 | 238,260 | -322,374 |
| United States | 461,595 | 297,520 | -164,075 |
| Poland | 243,208 | 491,047 | +247,839 |
| Belgium | 676,939 | 1,360 | -675,579 |
| Spain | 184,035 | 361,118 | +177,083 |
| Hungary | 147,910 | 351,014 | +203,104 |
| New Zealand | 194,759 | 291,182 | +96,423 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 7 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 |
| North Yorkshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| North Yorkshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Devon | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 2 | 1 | -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) | 11,320,152 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,498,505 |
| Air transport | 188,503 |
| Road transport | 5,541 |
| Other | 1,017 |
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) | 6,110,678 | 5,209,474 | -901,204 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 783,780 | 714,725 | -69,055 |
| Air transport | 68,092 | 120,411 | +52,319 |
| Road transport | 0 | 5,541 | +5,541 |
| Other | 387 | 630 | +243 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,084,884 |
| Harwich | 2,017,946 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,016,810 |
| Felixstowe | 894,478 |
| Southampton | 600,049 |
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 | 3,746,670 | 2,338,214 | -1,408,456 |
| Harwich | 1,183,177 | 834,769 | -348,408 |
| Immingham Docks | 54,306 | 962,504 | +908,198 |
| Felixstowe | 525,244 | 369,234 | -156,010 |
| Southampton | 325,578 | 274,471 | -51,107 |
| Killingholme | 491,268 | 0 | -491,268 |
| Eurotunnel | 173,631 | 218,070 | +44,439 |
| Newhaven | 47,634 | 332,362 | +284,728 |
| London | 164,102 | 79,087 | -85,015 |
| London Gateway Port | 135,098 | 86,267 | -48,831 |
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 | 26 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 7 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 7 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
| 2025-12 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHARTERHOUSE TURF MACHINERY LIMITED | 45 |
| HORSCH UK LIMITED | 38 |
| STANDEN ENGINEERING LIMITED | 22 |
| AMAZONE LIMITED | 18 |
| OPICO LIMITED | 18 |
| AGVANTAGE UK LTD | 17 |
| KEITH RENNIE MACHINERY LIMITED | 13 |
| HYDRO APP SYSTEMS LTD | 12 |
| E.F. WEAVING LIMITED | 11 |
| NETHERTON TRACTORS LIMITED | 8 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 28 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,984,316 |
| Netherlands | 2,380,300 |
| France | 1,882,581 |
| Bulgaria | 1,873,496 |
| Spain | 1,622,173 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,490,131 | 3,494,185 | +1,004,054 |
| Netherlands | 867,068 | 1,513,232 | +646,164 |
| France | 1,125,630 | 756,951 | -368,679 |
| Bulgaria | 1,137,813 | 735,683 | -402,130 |
| Spain | 620,541 | 1,001,632 | +381,091 |
| Czechia | 838,864 | 630,328 | -208,536 |
| Poland | 630,281 | 737,378 | +107,097 |
| Lithuania | 687,908 | 452,425 | -235,483 |
| Australia | 112,171 | 747,419 | +635,248 |
| Ireland | 450,362 | 381,396 | -68,966 |
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 | 11,409 |
| Ireland | 3,495 |
| France | 2,810 |
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 | 1,076 | 10,333 | +9,257 |
| Ireland | 0 | 3,495 | +3,495 |
| France | 0 | 2,810 | +2,810 |
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) | 21,310,190 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,876,077 |
| Air transport | 146,150 |
| Road transport | 34,523 |
| Other | 25,293 |
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) | 9,780,989 | 11,529,201 | +1,748,212 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,986,128 | 1,889,949 | -96,179 |
| Air transport | 131,190 | 14,960 | -116,230 |
| Road transport | 0 | 34,523 | +34,523 |
| Other | 6,121 | 19,172 | +13,051 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,222,876 |
| Harwich | 2,530,406 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,837,961 |
| Portsmouth | 1,312,019 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,248,378 |
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 | 7,583,155 | 7,639,721 | +56,566 |
| Harwich | 798,455 | 1,731,951 | +933,496 |
| London Gateway Port | 867,093 | 970,868 | +103,775 |
| Portsmouth | 360,637 | 951,382 | +590,745 |
| Immingham Docks | 588,530 | 659,848 | +71,318 |
| Felixstowe | 356,341 | 477,844 | +121,503 |
| Liverpool Docks | 481,470 | 329,379 | -152,091 |
| Goole | 133,174 | 184,492 | +51,318 |
| Heysham | 149,779 | 98,730 | -51,049 |
| Southampton | 112,965 | 61,000 | -51,965 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that plant seeds directly into untilled soil