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 | 3,808,753 |
| Netherlands | 3,070,178 |
| Italy | 973,083 |
| United States | 774,265 |
| Belgium | 761,614 |
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 | 2,186,246 | 1,622,507 | -563,739 |
| Netherlands | 1,642,718 | 1,427,460 | -215,258 |
| Italy | 264,915 | 708,168 | +443,253 |
| United States | 492,814 | 281,451 | -211,363 |
| Belgium | 580,964 | 180,650 | -400,314 |
| Poland | 124,405 | 616,081 | +491,676 |
| France | 446,990 | 250,571 | -196,419 |
| Spain | 259,556 | 262,100 | +2,544 |
| New Zealand | 80,103 | 291,182 | +211,079 |
| China | 117,433 | 119,253 | +1,820 |
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 | 3,701,125 |
| Netherlands | 2,545,969 |
| Italy | 973,967 |
| United States | 785,327 |
| Poland | 769,320 |
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 | 2,186,911 | 1,514,214 | -672,697 |
| Netherlands | 1,467,212 | 1,078,757 | -388,455 |
| Italy | 264,120 | 709,847 | +445,727 |
| United States | 495,336 | 289,991 | -205,345 |
| Poland | 133,045 | 636,275 | +503,230 |
| Belgium | 580,964 | 176,747 | -404,217 |
| France | 445,574 | 238,260 | -207,314 |
| Spain | 259,556 | 262,100 | +2,544 |
| Hungary | 168,282 | 323,201 | +154,919 |
| New Zealand | 80,103 | 291,182 | +211,079 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 6 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Devon | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Lancashire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| North Yorkshire | 1 | 2 | +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) | 10,760,632 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,416,125 |
| Air transport | 192,622 |
| Road transport | 5,541 |
| Other | 941 |
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) | 5,546,044 | 5,214,588 | -331,456 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 694,594 | 721,531 | +26,937 |
| Air transport | 96,329 | 96,293 | -36 |
| Road transport | 5,541 | 0 | -5,541 |
| Other | 941 | 0 | -941 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,880,084 |
| Harwich | 1,921,971 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,004,517 |
| Felixstowe | 788,454 |
| Southampton | 687,453 |
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 | 3,220,007 | 2,660,077 | -559,930 |
| Harwich | 1,087,202 | 834,769 | -252,433 |
| Immingham Docks | 152,740 | 851,777 | +699,037 |
| Felixstowe | 410,588 | 377,866 | -32,722 |
| Southampton | 406,999 | 280,454 | -126,545 |
| Killingholme | 491,268 | 0 | -491,268 |
| Newhaven | 127,950 | 233,344 | +105,394 |
| Eurotunnel | 150,701 | 122,752 | -27,949 |
| Tyne | 0 | 172,842 | +172,842 |
| London Gateway Port | 67,814 | 98,423 | +30,609 |
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 |
|
Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities
|
6 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
4 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 7 |
| 2026-01 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| CHARTERHOUSE TURF MACHINERY LIMITED | 46 |
| HORSCH UK LIMITED | 39 |
| STANDEN ENGINEERING LIMITED | 22 |
| AMAZONE LIMITED | 18 |
| OPICO LIMITED | 18 |
| AGVANTAGE UK LTD | 17 |
| KEITH RENNIE MACHINERY LIMITED | 13 |
| E.F. WEAVING LIMITED | 12 |
| HYDRO APP SYSTEMS LTD | 12 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES 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 | 24 |
| 54m+ | 7 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | 5,905,301 |
| Netherlands | 2,380,300 |
| France | 1,888,531 |
| Bulgaria | 1,787,736 |
| Spain | 1,654,173 |
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 | 2,837,014 | 3,068,287 | +231,273 |
| Netherlands | 1,394,006 | 986,294 | -407,712 |
| France | 1,256,177 | 632,354 | -623,823 |
| Bulgaria | 1,052,053 | 735,683 | -316,370 |
| Spain | 659,541 | 994,632 | +335,091 |
| Czechia | 838,864 | 630,328 | -208,536 |
| Poland | 726,956 | 642,923 | -84,033 |
| Lithuania | 780,613 | 359,720 | -420,893 |
| Australia | 99,134 | 747,419 | +648,285 |
| Hungary | 55,000 | 732,851 | +677,851 |
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 | 1,210 | 10,199 | +8,989 |
| 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) | 21,150,478 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,316,382 |
| Air transport | 144,114 |
| Road transport | 34,523 |
| Other | 21,793 |
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) | 11,166,861 | 9,983,617 | -1,183,244 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,315,438 | 2,000,944 | +685,506 |
| Air transport | 139,446 | 4,668 | -134,778 |
| Road transport | 2,563 | 31,960 | +29,397 |
| Other | 5,289 | 16,504 | +11,215 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 15,066,455 |
| Harwich | 2,530,406 |
| Portsmouth | 1,344,019 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,332,447 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,210,854 |
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 | 8,293,995 | 6,772,460 | -1,521,535 |
| Harwich | 1,330,393 | 1,200,013 | -130,380 |
| Portsmouth | 399,637 | 944,382 | +544,745 |
| London Gateway Port | 176,956 | 1,155,491 | +978,535 |
| Immingham Docks | 699,103 | 511,751 | -187,352 |
| Felixstowe | 356,341 | 480,994 | +124,653 |
| Liverpool Docks | 439,720 | 329,379 | -110,341 |
| Goole | 225,879 | 91,787 | -134,092 |
| Heysham | 124,829 | 56,480 | -68,349 |
| Southampton | 99,928 | 61,000 | -38,928 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843231
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that plant seeds directly into untilled soil