Import/export HS code 84323990: Planters and transplanters
Machines used to place seeds or young plants into the soil
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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 | 2,637,396 |
| China | 2,260,237 |
| Netherlands | 1,210,295 |
| Italy | 706,159 |
| France | 215,278 |
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 | 1,691,763 | 945,633 | -746,130 |
| China | 1,315,833 | 944,404 | -371,429 |
| Netherlands | 677,129 | 533,166 | -143,963 |
| Italy | 370,130 | 336,029 | -34,101 |
| France | 91,893 | 123,385 | +31,492 |
| Sweden | 106,878 | 65,523 | -41,355 |
| Canada | 0 | 136,524 | +136,524 |
| South Africa | 16,530 | 42,935 | +26,405 |
| Belgium | 0 | 51,151 | +51,151 |
| Spain | 1,941 | 28,960 | +27,019 |
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 | 2,639,103 |
| China | 2,261,099 |
| Netherlands | 1,198,704 |
| Italy | 749,081 |
| Sweden | 172,401 |
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 | 1,576,336 | 1,062,767 | -513,569 |
| China | 1,315,833 | 945,266 | -370,567 |
| Netherlands | 665,538 | 533,166 | -132,372 |
| Italy | 370,041 | 379,040 | +8,999 |
| Sweden | 106,878 | 65,523 | -41,355 |
| Canada | 0 | 136,524 | +136,524 |
| France | 84,534 | 5,282 | -79,252 |
| South Africa | 16,530 | 42,935 | +26,405 |
| Spain | 0 | 28,874 | +28,874 |
| Turkey | 0 | 17,649 | +17,649 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 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) | 4,982,750 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,340,661 |
| Other | 147,841 |
| Air transport | 63,200 |
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) | 2,784,048 | 2,198,702 | -585,346 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,312,888 | 1,027,773 | -285,115 |
| Other | 147,717 | 124 | -147,593 |
| Air transport | 41,516 | 21,684 | -19,832 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,177,495 |
| Felixstowe | 1,785,941 |
| Harwich | 1,051,217 |
| Immingham Docks | 798,038 |
| Southampton | 625,956 |
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 | 1,345,375 | 832,120 | -513,255 |
| Felixstowe | 1,249,930 | 536,011 | -713,919 |
| Harwich | 641,908 | 409,309 | -232,599 |
| Immingham Docks | 127,216 | 670,822 | +543,606 |
| Southampton | 227,365 | 398,591 | +171,226 |
| Killingholme | 293,212 | 0 | -293,212 |
| London Gateway Port | 28,848 | 149,162 | +120,314 |
| 000 | 147,717 | 124 | -147,593 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 138,298 | +138,298 |
| Eurotunnel | 61,921 | 33,843 | -28,078 |
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 | 27 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| QVC UK | 19 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 18 |
| GBCM WHOLESALE LIMITED | 18 |
| GRIMME (U.K.) LIMITED | 16 |
| ROTOMATION (UK) LTD | 16 |
| OUTDOOR VALUE RETAIL LIMITED | 16 |
| EDWARDS FARM MACHINERY LIMITED | 10 |
| NANDO'S CHICKENLAND LIMITED | 9 |
| GARDEN SELECTIONS LIMITED | 8 |
| EUROTRADE (W) LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 27 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 0-1m | 7 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 419,922 |
| Poland | 377,938 |
| Netherlands | 220,944 |
| Spain | 153,027 |
| United States | 152,852 |
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 | 209,993 | 209,929 | -64 |
| Poland | 169,806 | 208,132 | +38,326 |
| Netherlands | 127,868 | 93,076 | -34,792 |
| Spain | 148,020 | 5,007 | -143,013 |
| United States | 93,544 | 59,308 | -34,236 |
| Germany | 64,098 | 88,025 | +23,927 |
| France | 68,441 | 52,205 | -16,236 |
| Argentina | 113,210 | 0 | -113,210 |
| Lithuania | 20,832 | 32,544 | +11,712 |
| Austria | 48,120 | 0 | -48,120 |
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 | 1,578 |
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 | 974 | 604 | -370 |
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) | 1,475,733 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 475,745 |
| Other | 85,435 |
| Air transport | 35,789 |
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) | 792,290 | 683,443 | -108,847 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 320,326 | 155,419 | -164,907 |
| Other | 75,481 | 9,954 | -65,527 |
| Air transport | 17,920 | 17,869 | -51 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 810,140 |
| London Gateway Port | 271,682 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,851 |
| Milford | 138,247 |
| Dover | 100,629 |
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 | 510,912 | 299,228 | -211,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 237,843 | 33,839 | -204,004 |
| Liverpool Docks | 60,683 | 80,168 | +19,485 |
| Milford | 88,938 | 49,309 | -39,629 |
| Dover | 20,124 | 80,505 | +60,381 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 95,300 | +95,300 |
| 000 | 75,481 | 9,954 | -65,527 |
| Holyhead | 28,133 | 52,692 | +24,559 |
| Portsmouth | 41,785 | 36,301 | -5,484 |
| Plymouth | 49,490 | 0 | -49,490 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84323990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to place seeds or young plants into the soil