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 | 4,297,406 |
| China | 3,679,880 |
| Netherlands | 2,179,878 |
| Italy | 983,706 |
| 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 | 1,400,970 | 2,896,436 | +1,495,466 |
| China | 1,387,107 | 2,292,773 | +905,666 |
| Netherlands | 626,376 | 1,553,502 | +927,126 |
| Italy | 331,057 | 652,649 | +321,592 |
| France | 209,027 | 6,251 | -202,776 |
| Sweden | 106,878 | 73,698 | -33,180 |
| Canada | 61,002 | 75,522 | +14,520 |
| South Africa | 7,452 | 61,919 | +54,467 |
| Belgium | 0 | 51,151 | +51,151 |
| Spain | 178 | 28,874 | +28,696 |
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 | 4,388,275 |
| China | 3,680,742 |
| Netherlands | 2,079,125 |
| Italy | 1,026,628 |
| 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 | 1,402,677 | 2,985,598 | +1,582,921 |
| China | 1,386,195 | 2,294,547 | +908,352 |
| Netherlands | 614,785 | 1,464,340 | +849,555 |
| Italy | 330,961 | 695,667 | +364,706 |
| Sweden | 106,878 | 65,523 | -41,355 |
| Canada | 61,002 | 75,522 | +14,520 |
| France | 84,534 | 5,282 | -79,252 |
| South Africa | 7,452 | 61,919 | +54,467 |
| 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 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Norfolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 7,893,132 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,790,310 |
| Other | 136,940 |
| Air transport | 86,507 |
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) | 2,577,307 | 5,315,825 | +2,738,518 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,395,044 | 2,395,266 | +1,000,222 |
| Other | 136,940 | 0 | -136,940 |
| Air transport | 41,516 | 44,991 | +3,475 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 3,083,409 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,282,989 |
| Felixstowe | 2,079,025 |
| Harwich | 1,286,246 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,224,707 |
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 | 1,436,931 | 1,646,478 | +209,547 |
| Immingham Docks | 127,216 | 2,155,773 | +2,028,557 |
| Felixstowe | 1,301,402 | 777,623 | -523,779 |
| Harwich | 629,127 | 657,119 | +27,992 |
| London Gateway Port | 25,739 | 1,198,968 | +1,173,229 |
| Southampton | 235,747 | 669,411 | +433,664 |
| Hull | 0 | 346,512 | +346,512 |
| Liverpool Docks | 61,002 | 77,296 | +16,294 |
| 000 | 136,940 | 0 | -136,940 |
| Eurotunnel | 46,631 | 64,765 | +18,134 |
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 | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 9 |
| 2026-03 | 15 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| GRIMME (U.K.) LIMITED | 19 |
| QVC UK | 19 |
| OUTDOOR VALUE RETAIL LIMITED | 18 |
| ROTOMATION (UK) LTD | 18 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 18 |
| GBCM WHOLESALE LIMITED | 18 |
| EDWARDS FARM MACHINERY LIMITED | 13 |
| NANDO'S CHICKENLAND LIMITED | 11 |
| GARDEN SELECTIONS LIMITED | 8 |
| EUROTRADE (W) LIMITED | 7 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 33 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 54m+ | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 440,542 |
| Poland | 437,148 |
| United States | 268,991 |
| Netherlands | 228,049 |
| Germany | 195,684 |
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 | 231,565 | 208,977 | -22,588 |
| Poland | 272,306 | 164,842 | -107,464 |
| United States | 129,837 | 139,154 | +9,317 |
| Netherlands | 132,870 | 95,179 | -37,691 |
| Germany | 125,221 | 70,463 | -54,758 |
| France | 104,742 | 60,224 | -44,518 |
| Singapore | 0 | 152,288 | +152,288 |
| Spain | 133,670 | 5,007 | -128,663 |
| Argentina | 113,210 | 0 | -113,210 |
| Lithuania | 20,832 | 32,544 | +11,712 |
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 | 2,743 |
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 | 1,769 | +795 |
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) | 1,667,608 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 806,948 |
| Other | 87,685 |
| Air transport | 49,274 |
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) | 985,188 | 682,420 | -302,768 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 380,847 | 426,101 | +45,254 |
| Other | 75,481 | 12,204 | -63,277 |
| Air transport | 19,453 | 29,821 | +10,368 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 870,916 |
| London Gateway Port | 329,473 |
| Felixstowe | 248,468 |
| Liverpool Docks | 148,268 |
| Milford | 139,976 |
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 | 578,863 | 292,053 | -286,810 |
| London Gateway Port | 253,271 | 76,202 | -177,069 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 248,468 | +248,468 |
| Liverpool Docks | 104,413 | 43,855 | -60,558 |
| Milford | 111,639 | 28,337 | -83,302 |
| Dover | 98,809 | 37,689 | -61,120 |
| Southampton | 2,800 | 130,000 | +127,200 |
| Immingham Docks | 27,300 | 81,990 | +54,690 |
| Holyhead | 31,895 | 56,154 | +24,259 |
| 000 | 75,481 | 12,204 | -63,277 |
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