Import/export HS code 843420: Dairy machinery
Machines for processing milk into products like cheese or butter
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 4,998,655 |
| Ireland | 4,016,090 |
| India | 3,652,415 |
| France | 3,612,068 |
| Germany | 3,052,036 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 4,655,310 | 343,345 | -4,311,965 |
| Ireland | 1,182,005 | 2,834,085 | +1,652,080 |
| India | 1,637,764 | 2,014,651 | +376,887 |
| France | 1,827,773 | 1,784,295 | -43,478 |
| Germany | 190,383 | 2,861,653 | +2,671,270 |
| Italy | 1,581,191 | 870,516 | -710,675 |
| Denmark | 117,798 | 1,850,601 | +1,732,803 |
| Netherlands | 666,295 | 1,100,954 | +434,659 |
| Turkey | 447,123 | 1,006,439 | +559,316 |
| United States | 186,094 | 1,093,799 | +907,705 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 3,748,893 |
| India | 3,652,415 |
| Ireland | 3,425,006 |
| Italy | 3,361,449 |
| Germany | 3,119,412 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1,742,641 | 2,006,252 | +263,611 |
| India | 1,637,764 | 2,014,651 | +376,887 |
| Ireland | 1,112,488 | 2,312,518 | +1,200,030 |
| Italy | 1,798,912 | 1,562,537 | -236,375 |
| Germany | 216,371 | 2,903,041 | +2,686,670 |
| Denmark | 190,498 | 1,702,079 | +1,511,581 |
| Turkey | 445,577 | 958,914 | +513,337 |
| Sweden | 780,871 | 615,473 | -165,398 |
| New Zealand | 785,718 | 485,575 | -300,143 |
| United States | 209,282 | 888,452 | +679,170 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 8 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 |
| Cheshire | 5 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 6 | 4 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 4 | +4 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Southern Scotland | 3 | 3 | +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) | 17,861,410 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 11,109,108 |
| Other | 4,972,325 |
| Air transport | 1,859,029 |
| Road transport | 295,573 |
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) | 6,507,142 | 11,354,268 | +4,847,126 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,521,823 | 7,587,285 | +4,065,462 |
| Other | 4,516,235 | 456,090 | -4,060,145 |
| Air transport | 704,306 | 1,154,723 | +450,417 |
| Road transport | 2,460 | 293,113 | +290,653 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,338,211 |
| 000 | 4,972,325 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,714,017 |
| Immingham Docks | 4,371,569 |
| Felixstowe | 2,351,173 |
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 | 3,296,833 | 6,041,378 | +2,744,545 |
| 000 | 4,516,235 | 456,090 | -4,060,145 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,306,306 | 2,407,711 | +101,405 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,244,062 | 3,127,507 | +1,883,445 |
| Felixstowe | 381,713 | 1,969,460 | +1,587,747 |
| Holyhead | 453,533 | 1,465,811 | +1,012,278 |
| Liverpool Docks | 307,515 | 818,271 | +510,756 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 596,329 | 243,585 | -352,744 |
| Ayr Harbour | 230,433 | 535,738 | +305,305 |
| Eurotunnel | 301,798 | 429,944 | +128,146 |
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
|
29 |
|
Manufacture of food products
|
25 |
|
Repair and installation of machinery and equipment
|
7 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
6 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
5 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 9 |
| 2026-04 | 13 |
| 2026-03 | 14 |
| 2026-02 | 13 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MACHINERY WORLD LIMITED | 54 |
| TETRA PAK PROCESSING UK LIMITED | 35 |
| FINCHER LTD | 19 |
| FREEDOM DAIRY SYSTEMS LIMITED | 19 |
| MOODY DIRECT LIMITED | 17 |
| SPX FLOW EUROPE LIMITED | 16 |
| PARTS STATION LIMITED | 16 |
| MMT SERVICES LIMITED | 16 |
| LELY CENTER MIDLANDS LTD | 15 |
| TENTEC LIMITED | 14 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 40 |
| 54m+ | 21 |
| 0-1m | 13 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 3,324,467 |
| India | 2,047,491 |
| Ireland | 1,435,480 |
| United States | 1,250,671 |
| Germany | 1,057,548 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 1,533,903 | 1,790,564 | +256,661 |
| India | 611,204 | 1,436,287 | +825,083 |
| Ireland | 423,541 | 1,011,939 | +588,398 |
| United States | 370,782 | 879,889 | +509,107 |
| Germany | 441,967 | 615,581 | +173,614 |
| Hungary | 966,486 | 27,033 | -939,453 |
| France | 264,131 | 584,485 | +320,354 |
| Italy | 407,473 | 383,941 | -23,532 |
| United Arab Emirates | 563,517 | 207,784 | -355,733 |
| Poland | 123,532 | 639,019 | +515,487 |
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) | 13,217,093 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,105,708 |
| Air transport | 2,326,454 |
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) | 5,829,484 | 7,387,609 | +1,558,125 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,668,869 | 5,436,839 | +2,767,970 |
| Air transport | 724,680 | 1,601,774 | +877,094 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,360,193 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,618,667 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,876,883 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 1,300,445 |
| Southampton | 1,279,062 |
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 | 4,614,006 | 4,746,187 | +132,181 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,692,879 | 1,925,788 | +232,909 |
| Immingham Docks | 494,445 | 1,382,438 | +887,993 |
| Grangemouth Docks | 301,520 | 998,925 | +697,405 |
| Southampton | 187,720 | 1,091,342 | +903,622 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 317,054 | 867,302 | +550,248 |
| Holyhead | 246,904 | 841,969 | +595,065 |
| Felixstowe | 62,095 | 736,489 | +674,394 |
| Liverpool Docks | 124,181 | 333,527 | +209,346 |
| Glasgow Airport | 90,983 | 328,014 | +237,031 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843420
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for processing milk into products like cheese or butter