Import/export HS code 843780: Various food processing machines
Machines used in food and drink production that are not specifically listed elsewhere. Includes a variety of industrial equipment
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 8,748,302 |
| Italy | 4,056,312 |
| Germany | 2,356,048 |
| Ireland | 2,281,194 |
| France | 2,077,672 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 6,174,663 | 2,573,639 | -3,601,024 |
| Italy | 992,819 | 3,063,493 | +2,070,674 |
| Germany | 1,588,088 | 767,960 | -820,128 |
| Ireland | 1,333,089 | 948,105 | -384,984 |
| France | 329,012 | 1,748,660 | +1,419,648 |
| Spain | 637,784 | 578,525 | -59,259 |
| China | 768,658 | 204,749 | -563,909 |
| Israel | 345,645 | 527,226 | +181,581 |
| Turkey | 368,744 | 478,921 | +110,177 |
| United States | 54,620 | 790,088 | +735,468 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 4,548,514 |
| United Kingdom | 1,889,915 |
| France | 1,662,292 |
| China | 1,523,613 |
| Germany | 1,454,964 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 1,221,524 | 3,326,990 | +2,105,466 |
| United Kingdom | 1,099,892 | 790,023 | -309,869 |
| France | 23,849 | 1,638,443 | +1,614,594 |
| China | 1,205,507 | 318,106 | -887,401 |
| Germany | 1,075,372 | 379,592 | -695,780 |
| Denmark | 486,509 | 792,329 | +305,820 |
| Spain | 511,418 | 578,525 | +67,107 |
| United States | 51,120 | 790,088 | +738,968 |
| Turkey | 308,157 | 479,980 | +171,823 |
| Switzerland | 351,495 | 323,059 | -28,436 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Essex | 7 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 6 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 6 |
| Inner London - West | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| Essex | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 5 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - East | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| West Yorkshire | 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) | 12,204,007 |
| Other | 9,006,335 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,541,654 |
| Air transport | 503,631 |
| Road transport | 235,951 |
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) | 4,308,528 | 7,895,479 | +3,586,951 |
| Other | 7,068,244 | 1,938,091 | -5,130,153 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,323,934 | 2,217,720 | -106,214 |
| Air transport | 241,343 | 262,288 | +20,945 |
| Road transport | 12,630 | 223,321 | +210,691 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| 000 | 9,006,335 |
| Dover | 7,272,641 |
| Southampton | 1,635,366 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,539,668 |
| London | 1,462,805 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 7,068,244 | 1,938,091 | -5,130,153 |
| Dover | 1,822,823 | 5,449,818 | +3,626,995 |
| Southampton | 751,808 | 883,558 | +131,750 |
| Immingham Docks | 668,512 | 871,156 | +202,644 |
| London | 854,865 | 607,940 | -246,925 |
| Liverpool Docks | 753,320 | 480,853 | -272,467 |
| London Gateway Port | 612,384 | 534,241 | -78,143 |
| Eurotunnel | 244,070 | 418,739 | +174,669 |
| Felixstowe | 218,706 | 225,502 | +6,796 |
| Holyhead | 37,845 | 294,088 | +256,243 |
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 |
| Manufacture of food products | 24 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 6 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 5 |
| 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 | 10 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 10 |
| 2025-12 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| COMPOUND FEED ENGINEERING LIMITED | 53 |
| OZ ESPRESSO MACHINES LTD. | 51 |
| BÜHLER UK LIMITED | 45 |
| JACOB (UK) LIMITED | 40 |
| SATAKE EUROPE LIMITED | 34 |
| PERKINELMER AES (UK) LIMITED | 15 |
| DANAGRI - 3S LIMITED | 15 |
| ADM MILLING LIMITED | 14 |
| FOSS U.K. LIMITED | 13 |
| EXPONDO UK LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 34 |
| 54m+ | 19 |
| 0-1m | 10 |
| 15m-54m | 10 |
| 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 | 5,105,811 |
| Australia | 1,731,788 |
| Greece | 1,099,592 |
| Latvia | 925,551 |
| Indonesia | 906,113 |
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 | 2,673,344 | 2,432,467 | -240,877 |
| Australia | 1,234,945 | 496,843 | -738,102 |
| Greece | 1,099,592 | 0 | -1,099,592 |
| Latvia | 919,066 | 6,485 | -912,581 |
| Indonesia | 906,113 | 0 | -906,113 |
| Uganda | 883,977 | 0 | -883,977 |
| China | 359,837 | 306,421 | -53,416 |
| United States | 57,182 | 524,359 | +467,177 |
| Czechia | 347,610 | 2,970 | -344,640 |
| Japan | 311,262 | 30,951 | -280,311 |
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) | 7,347,830 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,530,246 |
| Air transport | 3,039,529 |
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) | 4,621,159 | 2,726,671 | -1,894,488 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,854,571 | 1,675,675 | -2,178,896 |
| Air transport | 2,211,395 | 828,134 | -1,383,261 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 3,060,561 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,633,848 |
| Southampton | 2,049,397 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,038,696 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,947,695 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 1,489,234 | 1,571,327 | +82,093 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,476,253 | 1,157,595 | -318,658 |
| Southampton | 1,993,125 | 56,272 | -1,936,853 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,859,851 | 178,845 | -1,681,006 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,075,465 | 872,230 | -203,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,424,140 | 220,539 | -1,203,601 |
| East Midlands Airport | 601,224 | 310,114 | -291,110 |
| Felixstowe | 366,182 | 89,764 | -276,418 |
| London | 10,257 | 308,562 | +298,305 |
| ZLC | 103,013 | 201,160 | +98,147 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843780
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used in food and drink production that are not specifically listed elsewhere. Includes a variety of industrial equipment