Import/export HS code 843850: Meat and poultry processing machines
Machines designed for preparing and processing meat or poultry products
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 | 47,007,953 |
| Netherlands | 28,667,601 |
| Denmark | 11,578,306 |
| United States | 9,223,630 |
| Italy | 9,109,118 |
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 | 22,813,524 | 24,194,429 | +1,380,905 |
| Netherlands | 13,947,591 | 14,720,010 | +772,419 |
| Denmark | 3,736,556 | 7,841,750 | +4,105,194 |
| United States | 3,965,347 | 5,258,283 | +1,292,936 |
| Italy | 5,936,417 | 3,172,701 | -2,763,716 |
| Austria | 4,657,015 | 3,369,971 | -1,287,044 |
| Spain | 4,226,732 | 3,673,604 | -553,128 |
| France | 3,083,842 | 3,918,842 | +835,000 |
| Ireland | 1,665,312 | 2,725,986 | +1,060,674 |
| China | 1,726,732 | 2,340,005 | +613,273 |
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 | 48,599,681 |
| Netherlands | 24,290,028 |
| Denmark | 12,396,895 |
| United States | 11,810,885 |
| Spain | 8,215,541 |
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 | 24,172,558 | 24,427,123 | +254,565 |
| Netherlands | 11,391,240 | 12,898,788 | +1,507,548 |
| Denmark | 3,546,389 | 8,850,506 | +5,304,117 |
| United States | 4,726,054 | 7,084,831 | +2,358,777 |
| Spain | 4,281,839 | 3,933,702 | -348,137 |
| Austria | 3,487,980 | 3,532,035 | +44,055 |
| Italy | 3,433,832 | 3,031,177 | -402,655 |
| China | 1,886,837 | 2,422,374 | +535,537 |
| Ireland | 1,324,983 | 1,899,331 | +574,348 |
| Poland | 1,218,621 | 1,767,563 | +548,942 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 20 |
| Inner London - West | 19 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 19 |
| West Midlands | 19 |
| Greater Manchester | 15 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 14 | 17 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 14 | +7 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 8 | -4 |
| West Midlands | 10 | 14 | +4 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 8 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 9 | +2 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 5 | -5 |
| West Yorkshire | 4 | 10 | +6 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 | 7 | +2 |
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) | 114,460,875 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,936,672 |
| Air transport | 11,633,907 |
| Other | 4,231,408 |
| Road transport | 570,515 |
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) | 54,965,108 | 59,495,767 | +4,530,659 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,584,605 | 10,352,067 | +2,767,462 |
| Air transport | 5,006,313 | 6,627,594 | +1,621,281 |
| Other | 2,726,901 | 1,504,507 | -1,222,394 |
| Road transport | 548,389 | 22,126 | -526,263 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 50,656,112 |
| Immingham Docks | 22,087,462 |
| Felixstowe | 14,815,544 |
| Eurotunnel | 14,354,222 |
| Harwich | 5,596,585 |
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 | 23,393,397 | 27,262,715 | +3,869,318 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,892,617 | 11,194,845 | +302,228 |
| Felixstowe | 7,568,094 | 7,247,450 | -320,644 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,127,275 | 7,226,947 | +99,672 |
| Harwich | 2,109,755 | 3,486,830 | +1,377,075 |
| 000 | 2,726,901 | 1,504,507 | -1,222,394 |
| Killingholme | 3,020,375 | 287,023 | -2,733,352 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,379,826 | 1,679,693 | +299,867 |
| Southampton | 368,632 | 2,589,907 | +2,221,275 |
| London | 1,057,885 | 1,615,554 | +557,669 |
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 | 112 |
| Manufacture of food products | 73 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 59 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 25 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 24 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 51 |
| 2026-03 | 60 |
| 2026-02 | 51 |
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-12 | 53 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NISBETS LIMITED | 92 |
| REISER (UK) LTD. | 83 |
| RG DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED | 71 |
| CUTTING EDGE SERVICES LIMITED | 65 |
| WINDSOR FOOD MACHINERY LIMITED | 57 |
| INTERFOOD TECHNOLOGY LTD. | 54 |
| ADEXA DIRECT LIMITED | 53 |
| ROBOFORD LIMITED | 52 |
| FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT MARKETING LIMITED | 51 |
| SAMMIC LIMITED | 49 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 120 |
| 0-1m | 74 |
| 54m+ | 64 |
| 15m-54m | 33 |
| Other | 21 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 12,129,016 |
| Ireland | 7,140,476 |
| Germany | 6,165,641 |
| Canada | 5,407,747 |
| Netherlands | 4,982,816 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,776,300 | 7,352,716 | +2,576,416 |
| Ireland | 2,586,130 | 4,554,346 | +1,968,216 |
| Germany | 2,084,044 | 4,081,597 | +1,997,553 |
| Canada | 240,503 | 5,167,244 | +4,926,741 |
| Netherlands | 3,162,858 | 1,819,958 | -1,342,900 |
| Spain | 500,821 | 2,482,608 | +1,981,787 |
| Russia | 2,392,719 | 109,293 | -2,283,426 |
| Italy | 1,749,908 | 314,336 | -1,435,572 |
| Turkey | 540,409 | 1,470,004 | +929,595 |
| Sweden | 1,456,726 | 197,829 | -1,258,897 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 2,413,488 |
| France | 425,229 |
| XI | 347,410 |
| China | 14,846 |
| New Zealand | 12,884 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 809,810 | 1,603,678 | +793,868 |
| France | 13,031 | 412,198 | +399,167 |
| XI | 172,028 | 175,382 | +3,354 |
| China | 0 | 14,846 | +14,846 |
| New Zealand | 5,346 | 7,538 | +2,192 |
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) | 28,506,491 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,977,875 |
| Air transport | 3,272,755 |
| Other | 3,214,353 |
| Road transport | 8,400 |
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) | 15,696,940 | 12,809,551 | -2,887,389 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,732,332 | 15,245,543 | +6,513,211 |
| Air transport | 1,581,350 | 1,691,405 | +110,055 |
| Other | 1,000,215 | 2,214,138 | +1,213,923 |
| Road transport | 8,400 | 0 | -8,400 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,401,187 |
| Felixstowe | 10,816,775 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,076,470 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,055,240 |
| London Gateway Port | 5,004,918 |
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 | 10,499,827 | 6,901,360 | -3,598,467 |
| Felixstowe | 2,185,503 | 8,631,272 | +6,445,769 |
| Liverpool Docks | 726,450 | 5,350,020 | +4,623,570 |
| Immingham Docks | 3,910,623 | 2,144,617 | -1,766,006 |
| London Gateway Port | 4,018,055 | 986,863 | -3,031,192 |
| 000 | 1,000,215 | 2,214,138 | +1,213,923 |
| Holyhead | 890,543 | 1,774,088 | +883,545 |
| Southampton | 1,307,688 | 467,894 | -839,794 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 916,745 | 557,792 | -358,953 |
| Dover | 308,682 | 455,600 | +146,918 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843850
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines designed for preparing and processing meat or poultry products