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 | 41,978,808 |
| Netherlands | 26,629,181 |
| Denmark | 9,784,253 |
| Italy | 8,763,929 |
| United States | 7,543,145 |
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 | 22,376,609 | 19,602,199 | -2,774,410 |
| Netherlands | 13,062,851 | 13,566,330 | +503,479 |
| Denmark | 3,280,126 | 6,504,127 | +3,224,001 |
| Italy | 6,053,592 | 2,710,337 | -3,343,255 |
| United States | 3,812,089 | 3,731,056 | -81,033 |
| Spain | 3,911,260 | 2,986,929 | -924,331 |
| Austria | 4,561,938 | 1,936,530 | -2,625,408 |
| France | 3,476,867 | 2,977,548 | -499,319 |
| Ireland | 1,698,995 | 2,600,424 | +901,429 |
| China | 1,524,639 | 1,794,739 | +270,100 |
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 | 44,295,891 |
| Netherlands | 21,680,179 |
| Denmark | 10,891,586 |
| United States | 9,680,667 |
| Spain | 7,154,258 |
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 | 23,773,748 | 20,522,143 | -3,251,605 |
| Netherlands | 10,285,796 | 11,394,383 | +1,108,587 |
| Denmark | 3,752,590 | 7,138,996 | +3,386,406 |
| United States | 4,377,423 | 5,303,244 | +925,821 |
| Spain | 4,007,366 | 3,146,892 | -860,474 |
| Italy | 3,216,416 | 2,502,283 | -714,133 |
| Austria | 3,670,621 | 1,657,079 | -2,013,542 |
| China | 1,691,018 | 1,854,004 | +162,986 |
| Ireland | 1,389,356 | 1,872,612 | +483,256 |
| France | 1,910,724 | 1,242,340 | -668,384 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 18 |
| Greater Manchester | 13 |
| Inner London - West | 13 |
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 | 9 | 15 | +6 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 12 | 6 | -6 |
| Greater Manchester | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Inner London - West | 7 | 7 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 | 7 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 8 | +4 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 9 | 3 | -6 |
| Lancashire | 7 | 7 | +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) | 104,119,673 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 15,063,854 |
| Air transport | 9,476,378 |
| Other | 4,025,179 |
| Road transport | 553,977 |
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) | 53,029,337 | 51,090,336 | -1,939,001 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,187,392 | 7,876,462 | +689,070 |
| Air transport | 4,905,503 | 4,570,875 | -334,628 |
| Other | 3,204,537 | 820,642 | -2,383,895 |
| Road transport | 224,984 | 328,993 | +104,009 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 43,677,354 |
| Immingham Docks | 20,078,071 |
| Felixstowe | 14,525,389 |
| Eurotunnel | 13,206,582 |
| Harwich | 5,446,739 |
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 | 23,815,014 | 19,862,340 | -3,952,674 |
| Immingham Docks | 9,862,738 | 10,215,333 | +352,595 |
| Felixstowe | 6,693,897 | 7,831,492 | +1,137,595 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,634,498 | 5,572,084 | -2,062,414 |
| Harwich | 1,866,382 | 3,580,357 | +1,713,975 |
| 000 | 3,204,537 | 820,642 | -2,383,895 |
| Killingholme | 2,326,442 | 1,136,311 | -1,190,131 |
| Southampton | 390,203 | 2,290,022 | +1,899,819 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,232,300 | 1,258,012 | +25,712 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,246,694 | 1,155,418 | -91,276 |
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 | 109 |
| Manufacture of food products | 71 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 50 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 23 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 19 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 47 |
| 2025-11 | 52 |
| 2025-10 | 58 |
| 2025-09 | 51 |
| 2025-08 | 51 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NISBETS LIMITED | 88 |
| REISER (UK) LTD. | 79 |
| RG DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED | 69 |
| CUTTING EDGE SERVICES LIMITED | 61 |
| WINDSOR FOOD MACHINERY LIMITED | 53 |
| INTERFOOD TECHNOLOGY LTD. | 50 |
| ADEXA DIRECT LIMITED | 50 |
| ROBOFORD LIMITED | 48 |
| FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT MARKETING LIMITED | 47 |
| SAMMIC LIMITED | 45 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 117 |
| 0-1m | 64 |
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 15m-54m | 36 |
| Other | 14 |
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 | 13,083,334 |
| Germany | 5,551,472 |
| Canada | 5,400,492 |
| Netherlands | 5,070,454 |
| Ireland | 5,045,206 |
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 | 9,073,347 | 4,009,987 | -5,063,360 |
| Germany | 2,359,578 | 3,191,894 | +832,316 |
| Canada | 287,268 | 5,113,224 | +4,825,956 |
| Netherlands | 2,601,118 | 2,469,336 | -131,782 |
| Ireland | 2,617,656 | 2,427,550 | -190,106 |
| Russia | 1,317,193 | 1,200,413 | -116,780 |
| Italy | 1,664,657 | 304,281 | -1,360,376 |
| Spain | 261,831 | 1,560,558 | +1,298,727 |
| Sweden | 534,130 | 1,110,235 | +576,105 |
| Israel | 968,520 | 599,819 | -368,701 |
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 | 1,398,752 |
| XI | 164,842 |
| France | 76,934 |
| China | 14,846 |
| New Zealand | 7,341 |
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 | 774,192 | 624,560 | -149,632 |
| XI | 132,057 | 32,785 | -99,272 |
| France | 16,877 | 60,057 | +43,180 |
| China | 0 | 14,846 | +14,846 |
| New Zealand | 4,330 | 3,011 | -1,319 |
| Ireland | 0 | 29 | +29 |
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) | 25,823,902 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 23,509,034 |
| Air transport | 3,005,482 |
| Other | 1,663,240 |
| Road transport | 15,661 |
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) | 13,056,322 | 12,767,580 | -288,742 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,223,379 | 10,285,655 | -2,937,724 |
| Air transport | 1,519,571 | 1,485,911 | -33,660 |
| Other | 927,456 | 735,784 | -191,672 |
| Road transport | 15,661 | 0 | -15,661 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 16,651,567 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,634,365 |
| Felixstowe | 7,487,461 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,042,278 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,575,244 |
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 | 9,168,541 | 7,483,026 | -1,685,515 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,875,888 | 758,477 | -6,117,411 |
| Felixstowe | 3,387,489 | 4,099,972 | +712,483 |
| Liverpool Docks | 737,933 | 5,304,345 | +4,566,412 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,649,368 | 2,925,876 | +276,508 |
| Holyhead | 991,382 | 1,279,010 | +287,628 |
| Southampton | 1,605,269 | 363,237 | -1,242,032 |
| 000 | 927,456 | 735,784 | -191,672 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 909,438 | 431,417 | -478,021 |
| ZLC | 85,458 | 554,845 | +469,387 |
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