Import/export HS code 8432: Farm and garden machinery
Machines for preparing soil, planting, or maintaining lawns and sports fields
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 | 115,008,784 |
| Netherlands | 68,048,248 |
| France | 51,404,983 |
| Italy | 45,608,930 |
| China | 40,968,501 |
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 | 62,609,781 | 52,399,003 | -10,210,778 |
| Netherlands | 32,276,042 | 35,772,206 | +3,496,164 |
| France | 23,103,607 | 28,301,376 | +5,197,769 |
| Italy | 21,512,979 | 24,095,951 | +2,582,972 |
| China | 18,172,226 | 22,796,275 | +4,624,049 |
| Ireland | 14,687,667 | 17,388,820 | +2,701,153 |
| Sweden | 15,651,022 | 13,685,645 | -1,965,377 |
| Denmark | 10,189,926 | 12,066,172 | +1,876,246 |
| United States | 12,074,050 | 9,911,168 | -2,162,882 |
| Norway | 4,358,249 | 7,025,904 | +2,667,655 |
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 | 120,685,205 |
| Netherlands | 52,035,931 |
| Italy | 47,448,271 |
| China | 44,630,302 |
| France | 35,035,361 |
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 | 60,269,469 | 60,415,736 | +146,267 |
| Netherlands | 23,536,655 | 28,499,276 | +4,962,621 |
| Italy | 22,367,260 | 25,081,011 | +2,713,751 |
| China | 19,937,578 | 24,692,724 | +4,755,146 |
| France | 17,928,079 | 17,107,282 | -820,797 |
| Sweden | 15,299,867 | 13,258,899 | -2,040,968 |
| United States | 16,118,142 | 12,318,414 | -3,799,728 |
| Denmark | 10,168,622 | 11,859,642 | +1,691,020 |
| Ireland | 8,378,001 | 6,738,086 | -1,639,915 |
| Norway | 5,027,309 | 7,726,418 | +2,699,109 |
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 | 43 |
| Lincolnshire | 41 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 40 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 39 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 35 |
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 | 33 | 27 | -6 |
| Lincolnshire | 31 | 25 | -6 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 24 | 26 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 30 | 26 | -4 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 27 | 26 | -1 |
| Kent | 24 | 26 | +2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 28 | 24 | -4 |
| Essex | 27 | 24 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 24 | 22 | -2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 21 | 26 | +5 |
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) | 323,013,521 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 123,569,375 |
| Air transport | 25,451,856 |
| Other | 21,807,114 |
| Road transport | 626,489 |
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) | 161,462,626 | 161,550,895 | +88,269 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 59,931,883 | 63,637,492 | +3,705,609 |
| Air transport | 11,915,580 | 13,536,276 | +1,620,696 |
| Other | 9,262,242 | 12,544,872 | +3,282,630 |
| Road transport | 323,566 | 302,923 | -20,643 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 142,909,767 |
| Immingham Docks | 79,773,015 |
| Felixstowe | 48,375,857 |
| 000 | 21,807,114 |
| Southampton | 21,767,792 |
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 | 67,458,716 | 75,451,051 | +7,992,335 |
| Immingham Docks | 36,976,830 | 42,796,185 | +5,819,355 |
| Felixstowe | 24,255,814 | 24,120,043 | -135,771 |
| 000 | 9,262,242 | 12,544,872 | +3,282,630 |
| Southampton | 10,844,124 | 10,923,668 | +79,544 |
| Harwich | 12,610,687 | 8,550,267 | -4,060,420 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,031,156 | 6,942,510 | -1,088,646 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,566,442 | 7,091,860 | -474,582 |
| London | 6,454,582 | 8,138,069 | +1,683,487 |
| Killingholme | 7,911,385 | 4,220,323 | -3,691,062 |
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 | 325 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 119 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 117 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 102 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 54 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 147 |
| 2025-11 | 172 |
| 2025-10 | 189 |
| 2025-09 | 164 |
| 2025-08 | 154 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KVERNELAND GROUP UK LIMITED | 120 |
| GWAZA LTD | 117 |
| SPALDINGS HOLDINGS LIMITED | 115 |
| REESINK UK LTD | 112 |
| SPAREX LIMITED | 107 |
| RANSOMES JACOBSEN LIMITED | 106 |
| RICHARD CAMPEY LIMITED | 105 |
| ANDREAS STIHL LIMITED | 95 |
| E.P.BARRUS LIMITED | 93 |
| GLOBAL MANUFACTURING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 88 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 458 |
| 54m+ | 164 |
| 0-1m | 130 |
| 15m-54m | 109 |
| Other | 51 |
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 | 47,715,460 |
| United States | 23,608,046 |
| Germany | 21,978,696 |
| France | 17,625,175 |
| Netherlands | 16,176,514 |
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 | 22,953,157 | 24,762,303 | +1,809,146 |
| United States | 12,922,651 | 10,685,395 | -2,237,256 |
| Germany | 9,726,381 | 12,252,315 | +2,525,934 |
| France | 10,041,383 | 7,583,792 | -2,457,591 |
| Netherlands | 6,953,517 | 9,222,997 | +2,269,480 |
| Poland | 3,565,263 | 4,534,220 | +968,957 |
| Australia | 3,826,553 | 3,812,545 | -14,008 |
| New Zealand | 2,655,241 | 3,481,113 | +825,872 |
| Sweden | 1,878,308 | 3,317,139 | +1,438,831 |
| Italy | 2,548,283 | 2,314,393 | -233,890 |
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 | 17,718,053 |
| Ireland | 2,725,304 |
| Poland | 2,629,312 |
| Italy | 809,573 |
| Nicaragua | 628,644 |
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 | 9,330,267 | 8,387,786 | -942,481 |
| Ireland | 952,258 | 1,773,046 | +820,788 |
| Poland | 1,434,671 | 1,194,641 | -240,030 |
| Italy | 327,421 | 482,152 | +154,731 |
| Nicaragua | 620,079 | 8,565 | -611,514 |
| France | 283,360 | 307,963 | +24,603 |
| Georgia | 302,855 | 69,051 | -233,804 |
| United States | 165,765 | 195,309 | +29,544 |
| Belgium | 27,274 | 295,577 | +268,303 |
| New Zealand | 93,296 | 193,151 | +99,855 |
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) | 114,426,003 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 68,080,943 |
| Other | 28,428,990 |
| Air transport | 11,557,470 |
| Road transport | 118,388 |
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) | 54,319,600 | 60,106,403 | +5,786,803 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 35,272,297 | 32,808,646 | -2,463,651 |
| Other | 14,702,990 | 13,726,000 | -976,990 |
| Air transport | 5,764,128 | 5,793,342 | +29,214 |
| Road transport | 109,860 | 8,528 | -101,332 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 64,334,546 |
| 000 | 28,428,990 |
| London Gateway Port | 21,859,795 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,082,324 |
| Dover | 12,643,268 |
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 | 29,966,046 | 34,368,500 | +4,402,454 |
| 000 | 14,702,990 | 13,726,000 | -976,990 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,213,686 | 8,646,109 | -4,567,577 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,705,271 | 7,377,053 | +671,782 |
| Dover | 8,626,031 | 4,017,237 | -4,608,794 |
| Felixstowe | 7,159,745 | 5,463,535 | -1,696,210 |
| Southampton | 3,797,619 | 7,771,934 | +3,974,315 |
| Harwich | 4,019,959 | 6,086,625 | +2,066,666 |
| Holyhead | 3,321,671 | 5,842,304 | +2,520,633 |
| Liverpool Docks | 4,923,552 | 3,797,431 | -1,126,121 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 8432
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines for preparing soil, planting, or maintaining lawns and sports fields