Import/export HS code 843221: Disc harrows for soil
Machines with discs to break up soil for farming
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 | 5,921,232 |
| France | 3,494,631 |
| Austria | 833,886 |
| Netherlands | 672,444 |
| Ireland | 539,341 |
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 | 4,111,475 | 1,809,757 | -2,301,718 |
| France | 2,222,466 | 1,272,165 | -950,301 |
| Austria | 531,432 | 302,454 | -228,978 |
| Netherlands | 237,775 | 434,669 | +196,894 |
| Ireland | 130,409 | 408,932 | +278,523 |
| Italy | 101,756 | 277,804 | +176,048 |
| Poland | 183,571 | 74,414 | -109,157 |
| China | 61,170 | 9,170 | -52,000 |
| Czechia | 16,479 | 33,906 | +17,427 |
| Denmark | 0 | 48,762 | +48,762 |
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 | 6,431,131 |
| France | 2,918,979 |
| Poland | 818,827 |
| Czechia | 803,542 |
| Italy | 331,423 |
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 | 4,098,935 | 2,332,196 | -1,766,739 |
| France | 2,012,713 | 906,266 | -1,106,447 |
| Poland | 511,218 | 307,609 | -203,609 |
| Czechia | 546,664 | 256,878 | -289,786 |
| Italy | 75,035 | 256,388 | +181,353 |
| Romania | 101,756 | 21,416 | -80,340 |
| Netherlands | 66,988 | 32,500 | -34,488 |
| China | 64,354 | 19,544 | -44,810 |
| Denmark | 0 | 48,762 | +48,762 |
| Norway | 0 | 39,810 | +39,810 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 3 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Essex | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
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) | 11,539,274 |
| Other | 713,214 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 190,293 |
| Air transport | 27,302 |
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) | 7,404,794 | 4,134,480 | -3,270,314 |
| Other | 196,783 | 516,431 | +319,648 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 92,687 | 97,606 | +4,919 |
| Air transport | 11,275 | 16,027 | +4,752 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 6,447,680 |
| Portsmouth | 1,346,246 |
| Harwich | 1,175,087 |
| 000 | 713,214 |
| Immingham Docks | 589,409 |
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 | 4,008,584 | 2,439,096 | -1,569,488 |
| Portsmouth | 1,041,868 | 304,378 | -737,490 |
| Harwich | 788,713 | 386,374 | -402,339 |
| 000 | 196,783 | 516,431 | +319,648 |
| Immingham Docks | 109,364 | 480,045 | +370,681 |
| Poole | 449,312 | 103,159 | -346,153 |
| Felixstowe | 367,841 | 123,804 | -244,037 |
| Hull | 312,308 | 76,190 | -236,118 |
| Killingholme | 217,631 | 29,374 | -188,257 |
| Eurotunnel | 37,782 | 123,376 | +85,594 |
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 | 15 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 7 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| KUHN FARM MACHINERY(U.K.)LIMITED | 44 |
| HORSCH UK LIMITED | 39 |
| AMAZONE LIMITED | 32 |
| ALOIS POTTINGER UK LTD | 32 |
| AGRI-LINC LIMITED | 27 |
| KVERNELAND GROUP UK LIMITED | 27 |
| JRD AGRI MACHINERY LTD | 19 |
| J BOURNE TRACTORS LTD | 5 |
| MASCHIO GASPARDO UK LIMITED | 5 |
| STRATUM TRADING LTD | 5 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 14 |
| 54m+ | 5 |
| 0-1m | 2 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 736,549 |
| Poland | 459,577 |
| Czechia | 359,941 |
| Lithuania | 226,915 |
| Slovakia | 219,071 |
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 | 346,315 | 390,234 | +43,919 |
| Poland | 217,525 | 242,052 | +24,527 |
| Czechia | 185,172 | 174,769 | -10,403 |
| Lithuania | 226,915 | 0 | -226,915 |
| Slovakia | 191,879 | 27,192 | -164,687 |
| Netherlands | 94,278 | 101,473 | +7,195 |
| Denmark | 161,421 | 30,661 | -130,760 |
| Germany | 160,524 | 8,662 | -151,862 |
| Egypt | 0 | 160,130 | +160,130 |
| Slovenia | 0 | 112,482 | +112,482 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 78,423 |
| XI | 28,034 |
| Denmark | 13,069 |
| Germany | 13,068 |
| Nicaragua | 8,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 78,423 | 0 | -78,423 |
| XI | 24,792 | 3,242 | -21,550 |
| Denmark | 13,069 | 0 | -13,069 |
| Germany | 13,068 | 0 | -13,068 |
| Nicaragua | 0 | 8,565 | +8,565 |
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) | 2,417,540 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 864,127 |
| Other | 141,159 |
| Air transport | 14,101 |
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) | 1,327,741 | 1,089,799 | -237,942 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 545,163 | 318,964 | -226,199 |
| Other | 129,352 | 11,807 | -117,545 |
| Air transport | 12,208 | 1,893 | -10,315 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,320,813 |
| Immingham Docks | 713,843 |
| Liverpool Docks | 284,681 |
| Holyhead | 246,006 |
| London Gateway Port | 223,960 |
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 | 827,463 | 493,350 | -334,113 |
| Immingham Docks | 366,657 | 347,186 | -19,471 |
| Liverpool Docks | 257,910 | 26,771 | -231,139 |
| Holyhead | 51,800 | 194,206 | +142,406 |
| London Gateway Port | 53,855 | 170,105 | +116,250 |
| 000 | 129,352 | 11,807 | -117,545 |
| Dover | 99,666 | 1,645 | -98,021 |
| Heysham | 0 | 100,450 | +100,450 |
| Felixstowe | 84,816 | 12,900 | -71,916 |
| Fishguard | 0 | 57,000 | +57,000 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843221
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines with discs to break up soil for farming