Import/export HS code 84323990: Planters and transplanters
Machines used to place seeds or young plants into the soil
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* 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 | 3,632,429 |
| China | 2,445,383 |
| Netherlands | 1,970,765 |
| Italy | 715,821 |
| France | 280,654 |
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 | 1,698,516 | 1,933,913 | +235,397 |
| China | 1,130,782 | 1,314,601 | +183,819 |
| Netherlands | 1,255,299 | 715,466 | -539,833 |
| Italy | 255,036 | 460,785 | +205,749 |
| France | 72,735 | 207,919 | +135,184 |
| Sweden | 106,878 | 65,523 | -41,355 |
| Canada | 0 | 136,524 | +136,524 |
| South Africa | 16,530 | 42,935 | +26,405 |
| Belgium | 0 | 51,151 | +51,151 |
| Spain | 2,776 | 28,985 | +26,209 |
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 | 3,634,136 |
| China | 2,446,245 |
| Netherlands | 1,959,174 |
| Italy | 802,291 |
| Sweden | 172,401 |
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 | 1,632,466 | 2,001,670 | +369,204 |
| China | 1,130,782 | 1,315,463 | +184,681 |
| Netherlands | 1,243,708 | 715,466 | -528,242 |
| Italy | 298,520 | 503,771 | +205,251 |
| Sweden | 106,878 | 65,523 | -41,355 |
| Canada | 0 | 136,524 | +136,524 |
| France | 21,828 | 89,816 | +67,988 |
| South Africa | 16,530 | 42,935 | +26,405 |
| Spain | 857 | 28,874 | +28,017 |
| Turkey | 0 | 17,649 | +17,649 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Lincolnshire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lancashire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Lincolnshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 2 | +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) | 6,811,973 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,521,469 |
| Other | 152,295 |
| Air transport | 69,550 |
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) | 3,282,803 | 3,529,170 | +246,367 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,123,499 | 1,397,970 | +274,471 |
| Other | 100,629 | 51,666 | -48,963 |
| Air transport | 47,866 | 21,684 | -26,182 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,317,960 |
| Felixstowe | 1,967,179 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,339,268 |
| Killingholme | 1,148,852 |
| Harwich | 1,131,390 |
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 | 666,709 | 1,651,251 | +984,542 |
| Felixstowe | 984,969 | 982,210 | -2,759 |
| Immingham Docks | 613,214 | 726,054 | +112,840 |
| Killingholme | 1,146,433 | 2,419 | -1,144,014 |
| Harwich | 520,963 | 610,427 | +89,464 |
| Southampton | 162,136 | 463,820 | +301,684 |
| London Gateway Port | 16,530 | 161,480 | +144,950 |
| Tyne | 170,548 | 0 | -170,548 |
| 000 | 100,629 | 51,666 | -48,963 |
| Liverpool Docks | 0 | 138,298 | +138,298 |
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 | 30 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 14 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 5 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| QVC UK | 19 |
| WICKES BUILDING SUPPLIES LIMITED | 18 |
| GBCM WHOLESALE LIMITED | 18 |
| GRIMME (U.K.) LIMITED | 16 |
| ROTOMATION (UK) LTD | 16 |
| OUTDOOR VALUE RETAIL LIMITED | 16 |
| EDWARDS FARM MACHINERY LIMITED | 10 |
| NANDO'S CHICKENLAND LIMITED | 9 |
| GARDEN SELECTIONS LIMITED | 8 |
| EUROTRADE (W) LIMITED | 6 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 30 |
| 54m+ | 10 |
| 0-1m | 8 |
| 15m-54m | 7 |
| 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 | 421,839 |
| Poland | 391,973 |
| Netherlands | 240,144 |
| Germany | 236,832 |
| France | 186,646 |
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 | 211,345 | 210,494 | -851 |
| Poland | 93,568 | 298,405 | +204,837 |
| Netherlands | 146,231 | 93,913 | -52,318 |
| Germany | 102,271 | 134,561 | +32,290 |
| France | 133,536 | 53,110 | -80,426 |
| Spain | 146,408 | 7,539 | -138,869 |
| United States | 93,544 | 59,308 | -34,236 |
| Argentina | 113,210 | 0 | -113,210 |
| Lithuania | 20,832 | 32,544 | +11,712 |
| Greece | 49,105 | 0 | -49,105 |
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 | 1,578 |
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 | 974 | 604 | -370 |
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) | 1,758,515 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 499,945 |
| Other | 85,435 |
| Air transport | 35,789 |
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) | 929,520 | 828,995 | -100,525 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 280,039 | 219,906 | -60,133 |
| Other | 74,916 | 10,519 | -64,397 |
| Air transport | 16,451 | 19,338 | +2,887 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,067,065 |
| London Gateway Port | 271,682 |
| Liverpool Docks | 140,851 |
| Milford | 138,247 |
| Dover | 124,569 |
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 | 656,091 | 410,974 | -245,117 |
| London Gateway Port | 235,543 | 36,139 | -199,404 |
| Liverpool Docks | 18,428 | 122,423 | +103,995 |
| Milford | 88,938 | 49,309 | -39,629 |
| Dover | 27,440 | 97,129 | +69,689 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 95,300 | +95,300 |
| 000 | 74,916 | 10,519 | -64,397 |
| Holyhead | 30,050 | 52,692 | +22,642 |
| Portsmouth | 41,785 | 36,301 | -5,484 |
| Plymouth | 49,490 | 0 | -49,490 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84323990
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to place seeds or young plants into the soil