Import/export HS code 84323990: Planters and transplanters
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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 | 3,251,517 |
| China | 2,335,564 |
| Netherlands | 1,913,097 |
| Italy | 787,459 |
| France | 277,786 |
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 | 1,713,120 | 1,538,397 | -174,723 |
| China | 1,099,814 | 1,235,750 | +135,936 |
| Netherlands | 1,241,209 | 671,888 | -569,321 |
| Italy | 320,826 | 466,633 | +145,807 |
| France | 72,735 | 205,051 | +132,316 |
| Sweden | 142,383 | 65,523 | -76,860 |
| Canada | 0 | 136,524 | +136,524 |
| Ireland | 118,414 | 49 | -118,365 |
| South Africa | 15,398 | 40,436 | +25,038 |
| Turkey | 0 | 17,649 | +17,649 |
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 | 3,371,491 |
| China | 2,336,426 |
| Netherlands | 1,901,506 |
| Italy | 831,880 |
| Sweden | 207,906 |
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 | 1,765,337 | 1,606,154 | -159,183 |
| China | 1,099,814 | 1,236,612 | +136,798 |
| Netherlands | 1,229,618 | 671,888 | -557,730 |
| Italy | 364,310 | 467,570 | +103,260 |
| Sweden | 142,383 | 65,523 | -76,860 |
| Canada | 0 | 136,524 | +136,524 |
| France | 21,828 | 86,948 | +65,120 |
| South Africa | 15,398 | 40,436 | +25,038 |
| Turkey | 0 | 17,649 | +17,649 |
| United States | 5,522 | 9,779 | +4,257 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Lancashire | 5 |
| Inner London - West | 4 |
| Lincolnshire | 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 |
| Inner London - West | 4 | 1 | -3 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Norfolk | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Devon | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 1 | +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) | 6,527,880 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,402,872 |
| Other | 153,494 |
| Air transport | 67,744 |
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) | 3,504,154 | 3,023,726 | -480,428 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,088,925 | 1,313,947 | +225,022 |
| Other | 101,824 | 51,670 | -50,154 |
| Air transport | 49,271 | 18,473 | -30,798 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 2,150,214 |
| Felixstowe | 1,857,650 |
| Harwich | 1,248,538 |
| Killingholme | 1,201,087 |
| Immingham Docks | 861,918 |
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 | 411,932 | 1,738,282 | +1,326,350 |
| Felixstowe | 965,907 | 891,743 | -74,164 |
| Harwich | 610,242 | 638,296 | +28,054 |
| Killingholme | 1,198,668 | 2,419 | -1,196,249 |
| Immingham Docks | 648,719 | 213,199 | -435,520 |
| Southampton | 146,284 | 395,295 | +249,011 |
| Tyne | 170,548 | 0 | -170,548 |
| 000 | 101,824 | 51,670 | -50,154 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,398 | 124,705 | +109,307 |
| 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 | 29 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 15 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 8 |
| 2025-09 | 4 |
| 2025-08 | 5 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
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 |
| ROTOMATION (UK) LTD | 16 |
| OUTDOOR VALUE RETAIL LIMITED | 16 |
| GRIMME (U.K.) LIMITED | 15 |
| EDWARDS FARM MACHINERY LIMITED | 10 |
| NANDO'S CHICKENLAND LIMITED | 8 |
| 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 | 398,601 |
| Poland | 323,973 |
| Netherlands | 240,144 |
| Germany | 236,832 |
| United States | 236,498 |
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 | 210,257 | 188,344 | -21,913 |
| Poland | 93,568 | 230,405 | +136,837 |
| Netherlands | 116,081 | 124,063 | +7,982 |
| Germany | 102,271 | 134,561 | +32,290 |
| United States | 177,190 | 59,308 | -117,882 |
| France | 133,536 | 53,110 | -80,426 |
| Spain | 154,108 | 7,539 | -146,569 |
| Argentina | 113,210 | 0 | -113,210 |
| Austria | 54,116 | 0 | -54,116 |
| Lithuania | 20,832 | 32,544 | +11,712 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 83,857 |
| 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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 73,828 | 10,029 | -63,799 |
| XI | 0 | 1,578 | +1,578 |
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) | 1,687,423 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 583,591 |
| 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) | 919,516 | 767,907 | -151,609 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 363,685 | 219,906 | -143,779 |
| Other | 73,828 | 11,607 | -62,221 |
| 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 | 1,011,511 |
| London Gateway Port | 271,682 |
| Liverpool Docks | 202,497 |
| Milford | 138,247 |
| Dover | 132,269 |
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 | 638,387 | 373,124 | -265,263 |
| London Gateway Port | 235,543 | 36,139 | -199,404 |
| Liverpool Docks | 102,074 | 100,423 | -1,651 |
| Milford | 88,938 | 49,309 | -39,629 |
| Dover | 35,140 | 97,129 | +61,989 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 95,300 | +95,300 |
| 000 | 73,828 | 11,607 | -62,221 |
| Holyhead | 30,050 | 51,454 | +21,404 |
| 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