Import/export HS code 843340: Straw or fodder balers
Machines that compress straw or fodder into bales
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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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 24,153,283 |
| Hungary | 10,871,810 |
| Germany | 10,824,753 |
| Belgium | 9,928,543 |
| Netherlands | 9,825,336 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 12,076,547 | 12,076,736 | +189 |
| Hungary | 4,088,954 | 6,782,856 | +2,693,902 |
| Germany | 4,870,074 | 5,954,679 | +1,084,605 |
| Belgium | 5,995,582 | 3,932,961 | -2,062,621 |
| Netherlands | 4,949,689 | 4,875,647 | -74,042 |
| France | 4,689,969 | 4,924,366 | +234,397 |
| Poland | 589,490 | 388,324 | -201,166 |
| Canada | 460,047 | 398,901 | -61,146 |
| China | 423,195 | 353,716 | -69,479 |
| Norway | 0 | 736,111 | +736,111 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 15,670,435 |
| Germany | 11,143,849 |
| Hungary | 10,970,362 |
| France | 10,170,004 |
| China | 8,758,786 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 7,308,236 | 8,362,199 | +1,053,963 |
| Germany | 5,014,489 | 6,129,360 | +1,114,871 |
| Hungary | 4,143,785 | 6,826,577 | +2,682,792 |
| France | 5,423,799 | 4,746,205 | -677,594 |
| China | 4,412,135 | 4,346,651 | -65,484 |
| Belgium | 2,456,231 | 2,837,525 | +381,294 |
| United States | 3,346,080 | 1,630,222 | -1,715,858 |
| Norway | 0 | 998,256 | +998,256 |
| Italy | 661,813 | 260,721 | -401,092 |
| Poland | 532,490 | 388,324 | -144,166 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Essex | 2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Essex | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Merseyside | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 0 | 2 | +2 |
| Suffolk | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 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) | 59,096,208 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,066,204 |
| Other | 8,791,699 |
| Air transport | 62,232 |
| Road transport | 55,809 |
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) | 27,187,595 | 31,908,613 | +4,721,018 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,379,388 | 5,686,816 | -1,692,572 |
| Other | 4,697,151 | 4,094,548 | -602,603 |
| Air transport | 13,497 | 48,735 | +35,238 |
| Road transport | 55,809 | 0 | -55,809 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 21,703,994 |
| Immingham Docks | 14,541,565 |
| 000 | 8,791,699 |
| Holyhead | 8,428,200 |
| Felixstowe | 8,260,683 |
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 | 9,706,490 | 11,997,504 | +2,291,014 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,953,912 | 7,587,653 | +633,741 |
| 000 | 4,697,151 | 4,094,548 | -602,603 |
| Holyhead | 4,460,821 | 3,967,379 | -493,442 |
| Felixstowe | 4,044,664 | 4,216,019 | +171,355 |
| London | 2,400,263 | 2,425,899 | +25,636 |
| Milford | 1,526,168 | 3,024,913 | +1,498,745 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,227,303 | 1,016,031 | -211,272 |
| Killingholme | 645,050 | 1,082,755 | +437,705 |
| Harwich | 996,650 | 369,918 | -626,732 |
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 | 11 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 4 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 8 |
| 2025-10 | 7 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 8 |
| 2025-07 | 9 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| AGCO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 53 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 46 |
| CNH INDUSTRIAL N.V. | 42 |
| CLAAS UK LIMITED | 39 |
| KUHN FARM MACHINERY(U.K.)LIMITED | 39 |
| KRONE UK LTD | 39 |
| KVERNELAND GROUP UK LIMITED | 25 |
| JOHN DEERE LIMITED | 23 |
| PROFITABLE FARMING COMPANY LIMITED | 21 |
| COMPOUND FEED ENGINEERING LIMITED | 17 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 12 |
| 54m+ | 12 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| Other | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Norway | 9,178,975 |
| Ireland | 4,132,742 |
| South Korea | 3,302,969 |
| Netherlands | 2,371,674 |
| United States | 1,870,089 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norway | 5,000,761 | 4,178,214 | -822,547 |
| Ireland | 2,071,193 | 2,061,549 | -9,644 |
| South Korea | 3,302,969 | 0 | -3,302,969 |
| Netherlands | 186,120 | 2,185,554 | +1,999,434 |
| United States | 1,272,598 | 597,491 | -675,107 |
| France | 262,014 | 1,339,976 | +1,077,962 |
| Thailand | 417,465 | 972,175 | +554,710 |
| Belgium | 1,041,413 | 116,719 | -924,694 |
| Turkey | 604,303 | 511,640 | -92,663 |
| Bulgaria | 480,040 | 220,881 | -259,159 |
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 | 2,175,778 |
| Ireland | 1,046,150 |
| France | 96,069 |
| Netherlands | 71,421 |
| XU | 45,199 |
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 | 962,107 | 1,213,671 | +251,564 |
| Ireland | 681,017 | 365,133 | -315,884 |
| France | 37,194 | 58,875 | +21,681 |
| Netherlands | 7,678 | 63,743 | +56,065 |
| XU | 37,179 | 8,020 | -29,159 |
| Germany | 0 | 27,861 | +27,861 |
| Greece | 18,176 | 0 | -18,176 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 20,424,744 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 9,804,092 |
| Other | 3,480,654 |
| Air transport | 27,722 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,078,377 | 7,346,367 | -5,732,010 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,561,201 | 6,242,891 | +2,681,690 |
| Other | 1,743,351 | 1,737,303 | -6,048 |
| Air transport | 17,492 | 10,230 | -7,262 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 10,421,125 |
| Southampton | 6,397,340 |
| 000 | 3,480,654 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 3,225,847 |
| Belfast Port | 2,078,792 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 5,138,926 | 5,282,199 | +143,273 |
| Southampton | 4,872,769 | 1,524,571 | -3,348,198 |
| 000 | 1,743,351 | 1,737,303 | -6,048 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,856,140 | 1,369,707 | -486,433 |
| Belfast Port | 13,000 | 2,065,792 | +2,052,792 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,374,954 | 453,221 | -921,733 |
| London | 1,089,660 | 116,059 | -973,601 |
| Dover | 68,520 | 937,429 | +868,909 |
| Harwich | 419,571 | 559,675 | +140,104 |
| London Gateway Port | 616,510 | 258,228 | -358,282 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843340
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines that compress straw or fodder into bales