Import/export HS code 843610: Animal feed preparation machines
Machines used to prepare food for animals, like grinding or mixing equipment
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- 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 22,368,017 |
| Netherlands | 14,626,403 |
| Germany | 10,361,817 |
| France | 6,411,480 |
| United States | 3,433,126 |
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 | 9,800,995 | 12,567,022 | +2,766,027 |
| Netherlands | 7,028,098 | 7,598,305 | +570,207 |
| Germany | 5,866,485 | 4,495,332 | -1,371,153 |
| France | 3,795,854 | 2,615,626 | -1,180,228 |
| United States | 2,667,142 | 765,984 | -1,901,158 |
| Poland | 1,588,764 | 1,263,053 | -325,711 |
| Hungary | 1,001,353 | 1,218,280 | +216,927 |
| Denmark | 846,502 | 1,013,045 | +166,543 |
| China | 804,486 | 1,020,967 | +216,481 |
| Italy | 477,532 | 784,899 | +307,367 |
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 | 16,288,810 |
| Netherlands | 13,079,248 |
| Germany | 10,076,753 |
| France | 5,247,475 |
| Poland | 3,035,328 |
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 | 7,078,705 | 9,210,105 | +2,131,400 |
| Netherlands | 6,419,895 | 6,659,353 | +239,458 |
| Germany | 5,856,728 | 4,220,025 | -1,636,703 |
| France | 2,662,919 | 2,584,556 | -78,363 |
| Poland | 1,674,050 | 1,361,278 | -312,772 |
| United States | 2,356,747 | 609,881 | -1,746,866 |
| Hungary | 1,016,103 | 1,225,276 | +209,173 |
| China | 1,151,916 | 1,061,605 | -90,311 |
| Denmark | 870,381 | 920,745 | +50,364 |
| Slovakia | 1,009,736 | 428,840 | -580,896 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 10 |
| North Yorkshire | 10 |
| Devon | 9 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 7 |
| Lincolnshire | 7 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 7 | 6 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| Devon | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Lincolnshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Cheshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 4 | +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) | 49,608,926 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,181,373 |
| Other | 7,352,617 |
| Air transport | 3,309,514 |
| Road transport | 136,499 |
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) | 25,593,477 | 24,015,449 | -1,578,028 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,549,198 | 4,632,175 | +82,977 |
| Other | 3,395,930 | 3,956,687 | +560,757 |
| Air transport | 1,800,425 | 1,509,089 | -291,336 |
| Road transport | 132,162 | 4,337 | -127,825 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,316,069 |
| Hull | 8,925,899 |
| Holyhead | 7,505,847 |
| 000 | 7,352,617 |
| Milford | 4,098,930 |
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 | 7,872,441 | 6,443,628 | -1,428,813 |
| Hull | 5,288,002 | 3,637,897 | -1,650,105 |
| Holyhead | 2,909,745 | 4,596,102 | +1,686,357 |
| 000 | 3,395,930 | 3,956,687 | +560,757 |
| Milford | 1,836,720 | 2,262,210 | +425,490 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,738,581 | 2,236,134 | +497,553 |
| Felixstowe | 2,486,398 | 1,156,007 | -1,330,391 |
| Harwich | 1,794,772 | 1,809,707 | +14,935 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,197,485 | 1,020,163 | -177,322 |
| Ayr Harbour | 457,595 | 1,243,548 | +785,953 |
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 | 53 |
| Manufacture of food products | 24 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 19 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 14 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 11 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 33 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
| 2025-07 | 27 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 52 |
| 54m+ | 38 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 17 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| France | 5,171,540 |
| Ireland | 3,418,660 |
| Netherlands | 2,159,641 |
| United States | 1,887,701 |
| Mexico | 1,754,938 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 2,983,314 | 2,188,226 | -795,088 |
| Ireland | 1,516,389 | 1,902,271 | +385,882 |
| Netherlands | 673,257 | 1,486,384 | +813,127 |
| United States | 838,938 | 1,048,763 | +209,825 |
| Mexico | 1,754,938 | 0 | -1,754,938 |
| Japan | 538,427 | 266,440 | -271,987 |
| Canada | 655,559 | 141,007 | -514,552 |
| Germany | 201,825 | 570,545 | +368,720 |
| Australia | 689,068 | 22,231 | -666,837 |
| Ukraine | 287,167 | 369,850 | +82,683 |
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 | 846,409 |
| Ireland | 192,179 |
| XU | 175,705 |
| Nicaragua | 10,702 |
| Netherlands | 9,954 |
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 | 352,820 | 493,589 | +140,769 |
| Ireland | 167,956 | 24,223 | -143,733 |
| XU | 61,712 | 113,993 | +52,281 |
| Nicaragua | 10,702 | 0 | -10,702 |
| Netherlands | 9,954 | 0 | -9,954 |
| China | 0 | 2,323 | +2,323 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 1,969 | +1,969 |
| Germany | 0 | 1,649 | +1,649 |
| Spain | 0 | 1,228 | +1,228 |
| Pakistan | 0 | 1,213 | +1,213 |
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) | 13,387,851 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,185,262 |
| Other | 1,243,331 |
| Air transport | 694,328 |
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) | 6,304,498 | 7,083,353 | +778,855 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,231,848 | 1,953,414 | -4,278,434 |
| Other | 603,144 | 640,187 | +37,043 |
| Air transport | 323,722 | 370,606 | +46,884 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,350,369 |
| Southampton | 4,716,975 |
| Dover | 4,024,928 |
| 000 | 1,243,331 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,055,559 |
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 | 2,864,014 | 2,486,355 | -377,659 |
| Southampton | 3,629,275 | 1,087,700 | -2,541,575 |
| Dover | 1,579,615 | 2,445,313 | +865,698 |
| 000 | 603,144 | 640,187 | +37,043 |
| Liverpool Docks | 913,568 | 141,991 | -771,577 |
| Milford | 419,817 | 633,494 | +213,677 |
| London Gateway Port | 751,669 | 298,877 | -452,792 |
| Immingham Docks | 468,712 | 467,955 | -757 |
| Holyhead | 241,884 | 501,808 | +259,924 |
| Plymouth | 516,221 | 0 | -516,221 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843610
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used to prepare food for animals, like grinding or mixing equipment