Import/export HS code 843610: Animal feed preparation machines
Machines used to prepare food for animals, like grinding or mixing equipment
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 22,692,991 |
| Netherlands | 14,873,658 |
| Germany | 10,810,411 |
| France | 6,349,154 |
| Poland | 2,878,936 |
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 | 10,428,817 | 12,264,174 | +1,835,357 |
| Netherlands | 6,995,200 | 7,878,458 | +883,258 |
| Germany | 6,153,575 | 4,656,836 | -1,496,739 |
| France | 3,768,294 | 2,580,860 | -1,187,434 |
| Poland | 1,621,770 | 1,257,166 | -364,604 |
| United States | 1,945,893 | 713,645 | -1,232,248 |
| Hungary | 1,117,289 | 1,285,178 | +167,889 |
| China | 831,783 | 1,030,580 | +198,797 |
| Denmark | 1,206,358 | 645,489 | -560,869 |
| Italy | 467,772 | 803,128 | +335,356 |
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 | 16,468,168 |
| Netherlands | 13,291,092 |
| Germany | 10,577,992 |
| France | 5,197,524 |
| Poland | 3,079,300 |
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 | 7,598,433 | 8,869,735 | +1,271,302 |
| Netherlands | 6,469,093 | 6,821,999 | +352,906 |
| Germany | 5,973,862 | 4,604,130 | -1,369,732 |
| France | 2,647,734 | 2,549,790 | -97,944 |
| Poland | 1,709,381 | 1,369,919 | -339,462 |
| Hungary | 1,124,105 | 1,292,174 | +168,069 |
| China | 1,179,213 | 1,071,218 | -107,995 |
| United States | 1,634,267 | 558,773 | -1,075,494 |
| Denmark | 1,027,505 | 734,425 | -293,080 |
| Slovakia | 1,367,724 | 70,852 | -1,296,872 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 11 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 10 |
| Devon | 8 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Yorkshire | 7 | 8 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 6 | 6 | +0 |
| Devon | 5 | 7 | +2 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Lincolnshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Mid and South West Wales | 4 | 5 | +1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 5 | 4 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Eastern Scotland | 1 | 5 | +4 |
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) | 50,108,951 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,945,611 |
| Other | 7,484,265 |
| Air transport | 3,414,972 |
| Road transport | 77,423 |
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) | 26,894,735 | 23,214,216 | -3,680,519 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,824,721 | 5,120,890 | +1,296,169 |
| Other | 3,431,732 | 4,052,533 | +620,801 |
| Air transport | 1,840,680 | 1,574,292 | -266,388 |
| Road transport | 73,086 | 4,337 | -68,749 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 14,517,114 |
| Hull | 8,752,783 |
| Holyhead | 7,499,861 |
| 000 | 7,484,265 |
| Milford | 4,217,535 |
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 | 8,369,428 | 6,147,686 | -2,221,742 |
| Hull | 5,087,262 | 3,665,521 | -1,421,741 |
| Holyhead | 3,137,564 | 4,362,297 | +1,224,733 |
| 000 | 3,431,732 | 4,052,533 | +620,801 |
| Milford | 1,897,342 | 2,320,193 | +422,851 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,941,023 | 2,256,193 | +315,170 |
| Harwich | 1,785,799 | 2,053,863 | +268,064 |
| Felixstowe | 1,780,225 | 1,520,521 | -259,704 |
| Liverpool Docks | 1,389,555 | 800,793 | -588,762 |
| Ayr Harbour | 537,150 | 1,265,908 | +728,758 |
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 | 54 |
| Manufacture of food products | 23 |
| Crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities | 18 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 28 |
| 2025-11 | 25 |
| 2025-10 | 33 |
| 2025-09 | 26 |
| 2025-08 | 23 |
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 | 54 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 29 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| Other | 8 |
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 | 5,572,280 |
| Ireland | 3,562,560 |
| Netherlands | 2,173,224 |
| United States | 1,885,621 |
| 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 | 2,962,068 | 2,610,212 | -351,856 |
| Ireland | 1,556,157 | 2,006,403 | +450,246 |
| Netherlands | 729,012 | 1,444,212 | +715,200 |
| United States | 819,068 | 1,066,553 | +247,485 |
| Mexico | 1,754,938 | 0 | -1,754,938 |
| Australia | 687,655 | 84,747 | -602,908 |
| Germany | 189,601 | 570,545 | +380,944 |
| Japan | 492,971 | 264,387 | -228,584 |
| Canada | 569,467 | 141,007 | -428,460 |
| Ukraine | 311,441 | 318,805 | +7,364 |
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 | 854,066 |
| Ireland | 215,945 |
| Netherlands | 9,954 |
| Nicaragua | 8,205 |
| China | 2,323 |
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 | 367,120 | 486,946 | +119,826 |
| Ireland | 167,956 | 47,989 | -119,967 |
| Netherlands | 9,954 | 0 | -9,954 |
| Nicaragua | 8,205 | 0 | -8,205 |
| China | 0 | 2,323 | +2,323 |
| New Zealand | 129 | 1,840 | +1,711 |
| 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) | 13,846,664 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,118,575 |
| Other | 1,290,493 |
| Air transport | 653,697 |
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) | 6,553,109 | 7,293,555 | +740,446 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,045,543 | 2,073,032 | -3,972,511 |
| Other | 632,697 | 657,796 | +25,099 |
| Air transport | 303,451 | 350,246 | +46,795 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 5,229,078 |
| Southampton | 4,721,278 |
| Dover | 4,452,793 |
| 000 | 1,290,493 |
| Milford | 1,181,427 |
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 | 2,996,543 | 2,232,535 | -764,008 |
| Southampton | 3,571,062 | 1,150,216 | -2,420,846 |
| Dover | 1,518,006 | 2,934,787 | +1,416,781 |
| 000 | 632,697 | 657,796 | +25,099 |
| Milford | 446,110 | 735,317 | +289,207 |
| London Gateway Port | 751,669 | 353,597 | -398,072 |
| Liverpool Docks | 818,380 | 141,991 | -676,389 |
| Immingham Docks | 541,282 | 395,385 | -145,897 |
| Holyhead | 244,966 | 491,850 | +246,884 |
| 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