Import/export HS code 843850: Meat and poultry processing machines
Machines designed for preparing and processing meat or poultry products
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 43,555,076 |
| Netherlands | 28,386,642 |
| Denmark | 11,346,408 |
| Italy | 8,917,074 |
| United States | 8,048,035 |
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 | 23,775,434 | 19,779,642 | -3,995,792 |
| Netherlands | 14,884,174 | 13,502,468 | -1,381,706 |
| Denmark | 5,342,523 | 6,003,885 | +661,362 |
| Italy | 6,041,086 | 2,875,988 | -3,165,098 |
| United States | 4,021,494 | 4,026,541 | +5,047 |
| Spain | 3,866,089 | 3,013,553 | -852,536 |
| Austria | 4,380,031 | 2,190,826 | -2,189,205 |
| France | 3,324,964 | 3,240,511 | -84,453 |
| Ireland | 1,239,356 | 3,082,319 | +1,842,963 |
| China | 1,506,429 | 1,789,847 | +283,418 |
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 | 46,528,068 |
| Netherlands | 23,461,020 |
| Denmark | 11,480,940 |
| United States | 10,304,109 |
| Spain | 7,172,775 |
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 | 26,019,772 | 20,508,296 | -5,511,476 |
| Netherlands | 11,585,196 | 11,875,824 | +290,628 |
| Denmark | 5,849,309 | 5,631,631 | -217,678 |
| United States | 4,299,419 | 6,004,690 | +1,705,271 |
| Spain | 3,997,942 | 3,174,833 | -823,109 |
| Italy | 3,205,307 | 2,669,053 | -536,254 |
| Austria | 3,694,542 | 1,703,825 | -1,990,717 |
| China | 1,673,717 | 1,848,351 | +174,634 |
| Ireland | 1,083,581 | 2,241,177 | +1,157,596 |
| France | 2,076,381 | 1,219,769 | -856,612 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Midlands | 20 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 19 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 18 |
| Inner London - West | 15 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 13 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Midlands | 11 | 14 | +3 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 13 | 6 | -7 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 13 | 16 | +3 |
| Inner London - West | 8 | 8 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 | 7 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 10 | 7 | -3 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 5 | 9 | +4 |
| Outer London - East and North East | 10 | 6 | -4 |
| Lancashire | 6 | 9 | +3 |
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) | 107,006,891 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,650,761 |
| Air transport | 10,011,761 |
| Other | 4,024,887 |
| Road transport | 827,447 |
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) | 55,442,188 | 51,564,703 | -3,877,485 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,294,422 | 8,356,339 | -938,083 |
| Air transport | 4,883,750 | 5,128,011 | +244,261 |
| Other | 2,366,647 | 1,658,240 | -708,407 |
| Road transport | 486,345 | 341,102 | -145,243 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 44,750,844 |
| Immingham Docks | 25,495,637 |
| Felixstowe | 15,511,163 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,855,470 |
| Harwich | 5,139,497 |
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 | 24,836,166 | 19,914,678 | -4,921,488 |
| Immingham Docks | 13,921,944 | 11,573,693 | -2,348,251 |
| Felixstowe | 7,286,448 | 8,224,715 | +938,267 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,147,081 | 3,708,389 | -3,438,692 |
| Harwich | 1,661,566 | 3,477,931 | +1,816,365 |
| 000 | 2,366,647 | 1,658,240 | -708,407 |
| Killingholme | 1,912,210 | 1,597,149 | -315,061 |
| Belfast Port | 2,339,774 | 280,403 | -2,059,371 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,074,103 | 1,455,676 | +381,573 |
| Liverpool Docks | 892,552 | 1,602,046 | +709,494 |
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 | 111 |
| Manufacture of food products | 71 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 51 |
| Food and beverage service activities | 25 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 22 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 52 |
| 2025-10 | 58 |
| 2025-09 | 51 |
| 2025-08 | 51 |
| 2025-07 | 45 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| NISBETS LIMITED | 87 |
| REISER (UK) LTD. | 78 |
| RG DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED | 68 |
| CUTTING EDGE SERVICES LIMITED | 60 |
| WINDSOR FOOD MACHINERY LIMITED | 52 |
| ADEXA DIRECT LIMITED | 50 |
| INTERFOOD TECHNOLOGY LTD. | 49 |
| ROBOFORD LIMITED | 47 |
| FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT MARKETING LIMITED | 46 |
| HANDTMANN LIMITED | 44 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 120 |
| 0-1m | 71 |
| 54m+ | 61 |
| 15m-54m | 35 |
| Other | 15 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 13,472,858 |
| Germany | 6,077,758 |
| Ireland | 5,429,256 |
| Canada | 5,390,992 |
| Netherlands | 5,366,920 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 9,170,191 | 4,302,667 | -4,867,524 |
| Germany | 2,719,898 | 3,357,860 | +637,962 |
| Ireland | 2,870,334 | 2,558,922 | -311,412 |
| Canada | 176,038 | 5,214,954 | +5,038,916 |
| Netherlands | 2,932,275 | 2,434,645 | -497,630 |
| Russia | 1,344,752 | 1,200,413 | -144,339 |
| Italy | 1,820,067 | 304,005 | -1,516,062 |
| Spain | 237,444 | 1,612,059 | +1,374,615 |
| Sweden | 530,296 | 1,114,069 | +583,773 |
| Israel | 968,520 | 599,819 | -368,701 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 1,518,973 |
| France | 189,247 |
| XI | 164,842 |
| New Zealand | 12,490 |
| XU | 496 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 799,586 | 719,387 | -80,199 |
| France | 130,560 | 58,687 | -71,873 |
| XI | 130,553 | 34,289 | -96,264 |
| New Zealand | 7,435 | 5,055 | -2,380 |
| XU | 0 | 496 | +496 |
| Ireland | 0 | 29 | +29 |
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) | 26,571,690 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 24,647,082 |
| Air transport | 2,941,501 |
| Other | 1,886,077 |
| Road transport | 22,071 |
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) | 13,423,694 | 13,147,996 | -275,698 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 13,211,252 | 11,435,830 | -1,775,422 |
| Air transport | 1,529,641 | 1,411,860 | -117,781 |
| Other | 1,068,134 | 817,943 | -250,191 |
| Road transport | 22,071 | 0 | -22,071 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,361,038 |
| Felixstowe | 8,081,157 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,633,855 |
| Liverpool Docks | 6,055,070 |
| Immingham Docks | 5,392,341 |
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 | 9,493,688 | 7,867,350 | -1,626,338 |
| Felixstowe | 3,819,754 | 4,261,403 | +441,649 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,829,832 | 804,023 | -6,025,809 |
| Liverpool Docks | 616,050 | 5,439,020 | +4,822,970 |
| Immingham Docks | 2,008,755 | 3,383,586 | +1,374,831 |
| Holyhead | 975,725 | 1,307,676 | +331,951 |
| Southampton | 1,517,255 | 621,562 | -895,693 |
| 000 | 1,068,134 | 817,943 | -250,191 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 992,779 | 290,314 | -702,465 |
| Dover | 460,724 | 313,471 | -147,253 |
Quick facts
HS code: 843850
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines designed for preparing and processing meat or poultry products