No-till direct seeders exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of no-till direct seeders by the United Kingdom reached $14.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 100 countries. That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 473 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 636 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 645 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 609 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports no-till direct seeders to
Most of it went to Germany (18%), Bulgaria (13%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Kenya grew fastest (+559% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.7M | 18% |
| Bulgaria | $1.9M | 13% |
| France | $1.5M | 10% |
| Slovakia | $1.3M | 8.5% |
| Kenya | $881K | 5.9% |
| Moldova | $669K | 4.5% |
| Ireland | $543K | 3.6% |
| Czech Republic | $528K | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | $473K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $462K | 3.1% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.69 per kg, close to the world average of $10.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
No-till direct seeders imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of no-till direct seeders by the United Kingdom reached $10.1 million in 2024 (746 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Germany (44%), Netherlands (17%), Belgium (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+387% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.4M | 44% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 17% |
| Belgium | $885K | 8.8% |
| France | $688K | 6.8% |
| Poland | $457K | 4.5% |
| Italy | $436K | 4.3% |
| United States | $324K | 3.2% |
| New Zealand | $294K | 2.9% |
| Denmark | $244K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $233K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom no-till direct seeders exports (HS 8432.31): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8432.31: Seeders, planters and transplanters: no-till direct seeders, planters and transplanters.
Common questions
What is the value of no-till direct seeders exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported no-till direct seeders worth $14.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 100 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy no-till direct seeders from the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Bulgaria (13%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 34 buyer countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 559% on the year.
What is the average export price of no-till direct seeders per kg?
The average declared export value was about $12.69 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $10.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of no-till direct seeders from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $14.9 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. The peak was 2023 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import no-till direct seeders?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $10.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for no-till direct seeders?
The HS code for no-till direct seeders is subheading 8432.31. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8432 page.
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