Oct 26, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: United Kingdom – Seeders, Planters, Transplanters – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights.
The UK seeder and planter market is forecast for modest growth from 2024 to 2035, with market volume expected to reach 3.5K units (CAGR +0.8%) and market value to reach $13M (CAGR +3.0%). Current consumption in 2024 was 3.2K units, down from a 2013 peak of 4.5K units, reflecting a longer-term decline. Domestic production in 2024 was 3.4K units, also down from a 2019 peak. The UK’s import market, last detailed in 2018, was dominated by Ukraine, while recent exports in 2024 were minimal, consisting of 190 units sent almost exclusively to Grenada at a low average export price of $824 per unit.
Key Findings
Market forecast shows slight volume growth to 3.5K units by 2035 (CAGR +0.8%) and stronger value growth to $13M (CAGR +3.0%)Domestic consumption and production have significantly declined from their peaks in 2013 and 2019 respectivelyUkraine was the near-exclusive import source for the UK as of 2018, accounting for approximately 100% of importsExports have collapsed from a 2014 peak, with Grenada being the sole significant destination in 2024A substantial gap exists between high average import prices ($7.5K/unit in 2018) and low average export prices ($824/unit in 2024)Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for seeder and planter in the UK, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.8% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 3.5K units by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +3.0% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $13M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionUnited Kingdom’s Consumption of Seeders, Planters, Transplanters
In 2024, approx. 3.2K units of seeders, planters, transplanters were consumed in the UK; which is down by -2.3% on the year before. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible setback. Over the period under review, consumption hit record highs at 4.5K units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The size of the seeder and planter market in the UK fell modestly to $9.6M in 2024, dropping by -3.5% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, consumption saw a abrupt shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $41M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, consumption remained at a lower figure.
ProductionUnited Kingdom’s Production of Seeders, Planters, Transplanters
In 2024, seeder and planter production in the UK reduced modestly to 3.4K units, leveling off at 2023. Over the period under review, production, however, saw significant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 33,509% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 3.7K units. From 2020 to 2024, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, seeder and planter production declined to $9.8M in 2024 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 30,718%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $20M. From 2020 to 2024, production growth failed to regain momentum.
ImportsUnited Kingdom’s Imports of Seeders, Planters, Transplanters
In 2018, approx. 3.9K units of seeders, planters, transplanters were imported into the UK; dropping by -3.8% on 2017. Overall, imports saw a deep slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 2%. Imports peaked at 7.1K units in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, seeder and planter imports reduced slightly to $29M in 2018. In general, imports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 0.8%. Imports peaked at $55M in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Imports By Country
In 2018, Ukraine (3.9K units) was the main supplier of seeder and planter to the UK, with a approx. 100% share of total imports.
From 2013 to 2018, the average annual growth rate of volume from Ukraine stood at +688.8%.
In value terms, Ukraine ($29M) constituted the largest supplier of seeders, planters, transplanters to the UK.
From 2013 to 2018, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Ukraine amounted to +621.1%.
Import Prices By Country
The average seeder and planter import price stood at $7.5 thousand per unit in 2018, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of 4.8%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $8.2 thousand per unit. From 2015 to 2018, the average import prices failed to regain momentum.
As there is only one major supplying country, the average price level is determined by prices for Ukraine.
From 2013 to 2018, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Sweden amounted to +10.2% per year.
ExportsUnited Kingdom’s Exports of Seeders, Planters, Transplanters
In 2024, approx. 190 units of seeders, planters, transplanters were exported from the UK; growing by 39% compared with the previous year. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by 66%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at 2.7K units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, seeder and planter exports totaled $157K in 2024. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a precipitous curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when exports increased by 21% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $16M in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports By Country
Grenada (190 units) was the main destination for seeder and planter exports from the UK, accounting for a approx. 100% share of total exports.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume to Grenada amounted to +36.9%.
In value terms, Grenada ($157K) also remains the key foreign market for seeders, planters, transplanters exports from the UK.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Grenada totaled +19.9%.
Export Prices By Country
In 2024, the average seeder and planter export price amounted to $824 per unit, reducing by -17.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price faced a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 24% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $7.9 thousand per unit in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2024, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.
As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Grenada.
From 2013 to 2024, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Poland amounted to +32.3% per year.