Import/export HS code 37050010: Photographic plates and film for offset printing
Specifically used for offset reproduction, such as printing plates and film for high-quality printing
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 | 4,501,202 |
| United States | 1,343,473 |
| Germany | 850,278 |
| France | 843,145 |
| Italy | 711,610 |
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 | 2,305,551 | 2,195,651 | -109,900 |
| United States | 405,756 | 937,717 | +531,961 |
| Germany | 445,326 | 404,952 | -40,374 |
| France | 475,583 | 367,562 | -108,021 |
| Italy | 78,262 | 633,348 | +555,086 |
| Netherlands | 188,010 | 358,166 | +170,156 |
| South Korea | 102,840 | 102,445 | -395 |
| Romania | 62,942 | 0 | -62,942 |
| Taiwan | 19,173 | 26,383 | +7,210 |
| China | 43,123 | 0 | -43,123 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,764,809 |
| United Kingdom | 2,536,501 |
| Germany | 876,098 |
| Italy | 531,553 |
| France | 427,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,288,688 | 2,476,121 | +1,187,433 |
| United Kingdom | 1,565,105 | 971,396 | -593,709 |
| Germany | 486,262 | 389,836 | -96,426 |
| Italy | 41,314 | 490,239 | +448,925 |
| France | 258,551 | 168,711 | -89,840 |
| South Korea | 102,840 | 102,445 | -395 |
| Japan | 42,447 | 157,837 | +115,390 |
| Netherlands | 48,527 | 21,971 | -26,556 |
| Romania | 62,942 | 0 | -62,942 |
| Ireland | 24,192 | 31,326 | +7,134 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,229,463 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 685,794 |
| Other | 385,267 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 9,244 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,645,841 | 4,583,622 | +937,781 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 377,526 | 308,268 | -69,258 |
| Other | 168,690 | 216,577 | +47,887 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,658 | 2,586 | -4,072 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | 2,635,467 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,887,895 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,585,168 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,270,959 |
| Belfast Airport | 455,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,190,091 | 1,445,376 | +255,285 |
| East Midlands Airport | 511,987 | 1,375,908 | +863,921 |
| Manchester Airport | 761,341 | 823,827 | +62,486 |
| London Stansted Airport | 930,263 | 340,696 | -589,567 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 455,667 | +455,667 |
| Dover | 314,139 | 104,005 | -210,134 |
| 000 | 168,690 | 216,577 | +47,887 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 181,850 | 99,024 | -82,826 |
| Hull | 0 | 137,164 | +137,164 |
| Felixstowe | 45,282 | 0 | -45,282 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHOTODATA TEST SERVICES LIMITED | 93 |
| PHOTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 76 |
| COMPUGRAPHICS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 31 |
| FLEXENABLE LIMITED | 28 |
| OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES PLC | 19 |
| SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY (IRELAND) | 19 |
| AETC LIMITED | 15 |
| KODAK LIMITED | 11 |
| HOYA CORPORATION | 10 |
| LUMENTUM TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 23 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 7,260,776 |
| Netherlands | 4,685,475 |
| Singapore | 4,278,537 |
| Malaysia | 3,655,601 |
| Ireland | 3,181,029 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,914,757 | 3,346,019 | -568,738 |
| Netherlands | 2,193,822 | 2,491,653 | +297,831 |
| Singapore | 1,947,412 | 2,331,125 | +383,713 |
| Malaysia | 2,187,087 | 1,468,514 | -718,573 |
| Ireland | 1,633,271 | 1,547,758 | -85,513 |
| United States | 1,653,295 | 1,266,702 | -386,593 |
| Italy | 1,320,041 | 1,284,268 | -35,773 |
| Austria | 1,298,098 | 1,290,801 | -7,297 |
| France | 1,564,600 | 949,907 | -614,693 |
| Switzerland | 954,885 | 872,271 | -82,614 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 41,946,405 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 98,379 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,190 |
| Road transport | 3,924 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 21,967,454 | 19,978,951 | -1,988,503 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,277 | 37,102 | -24,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,190 | 0 | -69,190 |
| Road transport | 3,924 | 0 | -3,924 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 19,811,915 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 8,221,433 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,114,521 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,956,771 |
| ZLC | 2,268,044 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 11,253,727 | 8,558,188 | -2,695,539 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 3,597,321 | 4,624,112 | +1,026,791 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,764,443 | 4,350,078 | +585,635 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,432,826 | 1,523,945 | +91,119 |
| ZLC | 1,482,607 | 785,437 | -697,170 |
| Birmingham Airport | 341,176 | 0 | -341,176 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 91,726 | 53,453 | -38,273 |
| Glasgow Airport | 20,941 | 69,360 | +48,419 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,092 | 13,251 | -23,841 |
| Holyhead | 18,779 | 20,801 | +2,022 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 37050010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specifically used for offset reproduction, such as printing plates and film for high-quality printing