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 | 4,534,490 |
| United States | 1,378,504 |
| France | 848,280 |
| Italy | 709,831 |
| Germany | 683,124 |
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 | 2,322,481 | 2,212,009 | -110,472 |
| United States | 467,893 | 910,611 | +442,718 |
| France | 491,933 | 356,347 | -135,586 |
| Italy | 78,262 | 631,569 | +553,307 |
| Germany | 423,758 | 259,366 | -164,392 |
| Netherlands | 236,353 | 253,716 | +17,363 |
| South Korea | 173,535 | 91,961 | -81,574 |
| Romania | 62,942 | 0 | -62,942 |
| Taiwan | 19,173 | 26,383 | +7,210 |
| China | 1,821 | 41,302 | +39,481 |
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 | 3,745,513 |
| United Kingdom | 2,589,932 |
| Germany | 707,884 |
| Italy | 531,553 |
| France | 421,804 |
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 | 1,397,366 | 2,348,147 | +950,781 |
| United Kingdom | 1,592,598 | 997,334 | -595,264 |
| Germany | 468,342 | 239,542 | -228,800 |
| Italy | 41,314 | 490,239 | +448,925 |
| France | 275,012 | 146,792 | -128,220 |
| South Korea | 160,790 | 91,961 | -68,829 |
| Japan | 43,484 | 146,853 | +103,369 |
| Romania | 62,942 | 0 | -62,942 |
| Netherlands | 48,527 | 11,914 | -36,613 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| 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 | 8,251,446 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 557,049 |
| Other | 395,908 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,691 |
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 | 3,796,617 | 4,454,829 | +658,212 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 389,284 | 167,765 | -221,519 |
| Other | 169,524 | 226,384 | +56,860 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,658 | 1,033 | -5,625 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | 2,575,802 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,838,261 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,588,767 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,370,304 |
| 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 | 1,158,969 | 1,416,833 | +257,864 |
| East Midlands Airport | 590,143 | 1,248,118 | +657,975 |
| Manchester Airport | 743,451 | 845,316 | +101,865 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,036,531 | 333,773 | -702,758 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 455,667 | +455,667 |
| Dover | 314,139 | 104,005 | -210,134 |
| 000 | 169,524 | 226,384 | +56,860 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 175,571 | 114,571 | -61,000 |
| Luton Airport | 61,524 | 2,147 | -59,377 |
| 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 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 3 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Manufacture of basic metals | 2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHOTODATA TEST SERVICES LIMITED | 92 |
| PHOTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 75 |
| 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+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 4 |
| 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 | 7,377,929 |
| Netherlands | 4,628,434 |
| Singapore | 4,247,331 |
| Malaysia | 3,809,216 |
| Ireland | 3,262,127 |
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 | 3,974,565 | 3,403,364 | -571,201 |
| Netherlands | 2,355,841 | 2,272,593 | -83,248 |
| Singapore | 1,984,536 | 2,262,795 | +278,259 |
| Malaysia | 2,272,695 | 1,536,521 | -736,174 |
| Ireland | 1,700,386 | 1,561,741 | -138,645 |
| United States | 1,753,487 | 1,324,961 | -428,526 |
| Austria | 1,356,929 | 1,254,971 | -101,958 |
| Italy | 1,290,896 | 1,305,330 | +14,434 |
| France | 1,610,065 | 917,214 | -692,851 |
| Switzerland | 958,800 | 881,857 | -76,943 |
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 | 42,438,938 |
| 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 | 22,693,553 | 19,745,385 | -2,948,168 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 61,277 | 37,102 | -24,175 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 19,153 | 50,037 | +30,884 |
| 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 | 20,590,412 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 7,940,025 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 7,636,963 |
| London Stansted Airport | 3,013,966 |
| ZLC | 2,459,071 |
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 | 11,764,603 | 8,825,809 | -2,938,794 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 3,670,921 | 4,269,104 | +598,183 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,472,909 | 4,164,054 | +691,145 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,490,397 | 1,523,569 | +33,172 |
| ZLC | 1,573,806 | 885,265 | -688,541 |
| Birmingham Airport | 586,825 | 0 | -586,825 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 91,726 | 47,074 | -44,652 |
| Glasgow Airport | 22,179 | 68,010 | +45,831 |
| 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