Import/export HS code 844230: Printing machinery and equipment
Machines and tools used in the printing industry for preparing printing components
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 | 5,555,768 |
| Belgium | 1,815,244 |
| Netherlands | 1,662,501 |
| United States | 1,251,284 |
| France | 799,538 |
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 | 2,629,054 | 2,926,714 | +297,660 |
| Belgium | 1,254,051 | 561,193 | -692,858 |
| Netherlands | 539,887 | 1,122,614 | +582,727 |
| United States | 546,432 | 704,852 | +158,420 |
| France | 496,630 | 302,908 | -193,722 |
| China | 231,931 | 309,139 | +77,208 |
| Italy | 352,557 | 77,039 | -275,518 |
| Slovakia | 111,948 | 301,992 | +190,044 |
| Switzerland | 157,548 | 175,632 | +18,084 |
| Turkey | 199,991 | 39,311 | -160,680 |
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 | 6,013,822 |
| China | 1,767,070 |
| United States | 1,313,149 |
| Japan | 886,424 |
| Slovakia | 643,045 |
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 | 3,592,749 | 2,421,073 | -1,171,676 |
| China | 622,714 | 1,144,356 | +521,642 |
| United States | 605,003 | 708,146 | +103,143 |
| Japan | 370,979 | 515,445 | +144,466 |
| Slovakia | 214,552 | 428,493 | +213,941 |
| France | 354,360 | 213,224 | -141,136 |
| Italy | 351,386 | 142,021 | -209,365 |
| Czechia | 0 | 487,737 | +487,737 |
| Netherlands | 103,460 | 270,004 | +166,544 |
| Switzerland | 167,566 | 182,124 | +14,558 |
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 | 9 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
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 | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 4 | -3 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 5 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 5 | 5 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 4 | 7 | +3 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Essex | 1 | 4 | +3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
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) | 9,981,398 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,131,577 |
| Air transport | 1,562,689 |
| Road transport | 145,652 |
| Rail transport | 16,259 |
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) | 4,911,912 | 5,069,486 | +157,574 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,145,196 | 986,381 | -158,815 |
| Air transport | 756,174 | 806,515 | +50,341 |
| Road transport | 145,652 | 0 | -145,652 |
| Rail transport | 0 | 16,259 | +16,259 |
| Other | 3,266 | 498 | -2,768 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 4,570,483 |
| Killingholme | 1,384,055 |
| Felixstowe | 1,171,045 |
| Eurotunnel | 1,045,846 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 821,526 |
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 | 2,538,703 | 2,031,780 | -506,923 |
| Killingholme | 747,232 | 636,823 | -110,409 |
| Felixstowe | 364,079 | 806,966 | +442,887 |
| Eurotunnel | 558,132 | 487,714 | -70,418 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 432,653 | 388,873 | -43,780 |
| Immingham Docks | 208,463 | 529,036 | +320,573 |
| London Gateway Port | 636,010 | 67,233 | -568,777 |
| Hull | 279,330 | 422,346 | +143,016 |
| East Midlands Airport | 202,634 | 218,314 | +15,680 |
| ZLC | 210,166 | 175,632 | -34,534 |
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 | 21 |
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 14 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 10 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 10 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 9 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 12 |
| 2025-11 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 6 |
| 2025-09 | 9 |
| 2025-08 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 41 |
| 54m+ | 34 |
| 15m-54m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 12 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 2,027,875 |
| United States | 1,965,672 |
| Turkey | 564,744 |
| Netherlands | 521,473 |
| Ireland | 461,641 |
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 | 1,167,627 | 860,248 | -307,379 |
| United States | 1,147,188 | 818,484 | -328,704 |
| Turkey | 349,977 | 214,767 | -135,210 |
| Netherlands | 120,140 | 401,333 | +281,193 |
| Ireland | 380,571 | 81,070 | -299,501 |
| Czechia | 336,112 | 6,150 | -329,962 |
| Belgium | 184,477 | 138,500 | -45,977 |
| Switzerland | 225,980 | 33,433 | -192,547 |
| Benin | 235,345 | 0 | -235,345 |
| Spain | 33,648 | 199,955 | +166,307 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 9,164 |
| Germany | 263 |
| China | 25 |
| New Zealand | 10 |
| Spain | 4 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 8,527 | 637 | -7,890 |
| Germany | 0 | 263 | +263 |
| China | 0 | 25 | +25 |
| New Zealand | 0 | 10 | +10 |
| Spain | 0 | 4 | +4 |
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) | 5,850,224 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,585,358 |
| Air transport | 1,104,398 |
| Other | 9,526 |
| Road transport | 4,352 |
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) | 3,312,599 | 2,537,625 | -774,974 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,384,935 | 1,200,423 | -1,184,512 |
| Air transport | 473,032 | 631,366 | +158,334 |
| Other | 8,527 | 999 | -7,528 |
| Road transport | 4,352 | 0 | -4,352 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,402,823 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,737,025 |
| Southampton | 778,483 |
| Immingham Docks | 678,328 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 565,556 |
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 | 2,493,140 | 1,909,683 | -583,457 |
| London Gateway Port | 1,484,609 | 252,416 | -1,232,193 |
| Southampton | 120,778 | 657,705 | +536,927 |
| Immingham Docks | 119,908 | 558,420 | +438,512 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 256,643 | 308,913 | +52,270 |
| Liverpool Docks | 372,397 | 137,325 | -235,072 |
| Dover | 450,429 | 14,017 | -436,412 |
| London | 223,499 | 30,173 | -193,326 |
| East Midlands Airport | 129,890 | 93,386 | -36,504 |
| Newhaven | 202,535 | 0 | -202,535 |
Quick facts
HS code: 844230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines and tools used in the printing industry for preparing printing components