Import/export HS code 844316: Flexographic printing machines
Printing machines that use flexible relief plates, often for packaging and labels
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Netherlands | 9,589,873 |
| Italy | 9,330,880 |
| Germany | 6,892,794 |
| France | 5,101,627 |
| Switzerland | 5,094,485 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | 7,978,274 | 1,611,599 | -6,366,675 |
| Italy | 4,047,657 | 5,283,223 | +1,235,566 |
| Germany | 6,718,557 | 174,237 | -6,544,320 |
| France | 5,097,729 | 3,898 | -5,093,831 |
| Switzerland | 5,094,485 | 0 | -5,094,485 |
| Denmark | 1,155,278 | 2,528,279 | +1,373,001 |
| Czechia | 2,681,268 | 0 | -2,681,268 |
| Spain | 1,575,282 | 592,481 | -982,801 |
| United States | 147,827 | 306,037 | +158,210 |
| India | 898 | 450,201 | +449,303 |
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 | 15,230,449 |
| Italy | 10,234,646 |
| Switzerland | 5,094,485 |
| Spain | 4,211,109 |
| Denmark | 3,807,324 |
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 | 14,751,328 | 479,121 | -14,272,207 |
| Italy | 4,933,644 | 5,301,002 | +367,358 |
| Switzerland | 5,094,485 | 0 | -5,094,485 |
| Spain | 3,632,509 | 578,600 | -3,053,909 |
| Denmark | 1,289,325 | 2,517,999 | +1,228,674 |
| Netherlands | 1,876,930 | 1,335,850 | -541,080 |
| Czechia | 2,681,268 | 0 | -2,681,268 |
| United States | 255,038 | 241,666 | -13,372 |
| India | 898 | 436,771 | +435,873 |
| Turkey | 0 | 279,085 | +279,085 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 4 |
| Devon | 3 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 1 | -5 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Devon | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 0 | -3 |
| Lincolnshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +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) | 32,042,923 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 8,839,323 |
| Road transport | 5,094,485 |
| Air transport | 423,564 |
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) | 26,782,726 | 5,260,197 | -21,522,529 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,913,304 | 5,926,019 | +3,012,715 |
| Road transport | 5,094,485 | 0 | -5,094,485 |
| Air transport | 129,987 | 293,577 | +163,590 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 19,885,266 |
| Immingham Docks | 11,152,862 |
| ZLC | 5,094,485 |
| Killingholme | 2,659,687 |
| London | 1,925,155 |
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 | 13,592,570 | 6,292,696 | -7,299,874 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,351,370 | 2,801,492 | -5,549,878 |
| ZLC | 5,094,485 | 0 | -5,094,485 |
| Killingholme | 2,643,302 | 16,385 | -2,626,917 |
| London | 1,905,833 | 19,322 | -1,886,511 |
| Felixstowe | 193,488 | 1,524,458 | +1,330,970 |
| Harwich | 1,230,034 | 0 | -1,230,034 |
| Eurotunnel | 688,184 | 35,798 | -652,386 |
| Hull | 658,560 | 2,853 | -655,707 |
| Liverpool Docks | 39,150 | 215,467 | +176,317 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of paper and paper products | 11 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 10 |
| Manufacture of rubber and plastic products | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 4 |
| Repair and installation of machinery and equipment | 4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 2 |
| 2025-09 | 7 |
| 2025-08 | 3 |
| 2025-07 | 3 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,676,256 |
| Poland | 3,640,847 |
| South Korea | 3,572,957 |
| China | 3,389,393 |
| India | 2,118,183 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,090,863 | 1,585,393 | -1,505,470 |
| Poland | 321,280 | 3,319,567 | +2,998,287 |
| South Korea | 3,572,957 | 0 | -3,572,957 |
| China | 2,205,177 | 1,184,216 | -1,020,961 |
| India | 1,055,525 | 1,062,658 | +7,133 |
| Slovakia | 6,664 | 1,143,405 | +1,136,741 |
| Canada | 459,355 | 660,756 | +201,401 |
| Spain | 1,058,997 | 37,017 | -1,021,980 |
| Mexico | 142,924 | 942,495 | +799,571 |
| Egypt | 835,931 | 184,130 | -651,801 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 16,714,226 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,109,410 |
| Air transport | 5,671,456 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,309,065 | 6,405,161 | -3,903,904 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 4,522,958 | 6,586,452 | +2,063,494 |
| Air transport | 4,864,052 | 807,404 | -4,056,648 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,404,328 |
| London Gateway Port | 6,499,046 |
| Southampton | 6,025,971 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,870,386 |
| Felixstowe | 2,214,755 |
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 | 3,633,700 | 4,770,628 | +1,136,928 |
| London Gateway Port | 2,936,631 | 3,562,415 | +625,784 |
| Southampton | 5,251,715 | 774,256 | -4,477,459 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,331,900 | 538,486 | -3,793,414 |
| Felixstowe | 1,542,922 | 671,833 | -871,089 |
| Liverpool Docks | 740,940 | 692,902 | -48,038 |
| Dover | 160,999 | 1,154,605 | +993,606 |
| Immingham Docks | 390,204 | 289,556 | -100,648 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 652,174 | +652,174 |
| Manchester Airport | 223,024 | 99,702 | -123,322 |
Quick facts
HS code: 844316
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Printing machines that use flexible relief plates, often for packaging and labels