Import/export HS code 84431970: Various specialized printing machines
Printing machines for unique or specialized applications not covered elsewhere
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Spain | 4,056,239 |
| Germany | 3,827,171 |
| Italy | 3,125,882 |
| Austria | 2,533,651 |
| United States | 1,856,873 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain | 8,030 | 4,048,209 | +4,040,179 |
| Germany | 1,489,466 | 2,337,705 | +848,239 |
| Italy | 2,074,440 | 1,051,442 | -1,022,998 |
| Austria | 2,532,274 | 1,377 | -2,530,897 |
| United States | 412,809 | 1,444,064 | +1,031,255 |
| China | 1,125,454 | 618,244 | -507,210 |
| Netherlands | 147,499 | 1,143,046 | +995,547 |
| Switzerland | 567,426 | 490,820 | -76,606 |
| France | 623,927 | 97,836 | -526,091 |
| Canada | 634,638 | 11,070 | -623,568 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 5,539,085 |
| Spain | 4,260,628 |
| Germany | 4,175,498 |
| United States | 1,843,593 |
| United Kingdom | 1,798,427 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 4,556,034 | 983,051 | -3,572,983 |
| Spain | 348,031 | 3,912,597 | +3,564,566 |
| Germany | 995,720 | 3,179,778 | +2,184,058 |
| United States | 354,388 | 1,489,205 | +1,134,817 |
| United Kingdom | 1,141,089 | 657,338 | -483,751 |
| China | 1,021,616 | 686,542 | -335,074 |
| Switzerland | 441,122 | 490,820 | +49,698 |
| Malaysia | 375,145 | 201,203 | -173,942 |
| Japan | 311,711 | 155,941 | -155,770 |
| Turkey | 103,129 | 353,560 | +250,431 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 9 |
| West Midlands | 8 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 7 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 7 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 7 | 5 | -2 |
| West Midlands | 6 | 2 | -4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 5 | 3 | -2 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 5 | 6 | +1 |
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 5 | +2 |
| Inner London - East | 4 | 3 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 4 | +2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 4 | +2 |
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) | 15,638,998 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 6,820,632 |
| Air transport | 1,500,544 |
| Road transport | 252,541 |
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) | 7,084,159 | 8,554,839 | +1,470,680 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,820,151 | 4,000,481 | +1,180,330 |
| Air transport | 919,949 | 580,595 | -339,354 |
| Road transport | 1,368 | 251,173 | +249,805 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 9,384,079 |
| Killingholme | 2,580,870 |
| Felixstowe | 2,223,189 |
| Southampton | 1,963,925 |
| Immingham Docks | 1,404,964 |
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 | 5,468,332 | 3,915,747 | -1,552,585 |
| Killingholme | 130,539 | 2,450,331 | +2,319,792 |
| Felixstowe | 1,015,097 | 1,208,092 | +192,995 |
| Southampton | 323,995 | 1,639,930 | +1,315,935 |
| Immingham Docks | 213,847 | 1,191,117 | +977,270 |
| Eurotunnel | 633,155 | 548,824 | -84,331 |
| ZLC | 363,955 | 394,300 | +30,345 |
| Purfleet | 0 | 728,290 | +728,290 |
| Liverpool Docks | 630,259 | 0 | -630,259 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 395,807 | 168,579 | -227,228 |
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 | 30 |
| Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c. | 18 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 15 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 13 |
| Other manufacturing | 10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-11 | 22 |
| 2025-10 | 17 |
| 2025-09 | 17 |
| 2025-08 | 11 |
| 2025-07 | 13 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| SPECIALIST CRAFTS LIMITED | 54 |
| KAYE-DEE MARKING SOLUTIONS LIMITED | 32 |
| SABUR INK SYSTEMS LTD. | 32 |
| HANDPRINTED LTD | 30 |
| ENCORE MACHINERY LIMITED | 29 |
| ASMPT SMT UK LIMITED | 26 |
| 3D PRIMA TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED | 22 |
| WILLIAM SMITH GROUP 1832 LIMITED | 21 |
| BELKIN LIMITED | 19 |
| SPANDEX LIMITED | 18 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 64 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 0-1m | 19 |
| 15m-54m | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
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 | 24,192,834 |
| Netherlands | 19,529,096 |
| Germany | 11,819,343 |
| China | 8,010,325 |
| Spain | 6,848,216 |
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 | 12,896,913 | 11,295,921 | -1,600,992 |
| Netherlands | 9,053,414 | 10,475,682 | +1,422,268 |
| Germany | 6,882,255 | 4,937,088 | -1,945,167 |
| China | 4,313,085 | 3,697,240 | -615,845 |
| Spain | 3,595,753 | 3,252,463 | -343,290 |
| Canada | 4,366,437 | 2,178,328 | -2,188,109 |
| India | 1,758,096 | 3,609,478 | +1,851,382 |
| Taiwan | 1,870,518 | 3,304,971 | +1,434,453 |
| Mexico | 1,532,443 | 3,018,645 | +1,486,202 |
| Australia | 2,575,637 | 1,185,531 | -1,390,106 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XU | 531 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XU | 318 | 213 | -105 |
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) | 54,911,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 45,391,461 |
| Air transport | 31,449,054 |
| Other | 531 |
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) | 26,891,439 | 28,020,370 | +1,128,931 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 22,724,946 | 22,666,515 | -58,431 |
| Air transport | 13,267,505 | 18,181,549 | +4,914,044 |
| Other | 318 | 213 | -105 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,120,340 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 30,510,348 |
| Immingham Docks | 18,735,337 |
| Liverpool Docks | 15,342,567 |
| London Gateway Port | 13,243,327 |
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 | 18,427,734 | 17,692,606 | -735,128 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 12,911,969 | 17,598,379 | +4,686,410 |
| Immingham Docks | 8,413,717 | 10,321,620 | +1,907,903 |
| Liverpool Docks | 8,036,324 | 7,306,243 | -730,081 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,236,109 | 6,007,218 | -1,228,891 |
| Southampton | 2,258,295 | 7,101,499 | +4,843,204 |
| Felixstowe | 4,571,992 | 972,299 | -3,599,693 |
| Middlesbrough | 0 | 669,895 | +669,895 |
| East Midlands Airport | 164,031 | 329,747 | +165,716 |
| Hull | 275,093 | 138,403 | -136,690 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84431970
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Printing machines for unique or specialized applications not covered elsewhere