Import/export HS code 90171010: Plotters
Machines used for printing large-scale drawings, like architectural plans or engineering designs
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 | 237,072 |
| China | 146,383 |
| Germany | 48,174 |
| India | 38,923 |
| United States | 36,877 |
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 | 0 | 237,072 | +237,072 |
| China | 10,820 | 135,563 | +124,743 |
| Germany | 17,712 | 30,462 | +12,750 |
| India | 14,386 | 24,537 | +10,151 |
| United States | 19,921 | 16,956 | -2,965 |
| Belgium | 13,561 | 14,518 | +957 |
| France | 12,908 | 12,692 | -216 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,093 | 0 | -11,093 |
| Poland | 9,855 | 0 | -9,855 |
| Finland | 9,207 | 0 | -9,207 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 185,059 |
| Netherlands | 147,072 |
| Poland | 99,855 |
| United States | 46,378 |
| India | 38,923 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 22,756 | 162,303 | +139,547 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 147,072 | +147,072 |
| Poland | 9,855 | 90,000 | +80,145 |
| United States | 29,422 | 16,956 | -12,466 |
| India | 14,386 | 24,537 | +10,151 |
| Thailand | 15,268 | 14,518 | -750 |
| United Kingdom | 18,125 | 1,655 | -16,470 |
| Spain | 4,659 | 12,692 | +8,033 |
| Germany | 5,776 | 3,722 | -2,054 |
| France | 6,341 | 0 | -6,341 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Essex | 1 |
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 | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Norfolk | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Shropshire and Staffordshire | 1 | 0 | -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) | 281,103 |
| Air transport | 240,023 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 82,417 |
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) | 14,942 | 266,161 | +251,219 |
| Air transport | 89,930 | 150,093 | +60,163 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 25,216 | 57,201 | +31,985 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 240,572 |
| London Stansted Airport | 83,628 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,869 |
| East Midlands Airport | 48,006 |
| Southampton | 38,923 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 3,500 | 237,072 | +233,572 |
| London Stansted Airport | 8,363 | 75,265 | +66,902 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,625 | 40,244 | +26,619 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,140 | 2,866 | -42,274 |
| Southampton | 14,386 | 24,537 | +10,151 |
| Birmingham Airport | 22,802 | 14,518 | -8,284 |
| Felixstowe | 3,845 | 31,291 | +27,446 |
| Dover | 3,113 | 21,050 | +17,937 |
| Eurotunnel | 10,829 | 8,039 | -2,790 |
| 499 | 0 | 17,200 | +17,200 |
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 | 5 |
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 4 |
| Manufacture of wearing apparel | 2 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
| 2025-02 | 1 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MURRELEKTRONIK LIMITED | 13 |
| GERBER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 10 |
| THE REPLACE BASE LTD | 6 |
| LECTRA UK LIMITED | 4 |
| HEXIS (UK) LIMITED | 4 |
| WIELAND ELECTRIC LIMITED | 4 |
| PIMORONI LTD | 4 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT LIMITED | 2 |
| CREATIVE RESINS LTD | 2 |
| ELCOMETER LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 4 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 147,906 |
| United States | 136,075 |
| Japan | 56,538 |
| Netherlands | 54,753 |
| Australia | 36,660 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 147,906 | 0 | -147,906 |
| United States | 83,201 | 52,874 | -30,327 |
| Japan | 56,538 | 0 | -56,538 |
| Netherlands | 48,088 | 6,665 | -41,423 |
| Australia | 17,830 | 18,830 | +1,000 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,653 | 28,770 | +23,117 |
| Ecuador | 30,620 | 0 | -30,620 |
| France | 22,271 | 4,550 | -17,721 |
| Italy | 13,340 | 12,681 | -659 |
| Ireland | 18,195 | 4,951 | -13,244 |
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 | 635,121 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 43,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 36,181 |
| Road transport | 1,311 |
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 | 482,023 | 153,098 | -328,925 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 20,746 | 22,528 | +1,782 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 17,351 | 18,830 | +1,479 |
| Road transport | 1,311 | 0 | -1,311 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 373,933 |
| East Midlands Airport | 243,896 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 40,474 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,670 |
| Southampton | 12,511 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 298,900 | 75,033 | -223,867 |
| East Midlands Airport | 176,753 | 67,143 | -109,610 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 17,946 | 22,528 | +4,582 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,780 | 7,890 | -7,890 |
| Southampton | 1,571 | 10,940 | +9,369 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,370 | 5,229 | -1,141 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 5,693 | +5,693 |
| Dover | 1,400 | 0 | -1,400 |
| Portsmouth | 1,400 | 0 | -1,400 |
| ZLC | 1,311 | 0 | -1,311 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90171010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used for printing large-scale drawings, like architectural plans or engineering designs