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 | 157,618 |
| Germany | 49,279 |
| India | 48,646 |
| 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 | 146,798 | +135,978 |
| Germany | 12,959 | 36,320 | +23,361 |
| India | 14,386 | 34,260 | +19,874 |
| United States | 24,485 | 12,392 | -12,093 |
| 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 | 197,399 |
| Netherlands | 147,072 |
| Poland | 99,855 |
| India | 48,646 |
| United States | 46,378 |
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 | 18,003 | 179,396 | +161,393 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 147,072 | +147,072 |
| Poland | 9,855 | 90,000 | +80,145 |
| India | 14,386 | 34,260 | +19,874 |
| United States | 33,986 | 12,392 | -21,594 |
| 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Northern Ireland | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| North Yorkshire | 0 | 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) | 282,208 |
| Air transport | 251,258 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 88,640 |
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) | 10,189 | 272,019 | +261,830 |
| Air transport | 94,494 | 156,764 | +62,270 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 21,716 | 66,924 | +45,208 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 237,072 |
| London Stansted Airport | 94,863 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,869 |
| Southampton | 48,646 |
| East Midlands Airport | 48,006 |
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 | 0 | 237,072 | +237,072 |
| London Stansted Airport | 12,927 | 81,936 | +69,009 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,625 | 40,244 | +26,619 |
| Southampton | 14,386 | 34,260 | +19,874 |
| East Midlands Airport | 45,140 | 2,866 | -42,274 |
| Birmingham Airport | 22,802 | 14,518 | -8,284 |
| Felixstowe | 3,845 | 31,291 | +27,446 |
| Dover | 3,113 | 21,050 | +17,937 |
| Eurotunnel | 6,076 | 13,897 | +7,821 |
| 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 | 3 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
| 2025-03 | 3 |
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 | 7 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| 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 |
| Netherlands | 54,753 |
| Japan | 54,103 |
| 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 | 84,183 | 51,892 | -32,291 |
| Netherlands | 48,088 | 6,665 | -41,423 |
| Japan | 54,103 | 0 | -54,103 |
| Australia | 28,770 | 7,890 | -20,880 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,653 | 28,770 | +23,117 |
| Ecuador | 30,620 | 0 | -30,620 |
| France | 22,271 | 6,600 | -15,671 |
| Italy | 7,340 | 12,681 | +5,341 |
| Germany | 13,116 | 6,738 | -6,378 |
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 | 614,742 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 39,324 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 34,610 |
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 | 463,069 | 151,673 | -311,396 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 14,746 | 24,578 | +9,832 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,720 | 7,890 | -18,830 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 371,498 |
| East Midlands Airport | 225,952 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,524 |
| London Gateway Port | 23,670 |
| London Stansted Airport | 11,599 |
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 | 296,465 | 75,033 | -221,432 |
| East Midlands Airport | 160,234 | 65,718 | -94,516 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 11,946 | 24,578 | +12,632 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,780 | 7,890 | -7,890 |
| London Stansted Airport | 6,370 | 5,229 | -1,141 |
| Southampton | 10,940 | 0 | -10,940 |
| Glasgow Airport | 0 | 5,693 | +5,693 |
| Dover | 1,400 | 0 | -1,400 |
| Portsmouth | 1,400 | 0 | -1,400 |
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