Import/export HS code 37050010: Photographic plates and film for offset printing
Specifically used for offset reproduction, such as printing plates and film for high-quality printing
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,106,359 |
| United States | 1,288,585 |
| Germany | 812,851 |
| France | 784,855 |
| Italy | 710,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,167,475 | 1,938,884 | -228,591 |
| United States | 417,756 | 870,829 | +453,073 |
| Germany | 458,081 | 354,770 | -103,311 |
| France | 511,316 | 273,539 | -237,777 |
| Italy | 140,301 | 570,363 | +430,062 |
| Netherlands | 72,562 | 347,416 | +274,854 |
| South Korea | 99,293 | 90,650 | -8,643 |
| Romania | 62,942 | 0 | -62,942 |
| Taiwan | 36,949 | 8,607 | -28,342 |
| China | 41,302 | 0 | -41,302 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,544,211 |
| United Kingdom | 2,203,206 |
| Germany | 838,812 |
| Italy | 531,553 |
| France | 410,181 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,271,133 | 2,273,078 | +1,001,945 |
| United Kingdom | 1,361,457 | 841,749 | -519,708 |
| Germany | 495,569 | 343,243 | -152,326 |
| Italy | 76,053 | 455,500 | +379,447 |
| France | 273,098 | 137,083 | -136,015 |
| Japan | 70,882 | 124,651 | +53,769 |
| South Korea | 99,293 | 90,650 | -8,643 |
| Netherlands | 51,242 | 16,684 | -34,558 |
| Romania | 62,942 | 0 | -62,942 |
| Taiwan | 36,949 | 10,826 | -26,123 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,587,121 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 672,207 |
| Other | 343,917 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,423 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,507,608 | 4,079,513 | +571,905 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 385,217 | 286,990 | -98,227 |
| Other | 189,752 | 154,165 | -35,587 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 5,870 | 1,553 | -4,317 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | 2,487,652 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,795,796 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,529,081 |
| London Stansted Airport | 948,467 |
| Belfast Airport | 455,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,207,083 | 1,280,569 | +73,486 |
| East Midlands Airport | 613,770 | 1,182,026 | +568,256 |
| Manchester Airport | 786,508 | 742,573 | -43,935 |
| London Stansted Airport | 655,996 | 292,471 | -363,525 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 455,667 | +455,667 |
| Dover | 314,139 | 104,005 | -210,134 |
| 000 | 189,752 | 154,165 | -35,587 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 183,484 | 88,075 | -95,409 |
| Hull | 0 | 137,164 | +137,164 |
| Felixstowe | 43,461 | 0 | -43,461 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHOTODATA TEST SERVICES LIMITED | 93 |
| PHOTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 76 |
| COMPUGRAPHICS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 31 |
| FLEXENABLE LIMITED | 28 |
| OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES PLC | 19 |
| SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY (IRELAND) | 19 |
| AETC LIMITED | 15 |
| KODAK LIMITED | 11 |
| HOYA CORPORATION | 10 |
| LUMENTUM TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | 6,479,282 |
| Netherlands | 4,356,294 |
| Singapore | 3,997,468 |
| Malaysia | 3,232,022 |
| Ireland | 2,776,685 |
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 | 3,637,203 | 2,842,079 | -795,124 |
| Netherlands | 2,251,090 | 2,105,204 | -145,886 |
| Singapore | 2,059,572 | 1,937,896 | -121,676 |
| Malaysia | 2,057,666 | 1,174,356 | -883,310 |
| Ireland | 1,559,721 | 1,216,964 | -342,757 |
| United States | 1,458,752 | 1,152,756 | -305,996 |
| Italy | 1,303,986 | 1,100,510 | -203,476 |
| Austria | 1,239,846 | 1,151,020 | -88,826 |
| France | 1,436,750 | 816,358 | -620,392 |
| Switzerland | 973,105 | 696,616 | -276,489 |
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 | 38,074,266 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 94,966 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,190 |
| Road transport | 3,924 |
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 | 21,254,408 | 16,819,858 | -4,434,550 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 60,620 | 34,346 | -26,274 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,190 | 0 | -69,190 |
| Road transport | 3,924 | 0 | -3,924 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 17,487,390 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,015,100 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 7,621,571 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,660,222 |
| ZLC | 2,072,556 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 10,424,034 | 7,063,356 | -3,360,678 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,136,018 | 3,879,082 | -256,936 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 3,628,623 | 3,992,948 | +364,325 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,383,530 | 1,276,692 | -106,838 |
| ZLC | 1,576,983 | 495,573 | -1,081,410 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 101,333 | 43,846 | -57,487 |
| Glasgow Airport | 21,200 | 53,983 | +32,783 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 36,435 | 10,495 | -25,940 |
| Holyhead | 18,779 | 20,801 | +2,022 |
| Warton Aerodrome | 12,549 | 14,378 | +1,829 |
Related HS codes
What this shows: Sibling or child HS codes in the same classification branch.
Quick facts
HS code: 37050010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Specifically used for offset reproduction, such as printing plates and film for high-quality printing