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 | 4,123,307 |
| Italy | 1,971,926 |
| United States | 1,365,657 |
| France | 860,191 |
| Germany | 793,035 |
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 | 2,174,608 | 1,948,699 | -225,909 |
| Italy | 296,187 | 1,675,739 | +1,379,552 |
| United States | 679,888 | 685,769 | +5,881 |
| France | 456,347 | 403,844 | -52,503 |
| Germany | 451,987 | 341,048 | -110,939 |
| Netherlands | 262,762 | 332,606 | +69,844 |
| South Korea | 101,454 | 144,836 | +43,382 |
| Taiwan | 37,462 | 25,912 | -11,550 |
| Romania | 62,942 | 0 | -62,942 |
| Brazil | 0 | 57,006 | +57,006 |
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 | 3,691,746 |
| United Kingdom | 2,134,355 |
| Italy | 1,749,100 |
| Germany | 749,773 |
| France | 366,213 |
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 | 1,927,870 | 1,763,876 | -163,994 |
| United Kingdom | 1,167,845 | 966,510 | -201,335 |
| Italy | 199,165 | 1,549,935 | +1,350,770 |
| Germany | 426,500 | 323,273 | -103,227 |
| France | 237,045 | 129,168 | -107,877 |
| South Korea | 101,454 | 144,836 | +43,382 |
| Japan | 99,948 | 133,822 | +33,874 |
| Netherlands | 37,546 | 193,910 | +156,364 |
| Austria | 0 | 118,961 | +118,961 |
| China | 42,923 | 42,446 | -477 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 8,168,908 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,636,448 |
| Other | 411,741 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 117,372 |
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 | 4,062,565 | 4,106,343 | +43,778 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 342,585 | 1,293,863 | +951,278 |
| Other | 214,275 | 197,466 | -16,809 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,332 | 113,040 | +108,708 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | 2,566,803 |
| East Midlands Airport | 2,005,212 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,571,859 |
| Dover | 1,416,732 |
| London Stansted Airport | 831,109 |
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 | 1,226,465 | 1,340,338 | +113,873 |
| East Midlands Airport | 920,055 | 1,085,157 | +165,102 |
| Manchester Airport | 988,294 | 583,565 | -404,729 |
| Dover | 294,817 | 1,121,915 | +827,098 |
| London Stansted Airport | 387,256 | 443,853 | +56,597 |
| Belfast Airport | 330,632 | 168,734 | -161,898 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 162,937 | 327,346 | +164,409 |
| 000 | 214,275 | 197,466 | -16,809 |
| Hull | 0 | 137,164 | +137,164 |
| Prestwick Airport | 0 | 118,028 | +118,028 |
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 |
|
Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment
|
3 |
|
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 4 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 3 |
| 2026-01 | 4 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHOTODATA TEST SERVICES LIMITED | 98 |
| PHOTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 80 |
| COMPUGRAPHICS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 33 |
| FLEXENABLE LIMITED | 28 |
| OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES PLC | 21 |
| SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY (IRELAND) | 19 |
| AETC LIMITED | 15 |
| KODAK LIMITED | 14 |
| LUMENTUM TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED | 10 |
| HOYA CORPORATION | 10 |
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 | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| 0-1m | 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 | 7,265,945 |
| Netherlands | 4,586,087 |
| Singapore | 4,256,886 |
| Malaysia | 3,415,899 |
| Ireland | 2,845,750 |
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 | 3,812,296 | 3,453,649 | -358,647 |
| Netherlands | 2,317,190 | 2,268,897 | -48,293 |
| Singapore | 2,033,001 | 2,223,885 | +190,884 |
| Malaysia | 2,100,593 | 1,315,306 | -785,287 |
| Ireland | 1,469,472 | 1,376,278 | -93,194 |
| Austria | 1,225,627 | 1,592,222 | +366,595 |
| Italy | 1,309,348 | 1,425,919 | +116,571 |
| United States | 1,233,064 | 1,469,411 | +236,347 |
| France | 1,402,228 | 1,161,302 | -240,926 |
| Switzerland | 939,739 | 870,030 | -69,709 |
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 | 41,202,681 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 117,179 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 77,032 |
| 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 | 21,223,628 | 19,979,053 | -1,244,575 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 33,713 | 83,466 | +49,753 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,190 | 7,842 | -61,348 |
| 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 | 17,029,243 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 9,817,517 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 9,385,810 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,711,551 |
| ZLC | 1,989,242 |
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 | 10,470,956 | 6,558,287 | -3,912,669 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 3,662,834 | 6,154,683 | +2,491,849 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,214,735 | 5,171,075 | +956,340 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,222,694 | 1,488,857 | +266,163 |
| ZLC | 1,531,553 | 457,689 | -1,073,864 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 107,213 | 81,766 | -25,447 |
| Glasgow Airport | 39,580 | 46,052 | +6,472 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 9,313 | 47,520 | +38,207 |
| Holyhead | 23,494 | 31,902 | +8,408 |
| 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