Import/export HS code 844230: Printing machinery and equipment
Machines and tools used in the printing industry for preparing printing components
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,521,584 |
| Belgium | 1,787,664 |
| Netherlands | 1,684,072 |
| United States | 969,113 |
| France | 595,990 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 2,953,206 | 2,568,378 | -384,828 |
| Belgium | 1,496,812 | 290,852 | -1,205,960 |
| Netherlands | 1,158,715 | 525,357 | -633,358 |
| United States | 678,508 | 290,605 | -387,903 |
| France | 528,330 | 67,660 | -460,670 |
| China | 257,265 | 314,532 | +57,267 |
| Italy | 185,957 | 319,950 | +133,993 |
| Slovakia | 341,276 | 25,608 | -315,668 |
| Switzerland | 333,180 | 3,159 | -330,021 |
| Turkey | 225,957 | 0 | -225,957 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 5,806,819 |
| China | 1,882,437 |
| United States | 1,019,947 |
| Japan | 636,804 |
| Czechia | 593,167 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,509,700 | 2,297,119 | -1,212,581 |
| China | 1,207,325 | 675,112 | -532,213 |
| United States | 731,938 | 288,009 | -443,929 |
| Japan | 454,801 | 182,003 | -272,798 |
| Czechia | 484,000 | 109,167 | -374,833 |
| France | 381,502 | 113,761 | -267,741 |
| Slovakia | 341,276 | 152,109 | -189,167 |
| Netherlands | 312,005 | 91,149 | -220,856 |
| Switzerland | 343,198 | 6,492 | -336,706 |
| Austria | 147,323 | 155,693 | +8,370 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 9 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 9 |
| Greater Manchester | 9 |
| West Yorkshire | 8 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 8 | +5 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| Greater Manchester | 7 | 3 | -4 |
| West Yorkshire | 6 | 3 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 4 | 2 | -2 |
| Inner London - West | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Essex | 1 | 3 | +2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 2 | +0 |
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) | 9,923,601 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 2,022,125 |
| Air transport | 1,303,252 |
| Road transport | 121,382 |
| Rail transport | 16,259 |
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) | 6,197,458 | 3,726,143 | -2,471,315 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,434,859 | 587,266 | -847,593 |
| Air transport | 746,840 | 556,412 | -190,428 |
| Road transport | 121,382 | 0 | -121,382 |
| Rail transport | 16,259 | 0 | -16,259 |
| Other | 2,730 | 1,232 | -1,498 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 5,290,910 |
| Felixstowe | 980,492 |
| Eurotunnel | 844,604 |
| Hull | 739,529 |
| Immingham Docks | 715,921 |
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 | 2,973,617 | 2,317,293 | -656,324 |
| Felixstowe | 724,016 | 256,476 | -467,540 |
| Eurotunnel | 544,139 | 300,465 | -243,674 |
| Hull | 400,609 | 338,920 | -61,689 |
| Immingham Docks | 370,017 | 345,904 | -24,113 |
| Killingholme | 523,131 | 130,456 | -392,675 |
| London Gateway Port | 559,831 | 79,010 | -480,821 |
| Harwich | 285,993 | 290,739 | +4,746 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 424,935 | 145,464 | -279,471 |
| East Midlands Airport | 162,309 | 240,937 | +78,628 |
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
|
19 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
13 |
|
Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
|
10 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
10 |
|
Printing and reproduction of recorded media
|
10 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 10 |
| 2026-04 | 8 |
| 2026-03 | 6 |
| 2026-02 | 10 |
| 2026-01 | 12 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 43 |
| 54m+ | 33 |
| 15m-54m | 12 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| Other | 4 |
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 | 1,883,284 |
| United States | 1,174,279 |
| Indonesia | 519,219 |
| Netherlands | 477,683 |
| Ireland | 461,874 |
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 | 1,061,251 | 822,033 | -239,218 |
| United States | 453,336 | 720,943 | +267,607 |
| Indonesia | 8,062 | 511,157 | +503,095 |
| Netherlands | 282,540 | 195,143 | -87,397 |
| Ireland | 358,742 | 103,132 | -255,610 |
| Czechia | 336,876 | 108,782 | -228,094 |
| Pakistan | 20,714 | 287,900 | +267,186 |
| Turkey | 235,898 | 68,311 | -167,587 |
| Belgium | 106,798 | 191,340 | +84,542 |
| Spain | 66,677 | 228,526 | +161,849 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| XI | 7,733 |
| Germany | 263 |
| China | 25 |
| New Zealand | 10 |
| Spain | 4 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| XI | 6,767 | 966 | -5,801 |
| Germany | 263 | 0 | -263 |
| China | 25 | 0 | -25 |
| New Zealand | 10 | 0 | -10 |
| Spain | 4 | 0 | -4 |
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) | 5,503,790 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 3,255,907 |
| Air transport | 1,110,393 |
| Other | 8,095 |
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) | 3,112,134 | 2,391,656 | -720,478 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,330,990 | 1,924,917 | +593,927 |
| Air transport | 529,164 | 581,229 | +52,065 |
| Other | 7,129 | 966 | -6,163 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 4,213,655 |
| Southampton | 1,633,775 |
| Immingham Docks | 632,885 |
| London Gateway Port | 584,220 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 504,397 |
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 | 2,144,374 | 2,069,281 | -75,093 |
| Southampton | 372,665 | 1,261,110 | +888,445 |
| Immingham Docks | 454,448 | 178,437 | -276,011 |
| London Gateway Port | 306,934 | 277,286 | -29,648 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 280,933 | 223,464 | -57,469 |
| Liverpool Docks | 231,829 | 163,984 | -67,845 |
| Dover | 273,137 | 89,762 | -183,375 |
| London | 253,672 | 16,500 | -237,172 |
| East Midlands Airport | 129,963 | 65,847 | -64,116 |
| Manchester Airport | 10,500 | 173,514 | +163,014 |
Quick facts
HS code: 844230
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines and tools used in the printing industry for preparing printing components