Import/export HS code 844312: Sheet-fed office offset printing machines
Small office-type offset printing machines that use individual sheets of paper, sized up to 22 cm x 36 cm
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| China | 28,678 |
| Netherlands | 16,939 |
| Germany | 8,678 |
| United States | 5,233 |
| France | 4,103 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 13,053 | 15,625 | +2,572 |
| Netherlands | 16,939 | 0 | -16,939 |
| Germany | 0 | 8,678 | +8,678 |
| United States | 4,191 | 1,042 | -3,149 |
| France | 0 | 4,103 | +4,103 |
| Spain | 3,580 | 0 | -3,580 |
| Italy | 1,103 | 954 | -149 |
| Taiwan | 1,096 | 0 | -1,096 |
| Canada | 0 | 1,050 | +1,050 |
| India | 0 | 1,025 | +1,025 |
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 | 37,160 |
| Netherlands | 13,556 |
| Germany | 8,678 |
| United States | 5,233 |
| Spain | 3,580 |
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 | 17,539 | 19,621 | +2,082 |
| Netherlands | 13,556 | 0 | -13,556 |
| Germany | 0 | 8,678 | +8,678 |
| United States | 4,191 | 1,042 | -3,149 |
| Spain | 3,580 | 0 | -3,580 |
| Ireland | 0 | 2,111 | +2,111 |
| Taiwan | 1,096 | 0 | -1,096 |
| India | 0 | 1,025 | +1,025 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 1 | 0 | -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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 31,144 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,288 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 15,007 |
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 | 25,916 | 5,228 | -20,688 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 10,663 | 15,625 | +4,962 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 3,383 | 11,624 | +8,241 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London | 20,163 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,556 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 10,855 |
| Dover | 9,632 |
| Birmingham Airport | 5,691 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 7,799 | 12,364 | +4,565 |
| London Stansted Airport | 13,556 | 0 | -13,556 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,780 | 2,075 | -6,705 |
| Dover | 0 | 9,632 | +9,632 |
| Birmingham Airport | 3,580 | 2,111 | -1,469 |
| Eurotunnel | 3,383 | 1,992 | -1,391 |
| Southampton | 2,864 | 1,840 | -1,024 |
| Felixstowe | 0 | 1,421 | +1,421 |
| East Midlands Airport | 0 | 1,042 | +1,042 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Architectural and engineering activities; technical testing and analysis | 1 |
| Computer programming, consultancy and related activities | 1 |
| Land transport and transport via pipelines | 1 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 1 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2025-03 | 4 |
| 2024-08 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| IDEAL SHOPPING DIRECT LIMITED | 15 |
| RESOLUTE DTG LTD | 13 |
| SIGNZWORLD LTD | 4 |
| HIGHLIGHT CRAFTS LIMITED | 3 |
| WOODPECKER TECHNOLOGY LTD | 3 |
| FASTENAL EUROPE LTD | 3 |
| GIFTWORKS LIMITED | 2 |
| EBURY LIMITED | 2 |
| BANNERBRIDGE LIMITED | 2 |
| MEIJI U.K. LTD. | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 1m-15m | 3 |
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 | 463,022 |
| Kenya | 96,436 |
| Netherlands | 41,078 |
| Pakistan | 21,260 |
| Brazil | 20,896 |
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 | 0 | 463,022 | +463,022 |
| Kenya | 89,000 | 7,436 | -81,564 |
| Netherlands | 2,490 | 38,588 | +36,098 |
| Pakistan | 13,085 | 8,175 | -4,910 |
| Brazil | 20,896 | 0 | -20,896 |
| India | 3,773 | 17,000 | +13,227 |
| Austria | 0 | 18,251 | +18,251 |
| France | 7,000 | 7,380 | +380 |
| Hungary | 7,381 | 0 | -7,381 |
| United Arab Emirates | 5,565 | 1,000 | -4,565 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 618,178 |
| Air transport | 116,254 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 11,451 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 128,981 | 489,197 | +360,216 |
| Air transport | 34,106 | 82,148 | +48,042 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,871 | 2,580 | -6,291 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Southampton | 498,107 |
| Felixstowe | 111,896 |
| East Midlands Airport | 48,640 |
| ZLC | 47,351 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 11,840 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southampton | 17,085 | 481,022 | +463,937 |
| Felixstowe | 111,896 | 0 | -111,896 |
| East Midlands Airport | 27,106 | 21,534 | -5,572 |
| ZLC | 2,000 | 45,351 | +43,351 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,000 | 8,840 | +5,840 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 8,871 | 2,580 | -6,291 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,000 | 6,423 | +4,423 |
| London Gateway Port | 0 | 8,175 | +8,175 |
Quick facts
HS code: 844312
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Small office-type offset printing machines that use individual sheets of paper, sized up to 22 cm x 36 cm