Import/export HS code 844316: Flexographic printing machines
Printing machines that use flexible relief plates, often for packaging and labels
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 | 10,189,638 |
| Italy | 8,975,208 |
| Switzerland | 5,094,485 |
| Denmark | 4,905,481 |
| Czechia | 4,133,193 |
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 | 7,871,501 | 2,318,137 | -5,553,364 |
| Italy | 1,711,764 | 7,263,444 | +5,551,680 |
| Switzerland | 5,094,485 | 0 | -5,094,485 |
| Denmark | 931,432 | 3,974,049 | +3,042,617 |
| Czechia | 2,681,268 | 1,451,925 | -1,229,343 |
| France | 2,735,071 | 0 | -2,735,071 |
| Spain | 2,151,202 | 13,881 | -2,137,321 |
| Turkey | 178,938 | 1,821,249 | +1,642,311 |
| Germany | 470,741 | 279,360 | -191,381 |
| India | 205,632 | 245,467 | +39,835 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Italy | 9,878,974 |
| Germany | 7,029,035 |
| Switzerland | 5,094,485 |
| Denmark | 5,066,481 |
| Spain | 4,208,429 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 2,601,649 | 7,277,325 | +4,675,676 |
| Germany | 5,169,385 | 1,859,650 | -3,309,735 |
| Switzerland | 5,094,485 | 0 | -5,094,485 |
| Denmark | 1,079,279 | 3,987,202 | +2,907,923 |
| Spain | 4,208,429 | 0 | -4,208,429 |
| Czechia | 2,681,268 | 1,451,925 | -1,229,343 |
| Netherlands | 2,797,399 | 700,878 | -2,096,521 |
| Turkey | 178,938 | 1,821,249 | +1,642,311 |
| India | 205,632 | 232,037 | +26,405 |
| China | 54,863 | 339,562 | +284,699 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 6 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 3 |
| Devon | 3 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 5 | 2 | -3 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Gloucestershire and Wiltshire | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Lincolnshire | 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) | 29,270,818 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,786,996 |
| Road transport | 5,094,485 |
| Air transport | 370,626 |
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) | 17,813,386 | 11,457,432 | -6,355,954 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 1,346,810 | 6,440,186 | +5,093,376 |
| Road transport | 5,094,485 | 0 | -5,094,485 |
| Air transport | 306,203 | 64,423 | -241,780 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 17,978,298 |
| Immingham Docks | 10,984,327 |
| ZLC | 5,094,485 |
| Felixstowe | 3,485,746 |
| Killingholme | 1,752,960 |
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 | 8,257,494 | 9,720,804 | +1,463,310 |
| Immingham Docks | 6,121,174 | 4,863,153 | -1,258,021 |
| ZLC | 5,094,485 | 0 | -5,094,485 |
| Felixstowe | 1,025,799 | 2,459,947 | +1,434,148 |
| Killingholme | 1,634,659 | 118,301 | -1,516,358 |
| London | 1,091,379 | 19,322 | -1,072,057 |
| Eurotunnel | 532,581 | 301,468 | -231,113 |
| Liverpool Docks | 33,372 | 215,467 | +182,095 |
| Manchester Airport | 219,672 | 11,207 | -208,465 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 194,651 | 14,105 | -180,546 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Printing and reproduction of recorded media
|
12 |
|
Manufacture of paper and paper products
|
11 |
|
Manufacture of rubber and plastic products
|
6 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
5 |
|
Office administrative, office support and other business support activities
|
4 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 6 |
| 2026-04 | 2 |
| 2026-03 | 5 |
| 2026-02 | 4 |
| 2025-12 | 4 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 20 |
| 1m-15m | 16 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 4,366,963 |
| South Korea | 3,572,957 |
| Poland | 3,395,563 |
| China | 3,391,102 |
| India | 2,283,508 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3,295,383 | 1,071,580 | -2,223,803 |
| South Korea | 3,572,957 | 0 | -3,572,957 |
| Poland | 195,382 | 3,200,181 | +3,004,799 |
| China | 2,332,844 | 1,058,258 | -1,274,586 |
| India | 1,431,665 | 851,843 | -579,822 |
| Mexico | 907,899 | 600,150 | -307,749 |
| Slovakia | 6,664 | 1,178,405 | +1,171,741 |
| Canada | 810,141 | 259,323 | -550,818 |
| Egypt | 1,020,061 | 0 | -1,020,061 |
| Ireland | 217,789 | 567,863 | +350,074 |
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) | 16,791,706 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 8,677,091 |
| Air transport | 5,448,055 |
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) | 11,536,568 | 5,255,138 | -6,281,430 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 2,958,276 | 5,718,815 | +2,760,539 |
| Air transport | 5,123,968 | 324,087 | -4,799,881 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Gateway Port | 6,736,961 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 6,307,602 |
| Southampton | 5,579,421 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,669,447 |
| Felixstowe | 2,535,603 |
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 Gateway Port | 4,080,889 | 2,656,072 | -1,424,817 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 2,412,426 | 3,895,176 | +1,482,750 |
| Southampton | 4,748,722 | 830,699 | -3,918,023 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 4,459,713 | 209,734 | -4,249,979 |
| Felixstowe | 1,941,348 | 594,255 | -1,347,093 |
| Liverpool Docks | 805,187 | 499,824 | -305,363 |
| Dover | 30,886 | 1,143,405 | +1,112,519 |
| Belfast Port | 0 | 652,174 | +652,174 |
| Immingham Docks | 352,204 | 260,089 | -92,115 |
| Manchester Airport | 285,770 | 4,142 | -281,628 |
Quick facts
HS code: 844316
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Printing machines that use flexible relief plates, often for packaging and labels