Import/export HS code 84431920: Printing machines for textiles
Machines designed specifically for printing patterns or designs on textile materials
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Austria | 932,279 |
| China | 651,196 |
| Italy | 460,211 |
| France | 374,099 |
| Portugal | 191,449 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 825,951 | 106,328 | -719,623 |
| China | 443,956 | 207,240 | -236,716 |
| Italy | 127,811 | 332,400 | +204,589 |
| France | 0 | 374,099 | +374,099 |
| Portugal | 3,583 | 187,866 | +184,283 |
| Germany | 116,750 | 32,279 | -84,471 |
| South Korea | 107,027 | 0 | -107,027 |
| United States | 48,148 | 52,312 | +4,164 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 96,579 | 0 | -96,579 |
| Netherlands | 26,791 | 66,924 | +40,133 |
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 | 1,057,162 |
| Austria | 923,101 |
| Italy | 603,573 |
| Portugal | 333,421 |
| South Korea | 123,525 |
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 | 805,760 | 251,402 | -554,358 |
| Austria | 816,773 | 106,328 | -710,445 |
| Italy | 49,972 | 553,601 | +503,629 |
| Portugal | 0 | 333,421 | +333,421 |
| South Korea | 71,680 | 51,845 | -19,835 |
| United States | 34,851 | 52,312 | +17,461 |
| Switzerland | 32,371 | 52,110 | +19,739 |
| India | 7,432 | 44,093 | +36,661 |
| Israel | 8,900 | 33,742 | +24,842 |
| Hungary | 12,206 | 20,629 | +8,423 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 5 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 4 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Cheshire | 3 |
| Inner London - West | 3 |
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 | 3 | 4 | +1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Cheshire | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 0 | 3 | +3 |
| West Midlands | 3 | 2 | -1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Cornwall and Isles of Scilly | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 1 | +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) | 2,257,071 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 648,139 |
| Air transport | 515,216 |
| Other | 27,846 |
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) | 1,053,415 | 1,203,656 | +150,241 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 452,047 | 196,092 | -255,955 |
| Air transport | 373,539 | 141,677 | -231,862 |
| Other | 27,846 | 0 | -27,846 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover | 1,380,357 |
| Eurotunnel | 370,905 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 344,330 |
| Killingholme | 331,000 |
| Southampton | 301,777 |
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 | 951,489 | 428,868 | -522,621 |
| Eurotunnel | 33,935 | 336,970 | +303,035 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 276,143 | 68,187 | -207,956 |
| Killingholme | 0 | 331,000 | +331,000 |
| Southampton | 259,986 | 41,791 | -218,195 |
| Felixstowe | 137,400 | 142,354 | +4,954 |
| East Midlands Airport | 77,855 | 3,791 | -74,064 |
| Birmingham Airport | 2,681 | 57,188 | +54,507 |
| Thamesport | 35,537 | 20,228 | -15,309 |
| London Gateway Port | 10,060 | 43,564 | +33,504 |
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 | 20 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 9 |
| Printing and reproduction of recorded media | 8 |
| Other manufacturing | 6 |
| Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-04 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 3 |
| 2025-12 | 3 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
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 | 22 |
| 54m+ | 15 |
| 0-1m | 6 |
| 15m-54m | 6 |
| 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Poland | 1,022,081 |
| China | 699,049 |
| United States | 461,318 |
| India | 328,139 |
| Netherlands | 275,494 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland | 210,084 | 811,997 | +601,913 |
| China | 696,693 | 2,356 | -694,337 |
| United States | 171,389 | 289,929 | +118,540 |
| India | 133,650 | 194,489 | +60,839 |
| Netherlands | 255,662 | 19,832 | -235,830 |
| Egypt | 0 | 215,837 | +215,837 |
| Brazil | 5,332 | 81,650 | +76,318 |
| South Africa | 2,700 | 79,926 | +77,226 |
| Ireland | 31,861 | 46,170 | +14,309 |
| Viet Nam | 0 | 63,755 | +63,755 |
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 | 1,637,860 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,591,110 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 554,498 |
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 | 1,035,118 | 602,742 | -432,376 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 621,133 | 969,977 | +348,844 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 58,823 | 495,675 | +436,852 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 1,465,567 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 1,249,086 |
| Felixstowe | 323,998 |
| London Gateway Port | 205,975 |
| East Midlands Airport | 203,211 |
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 | 587,610 | 877,957 | +290,347 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 892,333 | 356,753 | -535,580 |
| Felixstowe | 40,350 | 283,648 | +243,298 |
| London Gateway Port | 3,948 | 202,027 | +198,079 |
| East Midlands Airport | 47,821 | 155,390 | +107,569 |
| London Stansted Airport | 40,971 | 71,348 | +30,377 |
| Holyhead | 7,859 | 45,175 | +37,316 |
| ZLC | 38,993 | 8,842 | -30,151 |
| Dover | 0 | 31,048 | +31,048 |
| Liverpool Docks | 28,977 | 0 | -28,977 |
Quick facts
HS code: 84431920
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines designed specifically for printing patterns or designs on textile materials