Import/export HS code 90171010: Plotters
Machines used for printing large-scale drawings, like architectural plans or engineering designs
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 | 237,072 |
| China | 189,030 |
| Germany | 79,458 |
| India | 48,646 |
| Belgium | 41,679 |
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 | 237,072 | 0 | -237,072 |
| China | 8,129 | 180,901 | +172,772 |
| Germany | 24,382 | 55,076 | +30,694 |
| India | 38,923 | 9,723 | -29,200 |
| Belgium | 20,670 | 21,009 | +339 |
| United States | 29,532 | 6,334 | -23,198 |
| France | 20,333 | 0 | -20,333 |
| United Arab Emirates | 11,093 | 0 | -11,093 |
| Finland | 9,207 | 0 | -9,207 |
| Thailand | 4,418 | 0 | -4,418 |
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 | 265,392 |
| Netherlands | 147,072 |
| Poland | 90,000 |
| India | 48,646 |
| United States | 45,367 |
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 | 28,789 | 236,603 | +207,814 |
| Netherlands | 147,072 | 0 | -147,072 |
| Poland | 90,000 | 0 | -90,000 |
| India | 38,923 | 9,723 | -29,200 |
| United States | 39,033 | 6,334 | -32,699 |
| Thailand | 20,670 | 21,009 | +339 |
| United Kingdom | 17,125 | 1,655 | -15,470 |
| Spain | 17,351 | 0 | -17,351 |
| Germany | 3,722 | 1,296 | -2,426 |
| Japan | 0 | 1,136 | +1,136 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Yorkshire | 3 | 1 | -2 |
| Northern Ireland | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 0 | 1 | +1 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Greater Manchester | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| North Yorkshire | 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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 313,890 |
| Air transport | 281,323 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 86,302 |
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) | 260,347 | 53,543 | -206,804 |
| Air transport | 102,228 | 179,095 | +76,867 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 41,184 | 45,118 | +3,934 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 237,072 |
| London Stansted Airport | 126,235 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 53,869 |
| Southampton | 48,646 |
| Eurotunnel | 44,774 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immingham Docks | 237,072 | 0 | -237,072 |
| London Stansted Airport | 30,466 | 95,769 | +65,303 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 13,625 | 40,244 | +26,619 |
| Southampton | 38,923 | 9,723 | -29,200 |
| Eurotunnel | 12,919 | 31,855 | +18,936 |
| Birmingham Airport | 22,652 | 21,009 | -1,643 |
| East Midlands Airport | 35,485 | 4,873 | -30,612 |
| Felixstowe | 1,154 | 34,022 | +32,868 |
| Dover | 10,356 | 20,552 | +10,196 |
| 499 | 0 | 17,200 | +17,200 |
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
|
4 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
3 |
|
Manufacture of wearing apparel
|
2 |
|
Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
|
1 |
|
Manufacture of other non-metallic mineral products
|
1 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-02 | 2 |
| 2026-01 | 2 |
| 2025-10 | 1 |
| 2025-08 | 1 |
| 2025-05 | 2 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| MURRELEKTRONIK LIMITED | 13 |
| GERBER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED | 10 |
| THE REPLACE BASE LTD | 6 |
| LECTRA UK LIMITED | 4 |
| HEXIS (UK) LIMITED | 4 |
| WIELAND ELECTRIC LIMITED | 4 |
| PIMORONI LTD | 4 |
| AMAYA SALES UK LIMITED | 2 |
| ZAGREB-MONTAŽA D.O.O. | 2 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT LIMITED | 2 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 6 |
| 54m+ | 4 |
| 15m-54m | 3 |
| 0-1m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | 165,493 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 147,906 |
| Japan | 54,103 |
| France | 35,037 |
| United Arab Emirates | 34,423 |
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 | 83,826 | 81,667 | -2,159 |
| China, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | 147,906 | 0 | -147,906 |
| Japan | 54,103 | 0 | -54,103 |
| France | 14,805 | 20,232 | +5,427 |
| United Arab Emirates | 34,423 | 0 | -34,423 |
| Ecuador | 30,620 | 0 | -30,620 |
| Australia | 18,830 | 7,890 | -10,940 |
| Italy | 16,899 | 1,481 | -15,418 |
| Viet Nam | 6,720 | 11,395 | +4,675 |
| Germany | 10,010 | 6,738 | -3,272 |
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 | 594,119 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 34,843 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 26,720 |
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 | 441,796 | 152,323 | -289,473 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 21,955 | 12,888 | -9,067 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 18,830 | 7,890 | -10,940 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport | 305,435 |
| East Midlands Airport | 277,762 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 33,443 |
| London Gateway Port | 15,780 |
| Southampton | 10,940 |
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 Heathrow Airport | 258,946 | 46,489 | -212,457 |
| East Midlands Airport | 171,928 | 105,834 | -66,094 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 20,555 | 12,888 | -7,667 |
| London Gateway Port | 7,890 | 7,890 | +0 |
| Southampton | 10,940 | 0 | -10,940 |
| Glasgow Airport | 5,693 | 0 | -5,693 |
| London Stansted Airport | 5,229 | 0 | -5,229 |
| Dover | 1,400 | 0 | -1,400 |
Quick facts
HS code: 90171010
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Machines used for printing large-scale drawings, like architectural plans or engineering designs