Flexographic printing machines imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $47.4 million of flexographic printing machines in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 158 countries. Value rose 70% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $47.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 924 t |
| 2022 | $28.2M | 884 t |
| 2021 | $25.4M | 646 t |
| 2020 | $33.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $38.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 961 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports flexographic printing machines from
Most of the value came from Germany (44%), Switzerland (14%), Spain (11%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $20.9M | 44% |
| Switzerland | $6.4M | 14% |
| Spain | $5.1M | 11% |
| Italy | $4.9M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $3.4M | 7.2% |
| Netherlands | $2.3M | 4.9% |
| Denmark | $1.9M | 4.1% |
| France | $976K | 2.1% |
| United States | $857K | 1.8% |
| China | $180K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.02 per kg, 105% above the world average of $15.16. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flexographic printing machines exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of flexographic printing machines by the United Kingdom reached $32.3 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to United States (16%), South Korea (14%), Australia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Ecuador grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.3M | 17% |
| South Korea | $4.6M | 14% |
| Australia | $3.2M | 9.8% |
| China | $2.9M | 9% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 6.3% |
| India | $1.5M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $940K | 2.9% |
| Ecuador | $764K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom flexographic printing machines imports (HS 8443.16): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8443.16: Printing machinery: flexographic.
Common questions
What is the value of flexographic printing machines imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported flexographic printing machines worth $47.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 158 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexographic printing machines to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($20.9 million), followed by Switzerland (14%) and Spain (11%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexographic printing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.02 per kg in 2024, 105% above the world average of $15.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flexographic printing machines to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $47.4 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export flexographic printing machines?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $32.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, South Korea and Australia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $15.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexographic printing machines?
The HS code for flexographic printing machines is subheading 8443.16. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8443 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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