Multifunction printer copiers imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of multifunction printer copiers by the United Kingdom reached $500.7 million in 2024 (25.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 218 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $653.3 million.
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 | $500.7M | 25.6K t |
| 2023 | $489.4M | 26.5K t |
| 2022 | $542.2M | 29.7K t |
| 2021 | $434.3M | 25.4K t |
| 2020 | $377.8M | 23.1K t |
| 2019 | $551.9M | 36.9K t |
| 2018 | $653.3M | 39.6K t |
| 2017 | $644.8M | 41.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports multifunction printer copiers from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Thailand (21%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+249% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $161.5M | 32% |
| Thailand | $105.3M | 21% |
| Germany | $54.2M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $45.2M | 9% |
| Czech Republic | $30.2M | 6% |
| Indonesia | $22.7M | 4.5% |
| Philippines | $21.3M | 4.3% |
| Malaysia | $17.4M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $16.6M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $16.0M | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.59 per kg, close to the world average of $16.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Multifunction printer copiers exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of multifunction printer copiers by the United Kingdom reached $63.4 million in 2024 (9.3 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (15%), Netherlands (14%), France (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Israel grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.6M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $8.8M | 14% |
| France | $8.3M | 13% |
| Ireland | $8.0M | 13% |
| Israel | $5.5M | 8.7% |
| China | $4.7M | 7.4% |
| Czech Republic | $3.3M | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $1.7M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom multifunction printer copiers imports (HS 8443.31): 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 8443.31: Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission, capable of connecting to an automatic data processing machine or to a network.
Common questions
What is the value of multifunction printer copiers imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported multifunction printer copiers worth $500.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 218 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply multifunction printer copiers to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($161.5 million), followed by Thailand (21%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 249% on the year.
What is the average import price of multifunction printer copiers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.59 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $16.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of multifunction printer copiers to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $644.8 million in 2017 to $500.7 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2018 at $653.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $524.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export multifunction printer copiers?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $63.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $437.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for multifunction printer copiers?
The HS code for multifunction printer copiers is subheading 8443.31. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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