Printing component machinery parts exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported printing component machinery parts worth $11.9 million (132 tonnes). It ranks 5th of 101 countries for exports of this product. That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $20.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.9M | 132 t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 102 t |
| 2022 | $9.6M | 201 t |
| 2021 | $9.9M | 124 t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 242 t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 453 t |
| 2018 | $17.9M | 373 t |
| 2017 | $20.4M | 320 t |
Where the United Kingdom exports printing component machinery parts to
The largest buyer markets were France (20%), United States (19%), Canada (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.4M | 20% |
| United States | $2.3M | 19% |
| Canada | $709K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $702K | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $526K | 4.4% |
| Czech Republic | $456K | 3.8% |
| Poland | $386K | 3.2% |
| China | $375K | 3.1% |
| Gambia | $309K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $290K | 2.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $90.48 per kg, 79% above the world average of $50.45. 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.
Printing component machinery parts imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of printing component machinery parts by the United Kingdom reached $6.5 million in 2024 (170 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 173 countries for imports of this product. Most of the value came from Malaysia (16%), China (12%), Poland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 16% |
| China | $780K | 12% |
| Poland | $727K | 11% |
| Germany | $701K | 11% |
| United States | $577K | 8.8% |
| Netherlands | $482K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $422K | 6.4% |
| Japan | $415K | 6.3% |
| Czech Republic | $323K | 4.9% |
| Canada | $311K | 4.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom printing component machinery parts exports (HS 8442.40): 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 8442.40: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of printing component machinery parts exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported printing component machinery parts worth $11.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 132 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 101 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy printing component machinery parts from the United Kingdom?
France was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Canada (6%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 78 buyer countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average export price of printing component machinery parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $90.48 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $50.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of printing component machinery parts from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.4 million in 2017 to $11.9 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2017 at $20.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import printing component machinery parts?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $6.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Malaysia, China and Poland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing component machinery parts?
The HS code for printing component machinery parts is subheading 8442.40. 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 8442 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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