Printing machinery (other types) exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $84.3 million of printing machinery (other types) in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 140 countries. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $129.1 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 | $84.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $103.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $129.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $118.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $90.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $104.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $125.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $113.7M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports printing machinery (other types) to
The largest buyer markets were United States (23%), Netherlands (14%), Germany (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $19.1M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $11.9M | 14% |
| Germany | $8.8M | 10% |
| China | $5.3M | 6.3% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 5.1% |
| France | $4.0M | 4.8% |
| Taiwan | $3.4M | 4.1% |
| India | $3.1M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 2.7% |
| Mexico | $1.8M | 2.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $51.30 per kg, 88% above the world average of $27.23. 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 machinery (other types) imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of printing machinery (other types) by the United Kingdom reached $19.3 million in 2024 (630 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Italy (29%), Israel (14%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Israel grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.6M | 29% |
| Israel | $2.7M | 14% |
| China | $2.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 9.2% |
| United States | $1.4M | 7.1% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 6.7% |
| Switzerland | $610K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $604K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $452K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $417K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom printing machinery (other types) exports (HS 8443.19): 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 8443.19: Printing machinery: used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1.
Common questions
What is the value of printing machinery (other types) exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported printing machinery (other types) worth $84.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 140 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries buy printing machinery (other types) from the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($19.1 million), followed by the Netherlands (14%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average export price of printing machinery (other types) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $51.30 per kg in 2024, 88% above the world average of $27.23 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of printing machinery (other types) from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $113.7 million in 2017 to $84.3 million in 2024, a fall of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $129.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $108.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import printing machinery (other types)?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $19.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Israel and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $64.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing machinery (other types)?
The HS code for printing machinery (other types) is subheading 8443.19. 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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