Import/export HS code 3705: Photographic plates and film, developed and ready for use
Includes all types of photographic plates and film that have been exposed and developed, except for those used in movies
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 4,245,343 |
| United States | 1,321,485 |
| Germany | 839,548 |
| France | 814,315 |
| Italy | 710,664 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 2,176,886 | 2,068,457 | -108,429 |
| United States | 399,183 | 922,302 | +523,119 |
| Germany | 472,500 | 367,048 | -105,452 |
| France | 510,013 | 304,302 | -205,711 |
| Italy | 79,344 | 631,320 | +551,976 |
| Netherlands | 75,134 | 347,416 | +272,282 |
| South Korea | 100,986 | 96,695 | -4,291 |
| Romania | 62,942 | 0 | -62,942 |
| Taiwan | 36,949 | 8,607 | -28,342 |
| China | 41,302 | 0 | -41,302 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 3,619,037 |
| United Kingdom | 2,297,471 |
| Germany | 865,455 |
| Italy | 531,553 |
| France | 427,262 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1,200,132 | 2,418,905 | +1,218,773 |
| United Kingdom | 1,420,520 | 876,951 | -543,569 |
| Germany | 509,934 | 355,521 | -154,413 |
| Italy | 46,187 | 485,366 | +439,179 |
| France | 270,804 | 156,458 | -114,346 |
| Japan | 43,596 | 155,742 | +112,146 |
| South Korea | 100,986 | 96,695 | -4,291 |
| Netherlands | 53,814 | 16,684 | -37,130 |
| Romania | 62,942 | 0 | -62,942 |
| Taiwan | 36,949 | 10,826 | -26,123 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 3 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 3 |
| South East Wales | 3 |
| Devon | 2 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 2 | 3 | +1 |
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| South East Wales | 2 | 2 | +0 |
| Devon | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Inner London - West | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear | 2 | 0 | -2 |
| Surrey, East and West Sussex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 0 | -1 |
Import volume by transport
What this shows: Import value by transport mode used to bring goods into the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Air transport | 7,815,754 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 672,207 |
| Other | 356,350 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 7,423 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air transport | 3,448,998 | 4,366,756 | +917,758 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 384,223 | 287,984 | -96,239 |
| Other | 190,780 | 165,570 | -25,210 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 4,837 | 2,586 | -2,251 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | 2,571,726 |
| East Midlands Airport | 1,858,238 |
| Manchester Airport | 1,552,333 |
| London Stansted Airport | 995,047 |
| Belfast Airport | 455,667 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Airport | 1,214,869 | 1,356,857 | +141,988 |
| East Midlands Airport | 548,608 | 1,309,630 | +761,022 |
| Manchester Airport | 746,368 | 805,965 | +59,597 |
| London Stansted Airport | 685,964 | 309,083 | -376,881 |
| Belfast Airport | 0 | 455,667 | +455,667 |
| Dover | 314,139 | 104,005 | -210,134 |
| 000 | 190,780 | 165,570 | -25,210 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 182,391 | 91,422 | -90,969 |
| Hull | 0 | 137,164 | +137,164 |
| Luton Airport | 44,119 | 0 | -44,119 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
| Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products | 11 |
| Manufacture of fabricated metal products, except machinery and equipment | 4 |
| Retail trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 4 |
| Office administrative, office support and other business support activities | 3 |
| Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles | 3 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-01 | 4 |
| 2025-11 | 3 |
| 2025-10 | 4 |
| 2025-09 | 6 |
| 2025-08 | 6 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
| Company | Months traded |
|---|---|
| PHOTODATA TEST SERVICES LIMITED | 97 |
| PHOTRONICS (UK) LIMITED | 86 |
| COMPUGRAPHICS INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | 38 |
| FLEXENABLE LIMITED | 29 |
| SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY (IRELAND) | 21 |
| OXFORD NANOPORE TECHNOLOGIES PLC | 19 |
| AETC LIMITED | 17 |
| KODAK LIMITED | 11 |
| HOYA CORPORATION | 10 |
| LUMENTUM TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED | 9 |
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 54m+ | 22 |
| 1m-15m | 5 |
| 0-1m | 3 |
| Other | 3 |
| 15m-54m | 2 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Germany | 6,761,217 |
| Netherlands | 4,496,040 |
| Singapore | 4,125,593 |
| Malaysia | 3,449,517 |
| Ireland | 2,997,627 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 3,649,332 | 3,111,885 | -537,447 |
| Netherlands | 2,254,876 | 2,241,164 | -13,712 |
| Singapore | 1,881,936 | 2,243,657 | +361,721 |
| Malaysia | 2,129,621 | 1,319,896 | -809,725 |
| Ireland | 1,612,504 | 1,385,123 | -227,381 |
| United States | 1,564,814 | 1,226,166 | -338,648 |
| Italy | 1,327,888 | 1,197,166 | -130,722 |
| Austria | 1,254,923 | 1,234,591 | -20,332 |
| France | 1,507,488 | 874,134 | -633,354 |
| Switzerland | 960,290 | 781,307 | -178,983 |
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 | 39,917,799 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 96,379 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,190 |
| Road transport | 3,924 |
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 | 21,430,261 | 18,487,538 | -2,942,723 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 62,033 | 34,346 | -27,687 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 69,190 | 0 | -69,190 |
| Road transport | 3,924 | 0 | -3,924 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 18,579,223 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 8,041,329 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 7,951,884 |
| London Stansted Airport | 2,819,065 |
| ZLC | 2,195,469 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Midlands Airport | 10,713,029 | 7,866,194 | -2,846,835 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 3,905,635 | 4,135,694 | +230,059 |
| Edinburgh Airport | 3,567,121 | 4,384,763 | +817,642 |
| London Stansted Airport | 1,439,973 | 1,379,092 | -60,881 |
| ZLC | 1,602,023 | 593,446 | -1,008,577 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 98,641 | 46,538 | -52,103 |
| Birmingham Airport | 104,328 | 0 | -104,328 |
| Glasgow Airport | 16,824 | 67,433 | +50,609 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 37,848 | 10,495 | -27,353 |
| Holyhead | 18,779 | 20,801 | +2,022 |
Quick facts
HS code: 3705
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Includes all types of photographic plates and film that have been exposed and developed, except for those used in movies