Import/export HS code 370710: Sensitizing emulsions
Special light-sensitive liquids or coatings used in photography to make surfaces react to light for creating images
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| United States | 950,946 |
| Italy | 548,851 |
| Germany | 418,846 |
| China | 390,035 |
| Japan | 89,935 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 511,574 | 439,372 | -72,202 |
| Italy | 398,746 | 150,105 | -248,641 |
| Germany | 152,677 | 266,169 | +113,492 |
| China | 0 | 390,035 | +390,035 |
| Japan | 37,435 | 52,500 | +15,065 |
| Netherlands | 15,888 | 14,225 | -1,663 |
| Switzerland | 14,876 | 10,493 | -4,383 |
| France | 0 | 22,985 | +22,985 |
| Austria | 9,057 | 6,953 | -2,104 |
| Spain | 7,339 | 5,461 | -1,878 |
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 | 950,946 |
| Italy | 661,793 |
| China | 394,884 |
| Germany | 220,984 |
| Japan | 145,603 |
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 | 511,574 | 439,372 | -72,202 |
| Italy | 448,786 | 213,007 | -235,779 |
| China | 0 | 394,884 | +394,884 |
| Germany | 81,837 | 139,147 | +57,310 |
| Japan | 72,978 | 72,625 | -353 |
| Austria | 9,057 | 80,299 | +71,242 |
| Switzerland | 14,876 | 10,493 | -4,383 |
| Czechia | 2,984 | 6,798 | +3,814 |
| Spain | 7,339 | 0 | -7,339 |
| Singapore | 1,683 | 2,667 | +984 |
Importers across UK regions
What this shows: Number of importing companies by UK ITL2 region.
Top 5 values
| UK region | Companies |
|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 |
| Greater Manchester | 4 |
| Kent | 4 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 4 |
| Essex | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire | 4 | 4 | +0 |
| Greater Manchester | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Kent | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Outer London - West and North West | 3 | 3 | +0 |
| Essex | 1 | 2 | +1 |
| Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | 2 | 1 | -1 |
| Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire | 1 | 1 | +0 |
| Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire | 1 | 0 | -1 |
| Hampshire and Isle of Wight | 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 | 1,207,351 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 880,275 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 430,088 |
| Other | 481 |
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 | 585,483 | 621,868 | +36,385 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 276,634 | 603,641 | +327,007 |
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 294,626 | 135,462 | -159,164 |
| Other | 481 | 0 | -481 |
Import volume by port
What this shows: Import value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 683,535 |
| Thamesport | 391,382 |
| Southampton | 390,035 |
| Dover | 265,374 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 211,171 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Stansted Airport | 361,323 | 322,212 | -39,111 |
| Thamesport | 226,840 | 164,542 | -62,298 |
| Southampton | 0 | 390,035 | +390,035 |
| Dover | 210,631 | 54,743 | -155,888 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 178,823 | 32,348 | -146,475 |
| Birmingham Airport | 946 | 127,777 | +126,831 |
| Felixstowe | 52,662 | 63,072 | +10,410 |
| East Midlands Airport | 7,132 | 96,416 | +89,284 |
| London Gateway Port | 38,003 | 34,638 | -3,365 |
| Manchester Airport | 32,729 | 38,483 | +5,754 |
Importer companies by SIC division
What this shows: Industry breakdown (SIC divisions) of importing companies.
Top 5 values
| SIC | Companies |
|---|---|
|
Wholesale trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles
|
9 |
|
Manufacture of chemicals and chemical products
|
8 |
|
Manufacture of computer, electronic and optical products
|
4 |
|
Other manufacturing
|
3 |
|
Activities of head offices; management consultancy activities
|
2 |
Importer companies over time
What this shows: Monthly count of unique importing companies.
Latest 5
| Month | Companies |
|---|---|
| 2026-05 | 7 |
| 2026-04 | 5 |
| 2026-03 | 7 |
| 2026-02 | 9 |
| 2026-01 | 5 |
Top importers
What this shows: Companies with the highest number of months traded for this HS code.
Importer company size by revenue band
What this shows: Distribution of importers across company revenue bands.
Top 5 values
| Revenue | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1m-15m | 13 |
| 0-1m | 9 |
| 54m+ | 9 |
| 15m-54m | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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 | £ |
|---|---|
| Ireland | 883,207 |
| Netherlands | 256,718 |
| Austria | 190,176 |
| South Africa | 97,845 |
| Egypt | 59,565 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ireland | 873,493 | 9,714 | -863,779 |
| Netherlands | 249,185 | 7,533 | -241,652 |
| Austria | 93,257 | 96,919 | +3,662 |
| South Africa | 97,845 | 0 | -97,845 |
| Egypt | 59,565 | 0 | -59,565 |
| Sri Lanka | 22,803 | 21,127 | -1,676 |
| South Korea | 34,730 | 0 | -34,730 |
| France | 17,937 | 7,502 | -10,435 |
| United Arab Emirates | 21,644 | 0 | -21,644 |
| Morocco | 19,556 | 0 | -19,556 |
Export volume by transport
What this shows: Export value by transport mode used to ship goods from the UK.
Top 5 values
| Transport | £ |
|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,396,975 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 291,985 |
| Air transport | 41,688 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roll on Roll off (RORO) | 1,268,050 | 128,925 | -1,139,125 |
| Sea transport (not vehicle on ferry) | 270,919 | 21,066 | -249,853 |
| Air transport | 32,780 | 8,908 | -23,872 |
Export volume by port
What this shows: Export value handled by each UK port.
Top 5 values
| Port | £ |
|---|---|
| Holyhead | 876,283 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 411,211 |
| London Gateway Port | 243,554 |
| Dover | 94,520 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 25,216 |
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 £ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holyhead | 870,327 | 5,956 | -864,371 |
| Dover / Eurotunnel | 292,000 | 119,211 | -172,789 |
| London Gateway Port | 243,554 | 0 | -243,554 |
| Dover | 94,520 | 0 | -94,520 |
| London Heathrow Airport | 18,375 | 6,841 | -11,534 |
| Felixstowe | 7,809 | 16,884 | +9,075 |
| Thamesport | 19,556 | 0 | -19,556 |
| Eurotunnel | 7,176 | 0 | -7,176 |
| Liverpool Docks | 2,022 | 3,758 | +1,736 |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 5,040 | 0 | -5,040 |
Quick facts
HS code: 370710
Coverage: United Kingdom, most metrics for the last 24 months
Description: Special light-sensitive liquids or coatings used in photography to make surfaces react to light for creating images